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Visit Beijing’s Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City, boat on Kunming Lake at the Summer Palace, explore Ming Dynasty Tombs, experience hutong culture, and enjoy Shanghai’s vibrant charm.

Highlights

• Enjoy a variety of authentic Chinese dishes at local restaurants and food stalls
• Witness the eye-popping architecture and serene temples of Shanghai
• Explore Summer Palace for a boat ride on Kunming Lake
• Uncover the Forbidden City, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Explore the Ming Dynasty imperial tomb chambers and underground palace

Description

D1：BEIJING Arrive in Beijing On arrival in Beijing, your private guide will meet you at the arrival hall with a sign bearing your name, assist with your private driver, and accompany you to your hotel, ensuring a seamless arrival experience by helping with luggage and check-in. D2：BEIJING Rediscovering Beijing's Heritage: A Journey Through Time After hotel breakfast, your guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Tian'anmen Square, the world's largest public square and a symbol of China. The Forbidden City, the world's largest palace complex and former home to 24 emperors. With over 8,728 rooms, it's China's best-preserved ancient building collection. After lunch, drive to the Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with temples, pavilions, and halls around Kunming Lake. Enjoy a shared boat trip on the lake. Dinner: Beijing duck and authentic delicious cuisine. D3：BEIJING Historic Engineering and Local Life Meet your private guide and drive to the Ming Dynasty tomb near Beijing are a cluster of majestic imperial mausoleums from the Ming Dynasty. These serene and historically rich sites are a must-see for visitors interested in China's imperial past. After lunch, enjoy a half-day City tour through the historic Hutongs, immersing yourself in local life. Dinner：Beijing specialties. D4: BEIJING TO SHANGHAI The Journey Continues... Meet your driver for an airport transfer with a private vehicle and English-speaking guide. Board a direct flight from Beijing to Shanghai, with an approximate flight time of 2.2 hours. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in and ensure your arrival is worry-free. After a brief rest, we'll head to the Bund in Shanghai along the Huangpu River to experience its bustling charm and unbeatable night views. Dinner：Shanghai's specialty cuisine. D5: SHANGHAI Explore a contrasting city After breakfast at the hotel, you will embark on a city tour to visit the traditional ancient oriental garden – Yuyuan Garden, a classical landscape garden, and explore Chenghuangmiao and Wukang Road. Dinner：Shanghai's specialty cuisine. D6: SHANGHAI See You Next Time! Enjoy your free time until your guide comes and escort you to the airport for your onward flight.

Includes

A fully customized itinerary based on your interests and schedule. All accommodation stays, tours and transfers for scheduled activities are covered, unless otherwise listed in the itinerary. Expert English-Speaking Licensed Tour Guide. All excursions specified in the itinerary. All entrance fees specified in the itinerary. A private driver for tours and transfers (in some countries our local private guides also act as your driver - your Destination Expert will discuss with you if applicable). Breakfast each morning at your hotel, plus any meals indicated in the itinerary. Unlimited bottles of drinking water and snacks.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund