8 days in Shanghai & Beijing Itinerary

Shanghai is known for sightseeing, shopping, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: go for a walk through The Bund (Wai Tan), enjoy breathtaking views from Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu), wander the streets of Former French Concession, and take in nature's colorful creations at Yu Garden (Yuyuan).

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Ipoh, Malaysia to Shanghai is an approximately 11-hour flight. You can also drive. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Ipoh in May: high temperatures in Shanghai hover around 30°C and lows are around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Beijing.

Beijing is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see Mutianyu Great Wall, admire the landmark architecture of Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), get engrossed in the history at Lama Temple (Yonghegong), and see the interesting displays at The Palace Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Shanghai to Beijing takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Shanghai in June, plan for slightly colder nights in Beijing, with lows around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can travel back home.