Start your day at Tiananmen Square, the symbolic heart of Beijing, before walking directly into the magnificent Forbidden City, home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. After exploring the palace complex, hike up to Jingshan Park for a panoramic view of the Forbidden City from Coal Hill.

After a traditional Chinese lunch, continue to the Temple of Heaven, a masterpiece of imperial architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, browse the vibrant Panjiayuan Antique Market and visit a local tea store for a cultural tasting experience.

In the evening, you may choose to enjoy an optional night show or savor an authentic Peking duck dinner before returning to your hotel.

Visit Tiananmen Square
Visit the Forbidden City
Hike to Jingshan Park for panoramic view of the Forbidden City from Coal Hill
Visit Temple of Heaven
Shopping time at Panjiayuan Antique Market and tea store

Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan or similar)
Hotel (Sunworld Hotel Beijing or similar)
Hotel (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or similar)

Today you will travel to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, one of the best‑preserved and most scenic parts of the Wall. Enjoy a flexible visit where you can choose to hike along the ancient watchtowers or take the cable car for an easier ascent. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant near the Wall.

On the return journey to Beijing, stop at a jade carving factory to learn about traditional craftsmanship. Before heading back to your hotel, enjoy photo opportunities at the iconic Bird Nest (National Stadium) and Water Cube (National Aquatics Center) in the Olympic Park area.

Visit Mutianyu Great Wall
Visit jade carving factory
Photo stop at Bird Nest and Water Cube

Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan or similar)
Hotel (Sunworld Hotel Beijing or similar)
Hotel (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or similar)

After checking out from your hotel, begin the day with a traditional rickshaw tour through the Drum Tower Hutong area, where you can experience authentic local life and explore Beijing’s historic alleyways. Continue to the Summer Palace, China’s largest and best-preserved imperial garden, and enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Kunming Lake.

After lunch at a local Chinese restaurant, transfer to the railway station for your high-speed train journey to Shanghai. Upon arrival, a private transfer will take you to your hotel for check-in and rest.

Hutong tour by rickshaw at Drum Tower area
Visit Summer Palace
Boat ride on Kunming Lake
High-speed train from Beijing to Shanghai
Private transfer to hotel in Shanghai

Hotel (Sunrise on the Bund Hotel or similar)
Hotel (Grand Central Hotel Shanghai or similar)

Begin your day at Yuyuan Garden, a classical Chinese garden located in the heart of Shanghai’s Old Town. Explore its elegant pavilions, ponds, and rockeries before browsing the lively Shanghai Old Street, known for its traditional architecture, snacks, and souvenirs. Continue to Nanjing Road, one of China’s most famous shopping streets, where you can find silk products, local specialties, and modern boutiques.

After lunch at a local Chinese restaurant, enjoy a leisurely walk along the Bund, taking in the stunning skyline views of both the historic waterfront and the modern skyscrapers across the river. Visit the Jade Buddha Temple, home to two precious jade Buddha statues. End the day with a visit to the Riverside Promenade, where you can admire the Oriental Pearl TV Tower from the exterior before returning to your hotel.

Visit Yuyuan Garden
Shopping time at Shanghai Old Street and Nanjing Road
Leisure walk along the Bund
Visit Jade Buddha Temple
View exterior of Oriental Pearl TV Tower and walk on Riverside Promenade

Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Putuo or similar)
Hotel (Sunrise on the Bund Hotel or similar)
Hotel (Grand Central Hotel Shanghai or similar)

Enjoy a free day in Shanghai to explore the city at your own pace. You may choose to relax at your hotel, visit nearby

Private airport transfer to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

No accommodation included for this night