3-Day High-speed Railway Experience from Beijing to Shanghai

Summary:China is entering the High-speed Railway Era. Experience the High-speed Railway from Beijing to Shanghai and return after exploring the highlights of Shanghai.

Day by Day Itinerary
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Day 1

Place & Transport: Beijing to Shanghai (Watch the Video ), Train No. G151 (Beijing South Railway Station) Dep 15:30 - Arr 21:00
Today's Activities: Train station Transfer (Beijing), Train station Transfer (Shanghai)

Yuyuan Garden

Day 2

Place & Transport: Shanghai (Watch the Video )
Today's Activities: Yuyuan Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, Be a Shanghainese
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Yuyuan Garden (1 hour): Located at a very busy marketplace in a complex of traditional-style buildings, backing onto Yu Gardens, you can find everything there from popular local snacks and food, crafts, antiques and souvenirs to Starbucks, teahouses and some great restaurants. There is a small (reconstructed) Temple (Chenghuang: Temple of the City Gods) in there as well.
- Jade Buddha Temple (40 minutes): An active Buddhist temple, and one of the richest in Shanghai. The main treasures are two statues of Buddha, carved from rare single blocks of white jade adorned with precious stones. The temple is a hive of activity with monks, worshippers and visitors, and photos of the Buddhas are forbidden.
- Be a Shanghainese (5 hours): This tour will give you a chance to experience the real life of Shanghainese and to know how they think and what they do. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel and transfer to Caoyang New Neighbourhood, the first new-birth neighbourhood for workers since the national liberation in 1952. After that you will visit a local food market and call on a local residence to make dumplings with the owners. Then, have your lunch there. After lunch, you will be transferred back to your hotel after the tour.

Day 3

Place & Transport: Shanghai to Beijing (Watch the Video ), Train No. G158 (Beijing South Railway Station) Dep 16:21 - Arr 21:44
Today's Activities: Shanghai Museum, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Hotel to Train station Transfer (Shanghai)
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Home's Restaurant

- Shanghai Museum (1.5 hours): The biggest, and many think the best museum in China. The galleries in this outstanding building display stunning collections of bronzes, sculptures, ceramics and porcelain, paintings, calligraphy, seals, jade, coins, furniture, ethnic artefacts from minority groups, temporary travelling exhibitions from places like the Guggenheim, and so much more ... give yourself time to enjoy it.
- Oriental Pearl TV Tower (1.3 hours): One of the tallest TV towers in the world, known for its distinctive spheres, or "pearls", it stands across the river from the Bund, among the exciting architecture of the east bank. The Shanghai History Museum is Located on the first floor of the Oriental TV Tower. There you can see the four major exhibition units reflecting Shanghai's history, modern and recent revolutionary history respectively.
- Home's Restaurant: Home's Restaurant is located near the Nanjing Road. It specializes in Shanghai cuisine using the best local ingredients. Smoked fish and red jujube with sticky rice are well known in Shanghai. The restaurant enjoys a great reputation with diners from many parts of China and abroad.

Itinerary Plus

Cookery Class at Beijing High School

$77

Northern Food Cookery Class at Beijing High School

$77

Fly Kites at the Temple of Heaven

$13

Dec.1 - Mar.31
Low Season (2012)

Apr.1 - Nov.31
High Season (2012)

Your Group Size	Tour Class	Tour Price Per Person	Single Room Supplement	Inquiry
1 Person	Superior Class	$1124	$0	Inquiry
	Deluxe Class	$1001	$0	Inquiry
	Tourist Class	$940	$0	Inquiry
2-5 Person	Superior Class	$777	$153	Inquiry
	Deluxe Class	$715	$92	Inquiry
	Tourist Class	$685	$61	Inquiry
6-9 Person	Superior Class	$656	$153	Inquiry
	Deluxe Class	$595	$92	Inquiry
	Tourist Class	$564	$61	Inquiry
≥10 Persons	Superior Class	$579	$102	Inquiry
	Deluxe Class	$608	$131	Inquiry
	Tourist Class	$526	$49	Inquiry

