Shanghai & Beijing: 6-Day Private Tour by High-Speed Rail

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An artistic route illustration of Shanghai and Beijing

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Shanghai
& Beijing

6 Days by High-Speed Rail & Private Vehicle

From riverside skylines to imperial horizons

Artistic route illustration

Two cities. Six memorable days.

Start with Shanghai’s riverfront and tree-lined streets, spend a day at Disneyland, then travel north by high-speed rail for the Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall and Shichahai. Private transfers connect the journey, with time to explore each stop at your own pace.

6 daysShanghai to Beijing
5 nightsTwo guests per room
Private travel2, 4 or 6 guests
High-speed railSecond-class seats

Your journey at a glance

From the riverfront to the Great Wall

DAYS 1-3 / 3 nights

Shanghai

Airport welcome, Jade Buddha Temple, Wukang Road, the former French Concession, LV Ship exterior, Nanjing Road, the Bund and Shanghai Disneyland.

DAYS 4-6 / 2 nights

Beijing

The Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Shichahai and a private airport departure.

Day 4 / Shanghai Hongqiao → Beijing SouthHigh-speed rail · Second class · Private station transfers

Stay well, travel well

Your homes along the way

Two carefully selected hotels, with three nights in Shanghai and two in Beijing.

Shanghai / 3 nights

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Jinsha

Three nights in the Putuo district, with private transfers for your Shanghai sightseeing and Disneyland visit.

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Jinsha: Twin guestroom reference
Twin guestroom reference
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Jinsha: Hotel entrance
Hotel entrance
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Jinsha: Breakfast restaurant
Breakfast restaurant

Real hotel photographs · Property reference

Beijing / 2 nights

Manxin Hotel Beijing South Railway Station Liujiaoyao Subway Station

Two nights near Liujiayao Metro Station, with private transport for your Beijing visits and departure.

Manxin Hotel Beijing South Railway Station Liujiaoyao Subway Station: Hotel lounge and lobby
Hotel lounge and lobby
Manxin Hotel Beijing South Railway Station Liujiaoyao Subway Station: Hotel entrance
Hotel entrance
Manxin Hotel Beijing South Railway Station Liujiaoyao Subway Station: Breakfast restaurant
Breakfast restaurant

Real hotel photographs · Property reference

The requested hotel standard is the local 4-diamond category. Prices are based on two adults sharing a twin or double room. Bedding, room category and availability are confirmed when booking. Breakfast is included only when stated in the booked room rate.

A journey, day by day

Six days to remember

Private transfers, independent sightseeing and a new view each day.

01

DAY 01 / Shanghai

Arrive in Shanghai

A private airport welcome and time to settle into the city.

Shanghai skyline - destination illustration
Destination illustration
Airporthotel

Your airport welcome

Your driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel. Check in and settle into Shanghai after your flight.

Time to settle in

The rest of the day is free to rest. Airport, arrival time and luggage details will be confirmed before your transfer.

At your pace
Hotel check-in follows the property’s normal check-in time. Early check-in is subject to availability.
Stay
Shanghai | Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Jinsha
Meals
Meals excluded; hotel breakfast only if included in the booked rate.

The day in pictures

Shanghai · Moments to look forward to

02

DAY 02 / Shanghai

Temples, neighbourhoods & the Bund

Traditional temples, leafy avenues and a celebrated riverfront.

Wukang Mansion - destination illustration
Destination illustration
Jade Buddha TempleWukang RoadFormer French ConcessionLV ShipNanjing Roadthe Bund

Temples and leafy streets

Begin at Jade Buddha Temple, then continue to Wukang Road and the streets of the former French Concession. There is time to walk, photograph the architecture and take in the neighbourhoods.

Shanghai along the river

Stop for exterior photographs at the LV Ship / The Louis before continuing to Nanjing Road pedestrian street. Finish on the Bund, looking across the river to Pudong’s skyline.

At your pace
The day combines driving with walking. LV indoor access requires a separate reservation and is not included.
Stay
Shanghai | Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Jinsha
Meals
Meals excluded; hotel breakfast only if included in the booked rate.

The day in pictures

Shanghai · Moments to look forward to

03

DAY 03 / Shanghai

A day at Shanghai Disneyland

A full day to discover the park at your own pace.

