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