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10-Day Beijing Shanghai Huangshan Tour: From Imperial Splendor to City Lights and Mountain Magic

10-Day Beijing Shanghai Huangshan Tour: From Imperial Splendor to City Lights and Mountain Magic

10 Days, 9 Nights · Private Tour

Duration
10 Days, 9 Nights
Price
$860 / person
Type
Private Tour
Guide
English / 中文

Trip Overview

Are you searching for the best China tour with Mt.Huangshan? This 10 Days Beijing Shanghai Highlight Tour Package with Mt. Huangshan Hiking will take you to visit the most popular destinations in China: Beijing & Shanghai, and Huangshan. Accompanied by your guide, you'll visit the Forbidden City, Great Wall of Beijing, the Bund, Old French Concession in Shanghai, and view the picturesque scenery in Huangshan. A great opportunity for you to discover the breathtaking landscape while discover the historical and cultural heritages of China.

Itinerary

Your Private Journey

Hotel pickup by your expert guide. Discover Beijing, Shanghai, Huangshan. Private vehicle, all entrance fees, expert commentary throughout the day.

Tour Highlights

Your guide ensures the best experience at your preferred pace — linger at the viewpoints and landmarks that captivate you most.

Return

Return to your hotel with unforgettable memories of the Yellow Mountain and its ancient villages.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 — Arrive in Beijing and Transfer to Your Hotel

Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Beijing airport or train station holding with a welcome signa "China Wonder Tours". Then, drive you to your hotel in Beijing downtown. The rest day is free on your own to explore the city or recover the jetlag.

Day 2 — Forbidden City, the Imperial Palace of Ming and Qing

After breakfast, you will visit Forbidden City. Also known as the Palace Museum, this famed attraction is situated in the heart of Beijing. Dating back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the former imperial palace was the primary residence of the 24 emperors who reigned over the country during specific time periods in history.

Day 2 — Jingshan Park, a Panoramic View Over the Forbidden City

Next, you will visit Jingshan Park, it is a beautiful loyal garden and facing the Forbidden City. And it is the highest poit of Beijing city where you can get a full and clear view of the Forbidden City.

Day 2 — Temple of Heaven, Emperors' Rites of Worship

In the afternoon, our guide will take you to visit the Temple of Heaven, is one of China’s best tourism sites for anyone interested in ancient Chinese religious culture. It was where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties (from 1420 to 1900) worshiped the god of heaven and prayed for good harvests. It has been described as "a masterpiece of architecture and landscape design". Temple of Heaven.

Day 3 — Mutianyu Great Wall, a Less Crowded Section

After breakfast, drive you to visit Mutianyu Great Wall. The Great Wall at Mutianyu is not as crowded as the nearby Badaling or Juyongguan sections of the Wall. Mutianyu’s 2.5 kilometer stretch of the Wall allows you to walk for more than an hour as you explore 22 watchtowers and the valley on both sides of the Wall. In late afternoon, or in poor weather, you often might find yourself alone with only the sound of the wind to keep you company. Travel back in time and see the Wall as it was when it was built hundreds of years ago.

Day 3 — Summer Palace, the Imperial Garden Retreat

In the afternoon, drive you back to Beijing city to visit Summer Palace. A marvel of Chinese garden design and one of Beijing's must-see attractions, the Summer Palace was the royal retreat for emperors fleeing the suffocating summer torpor of the old imperial city and, most recently, it was the retirement playground of Empress Dowager Cixi.

Day 4 — Train from Beijing to Shanghai

After breakfast, drive you to the Beijing train station to catch your train to Shanghai , which will takes about 6 hours to get there. Upon arrival, your personal guide will greet you Shanghai train station, you will find a welcome sign "China Wonder Tours" . Then, escort you to your hotel.

Day 4 — Settle into Your Shanghai Hotel and Relax

Your private driver will be happy to help you put away your luggage. What you need to do is sitting back and relaxing in the air-condition car. Your guide will help you check in the hotel, and provide information you need. If you want to explore nearby, feel free to get some practical suggestions from your tour guide.

Day 5 — Yuyuan Garden, a Ming-Dynasty Private Garden

After breakfast, starts your Shanghai tour with Yuyuan Garden. It was a private garden of the Pan family in the Ming Dynasty. It was the largest and most prestigious of its era in Shanghai after it was completed. The garden is unique in its design. It perfectly blends decorative halls, elaborate pavilions, glittering pools, zigzag bridges, pagodas, archways, and impressive rockeries.

