| 8 Days Beijing - Shanghai Tour (Tour code: GEBS8-2) | |
| Themes:History, culture | |
| Destinations: Beijing - Shanghai | |
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| Destination | Beijing |
| Activities | After we arrive in Beijing and have gone through arrival formalities we drive into downtown Beijing and go on a Hutong tour to see these traditional alleyways that used to make up most of the capital, but has now dwindled in size. The rickshaw tour takes us through some of the best preserved Hutongs and also include a visit with a local family. Later we check in at our hotel and rest before we see the famous Peking Opera in the evening. |
| Attractions | Hutong Rickshaw Tour, Peking Opera |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Beijing |
| Activities | Today some of Beijing's best sights await. We begin at the Temple of Heaven, a beautiful building from 1420 AD, before visiting a silk shop on our way to Tian’anmen Square. The square is the largest in the world, and is surrounded by some of the most important buildings in the capital. We walk across it to reach the Forbidden City, once the home of the emperors and an impressive example of Ming Dynasty building style. As we walk through the very large Forbidden City we hear stories of how life used to be led in here, far removed from the everyday life of the ordinary Chinese. Later in the day we return to our hotel. |
| Attractions | Temple of Heaven, Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Beijing |
| Activities | Today we visit the Great Wall of China. This more than 6000 kilometer long wall, built to protect China against invaders, is a stunning structure, which we will enjoy seeing later today. We will arrive at the wall after lunch. First we go to the Sprit Way and Changling Ming Tomb, two sights of great historical interest dating back almost 600 years. The Spirit Way was meant to protect the imperial graves to the north, most important of which was the Changling grave site, the burial grounds for Emperor Yongle, a key figure in Chinese history. We also stop at a speciality shop today, and will be back at our hotel sometime in late afternoon or early evening. |
| Attractions | Great Wall of China, Spirit Way, Changling Ming Tomb |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Beijing - night train |
| Activities | We check out from our hotel and drive to the Lama Temple, a beautiful example of Ming architecture. The temple used to be a court prince's home but was turned into a Tibetan temple in the late 17th century. Near here we also visit the Confucian Temple, before driving to the Summer Palace to see the beautoful design of the many pavilions and walkways. We also take a short boat ride across Kunming Lake, before we go to the train station in late afternoon to catch our soft sleeper train to Shanghai. |
| Attractions | Lama Temple, Confician Temple, Summer Palace |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | Night train, soft sleeper berths |
| Destination | Shanghai |
| Activities | We arrive in Shanghai in the morning. After a little time to find some breakfast on your own we drive to the Jade Buddha Temple to see the unique one-ton green jade Buddha and the temple itself. Then on to Pudong's very modern new district where we ride one of the world's fastest elevators to the 88th floor observation deck in the Jinmao Tower to see the stunning view of Shanghai below. We then check in at our centrally located hotel and rest before we enjoy the incredible Shanghai Acrobatic Show in the evening. |
| Attractions | Jade Buddha Temple, Jinmao Tower, Shanghai Acrobat Show |
| Meals | Lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Shanghai |
| Activities | Today we walk to get around. From our hotel it is a short walk to The Bund, the city's famous water front, where we will see the towering skyline of Pudong on the far side of the Huangpu River, while Shanghai's classic art deco buildings from the city's glorious past line Zhongshan Road and The Bund. We then continue to Chinatown and Yuyuan Garden, before ending up at Xintiandi to see the likewise classic Shikumen-style architecture and visit the 1st Congress of the CPC, where the Communist Party of China was formed in 1921. Finally we walk along famous Nanjing Road on our way back to the hotel. |
| Attractions | The Bund, Chinatown, Yuyuan Garden, Xintiandi, 1st Congress of the CPC, Nanjing Road |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Shanghai |
| Activities | We have all day on our own to explore Shanghai. There are many things to see and do, so ask your guide for assistance and ideas if needed. In the evening we meet up again to have our farewell dinner, probably with lots of tales to tell of our day on the loose in Shanghai. |
| Attractions | None |
| Meals | Breakfast and dinner. |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Shanghai - home |
| Activities | Our morning is free until it is time to check out and go to the airport to begin our journey home. |
| Attractions | None |
| Meals | Breakfast |
| Accommodation | Not incl. |
| Price information | |
Please contact us for group price.
Luxury upgrade: available |
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| Price including |
| International tour leader for duration of the tour
Local English-speaking guides at all destinations Train travel as in itinerary All ground transportation in bus All entrances, cruises and shows as listed in itinerary Tips for guides and drivers Travel agency responsibility insurance All government taxes |
| Price not including |
Flights to/from China Personal expenses Anything not listed in itinerary |
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