8 Days China Highlights

Gaze upon the vast Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest city square and a symbol of China’s national pride, surrounded by iconic buildings like the Heavenly Gate and Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum. Step into the Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former imperial palace of 24 Ming and Qing emperors, where red walls, golden-roofed halls, and intricate courtyards reveal the grandeur of ancient Chinese royalty.

Visit the Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China, with serene lakes, elegant pavilions and beautiful corridors showcasing royal leisure life.

Hike the famous Badaling Great Wall, the most popular and well-preserved section, with magnificent mountain views and complete ancient fortifications.

Explore Changling, the most famous, largest and best-preserved tomb of Ming Tombs, which is the burial place of the fourth emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

Beijing is a mega-city where the ancient and modern coexist perfectly. From the ancient imperial city to a modern Olympic host city, explore its rich history, brilliant culture, and outstanding architecture.

Explore the Temple of Heaven, a grand Taoist complex where Ming and Qing emperors prayed annually for good harvests, featuring unique cosmic layout and exquisite traditional architecture.

Take a traditional rickshaw through Beijing Hutongs, narrow alleyways with ancient courtyards, to experience authentic local life and folk culture of old Beijing.

Admire the world-famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses, over 2,200-year-old archaeological marvels with thousands of uniquely crafted life-sized soldiers and horses.

Wander through Shanghai’s dual identities: Stroll The Bund, where grand colonial-era buildings stand beside futuristic skyscrapers, showcasing Shanghai’s history as a trading port and modern metropolis. Then step into Yu Garden, a classic Chinese garden with winding paths, lotus ponds, and pavilions dating back to the Ming Dynasty, before exploring bustling Nanjing Road for a taste of Shanghai’s vibrant city life.