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Beijing to Shenzhen · Heritage, Food & Tech 12-Day Tour
China packs a lot into one country, and this route packs four versions into 12 days.
Walk the Great Wall, watch Shanghai light up, eat your way through Guangzhou, and meet tomorrow in Shenzhen.🤩
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Walk the Great Wall, watch Shanghai light up, eat your way through Guangzhou, and meet tomorrow in Shenzhen.🤩
Ready to discover a multifaceted China?
Scroll down to get the route now!👇👇👇

Itinerary Overview
Days
12 Days 11 Nights
Destination(s)
Beijing · Shanghai · Guangzhou · Shenzhen
Stay style:
4 Star Hotel
Getting Around
Full‑trip chauffeured van
Curated Stops
Forbidden City · Mutianyu Great Wall · The Bund · White Swan dim sum · Wing Chun in Foshan · DJI drone experience
Perfect For
First-time China visitors / Culture and food lovers / Tech-curious families
✨What Makes This Journey Special✨
BEIJING · IMPERIAL SCALE
🏯 Climb the Mutianyu Great Wall to watch ancient ramparts wind along mountain ridges with sweeping views.
🦆 Tour the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park, then enjoy Peking opera and authentic roast duck for a complete imperial sensory experience.
SHANGHAI · CITY IN MOTION
🌆 Walk the evening Bund to see historic architecture face the Oriental Pearl Tower, blending old Shanghai romance with the modern skyline.
💎 Stroll beneath Wukang Road's plane trees, then craft a custom mother-of-pearl keepsake in historic Tianzifang.
🌆 Walk the evening Bund to see historic architecture face the Oriental Pearl Tower, blending old Shanghai romance with the modern skyline.
💎 Stroll beneath Wukang Road's plane trees, then craft a custom mother-of-pearl keepsake in historic Tianzifang.
GUANGZHOU · FLAVOR & KUNG FU
🥟 Enjoy Michelin-recommended Cantonese dim sum and experience the local yum cha tradition.
🥋 Learn Wing Chun from a master in Foshan, then admire Canton Tower and cruise the Pearl River at night.
🥟 Enjoy Michelin-recommended Cantonese dim sum and experience the local yum cha tradition.
🥋 Learn Wing Chun from a master in Foshan, then admire Canton Tower and cruise the Pearl River at night.
SHENZHEN · CITY OF TOMORROW
🛸 Fly a DJI drone to watch high-tech innovation lift off in your hands.
🌊 Ride a driverless vehicle, order drone delivery, and unwind with a Sea World dinner cruise and gentle ocean breezes.
🛸 Fly a DJI drone to watch high-tech innovation lift off in your hands.
🌊 Ride a driverless vehicle, order drone delivery, and unwind with a Sea World dinner cruise and gentle ocean breezes.
📅 Route Overview
DAY 1QUANJUDE (South Chizi Street Branch)
Land in Beijing and start with a private airport pickup. After hotel check-in, sit down to a Quanjude roast duck dinner and ease into the trip.
The Palace Museum 1.1km Jingshan Park
Explore the Forbidden City along its central axis, taking in the scale of the imperial palace. In the late afternoon, walk up Jingshan Park for sunset views over the golden rooftops.
Mutianyu Great Wall 72.5km Beijing Municipality
Hike the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall as it rolls along the mountain ridges. After a midday break, return to the city for a free evening.
Qianmen Street 2.3km Dongfangren Academic Garden Fenglei Peking Opera Troupe Peking Opera Drama Culture Chenjin Experience Hall
Browse the time-honored shops along Qianmen Street in the morning, then spend the afternoon in a hands-on Peking opera workshop. Take on a role, put on a costume, and learn a few lines of song and movement.
DAY 5798 Art Center 14.4km Shichahai 1221.3km Shanghai 3.6km Renheguan (Jing'ansi Branch)
Start among the galleries and old factory buildings of 798 Art District, then see everyday hutong life around Shichahai. Take an afternoon high-speed train to Shanghai and finish the day with a Michelin-listed Shanghainese dinner at Renheguan.
The Bund 4.9km Shanghai the Oriental Pearl Radio and Television Tower Co., Ltd. 11.5km Jing'an Temple 16.5km Hongqiao Xintiandi
Go up the Oriental Pearl Tower for a wide view across Lujiazui, then pause at Jing'an Temple in the middle of the city. After dark, walk the Bund as the skyline lights come on, and end with a cocktail in Xintiandi.
Wukang Road 3.5km Shanghai Tianzifang 1427.0km Guangzhou
Stroll under the plane trees on Wukang Road and explore Tianzifang’s lanes. Craft a mother-of-pearl keepsake, then take a high-speed train to Guangzhou for an evening of Cantonese favorites.
White Swan Hotel 20.9km Yewen Yongchun Chonghua Quanguan 28.9km Canton Tower 1.7km Pearl River Night Cruise
Have a Michelin Cantonese dim sum breakfast at White Swan Hotel, then drive to nearby Foshan to learn a few Wing Chun moves with a local master. Return to Guangzhou for Canton Tower and a Pearl River night cruise.
Guangzhou Sacred Heart Cathedral 3.2km Chenjia Ancestor Temple 3.0km Shamian Dao 1.8km Yongqing Fanglvpai 1.9km Up & Down 9 135.0km Shenzhen
Explore Guangzhou’s highlights, from Sacred Heart Cathedral and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall to Shamian Island, Yongqing Fang, and Shangxiajiu. In the evening, take a 30-minute high-speed train to Shenzhen.
DJI Dajiang (Shenzhen Flagship Store) 7.9km Shenzhen Talent Park 6.0km Sea World
Try flying a DJI drone at the Happy Coast flagship store, take a driverless ride, and order a drone delivery at Talent Park. Finish with dinner aboard a Sea World cruise and views across Shenzhen Bay.
DAY 11Dapeng Fortress 1.3km Jiaochang Weifeidu Hometown Minsu (Jiaochang Weidapeng Suocheng Shop)
Walk the brick-and-stone lanes of Dapeng Fortress, a Ming dynasty coastal defense town, then spend the afternoon on Jiaochangwei Beach. Kick off your shoes, catch the sea breeze, and leave time for photos.
Shenzhen City
Keep the morning flexible around your flight time, then transfer to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport with four cities' worth of memories and stories packed for the trip home.
🤩MORE TIPS
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💵Cost Details
- What’s Included:
- ·All main attraction entry tickets.
- ·11 nights of handpicked boutique accommodations.
- ·Private vehicle, fuel, tolls, and driver expenses.
- ·An expert English-speaking local guide.
- What's Excluded:
- ·Flights & Trains: Travel to the starting point and back home
- ·Single Room Upgrade: If you prefer a private room to yourself
- ·On-Site Rides: Cable cars, boat rides, or shuttle carts inside parks
- ·Personal Expenses: Souvenirs, laundry, and extra snacks/drinks
- ·Weather/Delays: Extra costs from severe weather or traffic closures
- Tips: Entirely optional, only if you'd like to say an extra thank you!
✈️ Transport Tips
Driving

Full‑trip chauffeured van
Door-to-Door Ease: Zero stress, direct transfers.
Max Comfort: Spaciously seat up to 7 with extra legroom.
Sit Back & Enjoy: Relax with panoramic views along the way.
📒Good to Know
- ·Before You Go: Check the local weather forecast and pack accordingly.
- ·Pace: Relaxed, with moderate walking required.
- ·Pack Smart: Bring layers, comfortable walking shoes, and sunscreen.
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