Discover ancient imperial wonders and dazzling modern skylines! A premium 7-day curated journey through Shanghai and Beijing featuring the Great Wall, Forbidden City, high-speed bullet train ride, and iconic cultural shows departing from Kochi.
Immerse yourself in a land where timeless ancient heritage meets futuristic innovation. Team Yathri India Pvt Ltd proudly presents our 7-Day Shanghai to Beijing Cultural Tour departing on November 3, 2026. From the historic royal architectures of Beijing to the cutting-edge, neon-lit skyline of Shanghai, this fully guided international expedition offers an unforgettable passage through China’s most iconic destinations.
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 (Nov 3): Kochi to Shanghai Flight, Maglev Train Experience & Arrival
- Meal Plan: In-Flight Catering (Airline standard)
- Stay: 4-Star Premium Hotel in Shanghai
- 00:35 AM: Board your Malaysia Airlines flight (MH 109) departing from Cochin International Airport (COK), Terminal 3. After a brief 1.5-hour layover in Kuala Lumpur, connect to flight MH 388.
- 14:15 PM: Touch down at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
- Afternoon: Experience the rush of the world-famous Shanghai Maglev Train—the fastest commercial high-speed magnetic levitation train—as you speed away from Pudong Airport. Meet our local representative, transfer directly to your 4-star hotel, check in, and enjoy a relaxing evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Shanghai.
Day 2 (Nov 24): Comprehensive Shanghai City Discovery & Skyline Cruise
- Meal Plan: Hotel Breakfast
- Stay: 4-Star Premium Hotel in Shanghai
- Morning to Afternoon: Following breakfast at the hotel, embark on an immersive full-day tour of Shanghai’s finest historical and urban wonders:
- People’s Square & Shanghai Museum: Explore the city’s central public square and its premier museum, housing a vast collection of rare Chinese art and antiquities.
- Jade Buddha Temple: Visit this peaceful, active sanctuary to view two magnificent, jewel-encrusted white jade Buddha statues imported from Myanmar.
- Yu Garden & Yu Bazaar: Stroll through a dynamic 16th-century Ming Dynasty garden filled with traditional pavilions and rockeries, followed by souvenir shopping at the adjacent bazaar.
- Silk Factory Visit: Tour a local facility to discover the ancient art of Chinese silk spinning and weaving.
- Oriental Pearl Tower: Make a photo stop at this iconic, futuristic radio and television tower towering over the Pudong district.
- Nanjing Road Shopping: Walk through one of the world’s busiest pedestrian shopping streets, packed with luxury boutiques and local stores.
- The Bund: Take an atmospheric walk along Shanghai’s historic waterfront promenade, lined with grand colonial-era European buildings.
- Evening: Board a scenic night cruise along the Huangpu River, taking in spectacular, unobstructed views of the brightly illuminated skylines of old and new Shanghai. Overnight stay in Shanghai.
Day 3 (Nov 5): Ancient Zhujiajiao Water Town Excursion & Trendy Xintiandi
- Meal Plan: Hotel Breakfast
- Stay: 4-Star Premium Hotel in Shanghai
- Morning: Enjoy breakfast before journeying outside the city center to the charming, centuries-old Zhujiajiao Water Town. Walk along its old flagstone streets and cross historic stone bridges over picturesque, tree-lined canals (excursion does not include a boat ride).
- Afternoon: Return to town to visit the trendy, upscale car-free fashion district of Xintiandi. Explore the beautifully restored historic Shikumen Buildings, which blend narrow stone-gate layout concepts from the East with classic Western architecture.
- Evening: Spend a free evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Shanghai.
Day 4 (Nov 6): High-Speed Bullet Train Ride to Beijing & Acrobatic Show
- Meal Plan: Hotel Breakfast
- Stay: 4-Star Premium Hotel in Beijing
- Morning: Following breakfast, transfer to the railway station. Board China’s ultra-modern, high-speed Bullet Train to Beijing, sitting back in comfortable 2nd-class seats as you rush through mainland China’s scenic countryside.
- Afternoon: Arrive at the capital city of Beijing and transfer smoothly to your hotel.
- Evening: Attend a thrilling, world-class Chinese Acrobatic Show (standard seating included), showcasing gravity-defying balance acts, gymnastics, and traditional showmanship. Overnight stay in Beijing.
Day 5 (Nov 7): Imperial Treasures of Beijing, Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven
- Meal Plan: Hotel Breakfast
- Stay: 4-Star Premium Hotel in Beijing
- Morning: Walk across Tiananmen Square, the immense public square located at the heart of Beijing. Pass through the Meridian Gate to explore the massive Forbidden City, an imperial palace complex that served as the home to 24 emperors across the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
- Afternoon: Visit the architectural masterpiece known as the Temple of Heaven, where imperial rulers prayed for bountiful harvests. Stop at a local Pearl Factory to learn about genuine freshwater pearl cultivation.
