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Beijing to Shanghai Express - 10 days

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Tour Overview

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.

Start

Beijing

End

Destination

Days

10

Pace

Medium

Range

Essentials

Max Group Size

Min 18 - Max 20

Min Age

18

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Trip Code: BBTS

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • 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

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

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
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

Not Included

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

Is This Trip Right for You?

Is this trip right for you?

  • There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.

  • This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.

  • Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.

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Tour Details

Duration10 days
StartBeijing
End
StyleGroup Tours
Max Group20 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $2,265
Was $1,925.25
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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