Overview
☆Duration: 8 Days
☆Cities Covered: Shanghai, Beijing
☆Dive into China's two core cities, gain insights into the cutting-edge business ecosystem through corporate visits, decode the profound heritage of Chinese civilization with cultural experiences, build bridges for cross-border cooperation and cultural exchange, and help seize opportunities in China's high-quality economic development.
Highlight
★4+ Core Business Exchanges: Engage with Shanghai Foreign Investment Association and Large Internet companies to gain a direct understanding of China's new trade environment and technological innovation trends.
★Diverse In-depth Cultural Experiences: Visit Shanghai's landmarks blending ancient and modern styles such as the Bund, Yu Garden, and Oriental Pearl Tower; explore world cultural heritage sites in Beijing including the Forbidden City, Badaling Great Wall, Summer Palace, and Temple of Heaven, and experience the unique charm of the two cities' "ancient heritage + modern vitality".
★Characteristic Immersive Activities: Dress in Qing Dynasty costumes for photos in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City, enjoy a night cruise on the Huangpu River to admire the brilliant night scenery, and watch shadow puppet shows with long-spouted teapot tea art performances.
★Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Craft Experiences: Participate in cloisonné wire inlay production and get custom-made thousand-layer-soled traditional Beijing cloth shoes at Neiliansheng using a 3D foot scanner.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Shanghai
Noon: Arrive at Shanghai Pudong Airport and be met by your dedicated tour guide.
Evening: Enjoy a specially prepared welcome dinner, marking the beginning of your two-city journey.
Evening: Check in to your hotel, rest, and adjust to the time zone. Enjoy a stroll around the hotel to experience Shanghai's nightlife.
Day 2 Shanghai
Morning: [Cultural Exploration & Financial Vibrancy] Take photos of the iconic Shanghai Tower and the Oriental Pearl Tower, then stroll along Lujiazui Ring Road to experience the charm of this modern urban hub, integrating finance, commerce, and tourism.
Lunch: Lunch at your own expense (Shanghainese cuisine, such as braised pork and xiaolongbao, is recommended).
Afternoon: [Cultural Exploration & Fusion of Past and Present] Visit the Bund (admire the interplay of the World Architecture Exhibition and the modern Lujiazui skyline), Yu Garden (experience the winding paths of a Jiangnan classical garden), and Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street (experience the vibrant commercial fusion of tradition and modernity).
Dinner: At your own expense.
Evening: [Special Experience & Huangpu River Night Cruise] Take a boat tour to admire the dazzling nightscape of both sides of the Huangpu River and experience the romance and charm of Shanghai's modern city.
Day 3 Shanghai
Morning: [Business Exchange] Visit the Shanghai Foreign Investment Association for a discussion on Shanghai's foreign investment policy trends, business registration procedures, and industry development trends such as the green economy and digital economy.
Lunch: Own expense
Afternoon: [Business Exchange] Visit a major internet company to gain a deeper understanding of the operating models and ecosystems of China's leading internet platforms.
Dinner: Own expense
Evening: [Cultural Tour] Visit Shikumen (a blend of Chinese and Western architecture that bears witness to Shanghai's modern history) and Xintiandi (a modern, fashionable and vibrant space that retains the distinctive Shikumen character).
Day 4 Shanghai - Beijing
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station.
Morning: Take the reference high-speed train (Shanghai Hongqiao to Beijing South) to experience the speed of China's high-speed rail. (Lunch is at your own expense and can be pre-ordered at the train station.)
Afternoon: Arrive at Beijing South Railway Station. Meet your tour guide and check in at your hotel.
[Cultural Tour] Visit the imperial gardens of the Summer Palace and experience the beautiful fusion of Jiangnan garden art and northern landscapes.
Dinner: At your own expense. Free at leisure afterwards.
Day 5 Beijing
Morning: [Business Exchange] Visit leading companies to learn about their innovation and development and the latest technological achievements.
Lunch: Own expense.
Afternoon: Drive to the Badaling Great Wall.
[Cultural Tour] Visit the Badaling Great Wall, one of the "New Seven Wonders of the World," and experience the grandeur of its ancient military architecture.
Dinner: At your own expense. Free at leisure afterwards.
Day 6 Beijing
Morning: [Business Exchange] Visit an internet company to discuss enterprise digital transformation.
Lunch: Own expense.
Afternoon: Transfer to the Temple of Heaven.
[Cultural Tour] Visit the Temple of Heaven (a World Cultural Heritage site, revealing the wisdom of Chinese architecture over 600 years).
[Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience] After touring Qianmen Street, choose to participate in a cloisonné filigree experience (with customizable company logos) or custom fabric shoes with 3D digital measurements from Nei Liansheng.
Dinner: Own expense.
Evening: [Special Experience] Visit Lao She Teahouse to watch a shadow puppet show and a long-spouted tea ceremony performance.
Day 7 Beijing
Morning: [Cultural Tour + Unique Experience] Visit the Forbidden City (the world's largest and best-preserved extant complex of ancient wooden structures). Wear Qing Dynasty costumes and take photos in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony for an immersive experience of imperial culture.
Lunch: Own expense (We recommend trying Peking duck).
Afternoon: [Cultural Tour] Enjoy a panoramic view of the Forbidden City, discover Beijing's Central Axis, and understand the historical logic of the ancient capital's planning.
[Cultural Tour] Head to Shichahai and take a rickshaw tour of the hutongs to experience the historical atmosphere and daily life of old Beijing.
Dinner: Own expense.
Day 8 Beijing - Home
Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, unpack your luggage and be escorted to Beijing Airport by your designated driver at the agreed time for check-in.
Afternoon: Take your international flight back to home, concluding this trip to Beijing and Shanghai.
