Beijing, Shanghai tour
Experience the essence of China on a seamless 3-day private tour from Shanghai to Beijing, exploring the Forbidden City, Great Wall, Summer Palace, and Temple of Heaven.
This carefully curated private tour offers a seamless journey from Shanghai to Beijing, perfect for travelers seeking China's iconic landmarks in just three days. Begin with an early morning flight to Beijing, where you'll step into the monumental Forbidden City, a 500-year-old imperial palace complex. On day two, venture to the Mutianyu Great Wall, known for its stunning scenery and fewer crowds, before exploring the serene Summer Palace and the architectural marvel of the Temple of Heaven on your final day. With private transfers and expert guidance, this tour ensures a comfortable, enriching experience of Beijing's UNESCO World Heritage sites, all while maximizing your time. Ideal for discerning travelers who value efficiency and depth, this itinerary provides a captivating glimpse into China's imperial past without the hassle of logistics.
The map shows the tour area. The detailed plan below remains the source for stops and timing.
Pick up from your hotel in Shanghai and take early morning flight for Beijing. Met and transferred to your Hotel in Beijing ( booked by us ). After lunch, first visit Forbidden City. The Forbidden City was the seat of Imperial power for 500 years, and is now a major tourist attraction in China. The total area of the complex is 183 acres, so it takes quite a while to walk through, especially if you want to have a close look at everything. All together there are 9,999 1/2 rooms in the Museum, not all of which can be visited.

Then move on to Tiananmen Square . It is the heart and symbol of Beijing, the biggest square in the world. It is 500 meters wide, 880 meters long and the ground is paved with light granite slate disposed through special technology treatment. Back to your hotel.
Pick up from your hotel in Beijing and you are first arranged to have the excursion tour of Mutainyu Great Wall . Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the most beautiful sections of the sections of the Great Wall around Beijing. The Mutianyu section of Great Wall is located in Huairou district, about 80 km north from downtown Beijing. The Mutianyu Great Wall is less crowded than Badaling Great Wall.

After lunch, continue to visit the Underground Palace ( Dingling, one of the 13 Ming Dynasty Tombs ). From the Yongle Emperor onwards, 13 Ming Dynasty Emperors were buried in this area. You will visit Dingling, the tomb of the Wanli Emperor, which is the only one of the Ming Dynasty Tombs excavated.
On the way back to your hotel in Beijing, pass by Olympic Park in Beijing, constructed for the 2008 Summer Olympics and have a glimpse of both Bird's Nest Stadium and the National Aquatics Center (the Water Cube) from their outside (entrance fees excluded), where both Usain Bolt of Jamaica and Michael Phelps of America make the history 1n 2008 Olympic Games. After the day tour, transferred back to your hotel and free for rest of the day.
After breakfast, go on with your trip in Beijing and first visit Summer Palace , originally a royal garden and a temporary dwelling palace for emperors of Qing Dynasty. It is an imperial garden most completely reseved with richest landscapes and concentrated buildings. The Summer Palace was added to the world cultural heritage list in 1998.

After lunch, continue to visit Temple of Heaven . It is located in the southern part of Beijing, and has been one of the most holy places for the whole country for more than five centuries. It used as a complex of sacrificial buildings for the Ming and Qing emperors.
After the tour, transferred to Beijing Airport and take later afternoon flight back to Shanghai. Arriving at Shanghai, you go back to your hotel 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 | Travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident |
| Private car or van with English speaking guide | |
| Two-night at the designated Beijing Hotels above with daily breakfast | |
| Shanghai Beijing Shanghai domestic flights | |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2-3 person | $820 |
| 4-5 persons | $710 |
| 6-9 persons up | $690 |
| Single room Supplement | $130 |
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