9 Days Shanghai-Beijing-Harbin Winter Snow Tour
Tour Overview
This 9-day tour offers a seamless blend of iconic urban landmarks, rich historical sites, and exhilarating winter experiences. Beginning in the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, you’ll uncover its modern...
Code of Tour: CDT0000091157
Length of Travel: 9 Day
Destinations of Tour: Shanghai-Beijing-Harbin-Snow Town - Yabuli-Harbin
Departure City: Shanghai
Price of Tour: Request
Type of Tour: Private
Features of Tour:
This 9-day tour offers a seamless blend of iconic urban landmarks, rich historical sites, and exhilarating winter experiences. Beginning in the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, you’ll uncover its modern charm and ancient allure. Moving on to Beijing, explore the timeless grandeur of China’s imperial past alongside thrilling encounters with the Great Wall. Concluding in Harbin, the winter wonderland awaits with its stunning snow-covered landscapes, cultural immersion in China’s Snow Town, and adrenaline-pumping activities like skiing in Yabuli.
Tour Highlights
Shanghai: Where Tradition Meets Modernity
- Witness the dazzling Acrobatic Show, showcasing breathtaking feats of agility and artistry.
- Stroll through the enchanting Yuyuan Garden, a masterpiece of classical Chinese garden design.
- Enjoy panoramic city views from the iconic Oriental Pearl TV Tower.
- Discover the charm of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, known as the “Venice of Shanghai.”
- Marvel at the architectural fusion along The Bund, where modern skyscrapers meet colonial-era buildings.
Beijing: Gateway to China’s Imperial Past
- Experience a hike on the Great Wall, exploring sections like the picturesque Mutianyu and challenging Jiankou.
- Ascend the Zhengbeilou Tower, the highest point on the Jiankou section, for breathtaking vistas.
- Dive into Beijing’s cultural heart with visits to Hutongs, experiencing traditional Chinese life and activities.
- Conquer your fears on the world’s largest glass sightseeing platform, a thrilling modern attraction.
- Savor authentic Chinese cuisine with a local family, adding a personal touch to your adventure.
Harbin: Winter Wonderland
- Be enchanted by the Ice Lantern Art Fair at Zhaolin Park, a magical display of illuminated ice sculptures.
- Immerse yourself in the snowy beauty of China’s Snow Town, experiencing the unique lifestyle of its residents.
- Engage in exhilarating snow activities on Yangcaoshan Mountain, including sledding and snowmobiling.
- Enjoy a thrilling skiing experience at Yabuli Ski Resort, China’s premier ski destination.
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive in Shanghai
- Day 2 :Shanghai
- Day 3: Shanghai-Beijing
- Day 4: Beijing
- Day 5: Beijing
- Day 6: Beijing-Harbin
- Day 7:Harbin – Snow Town
- Day 8:Snow Town – Yabuli
- Day 9:Departure Harbin
Full Itinerary
Day 1 Shanghai Arrival
Sightseeing and Activities:
Accommodation: Shanghai
Meals:
Upon your arrival, tour guide will pick you up from airport and then transfer you to your hotel. Feel free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Day 2: Shanghai
Sightseeing and Activities: Yuyuan Garden, Yuyuan Market, Shanghai Museum, the Jade Buddha Temple, Acrobatic Show
Accommodation: Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, we will first visit Yuyuan Gardenand Yuyuan Market. Yu Yuan Garden(or Yun Garden) is a famous classical garden located in Anren Jie, Shanghai. It abuts the Yuyuan Market. Then we will stop at Shanghai Museum. It is the Museum of Ancient Chinese Art with more than 120,000 precious and rare works of art. In the afternoon, we will head to the Jade Buddha Temple, which is a venerable and famous Buddhist temple built in 1928. In the evening enjoy an Acrobatic Show.
