
6 Days Beijing and Shanghai Essence Tour
- This price is based on a group (2 to 5 travelers) accommodated in 3-star hotel in shoulder seasons.
- This price is subject to change according your group members and traveling time. Usually lower price with more travelers, higher price in high seasons, and lower in low seasons.
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- Tour Code:
- BJH-BS-12
- Duration:
- 6 Days & 5 Nights
- Departure Date:
- Available Everyday
- Service:
- Private tour guide & driver + Private car/van
- Features:
- Beijing is the Capital city and the must-to-visit destination of China, while Shanghai is world famous as the largest metropolis in China as well as one of the world’s most international cities. This tour is perfect for you to explore the essence of two cities, including, the Forbidden City, Badaling Great Wall, Yu Garden, the Bund, etc.
Sample Itinerary Overview
Day 1 Beijing Arrival
Welcome to Beijing! Clear the customs and retrieve your baggage by yourself upon arrival, be greeted by our tour guide in the Arrival Hall who is holding a sign on which says your name; transferred by your private car/van to your hotel downtown. The rest of the day is your own time.
Day 2 Beijing ( B, L )
Today you will first visit the world’s biggest city plaza, the Tiananmen Square; then walk to the marvelous “Egg” (National Centre for the Performing Arts) to take some pictures from its outside; subsequently, go to the Forbidden City, the most complete imperial palace in China; and later proceed to the impressive Temple of Heaven. After the sightseeing tour driven back to your hotel.
Day 3 Beijing ( B, L, D )
After breakfast, drive to the Badaling Great Wall (about 80 km, 1.5hours) where you will experience at first hand the wonder of the Great Wall. For lunch you’ll sample some delicious fare in a local restaurant. Afterwards, visit the Sacred Way and Changling, one of the Ming Tombs; on the way back to your hotel, you might make a stop at the Beijing Olympic Village to take some photos of the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube from the outside; Feel a little bit tired? Not to worry! We will arrange a foot massage (free of charge) for you, just relax and enjoy it! With a Peking Roast Duck dinner you will complete today’s tour!
Day 4 Beijing – Shanghai ( B, L )
After breakfast, youll marvel at the exquisite Summer Palace, the imperial garden. Your Beijing tour ends. After lunch, take a flight to Shanghai from Beijing. On your arrival at Shanghai airport, your tour guide will meet you and bring you to your hotel in Shanghai. Rest of the day is free for you to explore the metropolis.
Day 5 Shanghai ( B, L )
Today you will first visit the magnificent Yu Garden. Right out of the Yu Garden, you can observe local people’s life at the Yuyuan Market (Yu Garden Market). Proceed to the Temple of Jade Buddha. Take a shopping bummel in the famed Nanjing Road and then down to the Bund alongside the Huangpu River to explore the modern aspect of Shanghai. Drive to the Pudong New Area to enjoy a bird’s eye view of Shanghai from the Jinmao Tower.
Day 6 Shanghai Departure ( B )
Depending on your departure flight schedule, you may pay a visit to the People’s Square and the Shanghai Museum then the tour guide would escort you to the airport to return Beijing City or to the next destination.
Recommended Add-on Options
+ 2 more days to explore the Ancient of Heart – Xian
As the capital of 13 ancient China dynasties, Xian is filled with amazing historic and cultural wonders. The Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Walls, and Big Wild Goose Pagoda, all show you a path back into history.

+ 3 more days to cruise the world’s third longest river – Yangtze River
On a Yangtze River cruise you can participate in the onboard cultural activities, go exploring the riverside ancient towns, or simply relax on deck, breathe some fresh air, view the stunning passing scenery and take photos, explore the world-famous Three Gorges Dam, visit the mysterious Fengdu Ghose City, paddle through Lesser Three Gorges…

Price Inclusions:
- Entrance fees to all scenic spots listed in the itinerary;
- 5 Nights hotel accomodation base on twin-sharing with breakfast;
- Meals as indictated;
- Private English-speaking tour guide;
- Private transfer servcie;
- Service charge;
- Domestic flight from Beijing-Shanghai with taxes and fees.
Price Exclusions:
- China Visa Service;
- International flight in/out China;
- Travel insurance;
- Tips and Personal expenses;
- Service that is not mentioned.
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