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Discover China’s Family-Friendly Highlights

Embark on a 7-day private family tour combining Beijing’s history, culture, and fun activities with Shanghai’s modern skyline and charming water towns. Perfect for kids and adults, this journey balances learning, play, and relaxation.

Signature Experiences Included:

• Explore the Forbidden City with family-friendly stories

• Walk the Great Wall and slide down the toboggan
  

• Morning tai chi at Temple of Heaven

• Visit pandas at Beijing Zoo

• Shaolin Kung Fu performance

• Zhujiajiao Water Town rowing and canal experience

• Explore Pop Mart and 798 Art District

• The Royal Banquet Experience
• Signature Imperial Roast Duck

Tour Highlights

• 🏯 Discover the Hidden Halls of the Forbidden City

  Most tour groups only visit the six major halls on the central axis. With your private guide, you will go beyond the standard route to explore hidden halls and lesser-known spaces, gaining a deeper understanding of imperial history while avoiding the heaviest crowds.

  

  

  Mutianyu Great Wall Adventure

• Walk on One of the Best-Rated Sections of the Great Wall

  Visit Mutianyu, one of the most popular and best-preserved sections of the Great Wall. Walk at your own pace through the watchtowers and enjoy magnificent views of the wall winding across the mountains.

  

  

• The Royal Banquet Experience

  
  

  A multi-sensory journey featuring traditional Hanfu costumes, imperial fine dining, and live cultural performances in a hidden "dynasty theater."

• Beijing Zoo Pandas

  Meet giant pandas, including internet-famous ones, and enjoy interactive experiences.
  

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• Shaolin Kung Fu Showe

  Watch live kung fu performances, showcasing agility, balance, and strength.
  

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• Summer Palace & Dragon Boat

  Explore imperial gardens and take a scenic boat ride on Kunming Lake.
  

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• Signature Imperial Roast Duck

  Watch a master chef carve the legendary “Perfect Duck” at your table. Enjoy crispy skin, tender meat, and the timeless tradition of China’s most iconic dish.

  

• Pop Mart & 798 Art District

  Engage kids and teens with interactive toys, murals, and creative art spaces.
  
  

• Morning Tai Chi at Temple of Heaven

  Join a tai chi instructor for simple, fun exercises with locals.
  
  

• Xiaolongbao Tasting Experience

  Learn the “bite-and-sip” technique while tasting Shanghai’s iconic soup dumplings.
  
  

• Zhujiajiao Water Town Rowing & Stroll

  Row along calm canals and cross historic stone bridges.
  
  

Daily Itinerary: Beijing (Day 1–4)

Day 1 — Arrival in Beijing

🍳 Breakfast (on own if applicable)
✈️ Arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport or train station
🚗 Private transfer to hotel
🏨 Hotel check-in and settle in
Tip: Rest and prepare for the week ahead.

Day 2 — Forbidden City Discovery & Hutong Life

🍳 Breakfast & 🥗 Lunch
🏯 Tian’anmen Square — iconic city landmark
🏯 Forbidden City — kid-friendly family route: princes’ library, Archery Pavilion, Hall of Clocks and Watches
🏞 Jingshan Hill — panoramic view
🏘 Hutong exploration — visit local family, try calligraphy or paper cutting
🍴 Dinner: Enjoy royal cuisine with ancient palace performances.

Day 3 — Temple of Heaven & Mutianyu Great Wall Adventure

🍳 Breakfast & 🥗 Lunch
🛕 Temple of Heaven — join locals for tai chi, singing, and traditional morning exercises
🚗 Drive to Mutianyu Great Wall (approx. 1.5-hour)
🏯 Walk along the Wall with guide, take free time for photos
🌄 Toboggan ride down — fun for children and adults
🏨 Return to Beijing downtown
🍴 Dinner: Classic Beijing roast duck at a time-honored restaurant

Day 4 — Summer Palace, Pandas & Kung Fu Performance

🍳 Breakfast & 🥗 Lunch
🏯 Summer Palace — explore corridors, climb hills or relax along Kunming Lake
🏞 Take a dragon-shaped boat ride on the lake
🛕 Beijing Zoo — meet giant pandas and other rare animals
🥋 Shaolin Kung Fu Performance — family-friendly live show
🏨 Return to hotel and rest

Daily Itinerary: Shanghai (Day 5–Day 7)

Day 5 — Morning Beijing → Shanghai | City Exploration

🍳 Breakfast
✈️ Flight or high-speed train: Beijing → Shanghai
🚗 Private transfer to hotel
🏨 Hotel check-in
🏛 Yu Garden — explore classical Chinese garden hidden among skyscrapers
🏞 The Bund — scenic waterfront walk, Shanghai skyline views
🏘 Local Alleyways — discover everyday life, taste Xiaolongbao at selected restaurant
⛴ Huangpu River Ferry — short public ferry ride for a local experience
🏙 Optional: Shanghai Tower Observation Deck — sunset panoramic views

Day 6 — Former French Concession & Zhujiajiao Water Town

🍳 Breakfast & 🥗 Lunch
🏘 Former French Concession — stroll leafy streets, view century-old villas
🖼 Propaganda Poster Art Centre — small museum with Mao-era posters
🏞 Zhujiajiao Water Town — stone bridges, quiet lanes, canal-side houses
🚣 Rowing boat ride along canals, relaxing family experience
🏨 Return to Shanghai hotel

Day 7 — Pop Mart City Park & Departure

🍳 Breakfast
🏙 Pop Mart City Park — interactive toys, murals, Dimoo Dream Garden
📸 Take photos with life-sized Molly figures
🚗 Private transfer to Shanghai airport or train station for onward journey

Tour Price

From US$1,289 per adult
Based on a private family tour for four, including one child under 11 years.
Price varies depending on program, travel dates, number of travelers, and chosen hotels.

Price Includes

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver

• English-speaking local guide

• Hotels and meals listed in the itinerary

• Entrance tickets to attractions

• Flights or high-speed trains between cities

• 24/7 travel assistance during your trip