Shanghai · Beijing
China, First Wonder
Your first encounter with China, made unforgettable.
China
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
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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 → Beijing
Shanghai
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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
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
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
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
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
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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