Beijing & Shanghai & Water Towns 11-Day Tour
- Highlights :
- Beijing and Shanghai are the two must-see while travelling in China. This tour will cover them. But further it will show you the tranquil and elegant aspects of China.
| Tour Code: | CN0004 | Special Offer: | €837.68 |
| Cities Visited: | Beijing Shanghai Nanjing Suzhou Hangzhou | ||
- Overview
- Tour Itinerary
- Rate
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Beijing
- Meet the local guide at the airport and then transfer to check in the hotel. Free for the rest of the day. Plan your own time.
- Hotel: Holiday Inn Central Plaza,Beijing(Standard Class) Crowne Plaza Beijing(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:
Day 2 Beijing
Todays highlights: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. Beijing Roasted Duck as dinner. Then enjoy a Peking Opera show in Liyuan Theater.<br/><br/>- The Tian'anmen Square: It is the largest city..- Hotel: Holiday Inn Central Plaza,Beijing(Standard Class) Crowne Plaza Beijing(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L D
Day 3 Beijing
Visit the Badaling Great Wall. Sichuan food as lunch at a local popular restaurant. Visit the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the afternoon.<br/><br/>-The Badaling Great Wall: The Great Wall at Badaling is the best repre..- Hotel: Holiday Inn Central Plaza,Beijing(Standard Class) Crowne Plaza Beijing(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:
Day 4 Beijing
Nanjing- Visit the Summer Palace and the lovely pandas in Beijing Zoo. Fly to Nanjing and transfer to the hotel.<br/><br/>-The Summer Palace: The Summer Palace landscape, dominated by Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake, covers an ar..
- Hotel: Holiday Inn Central Plaza,Beijing(Standard Class) Crowne Plaza Beijing(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L
Day 5 Nanjing
Visit the Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum, the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum and the Confucius Temple.<br/><br/>- Mausoleum of Dr.Sun Yat-sen: With a solemn atmosphere, Dr. Sun-Yat Sen's Mausoleum is built at the foot of the majes..- Hotel: Ramada Plaza Nanjing Yihua Hotel(Standard Class) Crowne Plaza Nanjing(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L
Day 6 Nanjing
Suzhou
Transfer to Suzhou and check in the hotel. Visit the Tiger Hill, the Garden of the Master of the Nets and the Humble Administrator's Garden.<br/><br/>-Humble Administrator's Garden is the largest of all classical gardens..- Hotel: Bamboo Grove Hotel(Standard Class) Sheraton Hotel &Towers Suzhou(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L
Day 7 Suzhou
Zhouzhuang Suzhou
Free morning and lunch on your own. In the afternoon, transfer to Hangzhou by train. Upon arrival, check in the hotel.- Hotel: Bamboo Grove Hotel(Standard Class) Sheraton Hotel &Towers Suzhou(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L
Day 8 Suzhou
Hangzhou- Free morning and lunch on your own. In the afternoon, transfer to Hangzhou by train. Upon arrival, check in the hotel.
- Hotel: Lily Hotel Hangzhou(Standard Class) Radisson Plaza Hotel Hangzhou(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B
Day 9 Hangzhou
Visit the West Lake, the Six Harmonies Pagoda. the Lingyin Temple (Temple of Inspired Seclusion) and the Traditional Chinese Medicine Museum.<br/><br/>-Six Harmonies Pagoda: Located on the Yuelun Hill besides Qiantang Ri..- Hotel: Lily Hotel Hangzhou(Standard Class) Radisson Plaza Hotel Hangzhou(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L
Day 10 Hangzhou
Shanghai
Transfer to Shanghai by train and check in the hotel upon arrival in Shanghai. Visit the Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden, the Bund and a local family. The Farewell Dinner is served at Wang Bao He restaurant of Central..- Hotel: River Bund Hotel(Standard Class) Ramada Plaza Shanghai(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L D
Day 11 Shanghai
- See off
- Hotel:
- Meals:B
Rate
We will arrange hotels of the same class if there are no rooms available during your
travelling periods.
Quotation （The rate is calculated in US dollar for one person）Group Size 1 person 2-5 persons 6-9 persons over 10 Single Room Supplement Tour Class Standard TBA $1458.00 $1132.00 $890.00 $380.00 Deluxe TBA $1765.00 $1410.00 $1225.00 $600.00
* The rate may rise while in high reason and special events/holidays, depending on your departure date.
* The rate for some special holidays/events , such as the National Holiday(1st-7th Oct),
Chinese Spring Festival and Shanghai F1, would be much higher than usual days.
We suggest you not to travel during those periods. But it is surely OK if you would
like to plan your tour at that time. We promise that we will do our best to offer you tours of high quality.
Price Inclusions:- Entrance Fees listed in the itinerary.
- Meals:
All meals as specified in the itinerary.
If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another similar restaurant. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We try to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts are supplied, however there may be only Chinese breakfast is prepared in some remote places. - Private Transfers for the itinerary listed above.
