Tale of Two Cities: China Locally Hosted Tour of Shanghai & Beijing

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You'll see the Great Wall, the Sacred Way & Pudong. Specially tailored for first time visitors to China, this private tour combines the wealth of history and culture of the capital city of Beijing, with the outstanding east-meets-west features of the Paris of the East, Shanghai.

Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Beijing has strong historic roots and Shanghai is a contemporary city on the move.
    • Independent "locally hosted" vacation, has all the goods of an escorted vacation, but you can depart any day you like.
    • You'll be able to climb a section of the famous Great Wall of China and walk along the Sacred Way
    • Stay in beautifully modern 4- and 5-star hotels.
    • Immerse yourself in the culture - by trying the different cuisines of each city and shopping for locally made goods.

What's this trip about?

    You'll see the Great Wall, the Sacred Way & Pudong. Specially tailored for first time visitors to China, this private tour combines the wealth of history and culture of the capital city of Beijing, with the outstanding east-meets-west features of the Paris of the East, Shanghai.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityShanghai
End CityBejing

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

  • Asia
  • China

Attractions

  • Beijing
  • Great Wall of China
  • Shanghai
  • The Forbidden City
  • Tiananmen Square

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Shanghai (PVG) and from Beijing (PEK), including taxes
    • China domestic economy class air travel, including taxes
    • 2 nights at the Central Hotel in Shanghai
    • 4 nights in Beijing at the Marriott City Wall Hotel
    • Breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 2 dinners
    • An evening acrobatic show in Shanghai
    • An evening show - "The Legend of Kung Fu" - in Beijing
    • Complete sightseeing program as detailed in the itinerary, including entrance fees
    • Services of a professional driver/guide
    • Private vehicle with air-conditioning

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome to Shanghai!
Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the Central Hotel for two nights. Accommodation: Check In - Central Hotel Recently renovated, the Central Hotel welcomes guests with a new look throughout 27 floors. It boasts 313 luxurious guestrooms and suites styled ...
Day 2: Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Spend a day exploring this gracious and cosmopolitan city. See the former Colonial Concessions along The Bund for a view of the "yesterday & today" of Shanghai. Drive to Pudong and stop at the soaring Jin Mao Tower for a breathtaking panorama of the city. Stroll along the alleyways of Old Chinatown and visit the Yu Garden. This evening enjoy an acrobatic show.

Day 3: Shanghai – Beijing
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Accommodation: Marriott City Wall Hotel Transfer to the airport for your flight to Beijing and stay four nights at the Marriott City Wall Hotel.

Day 4: Beijing
Spend three days visiting fascinating sights such as the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.

Day 5: Beijing
See the giant pandas at Beijing Zoo and visit the Silk Market.

Day 6: Beijing
Meals: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner Tour the historic "hutongs" or back alley neighborhoods by cycle rickshaw. Tour the Sacred Way, the Exhibition Hall of the Ming Tombs and the Great Wall. Enjoy a Peking Duck dinner and a performance of "The Legend of Kung Fu" during your stay.

Day 7: Depart Bejing
Meals: Breakfast Bid farewell to China as you transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

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Price per day$500
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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Accommodation

,Day 1: Central Hotel Recently renovated, the Central Hotel welcomes guests with a new look throughout 27 floors. It boasts 313 luxurious guestrooms and suites styled with a charming European flair. The hotel offers non-smoking floors and has wireless internet in the guestrooms, all restaurants and lounges, with convenient access at all times. Day 3: Marriott City Wall Hotel The Beijing Marriott City Wall Hotel is renowned for the distinctive selection of restaurants and bars which serve a mixed cuisine and wide range of beverages. The luxury hotel has 649 elegantly decorated rooms and suites featuring Marriott's trademark "Revive" bedding and connectivity to plug and play iPods and other personal devices. All rooms are equipped with high-speed internet access. The luxuriously appointed amenities ensure every guest will have a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
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All Payments are non-transferable and non-refundable except that for flights to/from the United States, you may cancel the ticketed reservation without penalty and receive a refund provided that you cancel the reservation within 24-hours after making it, if the reservation is made one week or more prior to a flight's departure. non-refundable  All tours will incur a $50 fee per change to any land components plus any additional incurred costs. For air changes penalties vary. Minimum fee for changes to airline reservations is $100 per person per segment. Spelling corrections to clients’ names after tickets have been issued are subject to airline change fees. If documents have been issued a shipping fee will apply to send revised travel documents. Changes made inside of 45 days are considered a cancellation. Fees are subject to adjustment at any time at the Operator’s discretion. If you are booked in a double or twin room and your roommate cancels, you will be responsible for the single supplement. Name changes and transfers of reservations are not permitted. Cancellation penalties for Escorted Vacations: On departure day or later: 100% of total price See additional terms and condtions enclosed within your document package for specific details see additional terms and condtions enclosed within your document package for specific rivercruise details
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Meals Included
7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 2 Dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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