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Make an InquiryEveryday life makes you under control and you want to take a break, but you do not have so much time for it? Travel with us for a quick trip to the hotspots in China! Start from the imperial city of Beijing, with its moving history and end up with the high-contrast metropolis of Shanghai - on this trip you will definitely forget the daily grind.
Welcome to China! Your tour guide will welcome you in Beijing airport and accompany you to your hotel.
The capital of China, Beijing has mostly shed its historical face in favour of modernity. However, there are still plenty of places that give an insight into the nation's ancient past. Any free time today in Beijing is at your leisure, so you can start exploring this vast city.
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breakfast and lunch
Today, we'll pay a visit for Tiananmen Square, which is the largest public square in the world. Then visit today's highlight: the Forbidden City, the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. In its 500 years of history, there were 24 emperors living here. Experiencing several times renovation and expansion during the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Forbidden City is still remaining its original layout.
At last we will visit the Temple of Heaven, which was used to pray for harvest by the emperors. It's China's existing largest structure for sacrifice to heaven. This Chinese monument is built entirely in wood, without using a single nail, which has become the symbol of Beijing. For the Chinese the ground is sacred, so the emperor used to celebrate the main rites here.
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Forbidden City
Temple of Heaven
breakfast and lunch
The first highlight of your trip is to visit the symbol of China - the Great Wall. The Mutianyu Great Wall, which section is more popular among foreign visitors, with many observation towers that can be reached by cable car, from where you can sit back and enjoy the great scenery.
Then drive to Summer Palace, which is China existing largest and best preserved imperial garden. It is a large natural landscape garden which used Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill as based address, modeled on the Hangzhou West Lake scenery, drew some design techniques and the mood of the gardens on the Yangtze delta.
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round trip cable car in Mutianyu Great Wall
breakfast and lunch
Before leaving for Shanghai, take a photo stop at the Olympic grounds, which is popularly known for the "Bird's Nest"due to its extraordinary architectural appearance. Transfer to airport for a flight to Shanghai.
After a 2-hour flight and a short refreshment in the hotel, you will find yourself on the famous waterfront - the Bund. The Bund is located along the Huangpu River which is located in the Huangpu District, the center of Shanghai. It is the scenery line of Shanghai.
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The Bund
breakfast and lunch
Explore the Old City of Shanghai, where you can get an idea of what the city looked like hundreds of years ago. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the old town, there is the oasis of peace, the Yu Garden. As a paragon of the south Chinese landscaping style of the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is a MUST-SEE for all visitors to Shanghai.
Then visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center to learn more about the history of Shanghai. A look at the miniature model of the city is especially recommended. It is regarded as the 'Window of the City' where people can know about Shanghai.
In the evening, you will watch spectacular acrobatic show at the ERA Theater, whose performances reflect the character of this city.
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Yu Garden
breakfast and lunch
After breakfast, we'll pay a visit to Longhua Temple. With the architectural design of a Song Dynasty convent, it is the oldest and largest buddhist temple in Shanghai.
Then drive to Shanghai Tower, which is located at the heart of the Lujiazui Finance & Trade Zone. With a total height of 632 meters, the building offers a stunning view of the vibrant city in front of you.
Round off the day with the famous Nanjing Road. Get a taste of bustling Chinese commerce where retailers from all over the world display their products on streets. Once you have arrived on Nanjing Road, you will observe the colorful everyday bustle of the locals.
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Longhua Temple
Shanghai Tower
breakfast and lunch
Drive to Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, a water town with a history that can be traced back to the Three Kingdoms Period and best known for its bridges, old streets, and gardens built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Enjoy a boat ride along the river and appreciate the special view of this old water town.
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Zhujiajiao Water Town
breakfast
Say goodbye to China and transfer to Shanghai airport. Connect with your departure flight.
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