China

About this trip

Beijing and Shanghai sit on opposite ends of China’s cultural spectrum, yet together they narrate the story of a nation that refuses to stand still. This six-day itinerary bridges two millennia, trading the silent stone watchtowers of the Great Wall for the electric hum of the world’s most ambitious skyline. While many travelers observe China from a distance, Ultra Travel prioritizes immersion in the scales of grand design, from the symmetrical perfection of the Forbidden City to the high-speed rail corridors that blur the distance between ancient dynasties and the digital frontier. Experience the sharp, metallic tang of cold air atop the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, where the stone path twists across the crusted ridges of the Huairou District. In Beijing’s hutongs, the scent of charcoal-grilled lamb and the rhythmic clicking of mahjong tiles provide a human pulse to the city’s imperial gravity. Transitioning to Shanghai, the sensory landscape shifts to the smell of rain on hot asphalt and the neon reflection of the Oriental Pearl Tower dancing in the Huangpu River. You will find yourself navigating the "Bund" at dusk, where colonial-era architecture stands in a silent standoff with the steel-and-glass giants of Pudong. This journey suits the time-pressed connoisseur who values architectural drama and the seamless efficiency of China’s modern infrastructure. It is designed for those who want to witness the heavy lifting of history without sacrificing the refinement of a luxury metropolitan stay. For a smooth arrival, download AliPay and link your Indian credit card before landing; China’s cashless ecosystem is nearly universal, making physical currency feel like a relic of the past.