Beijing to Shanghai Express - 10 days
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Beijing to Shanghai Express

Duration10 days

SEMI INDEPENDENT: See the best of Eastern China on this 10-day group tour. Admire the Great Wall at sunrise and walk along a less-visited section of this legendary wonder. Enjoy a mix of guided sightseeing and free time in Beijing and Shanghai, and enjoy a boat cruise on West Lake in Hangzhou. Hike to the summit of Jiuyao Mountain, learn to speak Mandarin and join optional activities including a Chinese acrobatic show and a visit to the iconic Forbidden City.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Tour overview

Duration10 days
StartsBeijing
Ends
RangeEssentials
Tour GuideLocal guides, unescorted between cities
Group SizeMin 4 / Max 20
Minimum age18 (maximum age 55)
DepartsSaturdays
Hotel RatingSimple accommodation and Camping
CountriesChina
Arrival TransferNo
Departure TransferNo
Meals includedNone Provided
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Based on 2 passengers
Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
Your deal
Shown in GBP
Per person from
£945.00
Deposit from
£600.00
From
£1,890.00

Tour Highlights

Great Wall of China - Walk along a lesser-visited section of the wall, camp nearby and wake early to watch the sunrise
Beijing - Opt to visit historic Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City and enjoy free time to explore the city independently
Hangzhou - Enjoy the scenery and islands of West Lake with a boat cruise and time to explore on foot
Jiuyao Mountain - Hike to the summit of this peak near Hangzhou and enjoy a romantic sunset over West Lake
Shanghai - Explore the city independently with four days to visit Disneyland, browse the Shanghai Museum or climb one of the city's skyscrapers

Included

7 nights hostel accommodation, 1-night camping and 1-night sleeper train (6-berth sleeper cabin)
All relevant transfers and transportation using public transport
Train tickets: Beijing – Hangzhou & Hangzhou - Shanghai
Local guides for scheduled sightseeing in Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai. Unescorted travel between cities.
A hike along along unrestored parts of The Great Wall of China
West Lake boat tour of one of the islands
Hike up to Jiuyao mountain to see the sunset
Hike to the 9 creeks meandering through Misty Woods

Not Included

International flights and visa.
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
Airport transfers