Private Tour
Upon arrival at the Beijing Airport, your private local guide and driver will meet you and escort you to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is yours to relax and recover from jetlag.
This morning, visit Tiananmen Square and then the magnificent Forbidden City. In the afternoon, continue to Jingshan Park to get a panoramic view of the Royal Palace. Afterwards, enjoy a leisurely Walking Tour in the Hutongs, a charming excursion through Beijing's traditional Hutongs, narrow, winding alleyways that offer a glimpse into the city's historic neighbourhoods. Please Note: For protection purposes, the daily visitor number to the Forbidden City are limited. Entrance Tickets, only available for online booking, are released 7 days in advance and often sell out quickly. While we will make every effort to secure your Entrance Ticket, your visit date to the Forbidden City may differ from the proposed itinerary. In cases where tickets are unavailable on specific dates, we may recommend adjusting your travel date. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Today, visit the Temple of Heaven, where one can witness and even join in locals' morning exercises. After your visit to the Temple of Heaven, venture out of the city to visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, an excellently preserved and less congested section. Ascend via Cable Car, take in incredible views and walk along the ancient fortifications. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, transfer to the train station and board a highspeed train from Beijing to Shanghai (approx. 5-6 Hrs). Upon arrival at Shanghai Station, you will be met by your guide who will transfer you to the hotel. After check-in, head to Yu Garden and Yuyuan Market. Stroll along the Bund, marvel at the spectacular international style architectures and their histories while enjoying the charming skyline on the East bank of the Pujiang River at the same time. Meals: Breakfast
Your tour of Shanghai today begins with a walk through Fuxing Park, where you will see elderly local Shanghai residents playing mah-jong and taking part in various morning exercises such as Badminton, Dancing and Tai Chi. You will then walk through the French Concession, exploring its attractive leafy avenues with your guide. From here, you will be driven to a nearby house that is an excellent example of traditional Shanghai architecture, before taking a walk through a local street food area with a small but characterful market, where you can perhaps try a few local delicacies. Afterwards, transfer to the Airport for your flight to next destination. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (toi)
