China Highlights in 5 Days
5 days
The perfect introduction to China covering ancient history and modern development across two iconic cities.
Cities Covered
BeijingShanghai
Transportation
- Fly into Beijing Capital International Airport
- High-speed train Beijing to Shanghai (4.5 hours)
- Depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Key Attractions & Activities
- Day 1 Beijing: Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City
- Day 2 Beijing: Great Wall of China (Mutianyu section)
- Day 3 Beijing: Temple of Heaven, travel to Shanghai
- Day 4 Shanghai: The Bund, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road
- Day 5 Shanghai: Modern Shanghai, Oriental Pearl Tower
Food Recommendations
- Beijing: Peking duck, jianbing, hot pot
- Shanghai: Xiaolongbao, hairy crab (seasonal), red-braised pork
- Both cities: Street food tours and local market visits