Day 5 — Jade Buddha Temple, Two Sacred Jade Buddhas

Next, you will visit Jade Buddha Temple, it is an active buddhist temple in the city of Shanghai. The temple houses two jade Buddha statues – one, a 1.95 m tall, sitting Buddha and the other a smaller reclining Buddha depicting Buddha’s death. If you interested in the architecture and the custom of temple, do not miss Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai.

Day 5 — Old French Concession, Tree-Lined Avenues and Cafes

After lunch, drive you to visit Old French Concession, a residential area of Shanghai once designated for the French, the French Concession is popular with tourists and expats, and appreciated for its cafes, tree-lined avenues, and tudor houses.If you want to get away from busy street in Shanghai, here is an ideal place to explore.

Day 5 — The Bund, Shanghai's Waterfront Heritage

Then, you will visit the famous Bund Area, it is a nice place to appreciate the skyline of the city. You see some of the famous landmarks of shanghai such as the pearl tower, jinmao tower and the shanghai tower.For a century, the Bund has been one of the most recognizable symbols and the pride of Shanghai. The architecture along the Bund is a living museum of the colonial history of the 1800s.

Day 5 — Huangpu River Night Cruise

At night, it's a good time to have a cruise to experience and enjoy the scenery along Huangpu River. A Huangpu River cruise has now become a must-have activity when visiting Shanghai. If you have time to join a Huangpu River night cruise, you can enjoy the most extraordinary night view.

Day 6 — Zhujiajiao Water Town

After breakfast, drive to visit the Zhujiajiao water town (1 hours). Upon arrival, you guide will take you to explore the sites of ancient town.

Day 6 — Fangsheng Bridge, a Five-Opening Stone Landmark

The first tourism spot is Fangsheng Bridge, it is the longest, largest and tallest stone bridge, with five openings both in Zhujiajiao and in the Shanghai region. This bridge was built in 1571. On the bridge stands a stone tablet named Dragon Gate Stone, which is engraved with 8 coiling dragons encircling a shining pearl. On top of the bridge are 4 lifelike stone lions.

Day 6 — Baoguo Temple and the Ancient Ginkgo

Next, you will visit Baoguo Temple, it was built in 1640, the 13th year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty. It was named "Guanwang Temple" because it worships Guanyu. After Baoguo temple, there is an ancient ginkgo biloba, with a tree circumference of 6 meters and a height of 36.5 meters. The East-West crown diameter is up to 7 meters. It has been more than 1050 years old. It was planted in about five generations. It is the oldest and largest ancient ginkgo biloba in Shanghai.

Day 6 — Zhujiajiao Chenghuang Temple

After lunch, you will move on to the Zhujiajiao's Chenghuang Temple, there are thousands of City God Temples in China. But the City God Temple in Zhujiajiao water town is a prime place of worship for Taoists with archaie and elegant architecture. The features of this temple are the stage. Abacus. Gingko tree.

Day 6 — Boat Cruise Through the Water Town

At last, visit the whole water town from the most interesting perspective, if you want to relax yourself and learn some exquisite water town culture, boat cruise on it well be the best way.

Day 6 — Return to Your Shanghai Hotel

After the sightseeing, drive you back to your hotel in Shanghai.

Day 7 — Train from Shanghai to Huangshan

Check out from your hotel in the morning. Then, drive you to the Shanghai train station to catch your train to Huangshan (G1509, departure at 08:42am, arrive in Huangshan North Station at 11:08am). Upon arrival, our Huangshan local guide and driver will pick you up at the train station, you will find a welcome sign "China Wonder Tours". Then, drive to your hotel in Huangshan downtown, you guide will help you check in.

Day 7 — Tunxi Old Street, a Song-Ming Commercial Lane

After a short rest, have a simple lunch at the local restaurant. Then, pay a visit to the Tunxi Old Street, it is an ancient commercial street in center of Huangshan Town. The best way to know about Huangshan is to start with Tunxi Old Street. It is a well-preserved ancient and bustling pedestrian commercial street, and also the most well-preserved ancient street in China with the architectural style of the southern song and Ming dynasties. The total length is 1272 meters. The old street consists of more than 300 hui-style buildings built in different periods.

