Arrival in Beijing

Arrive in Beijing and transfer to your hotel after completing arrival formalities.

The rest of the day is free to settle in and begin the journey at a relaxed pace.

Imperial Beijing Highlights

Begin with Beijing’s most important imperial and cultural landmarks, including Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.

Continue to the Summer Palace, where traditional gardens, lake scenery and palace architecture show a refined side of the capital.

The day may also include Wangfujing, depending on the final touring structure.

Great Wall & Olympic Park

Travel to the Great Wall for one of the most memorable experiences in China.

Enjoy time on the wall, take in the mountain views and capture the scale of this extraordinary historic landmark.

Return toward Beijing with an exterior visit to the Olympic Park and optional shopping time.

Beijing Leisure Day

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Beijing.

Guests may relax at the hotel, revisit favorite districts, explore shopping areas, add a Hutong experience or include optional cultural touring.

This day gives the extended itinerary a more comfortable and premium rhythm.

Beijing to Hangzhou by High-Speed Rail

Transfer to the railway station for the high-speed train journey to Hangzhou.

Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and begin enjoying the city’s traditional atmosphere and gentle landscape style.

This travel day connects imperial Beijing with one of China’s most elegant scenic cities.

West Lake, Pavilions & Garden Scenery

Discover Hangzhou through West Lake and selected cultural highlights.

The day may include traditional pavilions, a lake experience, scenic viewpoints and the famous Viewing Fish at the Flower Pond area.

Hangzhou adds a poetic, calm and visually beautiful chapter to the overall journey.

Hangzhou to Shanghai

Depart Hangzhou and continue toward Shanghai by road.

Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and enjoy time to settle into China’s most dynamic international city.

The contrast between Hangzhou’s lake scenery and Shanghai’s skyline makes this transition especially memorable.

Oriental Pearl Tower & Shanghai City Views

Explore Shanghai’s modern identity through the Oriental Pearl Tower area and selected city highlights.

The program may include a history-focused experience around the tower district, helping guests understand the city’s transformation.

This day introduces Shanghai as a global metropolis with strong visual impact and deep trading history.

Jade Buddha Temple & Nanjing Road

Visit the Jade Buddha Temple, one of Shanghai’s important spiritual and cultural landmarks.

Continue with Nanjing Road, a famous shopping street that showcases the commercial rhythm of the city.

The day blends cultural heritage with modern shopping and city life.

Shanghai Leisure Day

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Shanghai.

Guests may explore independently, enjoy cafés and restaurants, add a river cruise, visit the Bund or continue shopping.

This flexible day allows the itinerary to breathe and gives travelers space to enjoy Shanghai at their own pace.

Shanghai Optional Discovery Day

Enjoy another relaxed day in Shanghai with optional touring available.

Possible options include a Bund experience, river cruise, additional gardens, premium shopping or food-focused exploration.

This day is especially useful for premium travelers and groups who prefer not to rush the final part of the journey.

Departure from Shanghai

Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

End of services for an extended China journey combining Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai with added leisure time.