Shanghai Beijing Guangzhou 8 Days Cultural City Tour

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
• Meals: None
• Accommodation: Shanghai 4-star hotel (Ctrip standard)

Our staff will confirm pickup details with you before 21:00 one day prior. Please keep your phone on. Upon arrival at Shanghai Airport, our staff will greet you with a sign and take you to the hotel by private car for check-in.

Free time in the afternoon and evening: Walk along Nanjing Road to feel the business vibe, or go to the Bund to enjoy the night view of the Huangpu River (recommended 19:00-21:00, bright lights). You can also visit Wukang Road and Anfu Road to experience the mix of old Shanghai villas and modern trends. Dinner is at your own expense.

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
• Meals: Hotel breakfast
• Accommodation: Shanghai 4-star hotel (Ctrip standard)

Gather at the hotel and depart for 【Yuyuan Garden】: Shanghai's oldest classical Jiangnan garden. The pavilions, pools, and rockeries are cleverly arranged. Features like Jade Linglong and the Great Rockery show the beauty of "man-made scenery like nature".

Go to 【City God Temple】 (next to Yuyuan Garden): Grand ancient buildings. The food street has special snacks like Nanxiang xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), pear paste candy, and spiced beans—feel old Shanghai's folk customs.

Lunch is at your own expense.

Head to 【Lujiazui】: Shanghai's financial center. See tall buildings like Shanghai Tower, World Financial Center, and Jinmao Tower—feel modern urban prosperity. (Optional: Pay to go to the top for a panoramic view)

Visit 【The Bund】: The Bund's foreign-style buildings (Gothic, Baroque, etc.) face Lujiazui across the river. Walk along the river and take photos—it's Shanghai's iconic scenic spot.

Go to 【Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street】: One of Shanghai's busiest commercial streets. Many domestic and international brands and specialty stores—shop and relax freely.

Return to the hotel by private car. Dinner is at your own expense.

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car , Shanghai-Beijing high-speed train (second class, about 4.5-5 hours)
• Meals: Hotel breakfast
• Accommodation: Beijing 4-star hotel (Ctrip standard)

After breakfast, gather at the hotel and take a private car to Shanghai Railway Station. Our staff will help you get train tickets and tell you notes for the trip.

Board the scheduled high-speed train to Beijing. Eat freely on the train (you can bring snacks or buy simple meals on board). Enjoy the scenery along the way and relax.

Upon arrival at Beijing Railway Station, our staff will greet you with a sign and take you to the hotel by private car for check-in.

Free time in the afternoon and evening: Walk along Wangfujing Pedestrian Street to shop and eat, or stroll around Shishahai to feel the local vibe of old Beijing hutongs. Dinner is at your own expense.

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
• Meals: Hotel breakfast, lunch (Peking duck)
• Accommodation: Beijing 4-star hotel (Ctrip standard)

After breakfast, gather at the hotel and depart for 【Tiananmen Square】: See landmark buildings like the Monument to the People's Heroes and the Great Hall of the People—feel the solemn atmosphere. Please bring your ID card and cooperate with security checks.

Visit 【The Palace Museum】 (with guide): A UNESCO World Heritage Site and imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Walk along the central axis to see Taihe Dian (Hall of Supreme Harmony), Zhonghe Dian (Hall of Central Harmony), and Baohe Dian (Hall of Preserving Harmony). Admire precious cultural relics and classical architecture—learn about imperial life. (Optional: Take an electric car inside the scenic area, at your own expense)

Go to a designated restaurant to enjoy authentic 【Peking duck】: Crispy skin and tender meat. Eat with thin pancakes, green onions, and sweet bean sauce—experience classic Beijing food.

Visit 【Temple of Heaven】: A sacred place for emperors to worship heaven and pray for good harvests. Its layout and craftsmanship are exquisite. Walk around Qiniandian (Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests), Huiyinbi (Echo Wall), and Sanyinshi (Three-Voice Stone). Feel the blend of ancient ritual culture and architectural art.

Return to the hotel by private car after the tour. Dinner is at your own expense.

