9-Day Family-friendly Adaptive Travel in China: Wheelchair Accessible Shanghai & Beijing Tour

Arrive in China's international metropolis - Shanghai, perfect for families who enjoy theme park fun and urban exploration. With accessible parks, museums, and aquariums, it is an excellent choice for both wheelchair users and toddlers.

Your private Easy Tour China guide in Shanghai will meet you at the airport or railway station. We have arranged a private accessible vehicle for you to be transported to the hotel for check-in. If time permits, you can take a leisurely walk near the hotel to adjust to the time difference. 

Kind reminder:

• It is recommended to apply in advance to the airline of your international flight for wheelchair assistance services (at the airport and on board) .
• If arriving by China high-speed rail, we will contact the station in advance to arrange special passenger assistance services.
• If you travel with your own wheelchair, please inform your Easy Tour China travel consultant of the model and size in advance.

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Accommodation: Family-friendly, wheelchair accessible hotels in Shanghai (4 nights)

This is a family-friendly and wheelchair-accessible route exploring Shanghai’s best highlights. First, arrive at People's Square, the center of Shanghai. The square is clean, spacious, flat, and accessible. It offers a variety of attractions catering to families, including grandparents and grandchildren. For example, the Shanghai Museum, one of the best museums in China, is equipped with elevators and accessibility facilities. Enjoy precious cultural relics such as Chinese bronzes, porcelain, and calligraphy and paintings.

Then, head to Nanjing Road, the most famous historical district in China and also a popular shopping street. Wheelchair users can also stroll easily, until the Bund. The view of the Huangpu River - the historical buildings of the Bund and the skyline of the Pudong skyscrapers form an astonishing contrast.

Finally, arrive at the stylish and cultural Xintiandi, which is transformed from traditional Shanghai Shikumen buildings and blends luxury shopping and restaurants, making it a hit with families.

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Step onto the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, one of the most famous landmarks in Shanghai, via the elevator, and features spaces and facilities for all abilities. Take in the panoramic view of Shanghai from the observation deck. Beside the Oriental Pearl Tower, there is a famous circular pedestrian bridge that can be reached via an elevator, which is one of the best spots for photographing the humongous towers.

From the transparent glass of the observation deck of the Oriental Pearl Tower, you may have noticed the Disney store below. Children can enjoy choosing Disney gifts here, while parents and grandparents can take a break.

Then head to the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium, which has one of the world's longest underwater tunnels in the aquarium - very popular among children.

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Experience the sheer family fun at Shanghai Disneyland. It is fully wheelchair-friendly, offering accessibility services, wheelchair access pathways, and adaptive ride options. Enjoy the excitement of Pirates of the Caribbean, TRON Lightcycle Power Run, Winnie the Pooh Ride, Disney Parade, and more. Of course, also watch the Disney fireworks show at night with the whole family.

Optional tour to explore more accessible attractions in Shanghai: Shanghai Greenhouse Garden, Art of Power Station, Legoland Shanghai Resort

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You are welcome to discuss with your travel specialist at Easy Tour China to choose between the domestic flight and the bullet train traveling from Shanghai to Beijing. 

Reservations for accessible services in the airport or railway station will be made in advance. If you take your own wheelchair, please send the wheelchair type and size to our travel specialist to check with the airline, airports, and the train company of China.

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Accommodation: Family-friendly, wheelchair accessible hotels in Beijing (4 nights)

Beijing is the modern capital of China and also an ancient capital of six dynasties in Chinese history. A combination of culture and play, with wheelchair-friendly transportation and family-oriented attractions, your Beijing family tour will be educational, fun, and worry-free.

Arrive at Tiananmen Square, one of the largest city squares in the world, which is flat and wide. Elderly people using wheelchairs can see many iconic buildings of modern China without any obstruction, while children can also take it as a large playground.

Walk to the more than 600-year-old Forbidden City, the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and the largest wooden structure in the world. It is a wheelchair-friendly attraction that offers wheelchair rental services and accessibility maps. Your guide will arrange a wheelchair-friendly visiting route, allowing you to not miss the highlights of the Forbidden City and numerous art treasures.

The hutongs are the best place to deeply understand the old Beijing culture and the real life of the locals. Take a rickshaw - a transportation method from the early 20th century - to explore the old alleys full of stories and the old Beijing quadrangle houses.

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Your China family tour is incomplete without visiting the Great Wall. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the longest and largest wall on Earth, and also the greatest military project in ancient times. Drive to Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the best sections for families with kids and seniors, and also one of the most suitable Great Walls for wheelchair visitors.

Take the cable car up the mountain, walk along the gentle paths, and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Great Wall and the mountain views from the viewing platform. Through the explanations of your knowledgeable guide, you will learn how the Great Wall was built, how it functioned on ancient battlefields, and many interesting stories and facts about the Great Wall.

Then take the cable car down the mountain and take a ride back to the hotel.

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Today, you will visit Beijing Zoo and the Temple of Heaven, offering various fun activities for kids and teenagers, and suitable for all abilities. At the Panda House of Beijing Zoo, you can get a close look at the adorable pandas, including Meng Lan, one of the most famous pandas, who is known as the "Kung Fu" Panda of Beijing.

Then, head to the Temple of Heaven, an ancient place where emperors offered sacrifices to heaven. With smooth pathways, wheelchair users can also move freely. Appreciate its masterpieces of ancient Chinese architecture, such as the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and the Echo Wall. And you can also encounter local morning exercisers in Beijing - mostly elderly people - who do various morning exercises such as practicing Tai Chi, playing diabolo (a kind of ball game), and ring-toss games.

Finally, arrive at the historic Dashila Street to taste Beijing snacks. If you want to buy some souvenirs for your family and friends before returning home, this is also a good choice.

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If you have one more day or your return flight at the late night, also consider an optional extra day trip to Universal Studio Beijing. One of the largest Universal Studios in Asia, it is another fully wheelchair-friendly attraction, and offers endless fun for the whole family.

Your private guide and driver will escort you to the airport based on the time of your flight. Your 9-day multi-generational China family holiday from Shanghai to Beijing comes to an end. Welcome to use the travel services of Easy Tour China again. 

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