Day 1 – Arrival in Beijing
Arrive at Beijing Airport or railway station. Meet your driver and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Enjoy free time at your own pace.
Overnight: Beijing
Meals: —
Day 2 – Temple of Heaven & Beijing City Walk
Visit the Temple of Heaven, one of China’s most important imperial ceremonial sites. Continue to Qianmen Street and Wangfujing Pedestrian Street to experience Beijing’s vibrant local culture and shopping atmosphere.
Overnight: Beijing
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 – Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City
Explore Tiananmen Square and the magnificent Forbidden City, the former imperial palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Continue to Heping Guoju, a popular cultural and lifestyle destination.
Overnight: Beijing
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 – Hutong Experience & Acrobatic Show
Discover the historic Shichahai area, take a traditional Hutong tour, visit Prince Gong’s Mansion, and enjoy an exciting Chinese acrobatic performance in the evening.
Overnight: Beijing
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 – Badaling Great Wall & Peking Opera
Visit the world-famous Badaling Great Wall. Enjoy photo stops at the Bird’s Nest Stadium and Water Cube from the outside. In the evening, watch a traditional Peking Opera performance and savor an imperial-style banquet.
Overnight: Beijing
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner
Day 6 – Summer Palace & Old Summer Palace
Explore the beautiful Summer Palace, admire the exterior views of Tsinghua University and Peking University, and visit the historic ruins of the Old Summer Palace.
Overnight: Beijing
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 – Beijing – Shanghai
Travel to Shanghai by high-speed rail. Upon arrival, visit the Shanghai Museum and stroll through the classical Yu Garden.
Overnight: Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 – Zhujiajiao Water Town & The Bund
Explore the charming Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, known as the “Venice of Shanghai.” Continue to Nanjing Road and enjoy an evening visit to the iconic Bund waterfront.
Overnight: Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 – Shanghai Cultural Discovery
Visit the Sihang Warehouse Memorial, explore the China Art Museum, and enjoy the spectacular Shanghai Romance (Shanghai Qianguqing) performance.
Overnight: Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 – Shanghai Highlights & Departure
Visit Tianzifang and the Oriental Pearl Tower before transferring to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
