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The metropolises of China

8 days
From Beijing to Shanghai
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
Group Size 2 - 15
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Beijing city center at leisure
    Landmarks
    Beijing
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tiananmen Square
    • Visit the Gate of Heavenly Peace
    • Explore the Imperial Palace outer court and private imperial buildings
    • Visit the Temple of Heaven
    • Explore the Temple of Heaven park

    Optional Activities

    • Peking duck dinner at Bianyifang restaurant
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Mao Zedong Mausoleum
    Monument to the People's Heroes
    Gate of Heavenly Peace
    Imperial Palace (Forbidden City)
    Temple of Heaven
    Hall of Harvest Offerings
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  3. Day 3

    Beijing

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Summer Palace
    • Visit Kunming Lake and the marble boat
    • Stroll along the lakeside decorated walkway at Summer Palace
    • Visit Great Wall section near Mutianyu
    • Cable car ride up the Great Wall
    • Walk along the Great Wall

    Optional Activities

    • Specialty dinner with fire pot at Haidilao Hotpot Restaurant
    Landmarks
    Summer Palace
    Kunming Lake
    Great Wall at Mutianyu
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  4. Day 4

    Beijing to Xian

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Express train journey Beijing to Xian in 2nd class
    • Guided tour of Ming Dynasty city wall
    • Walk or bike ride option on city wall
    Landmarks
    Xian City Wall
  5. Day 5

    Xian

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Terracotta Warriors in three open pits
    • Visit bronze chariots hall
    • Visit Great Wild Goose Pagoda
    • Visit Great Mosque
    • Explore the old town

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional jiaozi (Maultaschen) dinner at Defachang restaurant
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Army
    Great Wild Goose Pagoda
    Great Mosque
    Xian Old Town
  6. Day 6

    Xian to Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Express train journey Xian to Shanghai in 2nd class
    • Evening visit to the Bund
    • Stroll through Nanjing Street shopping district
    Landmarks
    The Bund
    Nanjing Street
    Huangpu River
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  7. Day 7

    Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit renovated old town
    • Explore Yu Garden
    • Visit Shanghai city planning museum
    • Visit Shanghai Tower observation deck

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through unrestored old town area
    • Specialty dim sum dinner at Ding Tai Fung restaurant
    Landmarks
    Shanghai Old Town
    Yu Garden
    Shanghai City Planning Museum
    Shanghai Tower
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  8. Day 8

    Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Eduard
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    Everything super organized, excursions very good. Vacation was fantastic
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    January 31st, 2025
    Superb tour and very good value. Note that there are large distances on many days to cover, but that’s simply...
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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before July 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 29th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with MEIERS WELTREISEN. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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