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6 Days China Bullet Train Tour of Beijing and Shanghai

6-day private journey

6 Days China Bullet Train Tour of Beijing and Shanghai

Beijing · Shanghai

Updated November 2026

Length
6 days
Route
Beijing · Shanghai
Starts
Beijing
Ends
Beijing

The route

2 stops, in order

1Beijing2Shanghai
  1. 1Beijing
  2. 2Shanghai

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Day by day

The itinerary

  1. Day 01 Arrive Beijing

    Transfer via: Flight arrive Beijing on your arrangement

    Upon arrival, bet met at Beijing airport by our local guide then transfer to the hotel for check-in. The left time is free at your leisure. Beijing is the capital of China, which is also a political, cultural and economic center.

  2. Day 02 Beijing BL

    In this morning, you will begin today’s tour to Tiananmen Square, which is the world largest urban square. The square contains the monument of the heroes of the revolution, the Great Hall of the People, the museum of history and revolution, and the Mao Zedong Memorial Hall. You can stroll in the square and take some photos. Then continue to Forbidden City. Located in Beijing city center, the Forbidden City was first built in Ming dynasty, and became the Imperial Palace of Ming and Qing dynasties. It’s not only an incomparable ancient architectural complex masterpiece, but also the largest and complete wood structure ancient architectural complex exists in the world.

    After lunch, have another tour to Summer Palace which is the largest scale and completely preserved Imperial Garden in China. It’s located in Haidian area of Beijing city, 15kms away from the city center, covering 290 hectare. It was first constructed in 1750 and razed to the ground by the Anglo-French Allied Forces in 1860. It dominated mainly by Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake. When you travel in here, you can optional have a cruise on the Kunming Lake if the weather permits.

  3. Day 03 Beijing BL

    As one of the world heritage sites, the Great Wall you will must not miss while you are in Beijing. Therefore, accompanying by the local tour guide, you will go to visit the world famous heritage site – Great Wall. Badaling Great Wall is one of the most remarkable feats of mankind, built over 2,000 years ago. You will be able to climb and walk one of the best preserved sections of the ancient wall, admiring the splendid mountains scenery.

    After lunch at a local restaurant nearby the Great wall, will go ahead to visit Ming Tomb via stroll along the Sacred Way. The Ming Tombs are located in Changping District, about 50 kilometers (31 miles) to the northwest of Beijing. There are thirteen imperial tombs of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) scattered over an area of forty square kilometers.

    Then drive beck to your hotel. In the evening, you can optional to experience the Peking Opera.

  4. Day 04 Beijing to Shanghai B

    Transfer via: Bullet Train from Beijing to Shanghai on our arrangement

    In the morning, transfer to take a bullet train to Shanghai (about 5.5 hours). Upon arrival, meet and transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore Shanghai, China largest and most dynamic city.

  5. Day 05 Shanghai BL

    Today you will have full day tour in Shanghai. You will pay a visit to Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple and the Former French Concession.

    Yu Garden, a classical garden in downtown Shanghai, boasts a history over 400 years. Each pavilion, hall, stone and stream in the garden is expressing the quintessence of South China landscape design from Ming and Qing Dynasty. 

    Situated in the northwest of Shanghai, the Jade Buddha Temple is one of Shanghai’s few Buddhist temples, which draws from both the Pure Land and Chan traditions of Mahayana Buddhism. Its exterior is easily identifiable by its bright saffron walls. Inside, the centerpiece is a two-meter-high white jade sitting Buddha encrusted with jewels. It is said this 1.9-meters-tall statue weighs 1,000kg.

  6. Day 06 Shanghai / departure B

    Transfer via: flight departure Shanghai arranged by you.

    After breakfast, you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to your next destination.

The fine print

What is in the price

Included

  • Entrance Fees
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Private Transfers
  • Private Tour Escort for Sightseeing
  • 5 Nights Hotel Accomodation
  • Service Charge & Government Taxes
  • Luggage Transfers: between airports and hotels
  • Arrangements

Not included

  • Entry or Exit China International Airfare or train tickets
  • Visa Fees
  • Excess Baggage Charges
  • Meals which are not specified
  • Single Room Supplement
  • Gratuities: Tips to guides or drivers
  • Any Private Expenses

Arriving and leaving

Arrive at
Beijing Capital International Airport (Google Map)
Depart from
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Google Map)
Better date to start
July–August and the first week of October are peak; book eight to twelve weeks ahead for those dates.

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