Beijing and the Great Wall of China
Beijing is a city in transformation, with fast-paced development thriving alongside historically significant sights like the Forbidden City.
Experience Chinese culture—from a Legend of Kung Fu show to a Peking duck dinner—and visit the greatest monument of all: the Great Wall. Construction on the Wall began in the 3rd century B.C., and today it extends for more than 3,000 miles.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to China
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Day 2: Beijing
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 3: Beijing
Take a guided tour of Beijing
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Tiananmen Square [tyahn-ahn-men]
- Forbidden City
- Summer Palace
Visit the Summer Palace
Enjoy a dragon boat ride (available April-October only)
Participate in a Taiji lesson
Visit the Forbidden City
Visit Tiananmen Square
Visit a local school (subject to school calendars)
Enjoy a Peking duck dinner
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Day 4: Badaling • Beijing
Travel to Badaling
Take a tour of the Great Wall of China
Visit a section of the Great Wall of China that’s less traveled by tourists and one of its best preserved
Participate in a tea ceremony
Enjoy The Legend of Kung Fu show
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Day 5: Beijing
Visit the Temple of Heaven Park
Visit the Beijing Zoo
Take a rickshaw tour of hutongs
Enjoy a traditional Chinese meal with a local family
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Day 6: Beijing
Visit Yonghe Lamasery
Enjoy a sugar painting demonstration led by a local folk artisan
Visit the 798 Dashanzi Modern Art Zone
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Acrobatics show
Witness a thrilling display by talented performers during today’s optional acrobatics show. For more than 2,000 years, Chinese acrobats have been perfecting this unique form of performance art. Acrobatic troupes continue to dazzle audiences with unusual feats of balance and flexibility complemented by vibrant costumes, elaborate sets and traditional music.
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Day 7: Beijing
Take a tour of the Olympic Sports Complex:
- Bird's Nest Stadium
- Water Cube Aquatics Center
Enjoy free time in Beijing
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 8: Shanghai
Fly to Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai World Financial Center
Enjoy free time on the Bund
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Day 9: Shanghai
Take an expertly guided tour of Shanghai
Visit the Jade Buddha Temple
Visit Yu Yuan Garden
See Nanjing Lu
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to China
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Day 2: Beijing
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 3: Beijing
Take a guided tour of Beijing
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Tiananmen Square [tyahn-ahn-men]
- Forbidden City
- Summer Palace
Visit the Summer Palace
Enjoy a dragon boat ride (available April-October only)
Participate in a Taiji lesson
Visit the Forbidden City
Visit Tiananmen Square
Visit a local school (subject to school calendars)
Enjoy a Peking duck dinner
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Day 4: Badaling • Beijing
Travel to Badaling
Take a tour of the Great Wall of China
Visit a section of the Great Wall of China that’s less traveled by tourists and one of its best preserved
Participate in a tea ceremony
Enjoy The Legend of Kung Fu show
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Day 5: Beijing
Visit the Temple of Heaven Park
Visit the Beijing Zoo
Take a rickshaw tour of hutongs
Enjoy a traditional Chinese meal with a local family
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Day 6: Beijing
Visit Yonghe Lamasery
Enjoy a sugar painting demonstration led by a local folk artisan
Visit the 798 Dashanzi Modern Art Zone
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Acrobatics show
Witness a thrilling display by talented performers during today’s optional acrobatics show. For more than 2,000 years, Chinese acrobats have been perfecting this unique form of performance art. Acrobatic troupes continue to dazzle audiences with unusual feats of balance and flexibility complemented by vibrant costumes, elaborate sets and traditional music.
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Day 7: Beijing
Take a tour of the Olympic Sports Complex:
- Bird's Nest Stadium
- Water Cube Aquatics Center
Enjoy free time in Beijing
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 8: Shanghai
Fly to Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai World Financial Center
Enjoy free time on the Bund
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Day 9: Shanghai
Take an expertly guided tour of Shanghai
Visit the Jade Buddha Temple
Visit Yu Yuan Garden
See Nanjing Lu
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; internal high-speed train with extension
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Hotels
6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (8 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
1 sightseeing tour led by an expert, licensed local guide (2 with extension); 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director
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Entrances
Summer Palace; Forbidden City; Tiananmen Square; dragon boat ride (seasonal); tai chi lesson; Great Wall of China; tea ceremony; Legend of Kung Fu show; Temple of Heaven Park; calligraphy lesson; Hutong rickshaw tour; authentic meal with a local family; Yonghe Lamasery; school visit; Jingshan Park; with extension: Shanghai World Financial Center; Jade Buddha Temple; Yu Garden
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
