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China, First Wonder

Your first encounter with China, made unforgettable.

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China, First Wonder

Your first encounter with China, made unforgettable.

This 7-day journey connects Shanghai and Beijing. Follow the proposed route below and tell us your preferred dates, interests and pace.


When

Your preferred datesSubject to availability

Price

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How long

7 daysAccommodation to be confirmed

This is a proposed itinerary. Dates, accommodation, transport, visits and included services will be confirmed in your personalised quote.

View journey route · Shanghai → BeijingCHINA11. Shanghai22. BeijingSCHEMATIC ROUTE · NOT TO SCALE

Shanghai

Explore the proposed experiences for this stage of your journey.

Days 1–2

Day 1

Arrival & First Wonder

Your first glimpse of China — immediate, vibrant and unexpected.

  • Airport arrival
  • Private transfer
  • The Bund
  • Huangpu River
  • Welcome dinner
AI test illustration of the Shanghai skyline at blue hour

Day 2

Old & New Shanghai

Discover the city where history and modernity exist side by side.

  • Yu Garden
  • Shanghai Old City
  • Former French Concession
  • Local neighborhoods
  • Lujiazui
  • Contemporary skyline
AI test illustration of the Shanghai skyline at blue hour
AI test illustration of the Shanghai skyline at blue hour
Planted terraces at Tian An 1000 Trees in Shanghai
Planted terraces at Tian An 1000 Trees in Shanghai
1 / 2Shanghai · In pictures

Beijing

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Days 3–7

Day 3

Across China

Shanghai → Beijing

Travel from China's global metropolis into its historic heart.

  • High-speed train to Beijing
  • Check-in
  • Hutong exploration
  • Traditional courtyard
  • Evening dinner
Roast duck displayed in a Beijing restaurant

Day 4

Imperial China

Step into the world of China's emperors.

  • Tiananmen Square
  • Forbidden City
  • Jingshan Park
  • Hutong
  • Traditional culture

Day 5

The Great Wall

Stand on one of the world's greatest human achievements.

  • Mutianyu Great Wall
  • Mountain walk
  • Scenic viewpoints
  • Countryside lunch
  • Sunset
A traveller looking towards the Great Wall

Day 6

Inside Beijing

Go beyond the monuments and meet everyday Beijing.

  • Temple of Heaven
  • Hutong neighborhood
  • Courtyard experience
  • Traditional craft
  • Local cuisine
  • Evening at leisure

Day 7

Your First China

Leave with one feeling: China is far more than you imagined.

  • Morning exploration
  • Free time
  • Final walk through the historic center
  • Farewell dinner
Tiananmen Gate in Beijing
Tiananmen Gate in Beijing
Tiananmen Gate in Beijing
A traveller looking towards the Great Wall
A traveller looking towards the Great Wall
Roast duck displayed in a Beijing restaurant
Roast duck displayed in a Beijing restaurant
1 / 3Beijing · In pictures

Good to know

Your stay

The proposed route is 7 days. The accommodation and number of nights will be reconciled in your personalised quote. Hotels, room categories and the final night-by-night arrangements are to be confirmed.

Your programme

The activities listed above follow the proposed itinerary. Exact timing, hosts, visits, performance schedules and transport arrangements are subject to confirmation.

Your quote

Ask us to confirm the price, accommodation, guiding, admissions, meals and transport included in your quote. International flights, visas and insurance should be discussed during planning.

Planning your departure

Please tell us your onward plans, particularly where the final day includes an evening or farewell programme. We can discuss departure timing or an additional night if needed.

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