8 Days China Trip – Kunming, Shanghai & Beijing

8 Days / 7 Nights

Tour Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Flights: Domestic & international flights
Visa: Included
Accommodation: 4★ hotels

Experience Highlights

Tour Overview & Story

Fly China Eastern to Kunming for Dianchi Lake and Guandu Ancient Town, then on to Shanghai for the Jade Buddha Temple, French Concession, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road and the Bund, plus a free day. Ride the bullet train to Beijing for the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, the Great Wall and the Olympic Park. Flights, visa, 4★ hotels, breakfast, entrance tickets, an English-speaking guide and insurance are included.

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Quotation details

Pricing & Trip Details

Price on request — Contact us for the current price of this tour.

Departure date: Saturday, 5 September 2026
Airline: China Eastern Airlines

Flight Details

Kathmandu (KTM) → Kunming (KMG)Sat 5 Sept · MU9618 · 3h 15m
16:35 Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu (KTM) → 22:05 Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
Kunming (KMG) → Shanghai (PVG)Sun 6 Sept · MU5821 · 3h 0m
17:00 Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → 20:00 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing (PKX) → Kunming (KMG)Sat 12 Sept · MU5720 · 3h 25m
07:15 Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) → 10:40 Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
3h 45m layover at KMG
Kunming (KMG) → Kathmandu (KTM)Sat 12 Sept · MU9617 · 3h 25m
14:25 Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → 15:35 Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu (KTM)

Curated Day-by-Day Experience

Journey Itinerary Breakdown

Airline: China Eastern Airlines · Departure: 4:35 PM · Flight duration: 3 hours 15 minutes.
Depart to Kunming (KMG)
Arrive at Kunming Changshui International Airport
Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel
Check-in at 4★ hotel
Rest and overnight stay in Kunming
Day 1 Visual Highlight: Arrival in Kunming (Saturday, 5 September)
Breakfast at hotel
Morning: visit Dianchi Lake – a scenic freshwater lake with beautiful surroundings
Afternoon: explore Guandu Ancient Town
16:00 – transfer to airport
17:00 – flight from Kunming (KMG) to Shanghai (PVG)
20:10 – arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel
Check-in at 4★ hotel
Rest and overnight stay in Shanghai
Breakfast at hotel
Morning: Jade Buddha Temple – famous Buddhist temple with exquisite jade statues
Morning: French Concession – explore the charming colonial-era streets and cafés
Afternoon: Shanghai Old Town – wander through traditional markets and historical streets
Afternoon: Nanjing Road – one of the busiest shopping streets in the world
Afternoon: Yu Garden
Evening: The Bund (North) – enjoy the iconic skyline views
Breakfast at hotel
Enjoy shopping
Breakfast at hotel
Free day to explore
Afternoon: transfer to railway station
High-speed bullet train to Beijing (approx. 4.5–5 hours)
Afternoon: arrival in Beijing, pick-up from railway station
Transfer to hotel & check-in
Free time to explore the neighbourhood or rest
Overnight stay in Beijing
Breakfast at hotel
Morning: Forbidden City – explore the vast imperial palace complex
Morning: Tiananmen Square – visit the historic and politically significant square
Afternoon: Temple of Heaven – a stunning imperial temple where emperors prayed for good harvests
Afternoon: Wangfujing Street – a famous shopping and food street; try local delicacies
Return to hotel and overnight stay in Beijing
Breakfast at hotel
Morning: Great Wall of China (Badaling or Mutianyu section) – enjoy a breathtaking visit to the iconic landmark
Afternoon: Bird’s Nest & Water Cube (Olympic Park) – visit the 2008 Olympic stadiums (photo stop)
Return to hotel and overnight stay in Beijing
Airline: China Eastern Airlines.
Departure 7:15 AM from Beijing
Arrival 10:40 AM – Kunming
Transit at Kunming – layover 3 hours 45 minutes (10:40 AM – 2:25 PM)
Arrival 3:35 PM – Kathmandu

What's Included

All entrance ticket fees
Private vehicles during the trip and hotel pick-up and drop-off
High-speed train tickets between Shanghai and Beijing with second-class seats
Hotels as mentioned, twin-bed rooms — every two people share one room
Breakfast at the hotel
English-speaking guide during the trip
Insurance during the trip
Domestic and international flights
Visa

What's Excluded

Your lunch and dinner
Your medical costs due to your own health condition
Shopping
Any other service not included

Before you book

Visa, Notes & Policies

Requirements for a China tourist visa

Valid passport: your passport should have a validity of at least 7 months beyond your intended stay in China and at least one blank visa page.
Passport photos: recent passport-size photos with a white background (no makeup, full face shown, no spectacles, lenses or cap).
Proof of financial means: you may be required to provide proof of sufficient funds for your trip, such as bank statements for 4 months showing a closing balance of NPR 2 lakh.

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on the package — each package lists whether the visa is included under “What’s Included”. Our Kathmandu visa desk helps you prepare the documents either way.

Both. Pick a fixed departure date (with 2-way flights), or choose your own travel date — own-date prices are for the land package and do not include flight tickets.

Pay a 30% advance to confirm a refundable booking, or 100% for a non-refundable booking. The full payment must be completed at least 15 days before the tour starts. Cancellation charges depend on how many days before travel you cancel — see the Cancellation Policy on each package.

Yes. Sightseeing is with an English-speaking guide as listed in each package’s inclusions.

Yes. Packages are customizable at an additional cost — tell our travel experts your budget and interests and we will adjust hotels, activities and flights.

Price on request

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Note: The price does not cover the 2-way flight tickets. If you want a 2-way flight ticket, the total amount should be paid after the booking is done here.

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