Beijing & Shanghai 6-Day Classic Journey






Eyoung | Beijing & Shanghai 6-Day Classic Journey


✍ HANDCRAFTED JOURNEYS · TIMELESS ENCOUNTERS

Beijing & Shanghai 6-Day Classic Journey

Imperial grandeur meets modern marvels — an Eyoung handcrafted journey through China’s ancient capital and dazzling metropolis.

Day 1Arrival & Welcome Dinner
🏛 Imperial Capital Awaits

✈ Upon arrival
Airport Pick-up & Hotel Check-in
Your Eyoung host greets you at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX). Private transfer to your centrally located hotel.

🍽 Evening
Welcome Dinner · Peking Duck Feast
Exclusive welcome banquet featuring authentic Peking Duck — crispy skin, tender meat, and centuries-old culinary tradition. Your guide shares insights on the journey ahead.

Day 2Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City
👑 Imperial Grandeur

🏛 Morning
Tiananmen Square
Stand in the world’s largest public square, spanning 440,000 square meters. Marvel at the Monument to the People’s Heroes and the Great Hall of the People.

🏯 Midday
The Forbidden City UNESCO World Heritage
Enter the imperial palace of 24 emperors. Explore the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Palace of Heavenly Purity, and the Imperial Garden as your expert guide brings Ming and Qing history to life.

🏘 Afternoon
Hutong Alley & Siheyuan Exploration
Wander through ancient courtyard houses and narrow lanes. Visit a local family, experience traditional Beijing life, and enjoy an optional rickshaw ride through the historic hutongs.

Day 3The Great Wall
🐉 Walk on History

🧱 Morning
Great Wall at Mutianyu Best-preserved section
Journey to the most scenic and well-preserved section of the Great Wall. Cable car ascent, then walk this 2,000-year-old wonder as it snakes through mountain ridges.

🛍 Afternoon
Flea Market Exploration optional
Visit Panjiayuan Antique Market for unique souvenirs, art pieces, and traditional Chinese crafts — or return to the hotel for rest.

Day 4Temple of Heaven & Shanghai Bound
🚄 Ancient to Modern

🌅 Morning
Temple of Heaven
Visit this Ming Dynasty masterpiece where emperors prayed for good harvests. Watch locals practicing tai chi and playing traditional instruments in the surrounding park.

🚅 Midday
High-Speed Train to Shanghai G-Series · 350km/h
Board China’s world-class high-speed rail. Enjoy comfortable seating and scenic countryside views on the 4.5–5.5 hour journey to Shanghai.

🌃 Evening
The Bund at Night
Stroll along Shanghai’s iconic waterfront. Marvel at the dazzling Pudong skyline — Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Tower — contrasted with colonial-era architecture.

Day 5Old Shanghai & Modern Wonders
🏮 Tradition Meets Tomorrow

🎋 Morning
Yu Garden & City God Temple
Explore this classical Ming Dynasty garden with exquisite pavilions, rockeries, and ponds. Wander the surrounding bazaar for traditional snacks and crafts.

🛍 Midday
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Walk China’s premier shopping street, stretching over 5 kilometers. From historic department stores to modern boutiques, experience Shanghai’s vibrant commercial heart.

🚢 Evening
Huangpu River Cruise
Luxury evening cruise along the Huangpu River. Witness Shanghai’s spectacular skyline illuminated against the night sky.

Day 6French Concession & Farewell
🌳 Elegant Departure

🌿 Morning
Wukang Road Stroll
Wander the tree-lined streets of the former French Concession. Admire European architecture blended with Chinese culture, visit charming cafés and historic villas.

✈ Flexible
Airport Transfer
Private transfer to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) or Hongqiao Airport (SHA) for your departure flight. Bid farewell to China with unforgettable memories.

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Essence of Landmarks — Imperial & Modern Sketchbook

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Tiananmen Square

World’s largest public square

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Forbidden City

Palace of 24 emperors · UNESCO

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Hutong Alleys

Ancient lanes & courtyard life

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Great Wall Mutianyu

2,000-year-old mountain fortress

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Temple of Heaven

Ming Dynasty architectural masterpiece

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High-Speed Rail

350km/h · World-class journey

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The Bund

Colonial meets futuristic skyline

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Yu Garden

Ming classical garden serenity

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Huangpu Cruise

Dazzling river lights at night

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Wukang Road

French Concession tree-lined charm