7 Days Beijing, Shanghai Tour

On arrival,Pick up by driver,transfer to hotel

Stay at GOTO Modern Hotel (Guozhan) or Similar (Facility 3stars)

Or stay at Mercure Beijing Downtown Hotel or Similar (Facility 4stars)

Or stay at Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town or Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong or Similar (Facility 5stars)

Mutianyu Great Wall——-as one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall, the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall used to serve as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs.

First built in the mid-6th century during the Northern Qi, the Mutianyu section is older than the Badaling section of the Great Wall. During the Ming dynasty,under the supervision of general Xu Da, construction of the present wall began, building over the previous wall. In 1404, a pass was built in the wall.In 1569, the Mutianyu Great Wall was rebuilt and till today most parts of it are well preserved. The Mutianyu Great Wall has the largest construction scale and best quality among all sections of Great Wall.

Dingling———- one of the 13 Ming Tombs of the 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty ( 1368 – 1644). From the Yongle Emperor onwards, 13 Ming Dynasty Emperors were buried in this area. You will visit Dingling, the tomb of the Wanli Emperor, which is the only one of the Ming Dynasty Tombs excavated.

Tiananmen Square——–the largest public square in the world. Located in the heart of Beijing City, it is the site for massive parades and rallies, which is the largest square of this kind in the world. This was the site when in 1949, from a rostrum on Tiananmen (the Gate of Heavenly Peace), Chairman Mao proclaimed the establishment of the People’s Republic of China.

Forbidden City——–the Chinese imperial palace from the mid-Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. For almost 500 years, it served as the seat- bed of the Emperors in Ming and Qing Dynasties as well as the ceremonial and political centre of Chinese government.

Temple of Heaven—– It was built for the emperors in ancient China to worship

Heaven.it was inscribed on the World Heritage List by the UNESCO.

Summer Palace——The Summer Palace, originally named Qingyi Yuan or the Garden of Clear Ripples, was first constructed in 1750. It was razed to the ground by the Anglo-French Allied Forces in 1860. The Government of the Qing Dynasty started to rebuild it in 1886 with funds that was misappropriated from the Imperial Navy and other sources. Renamed two years later as Yihe Yuan or the Garden of Health and Harmony, it was supposed to serve as a summer resort for the Empress Dowager Cixi.

Our driver will pick up you from your hotel ,then transfer to the Airport or Train Station

On arrival,Pick up by driver,transfer to hotel

Huangpu River Cruise——-A Huangpu River Cruise is one of the best ways to see both old and new Shanghai.As you sail down the river towards the East Sea enjoy the views of the full sweep of The Bund and the 21st century cityscape of Pudong.
Bund ——The Bund shows off Shanghais outstanding foreign buildings, most of which were erected before 1937.it is the emblem of Shanghai, the area used to be British concession.

Nanjing Pedestrian Street—–It is China’s NO.1 Commercial Street,one of the top 10 famous streets in Shanghai. Its unigue, prosperous hustle and bustle has made Nanjing Road a “Prime Site” in Shanghai and a must visit tourists.

Drop-off service at your hotel and end today trip.

Stay at Holiday Inn Express Zhenping or Similar (Facility 3stars)

Or Stay at Holiday Inn & Suites Shanghai Changfeng (Facility 4stars)

Or Stay at Intercity Hotel Shanghai The Bund Nanjing East Road (Facility 5stars)

Morning Breakfast at hotel, meet your guide and the driver at the hotel lobby

Visit the Oriental Pearl Tv Tower——–which is the third tallest Tv Tower in the world,Transparent Sightseeing Gallery is located on the second main sphere, with a circumference 150 meters and a width of 2.1 meter. Tourists can overlook the panoramic view of the Huangpu River through the transparent glass at your feet, which make visitors feel like walking in the cloud.

Shanghai Historical Development Museum——Shanghai History Museum located beneath the below the Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower was founded in 1983, and formally opened to the public on May 27, 1984. It was a comprehensive museum reflecting the development of Shanghai and surrounding areas from every aspect, by means of more than 1,300 cultural artifacts, literature, and pictures. It presented a holistic picture of the long history of Shanghai from remote antiquity to the liberation of the city in 1949.The displays covered Shanghai civilization for over 6000 years, including Ma Jia Bing Culture, Songze Culture and Liangzhu Culture. It also reflected local history from the First Opium War in 1840, when Shanghai was forced to operate as a treaty port and then the foreign concessions become a key part of Shanghai’s history and later liberation.
Yu Garden—–Yu Garden is a famous garden of classical style in the south of the Yangtze River. Initially built under the reign of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty and up to now it has a history of over 500 years. The major scenic attractions in the Yu Garden include the Mountain and Forest in City, Pretty Woods and Elegant Dale, Charming Spots by the Spring Hall, Eye-catching Scenes of Water and Rockeries,etc.

Shanghai’s Old Town—-The Old Town is home to historic buildings. Long histories and unique customs can be found in there. It reflects the way of life and cultural traditions of the past and present Shanghai people.

Jade Buddha Temple—– Jade Buddha Temple of Shanghai just likes a pure land, quite peaceful and venerable. Originally built in 1882 of Qing Dynasty (1638-1911), it is a temple to enshrine two jade Buddha statues which were brought from Burma by the monk from Mount Putuo temple, hence obtaining the name.

Todays activities:The Connected Bridge,Shen’s Family Mansion,Lunch on your own expense,Zhang’s Family Mansion,Experience Paper-Cutting Art
Zhouzhuang water town——-Known as the “number one water town” in China, Zhouzhuang is in UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre Tentative List and in the first batch of the national 5A scenic spots. The destination preserves traditional architecture with distinct riverside features including revetments, arch bridges, white Connected Bridge

The Connected Bridge——It refers to the Shide Bridge and the Yong’an Bridge attached to each other during the period between 1573 and 1619. Seen from above, the connected bridges — an arch bridge and a flagstone bridge — resemble a key used in the past. The late famous artist Chen Yifei (1946-2005) painted the two bridges into his famous work Memory of Hometown in 1984, winning countless praise for the beauty of this enchanting waterfront town.walls and black tiles.

Shen’s Family Mansion——The Hall of Shen’s Residence originally known as Jingye Tang, was built by Shen Wansan’s (a legendary tycoon) in Ming Dynasty.  And now, It as a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at Jiangsu provincial level it enjoys great popularity among visitors

Zhang’s Family Mansion—–One of a handful of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) structures preserved in Zhouzhuang, the Zhang Family Mansion covers an area of more than 1,800 square meters with dozens of rooms and a private garden. It was listed as the one of the foremost protected cultural heritage sites in Jiangsu province.

Experience Paper-Cutting Art———-Paper-cutting， a delicate art form rooted in ancient cultures， combines creativity with cultural storytelling.

Our driver will pick up you from your hotel ,then transfer to the Airport

End of your Memorable China Tour!

Back sweet home:-)