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Tokyo to Shanghai - 18 Days

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Tour Overview

Experience the best of Japan and China. Marvel at the Terracotta Warriors, discover the Great Wall and view majestic Mt Fuji. Explore shrines, age-old temples and trendy cities, take in the Hutongs on a rickshaw ride in Beijing, explore the magnificent Forbidden City and meet a Geisha - all of this and more over 18 magical days.

Start

Tokyo

End

Shanghai

Destination

Shanghai

Days

18

Pace

Range

Signature

Max Group Size

Min 15 - Max 16

Min Age

15

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Trip Code: TOKSH

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Tokyo - Explore Sensoji Temple district and temple, Harajuku, Takeshita Street, Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing

  • Kamakura - Visit Big Buddha Statue, Hokokuji Zen Temple and the Bamboo Forest with its delightful village atmosphere. Opt to take part in a traditional tea ceremony

  • Lake Kawaguchi in Fuji Hakone Izu National Park - Marvel at the spectacular mountain scenery and views of famed Mt Fuji

  • Stay in a ryokan - Sample Japanese hospitality, bathe in natural hot springs, wearing a Yukata (casual Kimono) and sleep on a futon

  • Kyoto - Uncover UNESCO Listed Nijo Castle, Sanjusagen-do Temple with its 1000 life-like statues and Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Temple)

  • Kyoto - Join a walking tour of the famed Geisha District (Gion), with its ancient cobbled streets, streams, bridges and quaint teahouses and the opportunity to see Geisha's and Maiko en route to their next engagement

  • Beijing – Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, rickshaw ride around the Hutongs, Pearl Market and amazing Chinese acrobatic performance

  • Badaling and Juyongguan - Discover 2 UNESCO Listed sections of Great Wall of China!

  • Luoyang – See UNESCO Listed Longmen Caves and stone carvings, Shaolin Kung Fu Temple, Xiyuan Park activities

  • Xi’an – Marvel at Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter and City Wall bike ride

  • Suzhou - Enjoy a Grand Canal boat trip and Lingering Garden

  • Shanghai - Plaza Tower, Explore The Bund and Old Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden, Huangpu River skyline of Pudong City

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

13 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners (inclusive of a Japanese dinner at the Lake Kawaguchi)
17 nights 3 - 4 star accommodation (inclusive of 1 night in a traditional Japanese inn)
Japan: Airport arrival transfer (by train) from Narita or Haneda International Airport on day 1. Departure transfer (unescorted) - by train or bus from Kyoto Station to Osaka Airports (ITM and KIX) on day 8
China: Airport arrival transfer from Beijing Capital Airport on day 8 and departure transfer to Shanghai Airport on day 18
Guided sightseeing and walking tours in Tokyo, Kamakura, Lake Kawaguchi, Kyoto, Luoyang, Shanghai, Suzhou, Xi'an, Beijing and Badaling
Lake Kawaguchi and Mt Fuji - Kachikachi-yama Ropeway and Observatory. For tours staying at Lake Kawaguchi between 14 Apr – 28 May each year we'll visit to the Fuji Shibazakura (Moss Phlox) Festival with Mt Fuji as the backdrop
Shanghai - Huangpu River cruise
Suzhou - Historic Grand Canal cruise

Not Included

International flight from Osaka - Beijing on day 8
International flights and visa
If you are opting to pay the single supplement, allowing you the privacy of your own room on this tour, a single room will be provided for all nights with the exception of day 5 (at Lake Kawaguchi), where single rooms are not available. For this night you will be matched up with a fellow tour member of the same gender
Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$3-5 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture

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

Duration18 days
StartTokyo
EndShanghai
Style
Max Group16 people

Pricing

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Dates and availability

No Scheduled Departures

This tour is available on request. Contact us for custom dates.

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