10-Day China Itinerary: Beijing & Shanghai - Sights, Classic Eats, Pro Tips
See Beijing and Shanghai in 10 compact days with a day-by-day plan that skips guesswork. Hit the Great Wall (Mutianyu), Forbidden City, the Bund and Shanghai Tower, and eat like a local: Wangfujing Snack Street market, Nanluoguxiang, Yuyuan Bazaar (Houjia Lu) - plus classic Peking‑duck picks such as Bianyifang (near Temple of Heaven) or Quanjude in Dongcheng and xiaolongbao at Nanxiang in Yuyuan. 💡 Pro tips: prebook key tickets and Peking‑duck tables, choose Mutianyu for restored sections, favor metro/taxis for short hops, and use the named markets/streets to avoid tourist traps. Follow this plan to save time and taste the essentials. Ready to go?
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