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
• Meals: Hotel breakfast
• Accommodation: Beijing 4-star hotel (Ctrip standard)

After breakfast, gather at the hotel and depart for 【Badaling Great Wall】 (3-hour tour): The most famous section of the Great Wall. The walls are tall and strong, winding along the mountains. Climb the watchtowers and look far—feel the grandeur of ancient military engineering and the pride of "He who does not reach the Great Wall is not a true hero". (Optional: Take a cable car up and down to save energy, at your own expense)

Lunch is at your own expense.

Exterior view of 【Bird's Nest (National Stadium)】 and 【Water Cube (National Aquatics Center)】: Landmarks of the 2008 Olympic Games. Their unique structures are modern—feel the blend of sports and architecture. Take photos as a souvenir.

Go to the old hutong area and experience 【Rickshaw Tour of Beijing Hutongs】: Take a traditional rickshaw and walk through crisscross hutongs. Pass by gray-brick and black-tile courtyards—listen to the rickshaw puller talk about hutong history and local life.

Return to the hotel by private car. Dinner is at your own expense.

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car, Beijing-Guangzhou economy class flight (about 3 hours)
• Meals: Hotel breakfast,
• Accommodation: Guangzhou 4-star hotel (Ctrip standard)

After breakfast, gather at the hotel and depart for 【Summer Palace】: China's largest imperial garden and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire Kunming Lake, Long Corridor, and Foxiang Ge (Pavilion of Buddhist Fragrance). Walk along the lake—feel the peace and luxury of the imperial garden.

Visit 【Yonghe Temple】: Originally the former residence of Emperor Yongzheng, later turned into a Tibetan Buddhist temple. Its architecture combines Han and Tibetan styles. The temple is grand with strong incense. Worship precious Buddha statues and cultural relics—feel profound religious culture.

Lunch: Enjoy Beijing specialty snacks like dumplings and ludagun (soybean paste roll). Then take a private car to Beijing Airport. Complete check-in and board the flight to Guangzhou.

Upon arrival at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, our staff will greet you with a sign and take you to the hotel by private car for check-in.

Free time in the evening: Walk along Beijing Road Pedestrian Street to shop and eat, or stroll along the Pearl River to enjoy the night view. Dinner is at your own expense. (Recommended: Try Lingnan snacks like rice rolls and wonton noodles)

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
• Meals: Hotel breakfast
• Accommodation: Guangzhou 4-star hotel (Ctrip standard)

After breakfast, gather at the hotel and depart for 【Yuexiu Park】: Guangzhou's urban green lung. The Five-Goat Statue inside symbolizes the origin of "Yangcheng" (Goat City). Climb high to overlook Guangzhou city—feel the blend of city and nature.

Visit 【Chen Clan Academy】: A treasure of Lingnan ancient architecture. Its brick carvings, stone carvings, and wood carvings are exquisite—known as "the top ancestral hall in Guangdong". Learn about Lingnan culture and folk customs.

Go to 【Yongqing Fang】: A model of Guangzhou's old town renovation. It retains traditional Lingnan elements like qilou (arcade houses) and adds cultural and creative shops. Feel the collision of old Guangzhou and new trends.

Take 【Guangzhou Tram】: Ride along the Pearl River. Enjoy the modern buildings and river views on both sides—feel Guangzhou's urban vitality.

Visit 【Canton Tower】: The iconic "Small Waist" of Guangzhou. Take photos at the base—admire its harmonious view with the Pearl River and city skyline. (No tower climbing; optional: Pay to climb for a panoramic view)

Return to the hotel by private car. Free time in the evening: Shop at Tianhe City Mall or try authentic Cantonese seafood. Dinner is at your own expense.

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
• Meals: Hotel breakfast

Our staff will confirm the departure time with you one day prior according to your flight schedule. Please keep your phone on.

After breakfast, gather at the hotel lobby at the agreed time. Take a private car to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and complete the departure arrangements. Please reserve enough time for security checks and boarding.

Look back on the 8-day inter-city trip: From Shanghai's modern charm to Beijing's imperial grandeur, and Guangzhou's Lingnan style—every scenery is unique. May this trip leave you unforgettable memories. We look forward to meeting you again!