Enchanted Storybook Castle - destination illustration
Destination illustration
HotelShanghai Disneylandhotel

Inside the park

Spend the day inside Shanghai Disneyland with a standard one-day admission ticket. Choose the attractions and entertainment that appeal to you, and explore the park independently.

Your return transfer

Your private transfers take you to the park and back to the hotel. The return pickup time is agreed in advance, so you can plan your day around the park’s schedule.

At your pace
No guide or full-day vehicle standby. Premier Access, early entry and VIP services are excluded. Attraction access follows park schedules and restrictions.
Stay
Shanghai | Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Jinsha
Meals
Meals excluded; hotel breakfast only if included in the booked rate.

The day in pictures

Shanghai · Moments to look forward to

04

DAY 04 / Shanghai → Beijing

By rail to the Forbidden City

Travel north by high-speed rail into the heart of imperial Beijing.

The Forbidden City - destination illustration
Destination illustration
Shanghai HongqiaoBeijing SouthForbidden Cityhotel

The journey north

Transfer to Shanghai Hongqiao station for an early high-speed train to Beijing South, travelling in second class. On arrival, meet your driver and continue to the Forbidden City.

An imperial afternoon

Spend the afternoon among its courtyards, red walls and palace halls, then check in at your Beijing hotel and rest.

At your pace
An early train and confirmed afternoon Palace reservation are required. The Palace usually closes on Mondays; sightseeing order and luggage arrangements may change to fit tickets.
Stay
Beijing | Manxin Hotel, Liujiayao area
Meals
Meals excluded; hotel breakfast only if included in the booked rate.

The day in pictures

Shanghai → Beijing · Moments to look forward to

05

DAY 05 / Beijing

Mutianyu Great Wall & Shichahai

A day of mountain views, ancient stone and quiet lakeside streets.

Mutianyu Great Wall - destination illustration
Destination illustration
HotelMutianyu Great WallShichahaihotel

A day at Mutianyu

Head out of Beijing to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. The scenic shuttle takes you into the visitor area, with time to explore the wall and its mountain views at your own pace.

Beside the lakes

Return to the city for a walk beside the lakes at Shichahai before going back to your hotel.

At your pace
The scenic shuttle is included. Cable car, chairlift, toboggan, Shichahai boats and rickshaws are optional and excluded.
Stay
Beijing | Manxin Hotel, Liujiayao area
Meals
Meals excluded; hotel breakfast only if included in the booked rate.

The day in pictures

Beijing · Moments to look forward to

06

DAY 06 / Beijing

Depart Beijing

An easy departure, timed around your confirmed flight.

A final morning in Beijing - destination illustration
Destination illustration
HotelBeijing airport

Your departure

Check out and meet your driver for a private transfer to the airport. Pickup is arranged around your flight time and departure airport.

Continue your journey

Your Shanghai–Beijing journey ends at the airport. Flights are booked separately.

At your pace
Please provide your departure airport, flight number and luggage details when confirming the booking.
Stay
No overnight accommodation included
Meals
Meals excluded; hotel breakfast only if included in the booked rate.

The day in pictures

Beijing · Moments to look forward to

Your private journey

One price
per guest

6 days / 5 nights
Travel dates on request
Hotels, private transport, listed admissions and second-class rail.

Private partyCNY / personUSD / person*
2 guests6,191928
4 guests4,725708
6 guests4,236635

Indicative prices per person, based on adults travelling together and two guests sharing each twin/double room. Exact travel dates are required. Hotels, trains, dated admission tickets and vehicle arrangements will be reconfirmed before booking.

* USD amounts use USD 1 = CNY 6.6768 (Bank of China USD telegraphic-transfer buying rate, 17 October 2026, 05:30 China time), rounded up to whole dollars. The final USD payment amount is confirmed on your invoice.

Rate source: Bank of China

Clear arrangements

What is included

ServiceIncluded arrangements
AccommodationFive nights: three in Shanghai and two in Beijing, with two adults sharing each room.
Private transportAirport and railway-station transfers, Shanghai city touring, Disneyland return transfers, Beijing arrival touring and the Mutianyu–Shichahai excursion as described.
High-speed railOne Shanghai Hongqiao–Beijing South second-class ticket per guest.
AdmissionsJade Buddha Temple, one standard day at Shanghai Disneyland, Forbidden City main entry and regular Mutianyu Great Wall admission.
Scenic shuttleReturn shuttle at Mutianyu.
ArrangementsBooking coordination and local operating arrangements.

