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Experience the best of China in a single day: depart Shanghai by high-speed rail and explore Beijing’s iconic Mutianyu Great Wall on this seamless private tour.
This expertly crafted day trip connects two of China’s most dynamic cities by high-speed rail, offering a rare opportunity to experience Beijing’s grandeur without leaving Shanghai behind. Your day begins with an early hotel pickup in Shanghai, followed by a swift transfer to Hongqiao Railway Station for a comfortable 5–6 hour journey aboard China’s world-class bullet train. Upon arrival at Beijing South Station, your private guide will meet you and escort you directly to the magnificent Mutianyu Great Wall—a less crowded, beautifully restored section offering breathtaking views and ample time for a two-hour walk along its ancient ramparts. Lunch is at your own leisure en route, allowing you to sample local flavors. This private tour is ideal for time-conscious travelers seeking a meaningful glimpse of Beijing’s imperial heritage, all within a single, well-orchestrated day from Shanghai.
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Pick up from your hotel in Shanghai in the early morning and transferred to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station. Take the earliest high speed train (5-6 hours) for Beijing on the day. Arriving at Beijing South Railway Station at noon and met by our tour guide. Buying something to have lunch on your own and start your one-and-half hour drive to Mutianyu Great Wall.
Getting to Mutainyu Great Wall for 2 hours walking on the wall, 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. It is a green section of the great wall in Beijing with vegetation, green pines and cypresses covering 90 per cent of the section
After tour, transferred to Beijing South Railway Station to take the last high speed train ( 5-6 hour ) on the day back to Shanghai. Arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and return to your hotel on your own.
PS: If time permits, you will have a short visit to Tian’anmen Square . Tian’anmen Square is located in the heart of Beijing City, it is the site for massive parades and rallies, which is the largest square of this kind in the world. This was the site when in 1949, from a rostrum on Tiananmen (the Gate of Heavenly Peace), Chairman Mao proclaimed the establishment of the People's Republic of China.
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Air-conditioned car, or van for your own use in Beijing | Tips to your tour guide and driver |
| Your Shanghai Hotel to Hongqiao Railway Station single transfer | Travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident |
| Visit Mutianyu Great Wall and Tiananmen Square in Beijing | Cable car at Mutianyu Great Wall |
| Your personal English-speaking tour guide | Lunch |
| Shanghai Beijing Shanghai high speed train tickets ( second-class seats ) | Transfer from Hongqiao Railway Station back to your hotel |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $439 |
| 2 persons | $329 |
| 3 persons | $305 |
| 4 persons | $285 |
| 5 persons | $275 |
| 6 persons | $270 |
| 7 persons | $265 |
| 8 persons | $260 |
| 9 persons | $255 |
| 10 persons and above | $250 |
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