Beijing in One Day: Day Trip from Shanghai by Air - Great Wall & Forbidden City | 14 hours

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Beijing in One Day: Day Trip from Shanghai by Air - Great Wall & Forbidden City
2 Adults x $1,100.00
$2,200.00
Approx Total
$2,200.00
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Round-trip airfare and airport taxes
  • Lunch
  • Round way airport transfer services
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Admission tickets
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Overview

If you’re spending time in Shanghai, take a day trip to Beijing by air to make your visit to China complete. While you’re in China’s ancient capital, visit the Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China, two of Beijing’s most famous landmarks, as well as the shopping souvenirs chance. Note: Forbidden City is closed on every Monday, and if your travel day is on Monday, you will be offered an alternative Beijing attraction option like Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, etc.

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Departure Point: Shanghai hotels Dates: Daily Return: If you go to other city instead of Shanghai after the tour, please contact the local operator once you make the booking. ... Read more â–¼

Itinerary

  • Pudong International Airport

    You will be picked up from your hotels or local address in Shanghai, and transferred to Pudong Airport or Hongqiao Airport, then take the airplane for Beijing.

    1 hour

  • N/A

    You will be picked up from your hotels or local address in Shanghai, and transferred to Pudong Airport or Hongqiao Airport, then take the airplane for Beijing.

    1 hour

  • Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

    The Forbidden City was built in 1406, which use to be Chinese Imperial Palace in Ming and Qing Dynasty. With over 180 acres and collection of great halls, you will see antiques and treasures representing all of China's history.

    2 hours

  • The Great Wall at Badaling

    Great Wall, the image of China throughout the world, lives up to its reputation, as one of the Eight Wonders of the World. The Badaling section is a prime, preserved example of this colossal structure.

    2 hours

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Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please provide the full names shown on the passport and passport number in order to issue the air tickets
  • Forbidden City is closed on every Monday, and if your travel day is on Monday, you will be offered an alternative Beijing attraction option

Partially Refundable

June 13100% refund
June 19No refund

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 6 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 6 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Reviews

3.9

25 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 11 reviews with 5 stars

Great trip to see the Great Wall of China

Published on Mar, 2023

The trip was fantastic seeing the forbidden city and the most amazing part was the Great Wall of China. It was a long day but worth the travel. The trip was organised well as the flights and travel arrangements ran smoothly.

Tian'an men Square

Published on Nov, 2018

The magnificent Tian'an men Square is giganticly big and yet one could hardly set a foot in front of the other without bumping into someone. The history is rich and tragic, military and police are presents is everywhere. We were told not to look them in the eye nor to take pictures of them.

Amazing! A VIP tour.</p> <p>Huge...

Published on Aug, 2018

Amazing! A VIP tour.

Huge day but worth it if you are limited for time and want to see 3 key parts in and around Beijing. Very fast paced but there is some rest time when you are driving.

Everything is taken care of for you. You are collected from your Shanghai hotel and taken to the airport and checked in and then greeted in Beijing.

Just be prepared for a long day. Our day started at 6am and we were returned to the hotel in Shanghai at 1.30am the next morning.

Our guide, Gale was awesome!!! Made the experience! Her knowledge, attention and care, not to mention her fun and friendly attitude will not be forgotten. Thanks for making our day fabulous Gale!.

This was a fabulous trip. Our tour...

Published on Nov, 2015

This was a fabulous trip. Our tour guide, William, really took the time to make it a special experience. We had crazy weather with snow so our plans were deterred and our return flight to Shanghai was cancelled. We felt no stress and William and the tour company took care of everything. Even down to him running around the airport and staying with us until we were completely set on our new flight. He asked us what was a must so we did get The Great Wall and it was magnificent covering in snow. Despite low temperatures we had an awesome experience and would highly rec this tour if you only have one day to get to The Great Wall Don't miss it!

A long day but well worthwhile. The...

Published on Jul, 2015

A long day but well worthwhile. The Forbidden City, Tiamen Square and the Great Wall all live up to the high expectation I had. Thee guide was excellent - Friendly , informative and professional. Air delays into and out of Shanghai mar the tour.

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