Backroads to Beijing - 8 days

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Take the road less travelled from Shanghai to Beijing. Explore the scintillating city of Shanghai and cultural Qufu, birthplace of Confucius. Cruise the picturesque waterways of Suzhou and admire the views from the summit of holy Mt Tai Shan. Visit a local village, meet the children of a kindergarten school, have lunch with a local family and more on this fas...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Shanghai - Shanghai Plaza Tower, The Bund and Old Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden, Huang River skyline of Pudong City
    • Suzhou - UNESCO listed gardens, Grand Canal and waterways, Silk factory, Lingering Garden
    • Qufu – UNESCO listed Confucius Mansion, temple and forest
    • Bu Yung village – village, homestead and kindergarten
    • Jinan – UNESCO listed Mt Tai Shan (Peaceful Mountain). Heaven Street, Cloud Bridge, Jade Emperor’s Temple
    • Beijing - extend your stay to explore the capital

What's this trip about?

    Take the road less travelled from Shanghai to Beijing. Explore the scintillating city of Shanghai and cultural Qufu, birthplace of Confucius. Cruise the picturesque waterways of Suzhou and admire the views from the summit of holy Mt Tai Shan. Visit a local village, meet the children of a kindergarten school, have lunch with a local family and more on this fascinating 8 day tour.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

Trip includes

    • Shanghai Airport arrival transfers on day 1 and departure transfer on day 8 from Beijing Capital Airport
    • 7 breakfasts and 3 lunches
    • 6 nights 3 - 4 star hotels, 1 overnight train: Shanghai - Qufu (4-berth soft sleeper cabin)
    • Touring of Shanghai, Suzhou, Qufu and Jinan
    • Shanghai - Huangpu River cruise
    • Suzhou - historic Grand Canal cruise
    • Return cable car journey – Mt Tai Shan
    • Tour Guide escorted for groups of 6 or more
    • English speaking specialist guides at local sights
    • All relevant transfers and transportation in private A/C vehicles

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Shanghai

Saturday. Arrive into Shanghai airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day : 2 Shanghai

Today we explore the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai. On our guided tour of the city we'll visit the iconic Oriental Pearl TV tower, Shanghai’s Bund, where on and around the waterfront promenade are a vast series of grandiose pre-1949 buildings, the picturesque Yuyuan Gardens and the Old City. This evening enjoy a cruise on the Huangpu River and admire Shanghai's incredible illuminated skyline.

Day : 3-4 Suzhou

Shanghai - Suzhou - Shanghai - Qufu. Today we visit the picturesque and ancient city of Suzhou, which is reminiscent of Venice with its series of canals and pretty waterways. Here we enjoy a cruise on the Grand Canal and visit a silk workshop. There’s plenty to se...

Day : 5 Qufu

This morning we arrive into Qufu, birthplace of Confucius and home to the remarkable Confucius Temple. With 466 rooms and over a kilometre long, the complex was built and dedicated to the Kong clan, descendants of the great sage, who lived here continuously for more t...

Day : 6 Jinan

Qufu – Bu Yang Village - Mt Tai Shan – Jinan. This morning we take a short drive to Bu Yang Village. In this traditional village the principles of Communism, communal work and land ownership are somewhat still in place. Here's we'll enjoy a light lunch at Mr Peng’s (o...

Day : 7 Jinan

Jinan - Beijing. Today we embark on a short city sightseeing tour of Jinan, capital of Shandong province in Eastern China, and enjoy a fabulous Hotpot lunch. Afternoon express train journey to Beijing.

Day : 8 Beijing

Saturday. Tour ends after breakfast and included onward transfer to Beijing Capital Airport. Or consider extending your stay to explore China's bustling capital.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,125
Price per day$141
Last Updated: 6/23/2020

Departure dates noted with a 'G' are guaranteed to operate. All other departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 persons. Prices shown are per person when there are 2 persons sharing a room. The 'Single supplement' applies for single travellers who require their own room and needs to be added to the per person price. If you are happy to be paired up with another single traveller of the same gender on your tour, this can be arranged, thus avoiding the single person supplement.

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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 and visa
    • Tip for your tour guide is not included in the Tip Kitty. We suggest USD$3-5 per day, per traveller for a job well done, however the amount is up to you
    • Laundry, drinks, items of a personal nature
    • Entrance Fees: USD$110-120pp, paid in local currency

Accommodation

3 - 4 star
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
16+  if accompanied by an adult
Travelstride Take
This China tour with On the Go tours is a great introduction to Chinese culture and history. Travelling from Shanghai to Beijing you’ll get to explore some off the beaten track attractions, meeting locals along the way. The main point of this tour is experiencing China in a different way than the well trodden tourist track. Most of the top attractions such as the Great Wall, The Forbidden City, and Terra Cotta Warriors are not included on this itinerary. If these are important stops for you, consider looking into a few other China tours first. However if you’ve perhaps already travelled to China and seen these main attractions, this tour could be a great way to experience China in a new way.
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