Beijing to Shanghai Group Adventure 11D/10N
Beijing to Shanghai Group Adventure 11D/10N
11 Days Starting in Beijing and ending in Shanghai
Visiting: Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai
Tour operator:
Tour code:
47738
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Age range:
18-90
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Bamba Travel with any specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
Experience different sides of China as you travel from Beijing to Shanghai. Explore bustling cities, spend a night camping at the Great Wall, take Mandarin lessons, try the local cuisine, visit historical sights, and much more!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Beijing, China
Location: Beijing
Arrival and accommodation check-in
Welcome to Beijing! Check-in at your accommodation. Depending on the time of your arrival, enjoy the rest of the day exploring the city or just get a good night’s sleep.
Day 2: Beijing, China
Location: Beijing
Great Wall of China hike and camping
Meet you adventure guide for a pre-departure briefing and join an optional Mandarin lesson. Relax for a bit before taking the bus to the Great Wall! Have lunch at a local farm to obtain permission to access the locals only sections of the unrestored Great Wall. Once you arrive, hike along the Great Wall of China and pitch up your tent for a night camping. Enjoy another Mandarin lesson.
Note: due to cold weather before the end of April and after September, you will stay in a nearby guest house
Day 3: Beijing, China
Location: Beijing
Sunrise at the Great Wall and free day.
Wake up for an unforgettable sunrise on the Great Wall and return to Beijing to visit some of its highlights. Some of the optional activities you can do are taking a walk through Tiananmen Square, visiting the Forbidden City, and going to Jingshan park, to enjoy great views of the city. At night, you can attend a Chinese Acrobatics Performance and try the Peking Roast Duck, the city’s signature dish (not included).
Day 4: Beijing ,China
Location: Beijing
Free day to explore Beijing
Enjoy a free day to explore the city on your own. You can go visit the fake good markets and the beautiful Temple of Heaven. During the afternoon, explore the Nanluo district, known for its traditional courtyards. Visit its bars, cafes, and handicrafts shops.
Day 5: Beijing-Hangzhou, China
Location: Hangzhou
Free morning. Train to Hangzhou.
Today you have another free day to explore Beijing on your own. You can go to the Summer Palace, the 798 Arts District or any other attraction of the city. At night, board the train to Hangzhou (around 14 hours).
Day 6: Hangzhou, China
Location: Hangzhou
West Lake boat tour and sunset at the Jiuyao Mountain
Arrive in the city and transfer to your accommodation. Have a late breakfast, and head to the West Lake for a boat tour to one of the islands. Check into your hostel and enjoy a couple of free hours to rest or explore sights such as the National Tea Museum or the Hangzhou Silk Museum. In the afternoon hike up to the Jiuyao Mountain to see a breath-taking sunset.
Day 7: Hangzhou - Shanghai, China
Location: Shanghai
Nine Creeks area hike. Bullet train to Shanghai.
Start the day with a hike to Nine Creeks area, meandering through Misty Woods. Return to your hostel to refresh and check-out. Have lunch and transfer to the train station to catch the bullet train to Shanghai. Arrive in Shanghai three hours later and take the metro to get to your hostel. Enjoy the rest of the evening on your own.
Day 8: Shanghai, China
Location: Shanghai
Free day to explore Shanghai
Today you have a free day to explore the city. You can visit the city’s sights, museums, markets, theme parks, and more
Day 9: Shanghai, China
Location: Shanghai
Free day to explore the city
Take an optional Mandarin lesson in the morning, held by professional teachers from Mandarin Garden Language School. Spend the rest of the day visiting places like the Yu Gardens, People’s Square, West Nanjing Road, and the Bund. You can also join the Shanghai Drunken Panda Pub Crawl!
Day 10: Shanghai, China
Location: Shanghai
Free day to explore the city
Today you can explore the former French Concession, visit a propaganda museum, go shopping at TianZiFang (a local artisan’s lane), and see the modern Financial District.
Day 11: Shanghai, China
Location: Shanghai
Check-out and end of trip
Check-out from your accommodation, and say goodbye to your new friends! We wish you good luck on your onward travels!
What's Included
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Accommodation
10N in shared accommodation
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Transport
All transportation as per itinerary
Night train to Hangzhou
Train to Shanghai -
Activities
West Lake boat tour
Jiuyao mountai hike
Mandarin lessons (optional)
Sightseeing as per itinerary
Tiananmen Square (Beijing)
-Fake market (Beijing)
Visit the 2009 Olympic Park (Beijing)
National Tea or National Silk Museums (Hangzhou)
Explore the Old Town (Hangzhou)
People’s Square (Shanghai)
Great Wall of China hike and sunset experience -
Guides
English speaking tour guides
What's Not Included
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Optional Activities
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Travel insurance
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Tips
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Pick-up and drop-off
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Meals and drinks
Check out our Q&As
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Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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