Day 3: Shanghai-Beijing by Speed Train
Sightseeing and Activities: Beijing City
Accommodation: Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Nihao! Welcome to Beijing, the capital city of China! Upon your arrival at the airport/train station in Beijing, the tour guide and driver will meet and greet you at the exit, and then escort you to the well-selected hotel in downtown Beijing. The rest of the day is free on your own so you can have a good rest for the jet lag or explore by yourself around your hotel.
Arrival Ideas:
Beijing is well connected by air and high speed rail. There are two airports – Beijing Daxing International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport operating many international and domestic airlines. Travelers can go to Beijing by air from most cities of China, like Hong Kong, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Xian, Guilin, Hangzhou, Kunming, Wuhan, Xiamen, Guiyang, Chongqing, and Lanzhou. In addition, travelers can take the high speed train to Beijing from Xian (4-5 hours), Shanghai (4.5-6 hours), Zhengzhou (2.5-3 hours), Wuhan (4-5 hours), Harbin (5-5.5 hours), etc.
Free Time Ideas:
You are welcome to ask your tour guide for some useful tips to spend your free time based on your time and interest.
Day 4: Beijing
Sightseeing and Activities: Beijing City Tour | Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace
Accommodation: Beijing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today you will spend the whole day exploring the ancient citadel Beijing through China’s famous landmarks, epic imperial grandeur and royal gardens.
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at your hotel and then head to Tian’anmen Square, which is the world’s largest public square and also the symbol of China. It has witnessed many big events in China over the past decades and from here you can take good pictures of Tiananmen Gate showing on CCTV News every day.
Walk across the square and you will visit the might and splendor of the awe-inspiring Forbidden City, the world’s largest palace complex and one-time home to 24 emperors of China. Listed as a world heritage site, Forbidden City has about 500 years’ history, and served as the political and ritual center of China during the Ming (1368-1644) and the Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. With over 8,728 rooms, the Forbidden City is not only China’s largest and best-preserved collection of ancient buildings, but also a city within the city, like the Vatican in Rome. Enter through Meridian Gate and visit along the central axis to ensure you won’t miss any highlighted palaces. You can admire its brilliant architecture and numerous ancient art treasures while listening to your guide and learning more about the emperors’ stories hidden inside the Imperial Palace. Later, take another 15-minute walk up to Jingshan Park, where you can have a magnificent panorama of modern Beijing and princely views over the russet roofs of the Forbidden City.
In this afternoon, drive to the “Museum of Royal Garden” – Summer Palace, which used to be the resort for royal families to flee summer heat. The grounds, temples, gardens, pavilions, lakes, bridges, gate-towers, and corridors are a marvel of landscaping. Enjoy the leisure walk and take your time to appreciate the imperial architectures, hilltop views, and beautiful lakes, which offer a pastoral escape into the landscapes of traditional Chinese painting.
Recommended Optional Activity: You can try the famous Peking Roasted Duck at Quanjude this evening.
Beijing Great Wall Tour | Mutianyu Great Wall, Bird’s Nest & Water Cube
Day 5: Beijing
Sightseeing and Activities: Beijing Great Wall Tour | Mutianyu Great Wall, Bird’s Nest & Water Cube
Accommodation: Beijing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
In this morning, you will head northwest of Beijing (about 1.5-2 hours’ drive, 73km) to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. The Great Wall boasts a history over 2,000 years and stretches more than 3,000 miles across several provinces of northern China, making it one of the most impressive ancient masterpieces on the planet. Mutianyu Great Wall is connected with the Jiankou Great Wall in the west and the Gubeikou Great Wall in the east. Mutianyu is the longest and best fully-restored Great Wall with fewer tourists and is also famed for its 23 Ming-era watchtowers and stunning views. Take the cable car up to the 14th watchtower and then enjoy the memorable hiking time on the wall while visiting its western route. With the green pines and cypresses covering the surrounding area, and the winding wall standing majestically on the vast land, you will capture the most stunning natural scenery in this section. Challenge yourselves while climbing up to the 20th watchtower where you could fulfill your Great Wall dream. Cherish the chance and take photos as many as you like!
