Explore China’s top destinations on this 8 Days Beijing Shanghai Wuzhen Tour – the most sought-after China tour combining history, culture, and scenic beauty. Visit iconic landmarks in Beijing such as the Great Wall of China, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace, with a traditional rickshaw ride through the hutongs for an authentic local experience. Discover the dynamic Shanghai, where you’ll visit the Shanghai Museum, stroll the Bund, the French Concession, and trendy Xintiandi, and ride the high-speed Maglev Train. During this tour, you’ll also explore the ancient charm of Wuzhen Water Town, famous for its tranquil canals, stone bridges, and traditional architecture.

This tour offers a perfect blend of China’s must-see attractions, cultural heritage, and modern city life — ideal for first-time travelers seeking a well-rounded China tour experience.
 
Code of Tour: SZW0000062
Length of Travel: 8 Days
Arrival City: Beijing
Departure City: Shanghai
Price of Tour: Request
Features of Tour: this tour offers a perfect blend of China’s must-see attractions, cultural heritage, and modern city life.

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Beijing: the oriental modern in oriental ancient times, Beijing Shanghai Wuzhen Tour

Highlights

• The Fobidden City: a sprawling imperial palace complex that served as the home of emperors for over five centuries
• The Mutianyu Great Wall: a beautifully preserved and less crowded part of the Great Wall
• The Qianmen Street: a pedestrian avenue that dates back to the Ming and Qing dynasties
• The Summer Palace: a masterpiece of classical Chinese garden design.
• French Concession: a place where colonial-era architecture meets local life in one of Shanghai’s most charming districts
• Xintiandi: a vibrant pedestrian area known for its beautifully restored Shikumen buildings, boutique shops, and stylish cafés
• Wuzhen Town: one of China’s most picturesque and well-preserved water towns

Brief Itinerary

• Day 1: Beijing Arrival
• Day 2: Beijing
• Day 3: Beijing
• Day 4: Beijing
• Day 5: Beijing-Shanghai
• Day 6: Shanghai
• Day 7: Shanghai-Wuzhen-Shanghai
• Day 8: Shanghai Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Beijing Arrival

Attractions & Activities: none
Accommodation: Beijing
Meals: none
Upon arrival at Beijing, the staff will pick you up at Beijing airport and arrange transportation to your hotel for hotel check-in.

Day 2: Beijing

Attractions & Activities: the Tiananmen Square, the Fobidden City, and rickshaw tour through the hutongs.
Accommodation: Beijing
Meals: hotel breakfast (lunch and dinner at your own expense)

Begin your tour at the iconic Tiananmen Square, one of the largest public squares in the world, steeped in historical and political significance. From there, step through the majestic gates of the Forbidden City, a sprawling imperial palace complex that served as the home of emperors for over five centuries.
 
After appreciating the grandeur, step into the intimate charm of old Beijing with a rickshaw tour through the hutongs — the narrow alleyways that offer a glimpse into traditional neighborhood life. Wind through these historic lanes, lined with courtyard homes, local markets, and vibrant community life, for a truly immersive cultural experience.

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The Forbidden City, Beijing Shanghai Wuzhen Tour

Day 3: Beijing

Attractions & Activities: the Mutianyu Great Wall and Qianmen Street
Accommodation: Beijing
Meals: hotel breakfast (lunch and dinner at your own expense)

The day’s journey will start with the visit to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, a beautifully preserved and less crowded part of this world-famous wonder. Surrounded by lush mountains and watchtowers, you can enjoy a scenic hike or take a cable car for panoramic views of the Wall snaking through the landscape.
 
After returning to the city, explore the historic and lively Qianmen Street, a pedestrian avenue that dates back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Stroll past restored architecture, traditional shops, and local eateries, where old Beijing meets contemporary life in a vibrant atmosphere.

