2 Days Private Beijing Tour from Shanghai Without Hotel

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Hike on the beautiful Mutianyu Great Wall, with optional cable car and toboggan.
Visit the site of China’s most significant historical moments at the Tiananmen Square.
Skip the lines at the world’s largest imperial palace – the Forbidden City.
Walk along the willow path, feeling the elegance of China’s imperial garden – the Summer Palace.

What's Included

English speaking tour guide service in Beijing
Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver in Beijing
Entrance tickets
Accommodation in Beijing
Optional activities (cable car at Great Wall or boat ride in Summer Palace)
Gratuities
Guide service in Shanghai
Round-way high-speed Train tickets

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Shanghai to Beijing by High-speed Train

    4 stops
  • 1
    Beijing West Railway Station

    Your driver and tour guide will wait for you at the train station according to your train schedule. Afterward, we will take you on a tour of Beijing in the city center. (You need to book the round-way train tickets between Shanghai and Beijing on your own in advance. Please arrive at Beijing before 12:00 noon)

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

    The first stop on your Beijing tour is the famous Forbidden City, which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the imperial palace of China for over 500 years. Follow the footsteps of your private guide to explore magnificent halls, intricate courtyards, and beautiful gardens to gain a deeper understanding of China's imperial history.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

    After that, be guided to Tian'anmen Square, an iconic landmark and the heart of Beijing. It is one of the largest public squares in the world. Learn the stories of historical events and appreciate the iconic buildings around the square, including the Monument to the People's Heroes and the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Water Cube

    After the visit, end today's itinerary with an exterior visit to the marvelous Bird's Nest and Water Cube which were built for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Walking around the outside of the building to appreciate the unique design and take some pictures would be perfect.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Beijing to Shanghai by High-speed Train

    3 stops
  • 5
    Mutianyu Great Wall

    In the morning, your tour guide will pick you up at the hotel and then you will be transferred to explore the Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall in China. Its majestic walls and enemy towers, as well as its pristine natural scenery, make it one of the most popular sections among tourists. Take a cable car (optional, at your own expense) or hike up to the top of the city wall to revel in the stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

    After the Great Wall tour, move on to Summer Palace, the best place where the emperors of the Qing Dynasty spent their summers. Here you will enjoy the amazing lake view, explore the exquisite long corridor, appreciate precious cultural relics, step on the elegant stone bridge, etc. In addition, you can take the option of a boat ride to enjoy the stunning Kunming Lake (not included).

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Beijing West Railway Station

    After the tour, it's time to say goodbye to Beijing! Your driver will drive you to the train station for your high-speed train to Shanghai (please book the ticket departing after 6:00 PM).

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those using a wheelchair
Supplied by China Travel Service

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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