Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Beijing. Arrive in Beijing. You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel.
Day 2: Beijing. Tour will start from Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world. From Tiananmen Square enter the gates of the Forbidden City. This massive complex was the center of the Ming and Qing dynasties. With almost 10,000 rooms, this well-preserved imperial palace is the largest in the world. After lunch, ride a trishow to tour the ancient city alleys of the Hutongs and experience the lifestyle of the local people. Later, take a traditional Chinese sculled cruise on Houhai Lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery while being serenaded by a local musician playing classical Chinese music. After a rest, buffet dinner will be served at the hotel. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 3: Beijing. Today you will experience the splendor of the Great Wall, the pride of China and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is an amazing man made structure built over 2000 years ago to protect China from northern invaders. Next to the Summer Palace, the largest and best preserved of all imperial palace gardens. Marvel with fascination at the Marble Boat and the ornately painted Long Corridor. In the evening, enjoy a delicious Peking Duck Banquet and amazing Beijing Acrobatic Show. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 4: Beijing / Xian. Morning is at own leisure. Afternoon tour to the magnificent Temple of Heaven, a Ming Temple where the Emperors performed annual rites essential for the well being of their land before we take late afternoon flight to Xian, the most historic city in China and the capital of ancient China for 11 dynasties. Includes: (B, D)
Day 5: Xian. Today’s touring is to the vast treasure of the underground army of the Terracotta Warriors. They are to be found at an archaeological site which so far has yielded some 8000 ancient terracotta soldiers and horses, each a unique, finely detailed sculpture. In the afternoon, you will visit a local village to see the residential cave, which they have lived in for thousand years before you head to the famous ancient City Gate. Dinner is a sumptuous dumpling banquet and a spectacular stage show at the Tang Dynasty Theater. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 6: Xian / Hangzhou. Transfer to the airport and morning flight to Hangzhou. Visit the Lingyin Temple, a famous ancient Buddhist temple also known as Temple of the Soul’s Retreat. After lunch, take a leisurely cruise on the beautifully stunning West Lake before going to Flower Harbour (Huagang) Park to see the Red Carp. Afternoon visit to a tea plantation to sample some of the best green tea in China and to see the ancient process of refining tea. In the evening buffet dinner will be served at hotel. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 7: Hangzhou / Suzhou. Morning visit to the small historical town of Wuzhen, an example of a typical water town, you will have a cruise on its zigzag waterways. Lunch and then coach to Suzhou, referred to as the “Venice of the East” because it was built around a network of canals and bridges which fan out from the Grand Canal. Suzhou is also famous for its charming gardens and canals. Dinner will be served at hotel. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 8: Suzhou / Shanghai. Begin the day with a visit to Tiger Hill and the remarkable leaning Cloud Rock Pagoda built from A.D. 961 and still leaning. Next a visit to the picturesque Humble Administrator’s Garden, the most famous garden in Suzhou. After lunch, a stop at the Panman Water Gate, an old water gate built 2500 years ago. Next to the Number One Silk Factory to witness the production of the finest silk in China. Later, board a coach to journey to China’s largest city, Shanghai. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 9: Shanghai. After breakfast, the day begins with a grand city tour of Shanghai – the classical Ming Dynasty Yu Yuan Gardens with pavilions, towers and terraces and Pudong, the new economic district across from the Bund. The tour continues after lunch with a stroll along the spacious promenade of the Bund, window shopping in bustling Nanjing Road and a visit to the modern Shanghai Museum. Western dinner will be served in this evening. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 10: Shanghai. Free time at your own leisure in Shanghai.until you will be transferred to the airport for you home flight. Includes: (B)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- All the transfer, meals, entrance fee and local guide according to the itinerary
- 4* hotel throughout, based on final confirmation, suggested as: Beijing Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven 4*, Xian Gloria Plaza Hotel 4*, Hangzhou Best Western Hotel 4*, Suzhou Glamour Hotel 4*, Shanghai Hotel 4*
- Domestic air Beijing/Xian/Hangzhou including tax and fuel surcharge coach class
Price Excludes:
- Transpacific air and tax
- Tipping and all private expenses
- Insurance cost
- Chinese visa
The package is not available during Beijing Olympic Games period.
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