Your professional English-speaking guide will greet you at Beijing Capital International Airport and transfer you comfortably to your 4-star hotel in the city centre. Settle in, rest up, and prepare for the adventures ahead.

Evening Option:
If you're feeling energetic, your guide is happy to recommend nearby restaurants or a gentle evening stroll.

Dive into 600 years of imperial history on a full-day exploration of Beijing's most iconic landmarks.

After breakfast, we will reach the Tiananmen Square, one of the largest city squares in the world. Standing in the North Square, you can look up at the Tiananmen Tower, where Chairman Mao proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China.
Passing through Tiananmen Square, you will step into the Forbidden City, which is the largest and best-preserved palace in the world. Once the imperial palace of the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty. It is a reflection of the highest architecture level in ancient China.
Tiananmen Square — One of the world's largest public squares, steeped in history and national symbolism.
The Forbidden City — The magnificent 9,999-room Ming–Qing imperial palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Today you'll walk in the footsteps of emperors and soldiers on one of humanity's greatest construction achievements.

Board the bullet train bound for dynamic Shanghai to kick off our cultural city tour.

Explore classical charm at Yuyuan Garden, discover old-Shanghai art lanes in Tianzifang, soak up vibrant commercial vibes on Nanjing Road, and admire the iconic riverfront skyline of The Bund.From the highest observation deck in China to a centuries-old water village — today is pure contrast.

• Yuyuan Garden — Step into an exquisite classical Jiangnan garden adorned with pavilions, rockeries and ancient ponds, a timeless gem of traditional Chinese landscape art.
• Tianzifang — Wander labyrinthine old Shanghai alleyways lined with boutique shops, art studios and cozy cafes, where vintage local charm meets creative modern vibes.
• Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street — Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street — Roam China’s iconic bustling shopping thoroughfare packed with flagship stores, local snacks and lively crowds, the beating commercial heart of Shanghai.
• The Bund— Gaze across the Huangpu River at a spectacular stretch of century-old European architecture, paired with Pudong’s futuristic skyscraper skyline, Shanghai’s most legendary waterfront landmark.

A serene morning exploring ancient Zhujiajiao Water Town and sacred Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai, a peaceful send-off before departing home carrying lifelong precious memories.

• Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town — One of China's most picturesque water towns, with stone bridges and canals
• Jade Buddha Temple (Yufo Si) — Admire the exquisite white jade Buddha statues carved from a single piece of Burmese jade.
• Airport Transfer — Your guide will arrange a private transfer to Pudong or Hongqiao airport.