6 days 5 nights
Daily Tour
15 people
Chinese, English
1.Reminders:
*This is a no Shopping-free tour, focusing only on sightseeing.
*No tourist traps—only authentic experiences.
*Best Travel Time: Suitable for travel all year round, with the optimal period being from April to November.
*Children’s Rate (No Extra Bed Included)
• Peak Travel Seasons & Price Adjustments in 2026: During the following Chinese public holidays, it is the peak tourist season, and prices may increase. For detailed pricing, please consult customer service.
• Spring Festival: February 15 – 21
• Labor Day: May 1 – 4
• National Day: October 1 – 5
2.Introductions to Scenic Spots Listed in the Itinerary:
Tiananmen Square: The core landmark of Beijing, China’s capital, is the largest urban square in the world and bears significant historical and political significance.
The Palace Museum: The imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, now the world’s largest museum of ancient palace architecture, with a huge collection of precious cultural relics.
Shichahai Scenic Area: A iconic water area in Beijing’s old city, surrounded by hutongs and royal mansions, a great place to experience Beijing-style culture and relax.
Juyongguan Great Wall: A famous pass of the Great Wall in Beijing, renowned for its dangerous terrain and profound history, an important representative of Great Wall culture.
The Summer Palace: China’s best-preserved imperial garden, combining the beauty of Jiangnan gardens and northern landscapes, known as the “Imperial Garden Museum”.
The Bird’s Nest: The main stadium of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, famous for its unique steel structure appearance, one of the iconic buildings of modern Beijing.
The Water Cube: The aquatic sports venue of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, with a blue membrane structure resembling water bubbles, transformed into a comprehensive water park after the Olympics.
Yuyuan Garden: A classic Jiangnan-style classical garden in Shanghai, famous for its exquisite pavilions, rockeries and ponds, with many Ming and Qing dynasty buildings and historical relics hidden in the garden.
City God Temple (Shanghai): A Taoist temple adjacent to Yuyuan Garden, surrounded by Shanghai-style snacks and traditional handicraft shops, the core place to experience old Shanghai folk customs.
Nanjing Road (Shanghai): Shanghai’s iconic commercial pedestrian street, gathering well-known domestic and foreign brands and time-honored stores, with shopping, catering and sightseeing functions.
The Bund (Shanghai): A waterfront area along the Huangpu River in Shanghai, with dozens of modern Western-style buildings of different styles, a must-visit place to enjoy Shanghai’s skyline and night view.
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town: A well-preserved Jiangnan water town in Shanghai, characterized by crisscrossing rivers, ancient stone bridges and Ming and Qing dynasty dwellings, known as “Shanghai’s Venice”.
Xintiandi (Shanghai): A commercial area renovated based on the Shikumen buildings on the Bund of Shanghai, integrating high-end catering, fashion retail and culture & art, one of Shanghai’s trendy landmarks.
Shanghai’s “Three Giants” (Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and Jin Mao Tower): Three super high-rise landmark buildings in Shanghai Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone, famous for being China’s tallest building at 632 meters, the unique “bottle opener” shape and the classic “pagoda” design respectively, jointly forming Shanghai’s iconic skyline.
The displayed time for viewing details is for reference only, and the actual time is subject to road conditions on the day! Departure time can be adjusted by appointment.
The departure time can be appropriately adjusted according to your needs. If adjustments are required, please contact us in advance.
Arrive at Beijing airport, our team pick up from Airport and drop you to the hotel for check-in.( No tour guide for today).
• 4-diamond hotel Accommodation: 5L Hotel.
• 5-diamond hotel Accommodation: Grand Metropark Hotel Beijing
After breakfast, visit Tiananmen Square, the central square of Beijing and a venue for major political gatherings and celebrations. Then, explore the Palace Museum (Forbidden City), the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties and one of the world's largest and best-preserved ancient wooden structures. In the afternoon, visit the picturesque Shichahai Scenic Area, renowned as the "Countryside of the North."
• 4-diamond hotel Accommodation: 5L Hotel.
• 5-diamond hotel Accommodation: Grand Metropark Hotel Beijing
After breakfast, visit the Juyongguan Great Wall, a famous pass along the northern Beijing section of the Great Wall, listed as one of the "Eight Scenic Views of Yan Mountain." Then, proceed to the Summer Palace, the largest and most completely preserved imperial garden in China. Later, take an external view of the Bird's Nest (National Stadium), a key venue for the Beijing Olympics, and the Water Cube (National Aquatics Center), another iconic Olympic venue.
• 4-diamond hotel Accommodation: 5L Hotel.
• 5-diamond hotel Accommodation: Grand Metropark Hotel Beijing
Fly to Shanghai in the morning. After arrival, visit Yu Garden, a classical Jiangnan-style garden from the Ming Dynasty. Explore the nearby City God Temple, a vibrant center for local culture and snacks, and Nanjing Road, known as "China's No.1 Commercial Street." Later, take a stroll along the Bund, with its iconic colonial buildings facing the modern skyscrapers of Lujiazui across the river.
• 4-diamond hotel Accommodation:Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Xuhui Binjiang
• 5-diamond hotel Accommodation: Radisson Collection Hotel, Yangtze Shanghai
After breakfast, visit Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, a classic water town characterized by its canals and traditional architecture. Then, explore Xintiandi, a leisure district blending Shikumen architecture with modern dining and shopping. Drive past the "Shanghai Triplett" skyscrapers (Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, and Jin Mao Tower). Option to visit an observatory deck for a panoramic view of Shanghai (at your own expense).
• 4-diamond hotel Accommodation:Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Xuhui Binjiang
• 5-diamond hotel Accommodation: Radisson Collection Hotel, Yangtze Shanghai
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 7 days before the experience’s start time.
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