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The Great Wall, Beijing Shanghai Wuzhen Tour

Day 4: Beijing

Attractions & Activities: the Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven.
Accommodation: Beijing
Meals: hotel breakfast (lunch and dinner at your own expense)

This day’s tour will begin at the Summer Palace, a masterpiece of classical Chinese garden design. Wander through lakeside pavilions, arched bridges, and ornate halls once enjoyed by emperors seeking retreat from the city heat. Enjoy sweeping views of Kunming Lake and the Longevity Hill as you explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Continue to the majestic Temple of Heaven, where Ming and Qing dynasty emperors once prayed for good harvests. Marvel at the harmonious architecture and symbolic layout of this spiritual complex, set amid a peaceful park that reflects ancient Chinese cosmology.

Day 5: Beijing-Shanghai

Attractions & Activities: none
Accommodation: Shanghai
Meals: hotel breakfast (lunch and dinner at your own expense)
Take flight from Beijing to Shanghai. We’ll pick you up at Shanghai airport and send you to the hotel. You’ll have free travel time at afternoon.

Day 6: Shanghai

Attractions & Activities: the Shanghai Museum, French Concession, Xintiandi, and Maglev train.
Accommodation: Shanghai
Meals: hotel breakfast (lunch and dinner at your own expense)

Uncover the dynamic spirit of Shanghai on this full-day tour blending history, elegance, and innovation. Begin at the world-class Shanghai Museum, home to a vast collection of ancient Chinese art, including bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy, and jade — a perfect introduction to the country's rich cultural heritage.
 
Next, stroll through the leafy boulevards of the French Concession, where colonial-era architecture meets local life in one of Shanghai’s most charming districts. Continue to Xintiandi, a vibrant pedestrian area known for its beautifully restored Shikumen buildings, boutique shops, and stylish cafés — a perfect spot to relax and soak in the city’s cosmopolitan flair.
 
Wrap up your experience with a thrilling ride on the Maglev train, the fastest commercial train in the world, reaching speeds of up to 430 km/h. It’s a fitting finale to a tour that captures both the historic soul and modern pulse of Shanghai.

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The Modern Metropolis Shanghai, Beijing Shanghai Wuzhen Tour

Day 7: Shanghai-Wuzhen-Shanghai

Attractions & Activities: Wuzhen Town
Accommodation: Shanghai
Meals: hotel breakfast (lunch and dinner at your own expense)

Step back in time with a visit to Wuzhen, one of China’s most picturesque and well-preserved water towns. With its stone bridges, quiet canals, and centuries-old wooden architecture, Wuzhen offers a peaceful retreat from the bustle of city life. Wander along cobbled lanes, glide through narrow waterways by traditional boat, and explore artisan workshops, museums, and teahouses that reflect a way of life unchanged for generations.
 
Whether you're drawn by the charm of Ming and Qing dynasty buildings or the town's poetic riverside beauty, this day trip to Wuzhen promises a serene and authentic experience of traditional China.

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The Wuzhen Town: the Venice of China in the Times, Beijing Shanghai Wuzhen Tour

Day 8: Shanghai Departure

Attractions & Activities: none
Accommodation: none
Meals: hotel breakfast (lunch and dinner at your own expense)

Transfer to the airport for your departure. End of the tour.

Service Included

• Accommodation: 4 star hotels throughout the trip
• Daily hotel breakfast
• Excellent English speaking guide
• 5-19 seats vehicle for transportation
• Travel insurance package
• 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day

Service Excluded

• Lunch and dinner throughout the trip
• Domestic air tickets
• International transportation for arrivals and departures
• Chinese visa fees
• Tips for guides and drivers (suggested: 200 RMB/group/day for guide; 150 RMB/group/day for driver)
• Travel accident insurance
• Personal expenses
• Single room supplements

Group Tour Service Standards

• For groups of 2-4 people, there will be an English-speaking tour guide as driver.
• For groups of 5-10 people, there will be an  English speaking tour guide and a Chinese driver.

Price Notice

Child prices: Children under 3 years old are free, children aged 4-6 years old are 50% of the adult price (Not occupying a bed), children aged 7-11 years old are 70% of the adult price (occupying a bed and tickets), and children aged 12 years and above are charged at the adult price.

Itinerary Notice  

Our company reserves the right to adjust the order of the tour itinerary, but the content of the tour will not be reduced. If certain attractions cannot be visited due to force majeure or policy adjustments, our company has the right to cancel or replace them with equivalent attractions, and any fees for additional attractions will not be refunded.