Your Group Size	Tour Class	Tour Price Per Person	Single Room Supplement	Inquiry
1 Person	Superior Class	$1249	$0	Inquiry
	Deluxe Class	$1065	$0	Inquiry
	Tourist Class	$1024	$0	Inquiry
2-5 Person	Superior Class	$840	$215	Inquiry
	Deluxe Class	$748	$123	Inquiry
	Tourist Class	$728	$102	Inquiry
6-9 Person	Superior Class	$719	$215	Inquiry
	Deluxe Class	$627	$123	Inquiry
	Tourist Class	$607	$102	Inquiry
≥10 Persons	Superior Class	$643	$164	Inquiry
	Deluxe Class	$661	$182	Inquiry
	Tourist Class	$561	$82	Inquiry

Hotels

City	Superior Class	Deluxe Class	Tourist Class
Shanghai	Radisson Shanghai New World	The Bund Hotel Shanghai	Hengsheng Peninsula International Hotel Shanghai

* Prices are in US dollars per person. Prices may vary according to your travel time and are higher in the high season, e.g. China National Day Holiday (Sep 29-Oct 8, 2012), and Chinese Spring Festival (Jan 22-29, 2012).

* If only one person is traveling then the single room supplement is not required. If, for example, three people book a hotel, with two in one room and one in another room, the single room supplement must be paid.

* Discounts for children from 2 to 12 years old differ according to the service e.g. plane, train, hotel and attractions and vary from 50% to 90%. We will apply each discount as specified by the provider.

* The price is based on engaging English guide. Additional cost may apply when other guide are needed.

Price Inclusions and Exclusions

Price Inclusions:

Entrance Fees:
To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:
All meals as specified in the itinerary.
If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another restaurant from our list of approved restaurants. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We endeavor to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts is supplied, however there may be occasions when only a Chinese breakfast is available in some remote locations.
Private Transfers:
Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in Beijing, Shanghai by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide (as listed above).
Your comfort is our priority! Click here to get a description of the vehicles that we use for our tours.
Guide:
As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available.
Hotels:
Hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with twin beds.
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified.
Transportation:
Beijing South To Shanghai Hongqiao Transfer via: Train, G1 (Our arrangements)
Shanghai Hongqiao To Beijing South Transfer via: Train, G2 (Our arrangements)
Service Charge & Government Taxes:
Insurance
The insurance is China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.
Click here to learn more about the insurance coverage and the sum insured.
Luggage Transfers:
Between railway stations and hotels.
Arrangements:
The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

Price Exclusions:

International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
USA-CHINA/CHINA-USA: China Highlights has negotiated special discount fares (restrictions apply) for selected flights operated by Air China from major US and China gateways. We are able to offer these special deals to confirmed customers. Discount US to China Flights
China Entry Visa Fees.
Excess Baggage Charges.
Passengers holding an adult fare or half fare ticket are entitled to a free baggage allowance of 20kg, for economy class. Total weight of carryon baggage for each passenger may not exceed 5kg. The size may not exceed 20x40x 55cm. More
Personal Expenses:
Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary.
Meals:
Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary.
Single Room Supplement.

Items	Mybeijingchina	Other Beijing Tour Operators
Tour itinerary	authentic local restaurants & great food all inclusive & No hidden cost (includes additional cost which may have to paid separately; credit card processing fee) downtown hotels the best possible show seats These can make a US$50-100p/p difference in total but it ensures you a better China tour.	Hotels far from downtown Many use tourist restaurants connected to factories and shops Extra cost for some sites and credit card processing fees (usually 3% of the total quotation) which are usually not included in quotation
History & Policy	51 years in business, 11 years online CITS Brand Flexible itinerary Absolutely no forced shopping We pay our guides and drivers a fair salary and a performance bonus Money back guarantee Worry-free Cancellation Policy 24 hours on contact	Ownership and experience vary depending on the operator. No service guarantee published No stated shopping policy but usually daily shopping is a prerequisite. The guides and drivers usually depend on tips and commissions Substantial cancelation fees if canceled after confirmation.