China, Philippines · Culture

10-Day China Landmarks Tour from Beijing to Shanghai via Qufu

10 Days Round trip from GC56+W6C Easy pace
Great Wall of China
Tiananmen Square

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China, the Summer Palace
  • 02 Explore the world-famous Great Wall of China
  • 03 Visit Tiananmen Square, a site of great cultural significance in Chinese history
  • 04 Tour the culturally significant Black Tiger Spring and Daming Lake in Jinan
  • 05 Pay a respectful visit to the Temple of Confucius in Qufu
  • 06 Attend the Qufu Gate Opening Ceremony
  • 07 Take a small boat ride on West Lake and stroll along Su Causeway
  • 08 Visit the Lingering Garden, Silk Spinning Factory, and Green Tea Village

Marvel at China's wonders as you travel through its vast, sprawling cities and explore historical and iconic attractions such as Tiananmen Square, the Summer Palace, the Jade Museum, Daming Lake, and the Lingering Garden. Pay a respectful visit to the Temple of Confucius in Qufu, and journey to the Great Wall of China, the world's largest human-made structure. This 10-day trip also includes cultural experiences in Jinan, Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Shanghai, with time for sightseeing and souvenir shopping.

Marvel at China's wonders as you travel through its vast, sprawling cities and explore historical and iconic attractions such as Tiananmen Square, the Summer Palace, the Jade Museum, Daming Lake, and the Lingering Garden.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Beijing, Hangzhou, Suzhou (Jiangsu), Manila, Jinan, Shanghai, Qufu
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Beijing

  • Arrive at Beijing Airport, meet your local tour guide, and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight at Novotel Beijing Sanyuan or a similar 4-star hotel.

2
Day 02

Beijing Sightseeing at Tiananmen Square and Summer Palace

  • Today, you will visit the following attractions:

    • Tiananmen Square, a site of great cultural significance in Chinese history.

    • Pearl Factory, Beijing's largest and most popular market for pearl jewellery, clothing, and luggage.

    • Summer Palace, where the national heritage of China is preserved.

3
Day 03

Beijing Tour with Jade Museum and Great Wall

  • On this day, explore:
    • Jade Museum, one of the largest jade stores in China
    • Traditional Chinese Medicine Center, where ailments are treated from a holistic perspective
    • Great Wall of China, the largest wall in the world
4
Day 04

High-Speed Train to Jinan

  • Transfer by high-speed train to Jinan, the capital of Shandong Province.
  • Visit Black Tiger Spring and the largest lake in Daming Lake.

Overnight at Grand Mercure Jinan Hotel or a similar 4-star hotel.

5
Day 05

Drive to Qufu, the Hometown of Confucius

  • Drive to Qufu, the hometown of Confucius.
  • Visit the Temple of Confucius.

Overnight at Sun Plaza International Hotel or a similar 4-star hotel.

6
Day 06

Qufu Gate Opening Ceremony and Train to Suzhou

  • Participate in the Qufu Gate Opening Ceremony.

  • Ride the high-speed train to Suzhou.

Overnight at Pan Pacific Hotel Suzhou or a similar 4-star hotel.

7
Day 07

Suzhou Sights and West Lake Experience

  • Explore the Lingering Garden and Silk Spinning Factory.

  • Take a small boat ride on West Lake.

  • Stroll along Su Causeway.

Overnight at Grand Mercure Jinan Sunshine or a similar 4-star hotel.

8
Day 08

Green Tea Village and Shanghai Transfer

  • Explore the Green Tea Village and see the Bund.

Overnight at Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Jiading or a similar 4-star hotel.

9
Day 09

Free Day in Shanghai for Souvenir Shopping

  • Today is a free day for souvenir shopping.

Check-in at Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Jiading or a similar 4-star hotel.

10
Day 10

Departure from Shanghai to Manila

  • Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Manila.

Great Wall of China, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, West Lake

Where this trip takes you

Great Wall of China, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, West Lake

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from GC56+W6C 7 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Nine nights' hotel room accommodation based on twin/triple-sharing rooms

  • Meals and tours as per itinerary

  • Entrance fees as per itinerary

  • Travel insurance

  • English-speaking Chinese guide

What's Not Included

  • International roundtrip airfare

  • Philippine travel tax

  • Personal expenses

  • China visa fee and processing

  • Tips to the Chinese guide and driver at USD 10 per person per day

Know before you go

  • The tour is available from 24 Jun to 31 Dec on all days of the week.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Beijing International Airport
Tour start
GC56+W6C, Daxing District, Beijing, China
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in GC56+W6C.

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