Beijing to Shanghai Express
10 days
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Group Tour
This 10-day tour takes you from China's capital Beijing to Shanghai, the most populated city in the world. Experience the best of China's urban sprawl and beautiful rural landscapes on an adventure through this magical country
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
This 10-day tour takes you from China's capital Beijing to Shanghai, the most populated city in the world. Experience the best of China's urban sprawl and beautiful rural landscapes on an adventure through this magical country
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Details
Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBeijing
End CityMoganshan & Shanghai
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Min Group Size
Max Group Size
Trip includes
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary inbasic hostels
- All transport and transfers in trains, buses & public transport
- Sightseeing tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Entry fees to included activities
- Bilingual adventure leaders
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Itinerary
DAY 1: Meet in Beijing, Great Wall of China Camping
Our tour starts at the Beijing Spring Time Hostel at 10 am, where you'll meet your tour leader and the rest of the group.
Late Morning we visit one of the wonder of the world, the Great Wall of China. To obtain permission to access the locals only sections of the unres...
OVERNIGHT:
Great Wall camping
MEALS:
None
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 2: Beijing, free day (optional excursions available)
After sunrise on the Wall we return back to Beijing. Back in Beijing the rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own leisure or try one of the many optional tour available (see the Options tab for all available local options). Perhaps you could visit the Olymp...
OVERNIGHT:
Beijing hostel
MEALS:
None
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 3: Beijing, free day (optional excursions available)
Today is a full free day to see more of Beijing like Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven. In the evening you could explore the WangFuJing night market where you can push your taste buds to the limit and sample many foods you'll have never tried before, like scorpion, bugs and more.
OVERNIGHT:
Beijing hostel
MEALS:
None
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 4: Beijing, free day (optional excursions available), then overnight train to Hangzhou
Our last day in Beijing is free to do some more sightseeing or perhaps test your bargaining skills with a visit to the Fake Goods Market or visit the Summer Palace. Finally we board the overnight train to Hangzhou.
OVERNIGHT:
On board overnight train
MEALS:
None
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 5: Arrive Hangzhou, West Lake visit & Sunset Hike
After arriving in Hangzhou this morning, transfer to your hostel for a late breakfast. We hope you slept on the train! Next, we’re off to the famous West Lake, ready to take a stunning boat tour to one of the Lake’s beautiful islands.
Once you’ve checked in this afterno...
OVERNIGHT:
Hangzhou hostel
MEALS:
None
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 6: Nine Creeks Hike, transfer to Shanghai
This morning you have time to take a hike through misty woods to the Nine Creeks. Returning to the hostel for lunch we then catch the bullet train to Shanghai where we transfer via metro to your hostel.
OVERNIGHT:
Shanghai hostel
MEALS:
None
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 7: Shanghai, Mandarin Lesson (optional excursions available)
After a lazy morining, you'll have a Mandarin Lesson. This extra special class will be held by professional teachers, all the way from the Mandarin Garden Chinese Language School.
Later in the day, there is an option to join a visit to the Yu Gardens , a busy historical...
OVERNIGHT:
Shanghai hostel
MEALS:
None
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 8: Shanghai, free day (optional excursions available)
Today is another free day in Shanghai. There's lots to do to keep yourself busy, with plenty of sightseeing and shopping on offer. Alternatively you can let us do it for you and choose to take one of the many optional sightseeing tour available (see the Options tab for all available local options).
OVERNIGHT:
Shanghai hostel
MEALS:
None
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 9: Shanghai, free day. Evening Huangpu River Cruise.
This morning you have the option of joining a stroll through the former French Concession to learn about Shanghai's international history. You can visit the Propoganda Museum and take in the famous city scapes of the ultra modern Financial District. You could also make a...
OVERNIGHT:
Shanghai hostel
MEALS:
None
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 10: Tour ends
Today your tour ends and it's time to say goodbye to the group and new friends made.
OVERNIGHT:
N/A
MEALS:
None
EXTRAS:
None
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Dates & Availability
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Price per day$86
Last Updated: 4/18/2024
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Late bookings may sit separately to other travellers on trains and sleep in separate dorm rooms. No bookings are available within 20 days of departure.
Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Encounters Travel.
The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International flights (available on request)
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
- Single room supplements (chargeable if a same-sex room share is not available)
- Airport arrival & departure transfer service (optional on request)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Optional activies
- Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
- Tour guide tips
- Any other items not mentioned above
Accommodation
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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