Beijing Shanghai Itineraries, Plan a Beijing and Shanghai Tour

6 Days Beijing Shanghai Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Beijing

Check into your hotel and rest for a while, Head out to explore the city: visit the Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and stroll through the historic Tiananmen Square, Enjoy a traditional Beijing roast duck dinner.

Day 2: Beijing

Visit the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, one of the most well-preserved sections of the wall, and take in the stunning views, Explore the Summer Palace, a vast imperial garden and palace complex, In the evening, enjoy a performance of the famous Beijing Opera.

Day 3: Beijing

Visit the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Walk through the hutongs, narrow alleys lined with traditional courtyard homes, and learn about the local way of life, In the evening, enjoy a Peking Opera show or explore the vibrant nightlife in Sanlitun.

Day 4: Shanghai

Take a high-speed train from Beijing to Shanghai (about 5 hours), Check into your hotel, and relax for a bit, Visit the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower for stunning views of the city, Stroll along the Bund, a historic waterfront area with stunning colonial-era buildings.

Day 5: Shanghai

Visit the beautiful Yu Garden and explore the traditional streets and shops of the nearby Old Town, Take a river cruise on the Huangpu River for panoramic views of Shanghai's skyline, In the evening, experience the exciting nightlife of Shanghai in the trendy Xintiandi area.

Day 6: Departure

Depart Shanghai for your onward journey.

5 Days Beijing Shanghai Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Beijing

Check into your hotel and rest for a while, Head out to explore the city: visit the Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and stroll through the historic Tiananmen Square, Enjoy a traditional Beijing roast duck dinner.

Day 2: Beijing

Visit the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, one of the most well-preserved sections of the wall, and take in the stunning views, Explore the Summer Palace, a vast imperial garden and palace complex, In the evening, enjoy a performance of the famous Beijing Opera.

Day 3: Beijing/Shanghai

Visit the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Walk through the hutongs, narrow alleys lined with traditional courtyard homes, and learn about the local way of life, Take a high-speed train from Beijing to Shanghai (about 5 hours), Check into your hotel in Shanghai and relax for a bit.

Day 4: Shanghai

Visit the beautiful Yu Garden and explore the traditional streets and shops of the nearby Old Town, Take a river cruise on the Huangpu River for panoramic views of Shanghai's skyline, In the evening, experience the exciting nightlife of Shanghai in the trendy Xintiandi area.

Day 5: Departure

Depart Shanghai for your onward journey.

8 Days Beijing Shanghai and Water Towns Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Beijing

Check into your hotel and rest for a while, Visit the Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and stroll through the historic Tiananmen Square, Enjoy a traditional Beijing roast duck dinner.

Day 2: Beijing

Visit the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, one of the most well-preserved sections of the wall, and take in the stunning views, Explore the Summer Palace, a vast imperial garden and palace complex, In the evening, enjoy a performance of the famous Beijing Opera.

Day 3: Beijing

Visit the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Walk through the hutongs, narrow alleys lined with traditional courtyard homes, and learn about the local way of life, In the evening, experience the vibrant nightlife of Beijing in the Sanlitun or Houhai area.

Day 4: Beijing/Water Town

Take a day trip to one of the nearby water towns, such as Wuzhen or Zhouzhuang, and explore the canals and traditional architecture, Return to Beijing in the evening.

Day 5: Beijing/Shanghai

Visit the Temple of Confucius and the Lama Temple, two important cultural and religious sites in Beijing, Take a high-speed train from Beijing to Shanghai (about 5 hours), check into your hotel in Shanghai, and relax for a bit.

Day 6: Shanghai

Visit the beautiful Yu Garden and explore the traditional streets and shops of the nearby Old Town, Take a river cruise on the Huangpu River for panoramic views of Shanghai's skyline, In the evening, experience the exciting nightlife of Shanghai in the trendy Xintiandi area or go up to the Shanghai Tower for breathtaking views of the city.

Day 7: Shanghai/Water Town

Take a day trip to one of the nearby water towns, such as Zhujiajiao or Tongli, and explore the canals and traditional architecture, Return to Shanghai in the evening.

Day 8: Departure

Depart Shanghai for your onward journey.

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