After the once-in-lifetime experience, head back to downtown Beijing and have the chance to take photos with the exterior of the Bird’s Nest (Beijing National Stadium) and Water Cube (Beijing National Aquatics Center). They were both designed for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and used for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. After that, transfer back to your hotel and have a good rest tonight.
Day 6: Beijing-Harbin by Speed Train
Sightseeing and Activities: Airport transfer (Harbin); Ice Lantern Art Fair at Zhaolin Park
Accommodation:Adjustable
Meals:
In the morning, take the speed train frm Beijing to Harbin (around 6 hours).
Upon arrive in the exquisite and historic Harbin City in the afternoon, you will be met at the airport/railway station by the local English speaking guide and transferred to the hotel, where the staff will assist you with your check in if room available. Late afternoon, drive to watch the Ice Lantern Art Fair at Zhaolin Park. The magical and extraordinary ice lanterns and sculptures have literally made the park an icy wonderland.
Day 7: Harbin-China’s Snow Town（Xuexiang 300 KM)
Sightseeing and Activities: China’s Snow Town; Snow Charm Avenue
Accommodation:Adjustable
Meals:Breakfast & Lunch
Driver & Guide Service: Get up early and drive about 6-7 hours to the beautiful China’s Snow Town (Xue Xiang). Upon your arrival, we will have lunch in a local farmer’s restaurant, and then take your time walk around the Snow Town, look at the nature and experience the lifestyle of the local people. Have a walk on the “Snow Charm Avenue“, which is full of simple farming village characteristics in Northeastern China.
Day 8:China’s Snow Town-Yabuli
Sightseeing and Activities: Yangcaoshan Mountain; Snow Activities; Yabuli Ski Resort;
Accommodation:Adjustable
Meals:Breakfast & Lunch
Driver & Guide Service: Get up in the early morning, drive or you may choose to take the snowmobile (about RMB220/pp or $36/pp) to Yangcaoshan Mountain, where you will enjoy the beautiful sunrise and snowscape. After simple Chinese breakfast, free at leisure to enjoy the snow activities in the village (self-paid item), like dog sledding.
After lunch, drive to Yabuli(2.5 hours), and transfer to the hotel after arrived.
Day 9: Departure Harbin
Sightseeing and Activities: Yabuli Ski Resort;
Accommodation:Adjustable
Meals:Breakfast & Lunch
Yabuli is the biggest and best ski resort in China, which provides great skiing with high mountains and excellent snow. After lunch you will have many optional things (all at your own expense) to enjoy. You can take the cable car to climb up the summit of the mountain to get a commanding view of the stunning snowscape, then take the longest slideway in the world down the mountain, this is a breathtaking adventure! Also you can take part in some interesting snow activities, such as Alpine skiing, snowmobile driving, tyre sliding, dog sledding or arrow shooting.
In the afternoon, meet the guide and drive about 3 hours to Harbin, then transfer you to the airport for departure.
Service included
- Hotel Accommodations for 0 Harbin
- Hotel breakfasts and Lunch
Daily Lunch Location Options (choose one): A: Dumplings at famous Harbin dumpling restaurant: The Oriental King Dumpling B: Self-serve hot pot restaurant C: Barbecue buffet restaurant
Lunch Drink Options (choose one): A: Harbin Beer B: Juice) - Private air-conditioned vehicle with skilled driver
- English speaking tour guides
- Entrance fees listed in the itinerary
- Government taxes and service charges
Service excluded
- Airfare, tax and fuel surcharge.
- Round trip international airfare or train tickets
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the itinerary
- Meals and services other than mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional tours
- International Travel Insurance
- All tips to guides and drivers
- Excess luggage charges
- Personal expenses
- Visa fees
Note:
The quotation is different for China Public Holidays. For instance, Chinese Spring Festival,Tomb-sweeping Festival, Labor Day, Dragon-boat Festival, Mid-autumn Festival, China National Day, etc. Please note that we reserve the right to make some necessary alterations caused by accidental forces. In this case, any increase or reduction of the tour cost will be calculated and we will deal with it accordingly.
