9-Day Private China Escape: Imperial Grandeur & Adrenaline Adventures(Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai)

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Route: Beijing-Hangzhou-Shanghai
  • Tour Code: CT-BHS-09
  • Duration of the trip: 9 Days
  • Hotel: 8 nights (4+ stars Hotels)
From: USD $1498   pp
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Itinerary

Explore each day’s highlights, pace, routes, hotels, meals, and photos—so you know exactly what to expect along the way.

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Arrival in Beijing, Airport Pickup and Hotel Check-in

Hotel: 4+ star hotels

Meals: None

 

Upon arrival at Beijing International Airport, your tour guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel to rest and adjust to the time difference, allowing you to recharge for the rest of your trip.

Great Wall Day Trip (Including Cable Car + Toboggan Experience)

Hotel: 4+ stars Hotels

Meals:Breakfast 

 

After breakfast, head to the Great Wall (e.g., Mutianyu section). Take the cable car up and experience the thrill of tobogganing down, enjoying the fusion of ancient and modern. After the tour, dinner is optional – Peking duck (the tour guide can assist with restaurant recommendations).

Universal Studios Beijing Day Trip

Hotel:4+ stars Hotels

Meals: Breakfast 

 

The driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Universal Studios Beijing. Enjoy a free day exploring the various themed areas (admission fees not included, at your own expense). In the evening, the driver will take you back to your hotel for rest.

Universal Beijing Resort
Universal Beijing Resort
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Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Hutong Experience

Hotel:4+ stars Hotels

Meals:Breakfast 

 

In the morning, visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City to experience the grandeur of the imperial court. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven Park, followed by a stroll through the old Beijing hutongs to experience authentic Beijing residential life.

Tiananmen Square
Forbidden City
Temple of Heaven

High-Speed ​​Rail to Hangzhou, West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Feilai Peak

Hotel:4+ stars Hotel

Meals:Breakfast 

 

In the morning, take China's fastest high-speed train (reference train number: 08:56–13:24, approximately 4.5 hours) to Hangzhou. Upon arrival, you will be picked up by your driver. In the afternoon, visit West Lake, enjoying the autumn scenery on a traditional wooden boat, followed by a visit to Lingyin Temple and the Feilai Peak stone carvings.

Slender West Lake
Lingyin Temple
Lingyin Temple

Tonglu OMG Heartbeat Park, High-Speed ​​Rail to Shanghai

Hotel:4+ stars Hotels

Meals:Breakfast

 

Drive approximately 1.5 hours to Tonglu OMG Heartbeat Park to experience attractions such as the glass bridge, cliff walkway, and cave exploration. After the park, the driver will take you to the high-speed rail station for your train journey to Shanghai (approximately 1.5 hours). Upon arrival, the driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel.

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 Shanghai City Tour – Zhujiajiao, Yu Garden, French Concession, The Bund

Hotel:4+ stars Hotels

Meals:Breakfast

 

Travel to Zhujiajiao, an ancient water town just outside Shanghai. Glide along canals in a black-awning boat, crossing centuries-old stone bridges. Return to the city to explore Yu Garden, a serene Ming-era oasis tucked amid bustling bazaars. Then wander through Sinan Road and the former French Concession, where plane trees shade elegant villas and cozy cafés. As night falls, head to the Bund to see the colonial-era buildings glow against the futuristic skyline of Pudong.

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
Yu Garden
The Bund

 Free Time (Optional: Disneyland/Shanghai Tower)

Hotel:4+ stars Hotels

Meals:Breakfast 

 

Free day at your own pace. You can choose to visit Shanghai Disneyland (ticket not included, at your own expense) for family fun, or ascend the Shanghai Tower for panoramic city views. Your tour guide can assist in recommending other activities such as tea ceremony experiences and shopping.

Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai Tower
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Stree

Airport Transfer, End of Trip

Hotel: None

Meals:Breakfast

 

After breakfast, depending on your flight schedule, the driver will take you to the airport in advance to assist with check-in, concluding your pleasant trip to China.

Included & Excluded

From USD1498 per person
  • The price is based on two people sharing a double room. If you prefer a single room, please contact us for a quote.
  • Price may vary depending on exchange rates, travel dates, and hotel class.
  • Prices may vary depending on the season and promotional activities. Please consult your advisor for details.
Price Includes:
  • Comfortable hotel with daily breakfast (twin room)
  • Professional English-speaking local tour guide
  • Air-conditioned private coach throughout the tour
  • Entrance tickets to all listed attractions and activities
  • Lunches as specified in the itinerary
  • Domestic flights and high-speed train tickets
  • One travel accident insurance per person
Price Excludes:
  • International flights to and from China
  • Airport transfer to hotel on arrival day (Day 1)
  • Optional or recommended activities
  • Chinese visa application fees
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses (e.g. shopping, laundry, hotel minibar)

Cancellation Policy

We understand that travel plans may change. Please review our cancellation policy below:
  • Free cancellation if canceled 60 days or more before the tour starts
  • 5% of total tour cost if canceled 45-59 days before departure
  • 10% of total tour cost if canceled 30-44 days before departure
  • 25% of total tour cost if canceled 15-29 days before departure
  • 45% of total tour cost if canceled 7-14 days before departure
  • 100% of total tour cost if canceled less than 7 days before departure

Q & A

The Great Wall toboggan and Universal Studios are both included in Beijing — is this tour more suitable for families with teenagers than other options?
Yes, this tour is particularly well-suited for families with teenagers or young adults. The Great Wall toboggan is a highlight that appeals to all ages — you ride a cable car up and then slide down the mountain on a wheeled sled on a track. Universal Studios Beijing (Day 3) is naturally a draw for younger travelers. That said, the tour also works well for adults who enjoy theme parks and want to see China's highlights without an exclusively cultural itinerary. For travelers who prefer a quieter, more traditional experience, other routes without Universal Studios or OMG Heartbeat Park would be a better fit.
What is Tonglu OMG Heartbeat Park? I've never heard of it — is it worth including in the itinerary?
OMG Heartbeat Park is an adventure park built into a natural mountain landscape near Hangzhou. It features a glass bridge suspended between cliffs, a cliffside walkway with transparent sections, cave exploration through naturally formed limestone caverns, and other thrill activities. The park is well-maintained and designed for general visitors — you don't need to be an extreme athlete to enjoy it. It offers a different kind of experience from the more famous Hangzhou attractions, adding a layer of outdoor adventure to the West Lake and temple visits. Most visitors find the combination of Hangzhou's classical beauty in the morning and Heartbeat Park's thrills the next day to be a refreshing contrast.
Day 3 is Universal Studios Beijing, but the entrance ticket is not included. How does that work in practice?
On Day 3, your private driver will take you from your hotel to Universal Studios Beijing and drop you off. You purchase your own park ticket (online in advance or at the gate), enjoy the park independently for the day, and the driver picks you up at an agreed time in the evening to take you back to the hotel. Your guide is not included on this day — it's designed as a self-guided theme park day. This gives you full flexibility to choose your own ticket type (standard, express pass, etc.) and spend as much or as little time as you want at the park. If you'd rather skip Universal Studios, you can use the day for other activities in Beijing.

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