Chinese Cosmopolitan, Private Tour
Description
Join this seven-day private tour to discover the Forbidden City, home to emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasty for over 500 years; The Bund, the symbol of Shanghai; the Former French Concession, the charm of old Shanghai.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Beijing: from ancient walled capital to showpiece megacity in barely a century, it spins a breathless yarn of history, culture, and innovation.
Shanghai: home to the world's second-tallest tower and a city with a diverse architectural heritage is like no other city on earth.
Included
TOUR GUIDE:
- Operated with English-speaking local guide during the scheduled activities (Day 2-6)
ACCOMMODATION:
- 6 nights’ accommodation
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-3 Beijing:
Superior Hotel Category = Super House International Hotel or similar 3.5*
Day 4-6 Shanghai:
Superior Hotel Category = Shanghai SSAW Boutique Hotel or similar 4*
MEALS:
- 6 Breakfasts
- 4 Lunches (Day 2, 3, 5, 6)
TRANSPORT:
- Arrival private transfer from Beijing Airport (Day 1)
- Private transportation as mentioned on the itinerary
- High-speed train ticket from Beijing /Shanghai on the basis of per seat per person, with 2nd class seat and without luggage check-in service
- Departure private transfer to Shanghai Airport (Day 7)
ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary (entrance fee of the complex and first entry only): Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City (complex, closed on Monday), Beijing’s few remaining ‘hutongs’ and Buddhist Miaoying Temple visits (exterior visit)(Day 2); Huanghuacheng Great wall, and 798 Art District visits (Day 3); Temple of Heaven complex (Day 4); Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, French Concession Quarter (Day 5); Zhujiajiao, Shanghai propaganda poster museum (closed on Monday) (Day 6)
OTHER:
- Meet & Greet (Day 1, 4)
Excluded
- Visa fees
- Domestic flights
- International flights
- Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
- Optional tours (if any)
- City tax not included, payable on the spot
- Any visit not mentioned in the program
- Porterage and gratuities
- Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
- Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
Know before you go
Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in China. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, and a hat can be very useful during your stay.