Beijing, Shanghai, Huangshan tour
Explore imperial Beijing, the ethereal Huangshan peaks, ancient Hongcun, and modern Shanghai on this 9-day private journey through China's cultural heart.
This 9-day private tour takes you from Beijing's iconic Forbidden City and Great Wall to the misty peaks of Huangshan, the ancient water village of Hongcun, and the vibrant metropolis of Shanghai. Walk through Tiananmen Square, explore the Summer Palace, and savor Peking Duck. Ascend Huangshan by cable car to witness its legendary granite peaks and sea of clouds. Discover the buffalo-shaped Hongcun Village, a UNESCO site with 800-year-old architecture. In Shanghai, visit the Shanghai Museum, stroll the Bund, and enjoy an acrobatic show. This journey blends China's imperial history, natural wonders, and modern energy, with English-speaking guides and seamless logistics.
The map shows the tour area. The detailed plan below remains the source for stops and timing.
Arrival in Beijing, met our English speaking tour guide and transferred to your hotel in Beijing. In the afternoon, visit Temple of Heaven , the place where the emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties worshipped heaven and prayed for peace and harvest. Free for the rest of the day.

Starting the day with a visit to Tiananmen Square , the world largest square of this kind. Then move on to the imperial palace, also known as the “ Forbidden City ” that symbolizes the imperial and traditional China. After lunch, continue to visit Summer Palace , the largest and most beautiful Chinese imperial garden. It is regarded as a museum of gardens in China. Back to hotel.
After breakfat, have an excursion to the Badaling Great Wall , symbol of Chinese civilization. After lunch,go on with the visit to Dingling, one of the , where 13 emperors were buried in Ming Dynasty. Peking Duck dinner and Peking Opera Show in the evening.
Today take flight from Beijing for Huangshan . Arrival at Huangshan City and transferred to your hotel in Tunxi. Visit the Tunxi Old Street, an acient street only for pedestrians, with the building style of Ming and Qing dynasties.
After breakfast, drive to the foot of Mt.Huangshan and take the cable car up to the Huangshan Mountains. Enjoy the view of the Beginning-to-Believe Peak, the Peach Blossom Valley, the Lion Peak, the Flying-over Rock and the Bright Summit. Stay at your hotel on the mountain.
After breakfast, take the cable car down the mountain. Take the bus to Hongcun Village . It is a typical Chinese Buffalo-shaped Ancient Village. Village Hongcun is about 11 km away from Yixian county and 65 km away from Tunxi ( Mt.Huangshan ). It was first constructed in Shaoxi Period during Song Dynasty. The village boats a history as long as 800 years. Hongcun Village featues its interesting layout - a water buffalo shape. Hongcun Village has always enjoyed the name "a village in the Chinese painting". Hongcun Village was designated as as a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in late 2000. World Heritage by UNESCO in 2000. After travelling in Hongcun, take overnight train from Huangshan to Shanghai.
Arrival in Shanghai in the morning. Met and transferred to your hotel ( booked by us ) in Shanghai. After lunch, visit Yuyuan Garden , a classical Qing Dynasty garden with over 30 pavilions linked by a maze of corridors and bridges over ponds. Then move next to the Old City God's Temple Bazaar from the Song Dyansty. In the evening dinner will be served. After dinner, you will be arranged to watch the fantastic Acrobatics show . ( B L D )
First visit Shanghai Museum , the selection of over 112,000 Chinese cultural relics from the Old Stone Age to modern times. Then proceed to visit the "Pedestrians only" Nanjing Road , a walking bustling street that is always packed with people waching other people. Then move on to the Bund , one of the most noted waterfront and architectural symbols of Shanghai. After lunch, go to Shanghai's new zone - Pudong ( east of Huangpu River) and ascend Jinmao Tower to have an eye-bird's view of Shanghai city. Finally take one hour cruising on Huang Pu River . Back to your hotel.
Transfer to airport for departure or free on your own.
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| All transfers and city transportation for your own use | Tips to your tour guide and driver |
| Entrance fees and meals as mentioned | |
| Private car or van with English speaking guide | |
| Hotels with breakfast at Beijing, Mt.Huangshan and Shanghai | |
| Beijing-Mt.Huangshang air-ticket, Mt.Huangshan-Shanghai train ticket | |
| The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group. |
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| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| 2 persons | $1490 |
| 3-5 persons | $1420 |
| 6-9 persons | $1280 |
| 10 persons up | $1200 |
| Single room Supplement | $490 |
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