Onto China... Here's my itinereary

We have one free night in Shanghai so we booked a hostel for tomorrow night, then the next afternoon we fly to Beijing for our tour...here's the itinerary:



Wednesday, Feb. 17th: Shanghai - Beijing
Flight Shanghai - Beijing (transport from ship to airport is taxi on your own, most economical)
Pickup at Beijing airport by your guide and driver, transfer to your hotel and check in
Evening free


Thursday, February 18th (B, D): Sleep on the Wall
Check out of the hotel, meet at 9am in the lobby
Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City
Xiushui Silk Market: shop and bargain for souvenirs and clothes. This market is a favorite for students. Purchase your own lunch - western and Chinese available.
Drive to Jinshanling Great Wall
Dinner near Jinshanling Great Wall: local Chinese dishes
Sleep on the Wall: beer, soft drinks and snacks provided overnight, we provide all the sleeping gear too.


Friday, February19th (B, L): Sleep on the Wall
Breakfast on the Wall: Muesli and fresh fruits
Hike Jinshanling to Simatai Great Wall
Lunch: at Simatai Great Wall
Drive back to Beijing
Stroll on the Olympic Green and view the outside of the Swim Cube and Birds Nest Stadium
Check into hotel
Rest, then enjoy Friday night out on the town


Saturday, Feb. 20th (B, L, D): Beijing
Visit a Chinese New Year Temple Fair: A cultural New Year's experience, see some exciting performances and visit the stalls set up to sell traditional arts and crafts. There are plenty of games to play and traditional food and snacks to try.
Hutong Tour: includes a cycle rickshaw ride through Beijing's historic hutongs. Stop to go up the Drum Tower and enjoy tea in a traditional style courtyard family home.
Enjoy a local lunch in a Hutong family's home: participate in making Chinese dumplings (jiaozi)
Summer Palace
Peking Duck Dinner: try Beijing's famous and traditional cuisine
Chaoyang Acrobat Show (7:15 to 8:30)
Drop off to hotel


Sunday, Feb. 21st (B, L): Beijing
Panjiayuan Weekend Market: Beijing's famous weekend market with over 3000 stalls of vendors from all over China selling their wares and antiques.
Hotpot Lunch: the best winter meal in Beijing
Temple of Heaven
Hotel Drop off/Airport Drop off