Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive in China and get transferred from the airport to your hotel. From there, the day is open for you to explore the area or take things easy as you adjust to the new time zone and environment.
- Start point
- Beijing, China (Arrival transfer from airport to accommodation)
Optional Activities
- Explore Beijing at leisure
- Day 2
Beijing
You have the full day to walk around Beijing on your own schedule. Later in the evening, a transfer takes you to Wangfujing Street, a busy pedestrian shopping area with plenty of shops and places to eat. After checking out the district, you'll head back to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Evening transfer to Wangfujing Street
Optional Activities
- Explore Beijing during the day at leisure
- Dining and shopping at Wangfujing Street
Landmarks Wangfujing Street 
- Day 3
Great Wall - Art District - Temples
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll take a cable car up to Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, a 2,000-year-old structure with great views. Back in the city, you'll see the 798 Art District with its contemporary galleries and then visit the Temple of Heaven UNESCO site. You'll finish with a foot massage and Tai Chi class before returning to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Great Wall of China Mutianyu section visit
- Cable car ride at Great Wall
- 798 Art District visit
- Temple of Heaven visit
- Foot massage
- Tai Chi class
Landmarks Great Wall of China - Mutianyu Section 798 Art District Temple of Heaven - Day 4
Beijing City Tour
Starting after breakfast, you'll spend the day touring Beijing's major sites. The Forbidden City comes first, the massive complex where 24 emperors ruled. From there, head to Jingshan Park for views overlooking it, then see Tiananmen Square and its surrounding buildings. The Summer Palace with its gardens and lakes is next. Late in the day, take a tricycle ride through old Hutong neighborhoods to see traditional courtyard houses and historic alleyways.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Forbidden City visit
- Jingshan Park and Coal Hill visit
- Tiananmen Square visit
- Summer Palace visit
- Tricycle ride through Hutong neighborhoods
Landmarks Forbidden City Jingshan Park Coal Hill Tiananmen Square Great Hall of the People National Theatre (Beijing Opera House) Summer Palace Hutong Neighborhoods - Day 5
Beijing to Nanjing
After breakfast, head to the train station to board a high-speed train traveling at 300 km/h. In under four hours you'll cover nearly 1,000 km and arrive in Nanjing, a city of eight million. You'll see Purple Mountain including the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and Linggu Temple, then have free time to explore the city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed train ride Beijing to Nanjing
- Purple Mountain visit
- Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum visit
- Linggu Temple visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Nanjing at leisure
Landmarks Purple Mountain Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Linggu Temple 
- Day 6
Nanjing to Suzhou to Shanghai
Following breakfast, you'll travel to Suzhou to visit its UNESCO-listed classical gardens, starting with the Humble Administrator's Garden. You'll walk along Pingjiang Road with traditional buildings and canals, then go to Tongli, an old water town with preserved houses and stone bridges. A scenic canal boat ride lets you see the town from the water. Later, you'll continue on to Shanghai, China's most vibrant modern city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Humble Administrator's Garden visit
- Pingjiang Road stroll
- Tongli ancient water town visit
- Scenic boat ride through Tongli canals
Landmarks Humble Administrator's Garden Pingjiang Road Tongli 
- Day 7
Shanghai
Today you'll see Shanghai's key attractions across different areas. Start in Pudong, the financial district, to see tall skyscrapers like Pearl Tower from a ferry for city views. The Old City and Yuyuan Garden come next, followed by a traditional tea ceremony. You'll check out Xintiandi with upscale shops and restaurants, then Tianzifang with galleries and boutique stores. End with a walk on the Bund waterfront to see colonial buildings and modern buildings across the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Pudong district visit
- Ferry ride across Huangpu River
- Old City visit
- Yuyuan Garden visit
- Traditional tea ceremony
- Xintiandi district exploration
- Tianzifang neighborhood exploration
- Bund waterfront promenade walk
Landmarks Pudong Pearl Tower Huangpu River Yuyuan Garden Xintiandi Tianzifang The Bund - Day 8
Shanghai to Tokyo
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for a flight to Tokyo. Once you arrive, a transfer takes you to your hotel. In the evening, take the metro to Shinjuku, one of Tokyo's most energetic areas known for nightlife and entertainment. You'll experience the city's busy atmosphere and smooth train system before heading back to your hotel by metro with your guide.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Evening transfer to Shinjuku district
- Metro trip through Tokyo
Optional Activities
- Explore Shinjuku district
Landmarks Shinjuku 
- Day 9
Tokyo
During this 5-hour guided tour, you'll see how Tokyo blends old and new. Visit Zojoji Temple with its Tokyo Tower views and traditional Jizo statues, then Shibuya Crossing, one of the busiest intersections anywhere. Next is Meiji Temple, a serene spot dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his wife, followed by walks on stylish Omotesando and around the Imperial Palace gardens with Nijubashi Bridge. You'll stop in Akihabara for electronics and pop culture, then finish at Sensoji Temple, Tokyo's oldest major Buddhist temple, and walk through nearby Nakamise Street.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 5-hour Tokyo guided tour
- Zojoji Temple visit
- Shibuya Crossing visit
- Meiji Temple visit
- Omotesando street stroll
- Imperial Palace gardens and Nijubashi Bridge visit
- Akihabara district exploration
- Sensoji Temple visit
- Nakamise Street exploration
Landmarks Zojoji Temple Tokyo Tower Shibuya Crossing Meiji Temple Omotesando Imperial Palace Nijubashi Bridge Akihabara Sensoji Temple Nakamise Street - Day 10
Tokyo Free Day
You have the whole day free to explore Tokyo however you'd like, at whatever speed suits you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Tokyo at leisure
- Day 11
Departure
After breakfast, the organized tour ends. You'll need to arrange your own transportation to get to the airport for your departure.
- End point
- Tokyo Prefecture, Japan (Drop off point)
- Meals
- Breakfast
