What You Get
How to Book
- Each person must buy a voucher; price is listed per person based on two people traveling together and sharing a room. Additional fee to travel solo.
- Choose your package from the drop-down menu.
- After purchasing this deal, follow the instructions on your voucher to book your trip with Affordable World no later than 1/21/2026
Know Before You Go
- A Chinese visa is required to participate in this trip.
- Additional fees to travel solo:
- All Dates: $575
- A passport is required for all travel outside the U.S.
- Passports must be valid for at least six months after the date of travel, and contain at least two blank visa pages.
- Before international travel, always check the State Department's website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
- A Chinese visa is required for this trip,
- Varied COVID-19 levels and restrictions should be taken into consideration before international travel, find more info by visiting the US Embassy’s site.
- Official language: Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua)
- Currency: Chinese Yuan (CNY), also called Renminbi (RMB)
Affordable World: 37,000+ of our travelers served since 2013
Explore Bustling Cities, Ancient Temples, and Scenic Landscapes of China
Flights & Transportation:
- Round-trip airfare from:
- Los Angeles (LAX) - See Parking Deals Here
- San Francisco (SFO) - See Parking Deals Here
- New York (JFK) - See Parking Deals Here
- Ontario (ONT)
- Seattle (SEA) - See Parking Deals Here
- Chicago (ORD) - See Parking Deals Here
- Round-trip airfare from LAX, JFK, SFO, ORD, ONT & SEA on China Airlines (Sky Team), Singapore Alliance (Star Alliance) & Eva Airways (Star Alliance)
- Flight from Beijing to Shanghai
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Airline taxes and fuel surcharges
- For additional departure airports/pricing, contact Affordable World at (888) 737-2742.
Hotels
8-Day/6-Night Tour of Beijing & Shanghai (6 nights + 1 overnight flight)
- 3 nights in a 5-star Twin Bedroom at New Otani Hotel or similar in Beijing
- 3 nights in a 5-star Twin Bedroom at Swissotel Grand Shanghai or similar in Shanghai
Hotel Upgrades
All hotel upgrades are based on double occupancy
- Upgrade to The Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai or Similar (Standard Room) (3 nights): From $89 per person
- Upgrade to New Otani Hotel or Similar (Executive Room) (3 nights): $119 per person
Attractions & Meals
- Daily breakfast and 2 lunches
- Sightseeing places as indicated in the itinerary
- Admission(s) to the sightseeing place(s) indicated in the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Beijing city tour highlights: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Great Wall & Sacred Way.
- Shanghai city tour highlights: The Bund waterfront, Nanjing Road shopping street, City God Temple area and Xintiandi.
Tour Itinerary at a Glance
8-day Beijing & Shanghai
Enjoy China’s highlights in style on this 8-day journey that blends premium comfort with exceptional value. Explore Beijing’s imperial treasures and the Great Wall before experiencing Shanghai’s shimmering skyline, iconic landmarks, and optional signature excursions. With thoughtful inclusions and immersive moments throughout, this affordable luxury adventure promises an unforgettable escape.
Days 1–2 | USA → Beijing
- Depart the USA for Beijing and arrive on Day 2, where you’ll meet your local guide and transfer to a centrally located five-star hotel. Settle in and enjoy your first evening in China’s historic capital, with an optional Club Room upgrade available.
Day 3 | Beijing City Tour
- Explore Beijing’s imperial past with visits to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and historic Qianmen Street, plus photo stops at the Olympic landmarks. Enjoy lunch included, with the option to end the day with a traditional Peking Roast Duck dinner.
Day 4 | Great Wall & Sacred Way
- Visit the awe-inspiring Great Wall of China, one of the world’s greatest architectural achievements. Continue to the Sacred Way, a serene avenue lined with stone statues leading to the Ming Tombs, with lunch included.
Day 5 | Beijing → Shanghai
- Fly to Shanghai, China’s dynamic “Pearl of the Orient,” where historic charm meets modern skyscrapers. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure, with an optional luxury upgrade to the Portman Ritz-Carlton.
Day 6 | Shanghai City Tour
- Discover Shanghai’s highlights including The Bund, Nanjing Road, City God Temple area, and trendy Xintiandi. Spend the evening at leisure or join the optional Oriental Pearl Tower visit and Huangpu River Cruise with dinner.
Day 7 | Shanghai or Optional Suzhou Excursion
- Enjoy a free day in Shanghai or join an optional excursion to Suzhou, the “Venice of the Orient,” known for its classical gardens, canals, and historic water towns. The tour includes a garden visit, canal cruise, and lunch.
Day 8 | Shanghai → USA
- Depart Shanghai and begin your return journey home, concluding your unforgettable China experience.
Optional Tours
- Peking Roast Duck Dinner (Minimum 8 Participants): From $49 per person
- Oriental Pearl Tower & Huangpu River Cruise with Dinner (Minimum 6 Participants): From $89 per person
- Suzhou One Day Tour with Lunch (Minimum 6 Participants): From $99 per person
Fine Print
- Promotional value expires Jan 21, 2026. Amount paid never expires.
- Book by 1-21-2026 or promo value expires
- Limit 2 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts
- Reservation required, subject to availability
- $200 fee for 60 days or earlier cancellation notice, $300 for 30–59 days advance notice, $500 fee for 15–29 days advance notice, $1,000 fee for 3–14 days advance notice, fee up to voucher price for cancellation requests received within 48 hours of the departure date
- Airfare nonrefundable after booking
- A Chinese visa is required to participate in this trip
- Must be 18+ to check in
- Credit card required at booking and check-in
- Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier
- Airline subject to change/availability
- Airfare includes carrier and government taxes & fees
- Not all tours are handicapped accessible, please contact Affordable World at (888) 737-2742 to confirm
- A passport is required for all travel outside the US
- Before international travel, always check the State Department’s website, for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements
- Varied COVID-19 levels and restrictions should be taken into consideration before international travel, find more info by visiting the US Embassy’s site
- All customers are required to check travel requirements, advisories and obtain all necessary documents prior to departure to and from the countries to which they are traveling; this includes layovers for connecting flights, as well as entry requirements for return back to the US
- Please consider adding a travel protection plan to your trip to guard against unforeseen circumstances, click here for more information
- Airline surcharge fee may apply for some departures
- Deviation fee not included when extending the stay; an airline surcharge fee may apply when you extend your stay
- Additional fee to travel solo: $575 (All Dates)
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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