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
Take a guided tour of Beijing
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Tienanmen Square [tyahn-ahn-men]
- Forbidden City
- Summer Palace
Visit the Summer PalaceEnjoy a dragon boat ride (Available April–October only)
Participate in a tai chi lesson
Visit Tiananmen SquareVisit the Forbidden CityEnjoy a Peking duck dinner
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Day 4: Beijing • Badaling
Visit the Great Wall of China
Take a tour of the Great Wall of China
Take a day trip to the Badaling section of the Great Wall of China
Participate in a tea ceremony
Attend the Legend of Kung Fu show
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Day 5: Beijing
Visit the Temple of Heaven Park (time permitting)
Participate in a calligraphy lesson
Take a walking tour of the alleys of Old Beijing in the Nanluoguxiang district
Stop to snack on some local street food
Take a rickshaw tour of a traditional Beijing neighborhood
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 with local students
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 Bird’s Nest Olympic stadium
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 CenterWalk along the Bund, a colonial-era center for international banking and trade
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Day 9: Shanghai
Take a guided tour of Shanghai
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Jade Buddha Temple
- Yu Garden, whose name literally means “happiness”
Visit the Jade Buddha TempleVisit Yu Yuan GardenSee Nanjing LuTake a walking tour of Nanjing Road
With your Tour Director you will:
- Explore one of the world’s busiest shopping streets
- Interact with locals as you navigate the bustling crowds
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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
Take a guided tour of Beijing
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Tienanmen Square [tyahn-ahn-men]
- Forbidden City
- Summer Palace
Visit the Summer PalaceEnjoy a dragon boat ride (Available April–October only)
Participate in a tai chi lesson
Visit Tiananmen SquareVisit the Forbidden CityEnjoy a Peking duck dinner
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Day 4: Beijing • Badaling
Visit the Great Wall of China
Take a tour of the Great Wall of China
Take a day trip to the Badaling section of the Great Wall of China
Participate in a tea ceremony
Attend the Legend of Kung Fu show
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Day 5: Beijing
Visit the Temple of Heaven Park (time permitting)
Participate in a calligraphy lesson
Take a walking tour of the alleys of Old Beijing in the Nanluoguxiang district
Stop to snack on some local street food
Take a rickshaw tour of a traditional Beijing neighborhood
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 with local students
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 Bird’s Nest Olympic stadium
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 CenterWalk along the Bund, a colonial-era center for international banking and trade
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Day 9: Shanghai
Take a guided tour of Shanghai
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Jade Buddha Temple
- Yu Garden, whose name literally means “happiness”
Visit the Jade Buddha TempleVisit Yu Yuan GardenSee Nanjing LuTake a walking tour of Nanjing Road
With your Tour Director you will:
- Explore one of the world’s busiest shopping streets
- Interact with locals as you navigate the bustling crowds
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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
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