asia·Multi-day tour·8 days
8-Day Beijing and Shanghai Highlights Tour: 2 Free Days | Badaling Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Yu Garden, The Bund丨Airport pickup
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What you'll experience
Highlights
- Group Savings: Save $200 per person for groups of four or more
- Imperial Icons: Unlock the majestic secrets of the Forbidden City and Great Wall
- Royal Gardens: Explore Beijing's Summer Palace and Shanghai's charming Yu Garden
- Culinary Delights: Savor crispy Peking Duck and Shanghai's famous steamy Xiaolongbao
- City Skylines: Marvel at The Bund's neon-lit history and Nanjing Road's vibrant energy
8 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Beijing
Land in Beijing.
Your guide will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day as you like—perhaps a short walk around the neighborhood. Ask your guide for tips if you need any ideas.
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Y.TUO Hotel Beijing Fengtai Railway Station (4*) - 2
Day 2 — Forbidden City - Temple of Heaven - Summer Palace
Explore the Forbidden City where Chinese emperors lived for 500+ years. Walk through grand courtyards and see beautiful red-and-gold buildings.
Lunch: Try Beijing's famous Peking Duck! Watch chefs slice the crispy duck, then wrap it in thin pancakes with tasty sauce.
Visit the Temple of Heaven, see the amazing Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. This round blue building is where emperors prayed for good harvests 600 years ago.
Stroll through the Summer Palace, walk beside Kunming Lake, marvel at the Marble Boat and Longevity Hill's pagoda-dotted landscape, once the Empress Dowager Cixi's summer retreat.
Forbidden City
Temple of Heaven
Summer Palace
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Y.TUO Hotel Beijing Fengtai Railway Station（4*） - 3
Day 3 — Badaling Great Wall
Drive to Badaling Great Wall, the most famous and well-preserved section. Walk along its ancient pathways high on the mountain ridge- once patrolled by Ming Dynasty soldiers- and enjoy breathtaking views of watchtowers stretching across the rolling mountains.
Badaling Great Wall
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Y.TUO Hotel Beijing Fengtai Railway Station (4*) - 4
Day 4 — A day of your own
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Beijing at your own pace. Your guide is happy to share suggestions-just feel free to ask!Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Y.TUO Hotel Beijing Fengtai Railway Station (4*) - 5
Day 5 — Beijing - Shanghai (Bullet Train)
Take a 350 km/h bullet train to Shanghai (about 5.5 hours). Your Beijing guide will send you off with complimentary snacks for the train journey.
Arrive in Shanghai, meet your Shanghai guide and visit the Jade Buddha Temple. Marvel at its rare, beautifully carved jade Buddha statues.
Jade Buddha Temple
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Shanghai Hongqiao Bosai Hotel (4*) - 6
Day 6 — Yu Garden - Chenghuang Miao - The Bund
Wander through Yu Garden, a classic Ming Dynasty escape with winding paths, koi-filled ponds, and iconic moon gates, just like stepping into a Chinese painting.
Next door, explore Chenghuang Miao. Dive into bustling snack streets and admire traditional curved roofs.
Lunch: Savor steaming Shanghai Xiaolongbao(soup dumplings)! Pierce the delicate skin, sip the hot broth, then savor the juicy filling.
Stroll The Bund along the Huangpu River. Snap photos of futuristic skyscrapers like the "Bottle Opener" Tower across the water! End your day on Nanjing Road, where grand century-old architecture meets dazzling neon-lit shopping.
Yu Garden
The Bund
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Shanghai Hongqiao Bosai Hotel (4*) - 7
Day 7 — A Day of Your Own
Enjoy a day at leisure to discover Shanghai as you wish! Feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Shanghai Hongqiao Bosai Hotel (4*) - 8
Day 8 — Farewell to Shanghai
Check out after breakfast. You will be transferred to the airport, bidding farewell to your trip in China.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- Accommodation:
4-star hotels (7 nights) with daily breakfast (The hotel may be subject to change to other 4-star hotels) - Transportation:
All transfers as per itinerary
Airport pick-up and drop-off on designated days
High speed train ticket(second class) from Beijing to Shanghai - Meals:
Daily breakfast at hotels
3 lunches at selected local restaurants including: Peking Duck in Beijing and Xiaolongbao (Soup dumplings) in Shanghai - Guided Tour:
English-speaking guide throughout the tour - Entrance Fees:
Forbidden City
Summer Palace
Great Wall at Badaling
Temple of Heaven
Yu Garden - Air-conditioned tour vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities (Voluntary):
- Guide: $4.00-6.00/guest/day
- Driver: $2.00-3.00/guest/day - Flights & Transit:
- All airfare (international/domestic)
- Airport transfers outside tour dates - Personal Expenses:
Optional activities, souvenirs, laundry, etc - Visa Fees:
China tourist visa application and processing fees (if applicable) - Other Costs:
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Additional hotel services (e.g., minibar, spa)
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8+ days before | 0% | Cancellation Made 8 or more days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 9–16 days before | 10% | Cancellation Made Within 9 days to 16 days prior to departure, Refund 10% of total purchase amount |
| 17–31 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 17 days to 31 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 32+ days before | 100% | Cancellation Made 32 or more days prior to departure, No penalty |
Read the full cancellation terms
• Unused Services: No refunds for any unused portions of the tour (e.g., meals, hotel nights, entrance fees, transfers due to pax personal choice).
• Force Majeure: If the tour is canceled due to natural disasters, political unrest, or pandemics, full refund or rescheduling without penalties.
• Modification Requests: Date changes subject to availability and may incur a 5% rescheduling fee.
• Force Majeure: If the tour is canceled due to natural disasters, political unrest, or pandemics, full refund or rescheduling without penalties.
• Modification Requests: Date changes subject to availability and may incur a 5% rescheduling fee.
Important info
Special notes
- Travel Documents:
- Passports must be valid for 6+ months after tour end date.
- Chinese Visa: Apply in advance (if applicable, and guest's responsibility). Check entry rules per your nationality. - Insurance:
- Accident/medical insurance is included in the package.
- Highly recommended: Passengers purchase comprehensive travel insurance from your country of origin. - Safety & Security:
- Keep valuables (passport, cash, electronics) secure at all times. - Unused Services:
- No refunds for any unused tour portions (meals, hotels, entrance fees, transfers) due to personal choice or late arrival.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Same price for adults and children.
* Infants (under 2 years old) are free of charge.
* Only single and double rooms are available. A single supplement is required for single occupancy. For more participants, please select from the upgrade options. Upgrade option prices apply only to the same departure date.
* The tour requires a minimum of 2 pax to book.
* Infants (under 2 years old) are free of charge.
* Only single and double rooms are available. A single supplement is required for single occupancy. For more participants, please select from the upgrade options. Upgrade option prices apply only to the same departure date.
* The tour requires a minimum of 2 pax to book.
Travel tips
Y.TUO Hotel Beijing Fengtai Railway Station (4*)
Address: Building 21, No. 8 Jijiamiao, Fengtai District, Beijing
Shanghai Hongqiao Bosai Hotel (4*)
Address: No. 1818 Huqingping Highway, Qingpu District, Shanghai
Address: Building 21, No. 8 Jijiamiao, Fengtai District, Beijing
Shanghai Hongqiao Bosai Hotel (4*)
Address: No. 1818 Huqingping Highway, Qingpu District, Shanghai
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