Time-Smart Beijing Getaway
This tour is designed for people in Shanghai who are keen to see the Great Wall and the Forbidden City but have very limited time. Taking bullet trains works well for this time-smart Beijing excursion.
During this 2-day Beijing tour, you will explore the must-sees of Beijing with a personal guide and a private car, which will make your trip smooth and efficient. No need to worry about booking transportation between Beijing and Shanghai. We will handle it all according to your preferences.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Climb the Top-Ranked Section of the Great Wall: Mutianyu
Admire this less-crowded part of the Great Wall while combining effort-saving cable car rides and moderate hiking.


Listen to Stories of Chinese Emperors and their Royal Families
Discover the world's largest imperial palace — the Forbidden City. Discover its hidden halls alongside the famous ones on the main touring route.


Experience the Fastest Intercity Bullet Train in China
Witness the greatest high-speed railway project in China. Enjoy a comfortable and smooth train ride at speeds of around 350 km (210 miles) per hour.


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Beijing in a day
![]() My partner found this company and booked with ease and no hassle. From start to finish we have been so looked after, upon arrival in Beijing after a train from Shanghai we were met by our guide Selinda. She has been amazing through out the day, flexible with times. She showed us the best place to get some food and then taking us to and from the Great Wall was filled with information and little facts. Plenty of time was given to explore the wall and then we were taken for some dumplings to revive us. Selinda made sure we were looked after and ensured we got back on the correct train. She made this trip so much less stressful and much more enjoyable. Would highly recommend this company for future use. more
Jan 2025, French-Biscuit14
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Great way to tour Beijing
![]() My daughter and I toured Beijing with Selinda. She was prompt, professional, friendly, and helpful. We saw Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Mutianyu Great Wall section. At each site she shared the history and offered suggestions of good places for pictures. She was attentive to us and made sure we had everything we needed. The driver was helpful and having him drop us off and pick us up was immensely helpful. We toured the Summer Palace with Jason and he also did a stellar job sharing interesting facts and information which gave us context and a greater appreciation of what we saw. Jason, like Selinda, did a splendid job suggesting good photo spots and always happily offered to take our picture for us. I highly recommend these two tour guides and the driver. This was a great way to see some of the tourist attractions in Beijing. more
Jan 2025, Chris
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Epic time in Beijing with Selinda Zhang
![]() A huge shoutout to our most awesome tour guide Selinda Zhang!!! She is a walking talking encyclopaedia with a wealth of knowledge both historic and current. She made our visits to well preserved historical sites all the more interesting sharing architecture, literature, Chinese penmanship and poems to highlight the significance of each site we visited! She engages both adults and children and usually reticent kids were asking questions and learnt heaps about Beijing history this trip. We had an epic time in Beijing thanks to Selinda!! more
Jan 2025, Hwei ling C
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Itinerary Quick Look
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.
Take a early bullet train from Shanghai to Beijing. Upon arrival, meet your tour guide and begin your Beijing Exploration!
Drive 1½ hours from the airport to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Your guide will introduce to you the history and cultural background of Beijing city and the Great Wall.
The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is the less crowded section with beautiful scenery, and you will take a cable car to save time and energy. Have a relaxing walk on the Wall and enjoy the beautiful afternoon sunshine.
First, visit the biggest public square in the world – Tian'anmen Square. Then walk across the road and you will arrive at the Forbidden City. Have a 2½ hour stroll and explore the royal palace where 24 Chinese emperors worked and lived. You will learn a lot of history and hear some interesting stories about Chinese emperors.
In the afternoon have a walk around the royal garden – the Summer Palace. This is the place where emperors lived in the summer time to escape from the heat. Walk through the world's longest corridor and take a boat on the lake. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon.
After the Summer Palace, your driver and guide will escort you to the train station.Take the bullet train back to Shanghai in the late afternoon.
Hotel Selection
—the Icing on the Cake
Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.


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