BEIJING + SHANGHAI 6D5N TOUR

Highlights

• Water Cube (outside view): This refers to the Beijing National Aquatics Center, a visually distinctive building known for its “bubble” exterior. Originally built for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, it’s admired for its unique architecture, and the tour offers an exterior view.
• Bird’s Nest in Beijing (outside view): This is the Beijing National Stadium, another iconic venue from the 2008 Olympics, famous for its intricate steel lattice design resembling a bird’s nest. Like the Water Cube, the tour includes an outside view to appreciate its structure.
• Wangfujing Walking Street: A famous and bustling commercial street in Beijing, known for its wide array of shops, department stores, and eateries. It’s a popular spot for both local and international brands, offering a vibrant shopping and dining experience.
• Tiananmen Square: One of the largest public squares in the world, located in the heart of Beijing. It’s a historically significant site, surrounded by important government buildings and monuments, serving as a symbol of China.
• Forbidden City: A vast imperial palace complex that served as the home of Chinese emperors and the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government for almost 500 years. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its magnificent architecture and extensive collections of artifacts.
• Juyongguan Great Wall: This is one of the three great mountain passes of the Great Wall of China. It’s known for its strategic importance, impressive fortifications, and beautiful surrounding scenery, offering a chance to walk along a well-preserved section of the Wall.
• Qianmen old street: A historic commercial street in Beijing, located south of Tiananmen Square. It has been restored to its traditional architectural style and offers a glimpse into old Beijing with shops, restaurants, and cultural experiences.
• Xianyukuo food street: A culinary street located near Qianmen, famous for its diverse range of traditional Beijing snacks and local delicacies. It’s a great place to sample authentic Chinese street food.
• Summer Palace: A vast complex of lakes, gardens, and palaces in Beijing, renowned for its exquisite landscape design and significant historical and cultural value. It was an imperial garden and a retreat for the Qing dynasty emperors.
• The Bund, Oriental Pearl (outside view): The Bund is Shanghai’s iconic waterfront promenade, featuring a collection of colonial-era buildings that contrast with the futuristic skyline of Pudong, including the distinctive Oriental Pearl TV Tower. The tour offers an outside view of these landmarks, perfect for photography.
• The World’s largest Starbucks Flagship store: This refers to an exceptionally large and prominent Starbucks location in Shanghai, offering a unique and immersive coffee experience, often with specialized brewing methods, exclusive merchandise, and a distinct architectural design.
• LV mega shop: A very substantial and often architecturally impressive retail outlet for Louis Vuitton, a globally recognized luxury fashion brand. These “mega shops” typically house a vast collection of the brand’s high-end products, providing an expansive and luxurious shopping experience.