Beijing & Shanghai 8 Days
8 days from $1549All Inclusive
Our program includes the two most famous cities of China. Beijing has been the capital of China for the last 600 years. You can discover the Forbidden City, where the emperors once lived; climb the Great Wall; and explore the largest royal garden of China. Shanghai is right now the most prosperous city of China. It has everything you want to see.
If you are a first time visitor, and you don't have a long vacation, this program is your NO. 1 choice.
Day By Day Itinerary
Day 1: USA / Beijing
Fly to Beijing, the capital of China.
Day 2: Arrive Beijing
You will be met at the airport and escorted to a 4 star hotel.
Day 3: Beijing
Visit Tiananmen Square, the largest public city square in the world. Stroll through the courtyards and palaces of the imposing Forbidden City, once the exclusive enclave of Ming Dynasty Emperors. Explore the landscaped grounds and pavilions of the Summer Palace. Stop to take pictures of the stunning 2008 Olympic venues before returning to hotel. Dinner is served with a Peking Duck Banquet. [Meals: American Breakfast, Lunch, Special Dinner]
Day 4: Beijing
Experience the thrill of walking on the Great Wall. After lunch, tour Beijing�s old Hutong (�narrow lanes�) area by old-fashioned pedicab. Climb up the Drum Tower. Visit a local family living in a courtyard-style home known as Siheyuan. Followed by a walk along the World Trade Street and enjoy the �Legend of Kungfu� show. [Meals: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 5: Beijing
Visit the Temple of Heaven, where the Emperor prayed for harvest in Ming and Qing dynasty. Then fly to Shanghai, hop aboard a cruise off the Huangpu River, enjoy the magnificent twinkling night scenery of Shanghai. [Meals: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 6: Shanghai
Your sightseeing begins with a walk along the Bund, Shanghai�s graceful and historic waterfront boulevard. Then visit the Old City Bazaar and the tranquil Yu Yuan Garden, established in the 16th century. Enjoy a traditional Mongolian BBQ Buffet lunch. Then visit Shanghai Museum. [Meals: Breakfast, Special Lunch, Dinner]
Day 7: Shanghai
Visit Zhouzhuang, a 500 old town surrounded by water, which is called Venice In The East. Self leisure in the afternoon. Dinner will be of independent choice. [Meals: Breakfast, Special Lunch]
Day 8: Shanghai / US
Fly back to the US, or extend your trip.