Plan your extras

What is not included

ItemNot included
Flights & personal costsInternational and domestic flights, visas, travel insurance, shopping and personal expenses.
Meals & guidesMeals, drinks and tour-guide services. Hotel breakfast applies only if included in the booked room rate.
Optional experiencesMutianyu cable car, chairlift or toboggan; Forbidden City special galleries; Disney paid upgrades; river cruises and Shichahai boats or rickshaws.
Transport supplementsParking, tolls, driver expenses, overtime, night service, route changes and vehicle upgrades where not included in the final confirmed transport arrangements.

Before you travel

Provide your travel dates, guest ages and nationalities, room preferences, airports and flight details so we can confirm the itinerary and price.

Forbidden City admission depends on advance reservations. Train times, opening hours and ticket availability may require a change to the order of visits.

An English-speaking guide can be quoted separately. The trip currently includes driver services without a tour guide.

No rooms or tickets are held until confirmed. Payment, cancellation and any applicable supplements will be set out in the final booking confirmation.

Poetic China Travel

China, with care
at every step.

Your journey arranged with care, from your first airport welcome to your final departure.

Private arrangements for 2, 4 or 6 guests. Please contact us for your dated quotation.

Image notes and credits

Destination illustrations are artistic interpretations. Actual views and conditions may differ. Hotel photographs show the referenced properties.

Wukang Mansion · N509FZ · CC BY-SA 4.0
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wukang_Mansion_(20191114161507).jpg
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0. Adapted into a destination illustration; lighting, composition and details modified.

Jade Buddha Temple · Hermann Luyken · CC0
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2014.11.17.101245_Facade_Jade_Buddha_Temple_Anyuan_Road_Shanghai.jpg
License: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en. Adapted into a destination illustration; lighting, composition and details modified.

The Louis / LV Ship exterior · Supanut Arunoprayote · CC BY 4.0
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Louis,_Louis_Vuitton_Flagship_Store_20251128.jpg
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0. Adapted into a destination illustration; lighting, composition and details modified.

Enchanted Storybook Castle · Jeremy Thompson · CC BY 2.0
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Enchanted_Storybook_Castle.jpg
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0. Adapted into a destination illustration; lighting, composition and details modified.

TRON Lightcycle Power Run · Jeremy Thompson from Los Angeles, California · CC BY 2.0
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tron_Lightcycles_Power_Run_(29586661836).jpg
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0. Adapted into a destination illustration; lighting, composition and details modified.

Toy Story Land · MasaneMiyaPA · CC BY-SA 4.0
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:20180606%E6%8A%B1%E6%8A%B1%E9%BE%99%E5%86%B2%E5%A4%A9%E8%B5%9B%E8%BD%A6.jpg
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0. Adapted into a destination illustration; lighting, composition and details modified.

Woody’s Roundup · MasaneMiyaPA · CC BY-SA 4.0
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:20180606%E8%83%A1%E8%BF%AA%E7%89%9B%E4%BB%94%E5%98%89%E5%B9%B4%E5%8D%8E.jpg
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0. Adapted into a destination illustration; lighting, composition and details modified.

Shanghai Disneyland entrance · Phlizz · CC BY-SA 4.0
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Shanghai_Disneyland_Entrance.jpg
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0. Adapted into a destination illustration; lighting, composition and details modified.

Enchanted Storybook Castle · Jeremy Thompson · CC BY 2.0
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Enchanted_Storybook_Castle.jpg
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0. Adapted into a destination illustration; lighting, composition and details modified.

Beijing Daxing Airport architecture · Arne Müseler · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Beijing_Daxing_International_Airport_16.jpg
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/de/deed.en. Resized and arranged for this itinerary.

International payments

USD bank details

FieldDetails
Account nameShanghai Ningtian International Travel Agency Co., Ltd.
Account no.09-742114040007249
CurrencyUSD (US Dollar)
Account typeChecking Account
Bank nameAGRICULTURAL BANK OF CHINA CO.,LTD. SHANGHAI EAST HUB SUBBRANCH INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT

Please use the account details exactly as shown. Confirm your booking and invoice before arranging payment.

USD bank details supplied by Poetic China Travel
Shanghai / Beijing
From USD 635 per person · 6 guests · Indicative
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