Traveling to Beijing and Shanghai together showcases China’s diverse tapestry. Beijing’s ancient landmarks, like the Temple of Heaven, juxtapose Shanghai’s futuristic skyline and bustling markets. This combination enriches your experience, allowing you to appreciate both historical and modern Chinese cultures.
Best Time to Visit: April to June and September to October
Your flight will arrive Beijing
Greet by our local guide at airport and transfer to check in at hotel.
The rest of day free and overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel.
09:00 Greet by our guide at hotel and transfer to visit the imperial palace complex Forbidden City ( UNESCO ) where 24 emperors rules here in the Ming and Qing Dynasty, to Jingshan Park where you could get a bird's eye view of the Forbidden City. Afternoon visit the Summer Palace ( UNESCO ) with boat rides at the lake. Situated in the Haidian District northwest of Beijing City, is the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China, it greatly influences Chinese horticulture and landscape with its famous natural views and cultural interests, which also has long since been recognized as 'The Museum of Royal Gardens'. After dinner, back to hotel, free and overnight at hotel.
Lunch and Dinner is on own arrangement.
Breakfast at hotel, drive to Mutianyu section of The Great Wall, with both ways by cable car. Have sometimes walking through the walls. Lunch provided at local restaurant. Afternoon visit to the Temple of Heaven - It is much bigger than the Forbidden City and smaller than the Summer Palace with an area of about 2,700,000 square meters. The Temple was built in 1420 A.D. during the Ming Dynasty to offer sacrifice to Heaven.
Late afternoon back to hotel and overnight.
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Beijing Airport for departure flight.
Depart Beijing and take domestic flight to Shanghai.
Arrive Shanghai, greet by our local guide at airport and transfer to check in at hotel.
The rest of day free and overnight at hotel.
After breakfast at hotel, full day city tour to visit the Shanghai Museum, Jade Buddha Temple, Oriental Broadcast Tower and the French Concession area. Lunch provided at local restaurant.
Late afternoon take the cruise through Huangpu River.
Dinner on guest own account. Free and overnight at hotel.
Early breakfast at hotel. Drive to Suzhou through highway around 90 mins.
On arrival, visit the unique garden - Humble Administrator’s Garden ( part of Suzhou Garden – UNESCO ). It is not only the Suzhou’s largest garden, but also one of the top four gardens in China. Originally built in 1509 by a retired magistrate Wang Xianchen, now it ranks the best representative of Chinese classical gardens with Ming Dynasty style. Then drive to take a boat ride through the canals ( part of the Grand Canals UNESCO ). Lunch provided at local restaurant. Afternoon, drive to Panmen Scenic Area to appreciate the “three fine sceneries” - Panmen Gate, Wu Men Bridge and Ruiguang Pagoda. Late afternoon drive back to Shanghai. Free and overnight.
Breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to airport.
Depart Shanghai and take flight to your next destination.