Beijing to Shanghai Express tour
9 days
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Group Tour
This 9-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 9-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 focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityBeijing
End CityMoganshan & Shanghai
Destinations
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
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Itinerary
Day 1, Meet in Beijing, Mandarin Challenge & Great Wall
Our tour starts at the Leo Hostel in Beijing, where you'll meet your tour leader and the rest of the group. We start with a Mandarin lesson where you'll learn the basics of this intricate language. Next it's time to take the Mandarin Challenge! Use your newly learned Man...
| OVERNIGHT:
Great Wall camping
| EXTRAS:
Single Room Supplement, Extra day in Beijing - pre-tour
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
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
Day 4, Beijing, free day (optional excursions available), then 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. Finally we board the | OVERNIGHT: train to Hangzhou.
| OVERNIGHT:
Overnight Train
Day 5, Arrive Hangzhou, transfer to Moganshan
This morning there is an optional hike through the beautiful bamboo forest to the summit of Moganshan Peak. There's also an optional cycle trip available here (free of charge). Returning to the hostel for lunch we then catch the bullet train to Shanghai where we transfer via metro to your hostel.
| OVERNIGHT:
Moganshan hostel
Day 6, Mogansan Peak option, transfer to Shanghai
This morning there is an optional hike through the beautiful bamboo forest to the summit of Moganshan Peak. 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
Day 7, Shanghai, free day (optional excursions available)
Today is a free day in Shanghai where you can explore this vibrant and interesting city at your leisure. Alternatively you can choose to take one of the many optional sightseeing tours on offer like an optional day trip from Shanghai to ZhuJiaJiao Water Town, a Chinese e...
| OVERNIGHT:
Shanghai hostel
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
Day 9, Tour ends
Today your tour ends and it's time to say goodbye to the group and new friends made.
| OVERNIGHT:
N/A
| EXTRAS:
Extra day in Shanghai - post-tour
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Last Updated: 2/23/2024
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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.
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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
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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