I squeezed a one-day Beijing tour from Shanghai and it was way better than expected—thanks to the company, guide Andy, and driver! The company sorted flight and skip-the-line tickets (no wasted time). Andy met me at the airport, super efficient but chill. He took me to a quiet Hutong for authentic jianbing, found photo spots at Summer Palace without crowds, and shared fun Forbidden City anecdotes. The driver zoomed between spots via shortcuts, even grabbed me a drink on the way. By flight time, I’d hit all highlights. Total win for busy travelers!

Reviewed to: Unique Beijing Great Wall Day Tour from Shanghai: Explore Simatai and Relax in Picturesque Gubei Water Town