Day 7 — Museums and Local Snacks on Tunxi Old Street

There are many museums in the old street, such as Tunxi Museum, Wanci House, a variety of specialty snacks, such as Smelly mandarin fish, Huangshan pancake. The distinctive huizhou architecture, under our professional guide, you will have endless harvest. All in all, you have plenty of time to explore here.

Day 8 — Early Pick-Up and Drive to Huangshan Scenic Area

Pick up from your hotel in the early morning (the tour guide will inform you of the pick up time in advance). Then, drive you to the Huangshan Scenic Spot (about 1 hour).

Day 8 — Jade Screen Scenic Area and the Greeting-Guests Pine

Upon arrival, you will take the park bus from the mountain foot to Mercy Light Pavilion to take a cable car up to the Jade Screen Scenic Area. After a few minutes' walk, you will reach the Greeting-guests Pine. It is the landmark landscape of Huangshan and one of the symbols of Anhui Province. Here you can spend some time taking pictures with this most famous pine trees in China, and enjoying the beautiful view of the grandiose Celestial Capital Peak.

Day 8 — Lotus Peak, Huangshan's Highest Summit

After an hour's walk, you will arrive at Lotus Peak, Lotus peak is the highest peak of Huangshan, with an altitude of 1864.8m. There are some bridges, plank roads and viewing platform on the lotus peak, which is undoubtedly the best place for photography. Here you will have an hour to stop and enjoy your lunch.

Day 8 — Xihai Grand Canyon and the Cloud-Dispelling Pavilion

After lunch, walk for an hour and you will arrive at Xihai Grand Canyon, because of the high altitude, when you stand on the canyon, the clouds flow like a stream from the peak under your feet, so it is also called "White Cloud Canyon". The total length of Xihai Grand Canyon is 15km. Here you can take the photo according to your own preference and within the time allowed, and feel the most magnificent scenery of Mt.Huangshan. If the weather is good enough, you will have a chance to enjoy the sunset at the Cloud-dispelling Pavilion.

Day 8 — Overnight at the Summit Hotel

Lastly, move to your hotel on the summit. Your guide will help you check in.

Day 9 — Watch the Sunrise from the Summit

The sunrise of Huangshan has always been the dream of tourists. Try to get up early in the morning to catch the magical sunrise. (But it may be affected by the weather, here is only a reference option, our guide will inform the relevant situation one day in advance).

Day 9 — Bright Summit and Flying-Over Rock

After breakfast, you will visit Bright Summit, the second highest on the mountain and see a wonder of Huangshan - Flying-over Rock.

Day 9 — Cable Car Down and Transfer to Hongcun

After the visit, take a cable car down to the mountain. Then, drive to Hongcun Village. Before the sightseeing, the tour guide will lead you to the local restaurant for a simple lunch. He/She will teach you how to order.

Day 9 — Hongcun Village, the Village in a Painting

Hongcun was founded in the Song Dynasty (960-1276). It is one of the first 12 famous historical and cultural villages in China. Hongcun was listed in the world cultural heritage list by UNESCO on November 30, 2000. Hongcun is known as "the village in the painting", a large number of art lovers come here to draw every year. Hongcun Village' s layout was designed very well, acting up to both China's Geomantic Omen and actual natural environment. The whole village is well preserved with more than 140 Huizhou style buildings in Ming and Qing Dynasties. The architecture, culture, history and food here attract a large number of tourists. Famous Oscar-winner film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" were filmed in Hongcun.

Day 10 — Transfer to Huangshan Station or Airport

Free on your own until your tour guide and driver escort you to Huangshan train station or airport. Our service ends.

* The itinerary is flexible and can be customized based on your interests, pace, and arrival/departure times.

What's Included

  • Private English-speaking guide (expert local guide)
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in the city center
  • Entrance fees as listed in the itinerary
  • Bottled water throughout the tour
  • Accommodation as per itinerary (4-star or similar hotels)
  • Daily breakfast at hotels
  • Intercity transportation as per itinerary (bullet train tickets or private transfers)

What's Not Included

  • International flights and arrival/departure air tickets
  • Personal expenses (shopping, laundry, minibar, snacks, etc.)
  • Gratuities for guide and driver (recommended but optional)
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals and beverages not explicitly specified in the itinerary
  • Visa fees and travel documentation costs
  • Any services not explicitly listed in "What's Included"
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