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Day 1 Shanghai to Beijing, the Great Wall
Take a early bullet train from Shanghai to Beijing. Upon arrival, meet your tour guide and begin your Beijing Exploration!
Drive 1½ hours from the airport to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Your guide will introduce to you the history and cultural background of Beijing city and the Great Wall.
The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is the less crowded section with beautiful scenery, and you will take a cable car to save time and energy. Have a relaxing walk on the Wall and enjoy the beautiful afternoon sunshine.
First, visit the biggest public square in the world – Tian'anmen Square. Then walk across the road and you will arrive at the Forbidden City. Have a 2½ hour stroll and explore the royal palace where 24 Chinese emperors worked and lived. You will learn a lot of history and hear some interesting stories about Chinese emperors.
In the afternoon have a walk around the royal garden – the Summer Palace. This is the place where emperors lived in the summer time to escape from the heat. Walk through the world's longest corridor and take a boat on the lake. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon.
After the Summer Palace, your driver and guide will escort you to the train station.Take the bullet train back to Shanghai in the late afternoon.
From US$1,049 p/p Based on a private tour for 2 people.
Price varies depending on program, travel date, number of people and chosen hotel
Price Includes:
●Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
●English speaking local guide
●Activities, hotel, train tickets, and meals listed in the itinerary
●24/7 helpline for while you are traveling