- Evening: Enjoy free leisure and shopping time along the popular Wangfujing Street, famous for its modern shopping malls and vibrant night food markets. Overnight stay in Beijing.
Day 6 (Nov 8): The Great Wall of China, Summer Palace & Olympic Landmarks
- Meal Plan: Hotel Breakfast
- Stay: 4-Star Premium Hotel in Beijing
- Morning: Fulfill a bucket-list dream by visiting the legendary Great Wall of China at the historic Juyong Pass. Hike up its steep, ancient ramparts and watchtowers cutting through the mountain pass.
- Afternoon: Tour a local Jade Factory to see master artisans carve intricate sculptures out of genuine jade stone. Make a photo stop outside the iconic Beijing National Stadium (famously known as the Bird’s Nest built for the Olympic Games). Conclude your sightseeing at the magnificent Summer Palace, a vast imperial lakeside retreat filled with historic pavilions, bridges, and gardens. Overnight stay in Beijing.
Day 7 (Nov 9): Beijing Departure to Kochi
- Meal Plan: Hotel Breakfast
- Morning: Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel, check out, and board the group coach to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).
- 09:30 AM: Board your return Malaysia Airlines flight (MH 319). After landing in Kuala Lumpur at 16:00 PM, enjoy a layover before boarding connecting flight MH 108 at 21:55 PM.
- 23:35 PM: Arrive safely back at Cochin International Airport (COK), Terminal 3, bringing your grand Chinese exploration to an end.
Tour Inclusions & Strategic Details
Package Inclusions
- Flights & Airfares: Round-trip international economy class tickets with Malaysia Airlines (Kochi ↔ Shanghai / Beijing ↔ Kochi via Kuala Lumpur) featuring 25 kg luggage outbound and 20 kg inbound.
- 4-Star Accommodations: 6 nights of premium lodging in standard rooms at handpicked 4-star hotels.
- All Inter-City Bullet Train Tickets: High-speed 2nd-class seating reservations from Shanghai to Beijing.
- Sightseeing Entry Passes: Includes first-gate admission fees to all listed landmarks, monuments, the Chinese Acrobatic Show, and the Huangpu River Cruise.
- Logistics & Escort: Comfortable private air-conditioned coach transfers, common group airport pickup/drop-offs, professional English-speaking local guides, and an experienced Tour Escort from Team Yathri Holidays.
- Daily Hydration: Two 500ml bottles of mineral water per person per day.
Package Exclusions
- 5% Government TCS (Tax Collected at Source).
- Chinese Tourist Visa fees (Yathri Holidays will provide full visa processing assistance).
- Compulsory tips for the local driver and tour guides.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, room service, or lunches and dinners outside hotel breakfast provisions.
Registration and Financial Terms
Package Cost Architecture
- Standard Package Cost Plan: INR 1,65,000/- Per Person + applicable TCS.
- Special Early Bird Offer Plan: INR 1,62,000/- Per Person + applicable TCS (For registrations completed early).
Booking & Payment Milestones
- Advance Deposit: Remit a non-refundable booking deposit of INR 25,000/- per person along with your document package to reserve your flights and high-speed train seats.
- Identification: E-mail clean digital copies of your PAN Card and International Passport (ensuring a minimum of 6 months validity from the travel date) to doc.yathri@gmail.com. Always carry your original physical passport when travelling.
- Subsequent Payments: The remaining balance will be broken into milestones as advised by our accounting department.
Official Bank Account Profile
Please route all electronic wire transfers through our central corporate account:
- Company Name: TEAM YATHRI INDIA PVT LTD
- Bank Name: IDFC FIRST BANK (Ernakulam Branch)
- Account Type: Current Account
- Account Number: 10272971976
- IFSC Code: IDFB0080511
- Accounts Desk Support: +91 94477 73217
Important Tour Notes
Compulsory Shopping Stops: As part of this cultural immersion itinerary, the group will make short, informative educational stops at government-regulated heritage centers, including the Jade Factory, Pearl Factory, and Silk Factory.
Secure your spaces early for this November 3, 2026 departure to guarantee a flawless East Asian holiday!
Contact Team Yathri India Pvt Ltd to Reserve Your Seats:
- General Enquiries: +91 98471 88880
- Corporate Office: Kochaneth Lane, South Janatha Rd, Palarivattom, Ernakulam, Kerala 682025
- Official Travel Portal: www.yathriholidays.com
- Direct Email: info@yathriholidays.com
Disclaimer: Hotel check-in time is fixed at 14:00 hours and check-out is at 12:00 hours. Group rates are based on standard operational limits; departures outside common group timing brackets will incur extra logistical charges.