Great Wall trip

China: Beijing & Shanghai

Imperial Beijing and modern Shanghai: the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall at Mutianyu, then a high-speed train to Shanghai for the Bund, Yu Garden and the view from the Shanghai Tower.

Trip at a glance

Duration6 days / 5 nights
Starts inBeijing
RouteBeijing · Shanghai
Places2 destinations
CountryChina
Ideal forCultural holidays, Family holidays
Trip stylePrivate guide and transfers
Package codeNX-TOP-05

Best time to visit: April to May and September to October

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Forbidden City – Beijing

Trip overview

Three nights in Beijing give you Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven, and a full day for the Great Wall at Mutianyu (by cable car) with the Summer Palace on the way back. A high-speed train covers the 1,300 km to Shanghai in under five hours. There you see the Bund from a Huangpu River cruise, Yu Garden's old town and the skyline from the Shanghai Tower.

Highlights

Great Wall at Mutianyu
Forbidden City
Bullet train to Shanghai
The Bund by night

Great Wall (Mutianyu)Forbidden CityTiananmen SquareThe BundShanghai TowerYu Garden

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Beijing

Arrive at Beijing Capital or Daxing airport, transfer to your hotel
Evening at Wangfujing walking street

Day 2Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven

Tiananmen Square
The Forbidden City (Palace Museum), with timed tickets booked ahead
Temple of Heaven and its park
Optional Chinese acrobatics show

Day 3Great Wall and Summer Palace

Great Wall at Mutianyu with cable car up and toboggan or cable car down
Summer Palace and Kunming Lake
Photo stop at the Olympic Bird's Nest and Water Cube

Day 4High-speed train to Shanghai

Bullet train from Beijing to Shanghai (about 4.5 to 6 hours)
Check in at your Shanghai hotel
Huangpu River night cruise past the Bund and Pudong skyline

Day 5Shanghai sightseeing

Yu Garden and the old City God Temple bazaar
Nanjing Road shopping street
Shanghai Tower observation deck
Evening walk on the Bund

Day 6Depart from Shanghai

Breakfast and check-out
Transfer to Pudong airport (Maglev train on request)

Photo gallery

The Bund – Shanghai — **The Bund**Shanghai

Shanghai Tower – Shanghai — **Shanghai Tower**Shanghai

Shanghai Disneyland – Shanghai — **Shanghai Disneyland**Shanghai

Hotels, sightseeing order and the final price are confirmed in your written quote. Timings may change with opening days, weather and local conditions.

Good to know

Beijing: Book Forbidden City tickets online with your passport number; there are daily caps.
Shanghai: See the Bund at night when Pudong's towers light up.

At a glance

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Route: Beijing, Shanghai
Ideal for: Cultural holidays, Family holidays, Train journeys
Best time: April to May and September to October; April to May and October to November
Trip style: Private guide and transfers
Package code: NX-TOP-05

Plan this trip

Request a customised quote

Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Included

5 nights hotel stay with breakfast
Beijing to Shanghai high-speed train ticket
English-speaking guide for sightseeing days
Entry tickets for the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall (with cable car) and Summer Palace
Huangpu River cruise

Not included

International flights
China visa fee
Lunch, dinner and the acrobatics show
Shanghai Tower ticket unless stated
GST and TCS as applicable

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Beijing: April to May and September to October. Shanghai: April to May and October to November.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Beijing (Beijing Capital (PEK) and Daxing (PKX) airports). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.

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