Explore the historical significance of the world’s largest city square. Wander through the Forbidden City and discover the amazing wooden palace complex. Experience the vibrant Hutong and the local life and traditional architecture. Spend your leisure time in the Summer Palace.
Highlights
15 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
15 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
Entrance tickets as list in the itinerary
English speaking guide in Beijing
Guide service in Shanghai
Optional activities
Gratuities
Air tickets: Shanghai – Beijing – Shanghai
Any meal
Private Beijing Day Tour from Shanghai
Shanghai
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Explore the historical significance of the world’s largest city square. Wander through the Forbidden City and discover the amazing wooden palace complex. Experience the vibrant Hutong and the local life and traditional architecture. Spend your leisure time in the Summer Palace.
Highlights
15 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
15 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
Entrance tickets as list in the itinerary
English speaking guide in Beijing
Guide service in Shanghai
Optional activities
Gratuities
Air tickets: Shanghai – Beijing – Shanghai
Any meal
Itinerary
1
Shanghai
In the early morning (around 5:30 am), our driver in Shanghai will meet you in your hotel and transfer you to the airport for a flight to Beijing.
1 hour
2
Beijing
After a 2-hour flight, you will land at Beijing airport. Your guide in Beijing will greet you at the terminal exit by holding a board with your name. Then get in the private car and start your Beijing tour!
2 hours
3
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
Firstly, we will take a walk on the Tian'anmen Square, the heart and symbol of Beijing and the largest city square in the world. The spacious square has been used for many public celebrations, ceremonies, and demonstrations for over a hundred years.
30 minutes
4
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
Then you will pay a visit to the Forbidden City (closed every Monday), one of the largest and most completely preserved palaces complexly built with wood. It functioned as the imperial palace in the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1912). There were 24 emperors of the two dynasties who lived in the Forbidden City.
2 hours
5
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
After lunch (at your own expense), we will drive to the Summer Palace, a vast imperial garden. This is a place suitable for visits in all seasons. In spring, various flowers bloom; in summer, the breeze brushes through the lotus ponds; in autumn, the garden is adorned with red leaves; and in winter, it is covered in pure white snow. Here, you can explore elaborately designed pavilions, stroll through serene gardens, and appreciate the tranquility of Kunming Lake.
2 hours
6
Hutong Tour
After that, you will be guided to walk through the traditional Hutong neighborhoods. These narrow alleyways lined with traditional courtyard houses offer a glimpse into the city's rich cultural heritage.
1 hour
7
Beijing
After the tour, you will be escorted to Beijing airport and take the late evening flight back to Shanghai. (please book a flight departing after 8:30 pm)
2 hours
8
Shanghai
You will be met by your driver in Shanghai and transferred back to the hotel. Service ends here.