Highlight 1: Highlight 1: Listen to the legendary stories of the Ming and Qing Dynasties by visiting the imperial palaces and traditional gardens
Highlight 2: Highlight 2: Get atop of the less crowded and best-preserved Great Wall and catch the panoramic view of spectacular landscape
Highlight 3: Highlight 3: Stroll leisurely on the banks of Huangpu River on the Bund and catch the amazing skyline of the Pudong New Area
Itinerary Day by Day
Day 1 | Day 1 Beijing Arrival | Airport Pick-up and Hotel Check-in
Nihao! Welcome to Beijing, the capital city of China! Upon your arrival at the airport/train station in Beijing, the tour guide and driver will meet and greet you at the exit, and then escort you to the well-selected hotel in downtown Beijing. The rest of the day is free on your own so you can have a good rest for the jet lag or explore by yourself around your hotel.
Arrival Ideas:
Beijing is well connected by air and high speed rail. There are two airports - Beijing Daxing International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport operating many international and domestic airlines. Travelers can go to Beijing by air from most cities of China, like Hong Kong, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Xian, Guilin, Hangzhou, Kunming, Wuhan, Xiamen, Guiyang, Chongqing, and Lanzhou. In addition, travelers can take the high speed train to Beijing from Xian (4-5 hours), Shanghai (4.5-6 hours), Zhengzhou (2.5-3 hours), Wuhan (4-5 hours), Harbin (5-5.5 hours), etc.
Free Time Ideas:
You are welcome to ask your tour guide for some useful tips to spend your free time based on your time and interest.
Day 2 | Day 2 Beijing City Tour | Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Old Hutongs
Highlight: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven.
Today our professional guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel and begin your amazing Beijing city tour. Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City are next to each other in the central axis of Beijing. You will feel a new dignified and old amazing China at the same time. Moreover, Temple of Heaven will display you how ancient royal families present their loyalty to Chinese deities. You will have a lunch in a local restaurant nearby.
Recommended Hotel: Beijing 5L International Hotel
Day 3 | Day 3 Beijing Great Wall Tour | Mutianyu Great Wall, Bird’s Nest & Water Cube
In this morning, you will head northwest of Beijing (about 1.5-2 hours’ drive, 73km) to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. The Great Wall boasts a history over 2,000 years and stretches more than 3,000 miles across several provinces of northern China, making it one of the most impressive ancient masterpieces on the planet. Mutianyu Great Wall is connected with the Jiankou Great Wall in the west and the Gubeikou Great Wall in the east. Mutianyu is the longest and best fully-restored Great Wall with fewer tourists and is also famed for its 23 Ming-era watchtowers and stunning views. Take the cable car up to the 14th watchtower and then enjoy the memorable hiking time on the wall while visiting its western route. With the green pines and cypresses covering the surrounding area, and the winding wall standing majestically on the vast land, you will capture the most stunning natural scenery in this section. Challenge yourselves while climbing up to the 20th watchtower where you could fulfill your Great Wall dream. Cherish the chance and take photos as many as you like!
After the once-in-lifetime experience, head back to downtown Beijing and have the chance to take photos with the exterior of the Bird's Nest (Beijing National Stadium) and Water Cube (Beijing National Aquatics Center). They were both designed for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and used for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.After that, transfer back to your hotel and have a good rest tonight.
Day 4 | Day 4 Beijing to shanghai by High Speed Train | Summer Palace
After breakfast, drive to the “Museum of Royal Garden” - Summer Palace, which used to be the resort for royal families to flee summer heat. The grounds, temples, gardens, pavilions, lakes, bridges, gate-towers, and corridors are a marvel of landscaping. Enjoy the leisure walk and take your time to appreciate the imperial architectures, hilltop views, and beautiful lakes, which offer a pastoral escape into the landscapes of traditional Chinese painting.
After the tour concludes, you will be transferred to the high-speed railway station and take a 5-hour high-speed train ride to Shanghai.
Welcome to Shanghai, China’s most international and dynamic city! Upon arrival at the airport, your tour guide and driver will greet you at the exit and transfer you to your hotel in Shanghai.
Day 5 | Day 5: Shanghai (Breakfast/Lunch)
After breakfast, drive to the “Museum of Royal Garden” - Summer Palace, which used to be the resort for royal families to flee summer heat. The grounds, temples, gardens, pavilions, lakes, bridges, gate-towers, and corridors are a marvel of landscaping. Enjoy the leisure walk and take your time to appreciate the imperial architectures, hilltop views, and beautiful lakes, which offer a pastoral escape into the landscapes of traditional Chinese painting.
After the tour concludes, you will be transferred to the high-speed railway station and take a 5-hour high-speed train ride to Shanghai.
Welcome to Shanghai, China’s most international and dynamic city! Upon arrival at the airport, your tour guide and driver will greet you at the exit and transfer you to your hotel in Shanghai
Day 6 | Day 6: Depart from Shanghai (Breakfast)
Your six-day trip to China is drawing to a close. You will have some free time to explore Shanghai on your own, until your tour guide escorts you to the airport or railway station for your flight or high-speed train to your next destination.
Thank you for choosing Boying Travel Service to arrange your trip to China. We are dedicated to providing you with excellent service and look forward to welcoming you again when you travel to China next time!
