Private Beijing Day Tour from Shanghai

Shanghai, China
Duration15h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore the historical significance of the world’s largest city square.
Wander through the Forbidden City and discover the amazing wooden palace complex. Experience the vibrant Hutong and the local life and traditional architecture. Spend your leisure time in the Summer Palace.

What's included

  • Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
  • Entrance tickets as list in the itinerary
  • English speaking guide in Beijing
  • Guide service in Shanghai
  • Optional activities
  • Gratuities
  • Air tickets: Shanghai – Beijing – Shanghai
  • Any meal

What to expect

  1. Shanghai
    1h
    In the early morning (around 5:30 am), our driver in Shanghai will meet you in your hotel and transfer you to the airport for a flight to Beijing.
  2. Beijing
    2h
    After a 2-hour flight, you will land at Beijing airport. Your guide in Beijing will greet you at the terminal exit by holding a board with your name. Then get in the private car and start your Beijing tour!
  3. Tiananmen Square
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Firstly, we will take a walk on the Tian'anmen Square, the heart and symbol of Beijing and the largest city square in the world. The spacious square has been used for many public celebrations, ceremonies, and demonstrations for over a hundred years.
  4. The Palace Museum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Then you will pay a visit to the Forbidden City (closed every Monday), one of the largest and most completely preserved palaces complexly built with wood. It functioned as the imperial palace in the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1912). There were 24 emperors of the two dynasties who lived in the Forbidden City.
  5. Summer Palace
    2h · Admission ticket included
    After lunch (at your own expense), we will drive to the Summer Palace, a vast imperial garden. This is a place suitable for visits in all seasons. In spring, various flowers bloom; in summer, the breeze brushes through the lotus ponds; in autumn, the garden is adorned with red leaves; and in winter, it is covered in pure white snow. Here, you can explore elaborately designed pavilions, stroll through serene gardens, and appreciate the tranquility of Kunming Lake.
  6. Hutong Tour
    1h
    After that, you will be guided to walk through the traditional Hutong neighborhoods. These narrow alleyways lined with traditional courtyard houses offer a glimpse into the city's rich cultural heritage.
  7. Beijing
    2h
    After the tour, you will be escorted to Beijing airport and take the late evening flight back to Shanghai. (please book a flight departing after 8:30 pm)
  8. Shanghai
    1h
    You will be met by your driver in Shanghai and transferred back to the hotel. Service ends here.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within inner ring road of Shanghai city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.
  • You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time.
  • Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. If your travel date is Monday, we will visit Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace instead.
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • You are required to buy the round-way air tickets (Shanghai - Beijing) using your passport by yourself when you book this tour.
  • This product is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Not recommended for travelers with leg problems

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