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Experience China: From the Greatness of Beijing to the Glamour of Shanghai!

8 days
From Beijing to Shanghai
5.0
8 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 20
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Start point
    Beijing, China (Beijing international airport)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Beijing's vibrant atmosphere independently
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Meals
    Lunch (Peking Duck)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of the Forbidden City
    • Guided tour of the Summer Palace
    • Guided tour of the Temple of Heaven
    Landmarks
    Forbidden City
    Summer Palace
    Temple of Heaven
    Kunming Lake
  3. Day 3

    Beijing

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of the Badaling Section of the Great Wall
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China - Badaling Section
  4. Day 4

    Beijing

    Optional Activities

    • Visit traditional tea houses
    • Shop in hutong alleys
    • Explore the 798 Art District
    • Wander through local markets
    • Optional tours upon request (guide can arrange)
    Landmarks
    798 Art District
  5. Day 5

    Beijing to Shanghai

    Included Activities

    • High-speed train journey Beijing to Shanghai
    • Guided tour of the Jade Buddha Temple
    Landmarks
    Jade Buddha Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Shanghai

    Meals
    Lunch (Shanghai xiao long bao (soup dumplings))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Yu Garden
    • Guided tour of Chenghuang Miao Bazaar
    • Walking tour of the Bund
    • Visit to Nanjing Road
    • Evening Huangpu River Cruise (45 minutes)
    Landmarks
    Yu Garden
    Chenghuang Miao Bazaar
    The Bund
    Nanjing Road
    Huangpu River
  7. Day 7

    Shanghai

    Optional Activities

    • Explore museums independently
    • Visit art galleries
    • Browse cafés
    • Shop at shopping centers
    • Optional tour to Zhujiajiao water town
    Landmarks
    Zhujiajiao
  8. Day 8

    Shanghai

    End point
    Shanghai, China (Shanghai international airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Response rate
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Tour ID: 331307

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    Yuan Renminbi
    China
  • 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.

    Type G
    China
    Type I
    China
  • 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.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before August 2nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 2nd, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Across Europe Ltd.. 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 60 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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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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