Shanghai: 2 Days Southern Great Wall Trip With 5star Hotel
Zhejiang, Shanghai
Get ‘Great Wall experience’ without the crowds of Beijing, just 2 hours from Shanghai. Coolest thing to do in Zhejiang Province. Customize your itinerary with your guide, ancient street, gourmet food.
Experience the Southern Great Wall near Shanghai with a private guide and bullet train, ideal for history enthusiasts and food lovers.
Meet your driver in your hotel lobby and board a high-speed bullet train for a two-hour journey to Linhai. During the trip, consult with your private guide to customize the day's itinerary according to your interests.
Upon arrival, check in to the FourPoints Sheraton hotel and rest before starting your exploration. Visit the Linhai Great Wall, also known as the Southern Great Wall, originally built during the Jin Dynasty (317-420 AD) by the same designer of Beijing’s Badaling Great Wall. The wall extends 5,000 meters of walkable paths, mostly rebuilt and well-preserved since 1995. Spend 2 to 3 hours walking the wall as your guide shares detailed historical and cultural insights.
Next, explore Ziyang Old Street in the ancient city, featuring restored buildings and shops showcasing local architecture. This long street offers local specialty foods and gifts, where you can spend 1 to 2 hours browsing. The area also served as a Chinese New Year Gala venue.
Return to the hotel for overnight rest and breakfast the next morning. You may choose to relax or explore nearby sights such as Linghu Park and East Lake with your guide's assistance.
Conclude your visit by taking the bullet train back to Shanghai with your guide ensuring safe transfer to your hotel, completing your Southern Great Wall experience.
Includes
- Private local guide
- Private air-conditioned car
- Round-trip bullet train fare
- Southern Great Wall entrance ticket
- One-night stay at FourPoints Sheraton
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up does not cover outskirts (Jiading, Songjiang, Qingpu, Jinqiao, Chuansha). Guests staying outside downtown will receive meeting instructions or pay an additional 300 yuan per group for guide pick-up.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and check bullet train schedules in advance. Confirm your downtown meeting point if staying outside central Shanghai.
