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7 Days in China: Beijing + Shanghai
Two cities, one high-speed train. The fastest icon combo.
By HappyChinaTrip · Last updated 20 May 2026
Length
7 days
Cities
Beijing · Shanghai
Best for
Short trips and visa-free transit travellers.
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Day by day
- 1
Beijing
Arrive Beijing
Hutong walk, early night.
- 3
Beijing
Great Wall
Mutianyu day trip.
- 4
Shanghai
Train to Shanghai
G-train ~5h. Bund at dusk.
- 7
Shanghai
Depart
Maglev to airport.