Beijing and The Great Wall of China

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Day 1: Fly overnight to China
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Day 2: Beijing
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Beijing
Tour Beijing with an expert local guide
Visit the Summer PalaceEnjoy a dragon boat ride (Available April–October only)
Participate in a Taiji lessonVisit Tiananmen SquareVisit the Forbidden CityPeking Duck Dinner
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Day 4: Beijing • Badaling
Excursion to Badaling section of the Great Wall of China
Take a tour of the Great Wall of China
Participate in a tea ceremony
Enjoy The Legend of Kung Fu show -
Day 5: Beijing
Visit the Temple of Heaven ParkParticipate in a calligraphy lesson
Take a walking tour through the alleys of Old Beijing, where you’ll stop for a street food snack.
Take a rickshaw tour of the hutongs
Enjoy an authentic Chinese meal with a local family
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Day 6: Beijing
Visit the Yonghe Lamasery TempleVisit the 798 Dashanzi Modern Art ZoneVisit a local school (subject to school calendars)
Add this in-depth excursion:Acrobatics show
Witness a thrilling display by talented performers during today’s optional acrobatics show. For more than 2,000 years, Chinese acrobats have been perfecting this unique form of performance art. Acrobatic troupes continue to dazzle audiences with unusual feats of balance and flexibility complemented by vibrant costumes, elaborate sets and traditional music.
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Day 7: Beijing
See the location of the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Walk through Jingshan Park and enjoy a panoramic view of the Forbidden City
Explore Beijing on your own
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 8: Beijing • Shanghai
Travel by high-speed train to Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai World Financial CenterEnjoy free time on the Bund
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Day 9: Shanghai
Tour Shanghai with an expert local guide
Visit the Jade Buddha TempleVisit Yu Yuan GardenSee Nanjing LuTake a walking tour of Nanjing Lu -
Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to China
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Day 2: Beijing
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Beijing
Tour Beijing with an expert local guide
Visit the Summer PalaceEnjoy a dragon boat ride (Available April–October only)
Participate in a Taiji lessonVisit Tiananmen SquareVisit the Forbidden CityPeking Duck Dinner
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Day 4: Beijing • Badaling
Excursion to Badaling section of the Great Wall of China
Take a tour of the Great Wall of China
Participate in a tea ceremony
Enjoy The Legend of Kung Fu show -
Day 5: Beijing
Visit the Temple of Heaven ParkParticipate in a calligraphy lesson
Take a walking tour through the alleys of Old Beijing, where you’ll stop for a street food snack.
Take a rickshaw tour of the hutongs
Enjoy an authentic Chinese meal with a local family
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Day 6: Beijing
Visit the Yonghe Lamasery TempleVisit the 798 Dashanzi Modern Art ZoneVisit a local school (subject to school calendars)
Add this in-depth excursion:Acrobatics show
Witness a thrilling display by talented performers during today’s optional acrobatics show. For more than 2,000 years, Chinese acrobats have been perfecting this unique form of performance art. Acrobatic troupes continue to dazzle audiences with unusual feats of balance and flexibility complemented by vibrant costumes, elaborate sets and traditional music.
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Day 7: Beijing
See the location of the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Walk through Jingshan Park and enjoy a panoramic view of the Forbidden City
Explore Beijing on your own
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 8: Beijing • Shanghai
Travel by high-speed train to Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai World Financial CenterEnjoy free time on the Bund
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Day 9: Shanghai
Tour Shanghai with an expert local guide
Visit the Jade Buddha TempleVisit Yu Yuan GardenSee Nanjing LuTake a walking tour of Nanjing Lu -
Day 10: Depart for home
I would’ve definitely loved to stay longer in Beijing. I had a blast. The sightseeing and the Chinese culture were beautiful! I would definitely recommend EFtours to multiple friends. I came back from ...First Out of the Country Trip was Amazing!!!
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Includes breakfast and dinner daily
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Entrances
Summer Palace; Taiji Lesson; Forbidden City; Tiananmen Square; School Visit; Great Wall of China; Tea Ceremony; The Legend of Kung Fu Show; Temple of Heaven Park; Rickshaw Tour; Yonghe Lamasery; Olympic Sports Complex; With extension: Shanghai World Financial Center; Jade Buddha Temple; Yu Yuan Garden
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
Benefit from added flexibility of the risk-free enrolment period
If you're currently enrolled, or enrol by 150 days prior to tour departure date, on a tour with a scheduled departure date between October 1, 2022, and September 30, 2023, you'll have the option to cancel your tour for any reason by 150 days prior to your tour departure date for a full refund of 100% of the money paid to EF, including the $199 non-refundable deposit and the cost of the Global Travel Protection Plan.
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