China 8 Days Modern Architecture Marvels Tour of Beijing and Shanghai

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Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

Beijing Airport Parking Lot

Upon your arrival in Beijing, your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Relax in the hotel during the remainder of the day, or you can have a self-exploration with suggestions from your guide.

Attractions: Temple of Heaven, Hutong, Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, HuTong

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

Explore Beijing from the world’s largest public square, Tiananmen Square. It is one of the largest city squares in the world, located in the centre of Beijing, and is one of the symbols of China. The square is vast and often hosts a variety of grand events and celebrations, such as the annual flag-raising ceremony for National Day.Walk to the Forbidden City from Tiananmen Square. It was the imperial palace of China during the Ming and Qing dynasties and is located on the central axis in the centre of Beijing，learning the legendary story of the emperors and how the royal family lived there.

In the afternoon, we will Temple of Heaven,another famous scenic spot in Beijing, which was used to hold a memorial ceremony for the God in Winter Solstice Festival and to pray for harvest in the first month of the lunar year by the emperors in Ming and Qing dynasties.rchitectures, where the emperors worshiped the heavens in hopes of good harvests.

 Then we move to a less commercial Hutong nearby. A short walking (around 30mins) along the authentic Hutong will give you a deep impression of the local residents’ live.It is a kind of auspicious patterns used widely as decoration in Chinese people's daily life.You can taste some unique local snacks under the recommendation of your guide. The cost will be paid by yourself. After the tour, you will be transferred back to the hotel.

Attractions: Badaling Great Wall, Olympic Park (Bird Nest, Water Cube, National Indoor Stadium)

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight Beijing

Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and start to explore the Great Wall.Drive to Badaling Great Wall, which section is the most representative part of the Great Wall of China, as well as the most visited section. Upon arrival, you can choose to hike on the Great Wall, or take cable car up and walk around.

Lunch time at Commune by the Great Wall, a modern architecture that designed by 12 elite Asian architects.Drive back to Beijing city, while you can take a nap in the car. Visit the exterior Bird Nest and Water Cube, the amazing architectures that built for Beijing Olympic Games. After that you will experience Chinese tea at tea house.Back to the hotel, en route you can plan for the night activities, such as foot massage, houhai night bars and Sanlitun bar street.

Attractions: Grand MOMA, 798 Art Factory, CCTV New Tower, China World Trade Center Tower 3, Beijing CBD

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and start to have a glimpse of this modern city.Drive to enjoy a creative day by visiting  798 Creative Factory and Grand MOMA,There are high-rise business offices, trendy shopping centres, luxury hotels and the headquarters of a variety of internationally renowned companies and institutions.

Lunch time at local restaurant, enjoy the authentic Chinese food.Visit  CCTV Headquarter, Designed by Dutch architect Kurt Corbusier, the building has a unique shape, described as "big trousers" or "inverted E". The new CCTV building is a modern skyscraper whose grandeur and innovative design attracts many people to view and take photos.take your photographic tools to take an amazing picture of China World Trade Center Tower 3 and Beijing CBD night scenery, which will let you see the most prosperous area in this city.Back to the hotel, pack your luggage for next morning’s check-out. Free at leisure at night.

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Hotel: Overnight in Shanghai

Feel free at leisure in this morning and wait to be transferred to the south railway station for a 4.5hrs high speed train to Shanghai. On arrival, your local guide will meet you at the station and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.

Attractions: 2010 Shanghai World Expo Pavilions, The Bund, Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai Lujiazui District

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Shanghai 

Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and start to explore the Modern city of China.Shanghai modern tour begins from a visit to 2010 Shanghai World Expo Pavilions. 

The lunch is a la carte, so you can taste the dishes according to your interest.Then back to the Bund, admire the illuminated buildings lining the Huangpu River. which is one of the most famous landmarks in Shanghai, where you will find the high buildings such as Oriental Pearl TV Tower are just on the opposite of Huangpu River. Enjoy a local lunch in a local restaurant nearby the bund.

Taking sunset pictures along the Huangpu River and enjoy the Lujiazui district night scenery from the Shanghai World Financial Center.Back to the hotel, en route you can plan for the night acrobatic show, especially the ERA show, which is one of the most popular evening entertainments in Shanghai.

Attractions: Donghai Bridge, Yangshan Deep-water Port, Dishui Lake

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Shanghai 

Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and start a trip to explore Yangshan Deep-water Port.After about 1.5 hours driving, we will firstly arrive to the Donghai Bridge - the first sea-crossing bridge in the China. Keep driving for about 30 minutes, then get to the highlight of this day - Yangshan Deep-water Port. The East China Sea Bridge has a unique and spectacular design, with pedestrian walkways and cycle paths on the bridge deck for pedestrians and cycling tourists to enjoy the coastal views.From now, we will have a short hiking trip in the Yangshan scenic area including Shilong Part, Dazhitou Part, and Xiaoyanjiao Part. With about 1 hour sightseeing, get to the peak of the hill in the scenic area and have a grand view of the Donghai Bridge and Yangshan Deep-water Port.

Lunch time for the local restaurant.Drive to Dishui Lake which is the representative project located in the Shanghai New City area.Here, tourists can stroll along the lakeside promenade and enjoy the beautiful view of the lake's reflection. There are also a number of parks and gardens around the lake for visitors to relax and have picnics. Drive back to your hotel.

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Your China Experience is over soon as you transfer to the airport and board the homebound international flight, bidding a fond farewell to this ancient land.