Attractions:Shichahai Area, Yandai xiejie, Drum Tower, Bird's Nest, Water Cube
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Shanghai
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Shichahai Area (2.5 hours), a national 4A-level tourist attraction, is located in Xicheng District, the centre of Beijing, adjacent to the central axis of the city. With a water area of 336,000 square metres, Shichahai is the largest and most well-preserved piece of historical district in Beijing, and occupies a unique position in the history of the city's planning and construction.
Climb the 67-meter high two-story Drum Tower. Architecture is frozen music. The Beijing Bell and Drum Tower are like two powerful and solemn notes. The sound of the bells and drums echoes in the sky of the city, writing history with sound and carrying the echoes of the city's time over the centuries.
The history of Beijing Bell and Drum Towers is a silhouette of the city's history, and in the course of history, the bustling commerce and folklore around these two tall buildings have left warm and intimate memories for the city's residents.
After lunch, we will head to the Olympic Park to see the overall look of the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube from a distance. Then, proceed to Beijing South Station for a 5-hour high-speed train ride to Shanghai. Our English-speaking guide will be here to greet you and accompany you to our pre-booked hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.