Beijing·Nanjing·Shanghai·Mount Putuo 10-Day Cultural and Nature Tour
Departing from Beijing
Beijing City
This is a tour connecting four distinctive destinations: a one-stop experience of China's imperial history, Republican-era culture, Shanghai-style architecture, and Buddhist blessings. The itinerary is relaxed and allows for an easy exploration of Chinese culture and city sightseeing!
- 🌄 Carefully selected hotels throughout the trip
- 🌿 [Special Experiences]:
- Beijing Central Axis check-in + Peking Opera performance + Mutianyu Great Wall round-trip ropeway + authentic Beijing roast duck + one-day free exploration
- Nanjing Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum for panoramic views of Jinling + Meiling Palace to explore the Republican-era residence + Niushoushan Foding Palace, a world-class Buddhist landmark + stroll along Fuzimiao Ancient Street
- Shanghai stroll along the Bund's international architectural complex + take a cross-river ferry to admire the Lujiazui skyscraper night view from across the river + explore the ecological ancient water town of Zhujiajiao in the suburbs + check-in at four major cultural and artistic districts in the city center
- Depart from Shanghai by car and boat to Mount Putuo + find peace and pray at the "Buddhist Kingdom on the Sea" + pray at Puji Temple + stroll around the island to enjoy the island scenery
What to expect

① Pre-trip Notification
Within 24 hours of your order, we will send you detailed itinerary and vehicle information via email. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
② [Pick-up and Drop-off Time and Location]
- Airport/Station Pick-up: On the day the itinerary begins, pick up at the airport 24 hours in advance according to your flight time.
- Airport/Station Drop-off: Drop off at the airport 2-3 hours in advance according to your flight time.
③ Introduction to Exciting Attractions on the Itinerary
- In-depth tour of Beijing Central Axis World Cultural Heritage | Summer Palace boat cruise
- Jinling Zen Charm and Qinhuai Night Tour | Buddhist architecture and Jiangnan night charm experience
- Jiangnan Water Town + Shanghai Style Literary Roaming | Old Shanghai market life experience
- Shanghai departure by car and boat to Mount Putuo | Pilgrimage for blessings in the Buddhist kingdom
④ [Warm Reminders]
- The day-night temperature difference in Beijing, Shanghai, and Nanjing is significant, and the wind on Putuo Mountain island is strong. Please prepare a light jacket and non-slip flat shoes; avoid sleeveless or super short attire when entering temples.
- Domestic use of national standard flat plug power, foreign guests should bring their own adapter.
⑤ Itinerary Arrangement:
- D1 Beijing airport pick-up to hotel check-in and rest (approx. 40KM/1H)
- D2 Tiananmen Square to Summer Palace to Peking Opera performance (approx. 40KM/1H)
- D3 Mutianyu Great Wall to Olympic Park (approx. 40KM/1H)
- D4 Full day with no fixed itinerary, self-planned outing, three routes to choose from
- D5 Beijing high-speed rail to Nanjing to Zhongshan Scenic Area (approx. 50KM/1H)
- D6 Niushou Mountain Foding Palace to Su Embroidery experience to Fuzimiao Ancient Street (approx. 40KM/1.5H)
- D7 Nanjing high-speed rail to Shanghai to Wukang Road Old Houses to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street to Yu Garden Jiangnan Garden to The Bund (approx. 40KM/2H)
- D8 Zhujiajiao Ancient Town to Anfu Road Literary Street to Sinan Mansions Garden Houses to Tianzifang Shikumen Alley (approx. 100KM/2H)
- D9 Shanghai departure by car and boat to Mount Putuo (approx. 30KM/4H)
- D10 Mount Putuo pilgrimage for blessings to boat transfer return to Shanghai airport/station drop-off (approx. 60KM/2H)

This is a tour connecting four characteristic destinations: a one-stop experience of the four major features of Chinese royal history, Republican-era humanities, Shanghai-style architecture, and Buddhist blessings. The itinerary is relaxed and well-paced,

Comfortable and efficient travel: A dedicated driver-guide provides worry-free travel throughout the journey, with seamless high-speed rail connections between cities, and a one-stop car-boat transfer service to Mount Putuo, saving you the hassle of self-

Classic Must-Visit Recommendations in China:
1. A World Cultural Heritage site, the Ming and Qing imperial palace, and the largest existing ancient wooden palace complex in the world. Follow the essential central axis route to visit core halls such as the

1. "Niushou Yanlan," a renowned historical site in Jinling, is the birthplace of Chinese Niu-tou Chan Buddhism and a world-class sacred site for the exclusive enshrinement of the Buddha's parietal bone relic. It features a colossal deep-pit building const

Whether in Nanjing with its Republic of China charm or the fashionable "Magic City" of Shanghai, our local driver-guides can take you to experience the city's landmarks like a local, explore, taste local delicacies, and even try your hand at making a piec

Work-life balance: A special full-day free activity day in Beijing is set up, allowing you to freely choose to visit amusement parks, hutongs, or princely mansions, balancing group tours with personalized exploration. Sometimes, when you explore the capit
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Booking Instructions:
I. Document Information
- Please bring your original passport with at least 6 months validity for your trip. Original passports are required for hotel check-in, high-speed rail travel, and scenic area entry. Please do not deposit them. II. Item Preparation
- The day-night temperature difference in Beijing, Shanghai, and Nanjing is significant, and Putuoshan Island has strong winds. Prepare a light jacket and non-slip flat shoes; avoid bare shoulders and ultra-short clothing when entering temples.
- Domestic use of Chinese standard flat-pin power plugs. Foreign guests should bring their own adapter plugs. III. Dining and Transportation Instructions
- The tour fee only includes hotel breakfast; all other meals are at your own expense. The driver can recommend home-style dishes, vegetarian, and halal restaurants to suit Southeast Asian dietary habits.
- The driver is responsible for pick-up and drop-off, assisting with check-in and ticket inquiries, but does not accompany tours inside scenic areas. Only the Forbidden City provides bilingual Chinese and English guides. IV. Special Tips for Putuoshan
- In case of severe weather causing maritime suspension, the travel agency may adjust the tour sequence without reducing the number of attractions;
- Temples are religious sites; please do not touch Buddha statues or make loud noises indiscriminately.
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