Overview
About this trip
This trip covers China's two great cities: historic Beijing, home of the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, and modern Shanghai, connected by the high-speed train.
Why go
Beijing holds thousands of years of imperial history, while Shanghai shows modern China at its most dynamic, with its skyline, the Bund and traditional water towns nearby. The high-speed train between them is an experience in itself.
How the trip runs
The first part of the trip is in Beijing with the Great Wall at Mutianyu, the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. You then take the high-speed train to Shanghai for the Bund, the Yu Garden and a day trip to a water town.
Good to know
Kenyan passport holders need a Chinese visa; we can help. Many Western apps do not work in China, so we advise on payment and messaging before you go.
Experiences
Things to do
- Great Wall at MutianyuA restored section with a cable car and toboggan
- Forbidden City and Tiananmen SquareThe heart of imperial China
- Temple of Heaven and the Summer PalaceGardens and imperial history
- Peking duck dinnerThe classic Beijing dish
- High-speed train to ShanghaiAbout 4.5 hours at up to 350 km/h
- The BundColonial buildings and the Pudong skyline
- Yu Garden and the old townA classical Chinese garden and markets
- Water-town day tripCanals and bridges at Zhujiajiao or Tongli
Gallery
Images from this trip
Booking terms
Deposits & cancellations
Deposit, payment and cancellation terms depend on the hotels, camps and airlines booked. They are set out in writing with your quote before you pay.