3-Day Private Beijing Highlights Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

Shanghai, China

3 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
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Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Entrance tickets
Private transportation
Professional guide in Beijing
Round-way cable car tickets or chairlift with toboggan tickets
First-class bullet train ticket
Bottled water
Lunch (3)

Lunch

Hotel accommodations
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Your driver will pick you up from your centrally located Shanghai hotel and transfer to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station.

Start time
.6:45 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station-Tiananmen Square-Forbidden City

4 Stops

Shanghai Railway Station

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Beijing South Railway Station

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tiananmen Square

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Palace Museum

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Lunch

Day 2

Mutianyu Great Wall-Summer Palace

2 Stops

Mutianyu Great Wall

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Summer Palace

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Lunch

Day 3

Temple of Heaven-Hutong-Lama Temple

3 Stops

Temple of Heaven

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Yandaixie Street

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Lunch

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infant seats available

Most travelers can participate
The train tickets sold 30 days before. If the first-class tickets not available, the second-class tickets might be alternative and you will get certain refund.
The Forbidden City is close every Monday
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 2 reviews

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Brian_L, Apr 2026

We are frequent international travelers, having visited more than 30 countries, and we can confidently say this was the most well-organized tour we have ever experienced. Our original plan was to spend one week in Shanghai prior to departing on a cruise; however, we also wanted to visit Beijing and the Great Wall. The company exceeded our expectations by seamlessly coordinating every detail of the trip, including round-trip high-speed train tickets and admission to all attractions. The service provided was exceptional from start to finish. Our driver met us at the hotel, assisted with our luggage, and remained with us through the train station process, ensuring everything was handled smoothly until we were comfortably on board. Upon arrival in Beijing, Felix served as our guide for the full three days. He was outstanding—enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about sharing his country’s history and culture. Having a private guide at each attraction significantly enhanced our experience, allowing for a much deeper appreciation compared to what is typically possible on a large group tour. Despite a late arrival back into Shanghai and a last-minute change in driver arrangements, the company communicated clearly and ensured a smooth pickup by providing detailed instructions on where to meet and who would be assisting us. If you are considering a trip to Beijing from Shanghai, we highly recommend this tour. It exceeded our expectations in every respect.

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