Lee Vildozola China Travel

• 06:45: Arrive at Shanghai Airport. Private car transfer to the hotel for a quick rest, washing up and breakfast.
• 16:00 – 18:00: Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. Wander down the century-old commercial road, visit time-honored brands and trendy stores, and taste local Shanghai snacks.
• 18:10 – 20:30: The Bund. Stroll along the Huangpu River, enjoy riverside scenery and classic European-style architectures on both banks; the illuminated night view is ideal for photos.
• 21:00: Return to the hotel in Shanghai

• 07:30: Depart for Shanghai Disneyland. Arrive early to cut down waiting time.
• 08:30 – 21:30: Full day at Shanghai Disneyland Must-ride attractions: Tron Lightcycle Power Run, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Soaring Over the Horizon and more. Enjoy rides, watch daytime parades and interact with cartoon characters. Stay for the castle fireworks show in the evening (exact time subject to official park notice).
• 22:00: Return to the hotel in Shanghai

• 08:30 – 12:30: Yu Garden & Hanfu Outdoor Photoshoot. The ancient gardens and streets of Yu Garden feature a perfect retro vibe for shooting, lasting around 4 hours. You may visit Yu Garden Mall and taste Jiangnan snacks during breaks.
• 12:30 – 13:30: Lunch nearby and change back to casual clothes.
• 14:00 – 17:30: Lujiazui Riverside Promenade. Take the subway to Lujiazui and walk along the riverside promenade with a full view of the Bund on the opposite bank. Visit landmarks including the Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Tower for casual photos.

18:00: Casual dinner and sightseeing, then return to the hotel

• 08:00: Pack luggage and check out. Private transfer to the high-speed railway station to take a high-speed train to Beijing (travel time: 4.5 – 6 hours).
• 12:00 – 14:30: High-speed train ride from Shanghai to Beijing. Have light meals and rest on the way.
• 15:00: Arrive in Beijing and complete hotel check-in.
• 17:00 – 19:00: Tiananmen Square. Visit the square at sunset, check out the Monument to the People's Heroes and National Flag Pole, and take photos for about 1.5 hours.
• 20:00: Return to the hotel in Beijing

• 08:00 – 12:00: The Palace Museum (Forbidden City) Route: Enter from Meridian Gate → Central Axis (Taihe Hall → Zhonghe Hall → Baohe Hall) → Inner Palaces → Exit from Divine Might Gate. Follow the one-way route without backtracking.
• 12:10 – 13:30: Lunch & break
• 13:40 – 15:00: Jingshan Park. Right across the north gate of the Palace Museum, accessible on foot. Climb Wanchun Pavilion for a 360° panoramic view of the Forbidden City and old Beijing, lasting 1–2 hours.
• 15:20 – 19:30: Shichahai (Front Lake & Back Lake). Wander through old Beijing hutongs and Yandai Xiejie in the afternoon to experience local folk customs. Stroll along the lakeside at dusk, take lake cruises and admire night scenery.
• 20:00: Return to the hotel

• Round-trip driving time from downtown Beijing: approx. 2 hours one way, 4 hours total round trip
• Combo Ticket: Gubei Water Town entrance ticket + daytime Simatai Great Wall access + one-way cable car
• Great Wall Opening Hours: 9:00–17:00 (last entry at 15:00, site clearance at 16:30); Water Town operates until 22:30
• Schedule Overview: Early departure, hike the Great Wall in the morning, explore the ancient town in the afternoon, admire illuminated water town scenery at dusk, and return to downtown hotel in the evening

• 07:30: Depart for Universal Beijing Resort. Arrive 30 minutes before opening to skip long queues.
• 08:30 – 21:00: Full day at Universal Beijing Resort Prioritize popular rides: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Transformers: Battle for the AllSpark, Jurassic World Adventure and more. Experience rides, watch themed shows and visit souvenir shops during the day. Enjoy the night view of Universal CityWalk and the evening light show.
• 21:30: Return to the hotel

• 08:00 – 11:30: Free time. Purchase Beijing specialties and souvenirs, visit unvisited shops and taste local delicacies. Pack luggage; luggage storage service is available at the hotel front desk.
• 12:00: Private car departs from the hotel for Beijing Airport to reserve sufficient check-in time.
• 15:00: Depart from Beijing Airport by flight; the whole trip ends.