- Guide:
A private English-speaking guide and a private driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. - Hotels: (based on standard twin sharing)
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified. - Service Charge & Government Taxes:
- Luggage Transfers:
Between airports and hotels. - Arrangements:
The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
Price Exclusions:- International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
China Entry Visa Fees - Excess Baggage Charges.
- Personal Expenses:
- Meals:
Any meals which are not listed in the tour itinerary. - Single Room Supplement.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Beijing
- Meet the local guide at the airport and then transfer to check in the hotel. Free for the rest of the day. Plan your own time.
- Hotel: Holiday Inn Central Plaza,Beijing(Standard Class) Crowne Plaza Beijing(Deluxe Class)
Day 2 Beijing
Todays highlights: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. Beijing Roasted Duck as dinner. Then enjoy a Peking Opera show in Liyuan Theater.
- The Tian'anmen Square: It is the largest city square in the world, representing symbol of China's national pride, surrounded by many grand buildings including the Heavenly Gate (entry to the Forbidden City), Museums, government buildings and Chairman Mao's Mausoleum.
- The Forbidden City Built from 1406-1420 during the Ming Dynasty, the Imperial Palace, popularly known as the Forbidden City, was the permanent residence of the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1911). It covers over 720,000 square meters of floor space, with more than 8,700 rooms, surrounded by city wall as high as ten meters and a city moat as wide as 52 meters.
- Temple of Heaven: At the Temple of Heaven Emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1911) worshiped Heaven and prayed for good harvests. A masterpiece of the Ming and Qing architectural art and a precious example of China's ancient architecture, the Temple of Heaven is the largest architectural group for worshipping Heaven in the world. In 1961, it was listed by the State Council as a key monument under state protection." In 1998, it was recognized by UNESCO as a human heritage of the world."- Hotel: Holiday Inn Central Plaza,Beijing(Standard Class) Crowne Plaza Beijing(Deluxe Class)
Day 3 Beijing
Visit the Badaling Great Wall. Sichuan food as lunch at a local popular restaurant. Visit the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the afternoon.
-The Badaling Great Wall: The Great Wall at Badaling is the best representative section of the Great Wall. It is more than 7 meters high and 5 meters wide. It was the strategic point of Juyongguan Pass in ancient times. Many other fortresses and beacon towers were constructed at the strategic points. This section of the Great Wall has drawn great attention from the Chinese government since the foundation of P.R. China. It was designated a major historical site under state protection in 1961. The Great Wall was listed "a World Cultural Heritage" by the UNESCO in 1987. The Great Wall at Badaling is preserved as a historical monument and has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world.
-The Ming Tombs: Located at the foot of the Tianshou Mountain in Changping District, Beijing, the Ming Mausoleums, occupying an area of 120 square kilometers, are well preserved and have the biggest number of emperors buried in the world.- Hotel: Holiday Inn Central Plaza,Beijing(Standard Class) Crowne Plaza Beijing(Deluxe Class)
Day 4 Beijing
Nanjing- Visit the Summer Palace and the lovely pandas in Beijing Zoo. Fly to Nanjing and transfer to the hotel.
-The Summer Palace: The Summer Palace landscape, dominated by Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake, covers an area of 2.9 square kilometers, three quarters of which is water surface. Its 70,000 square meters of building space features a variety of palaces, garden and other ancient-style architectural structures. Well known for its large and priceless collection of cultural artifacts, it was among the first group of historical and cultural heritage sites in China to be placed under special state protection. - Hotel: Holiday Inn Central Plaza,Beijing(Standard Class) Crowne Plaza Beijing(Deluxe Class)
Day 5 Nanjing
Visit the Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum, the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum and the Confucius Temple.
- Mausoleum of Dr.Sun Yat-sen: With a solemn atmosphere, Dr. Sun-Yat Sen's Mausoleum is built at the foot of the majestic Purple Mountain. Viewing above, it presents a shape of bell with the meaning that Chinese people should always keep in mind Doctor Sun’s will and dedicate to build a strong China.
- the Confucius Temple: The Confucius Temple built in the Song Dynasty is a place to worship the great philosopher Confucius. This area has been the center of Confucian study for over 1.500 years. Now it has become a commercial center, with many featured shops. Also you may enjoy the famous local snacks there.- Hotel: Ramada Plaza Nanjing Yihua Hotel(Standard Class) Crowne Plaza Nanjing(Deluxe Class)
Day 6 Nanjing
Suzhou
Transfer to Suzhou and check in the hotel. Visit the Tiger Hill, the Garden of the Master of the Nets and the Humble Administrator's Garden.
-Humble Administrator's Garden is the largest of all classical gardens in Suzhou. It is centered upon the broad expanse of a lake, making up about one fifth of the total area. With well-spaced buildings, the garden landscape and water space are simple, extensive and natural, possessing the traditional appearances of the Ming Dynasty. It is divided into three parts; the eastern, middle and the western parts. The house lies in the south of the garden.- Hotel: Bamboo Grove Hotel(Standard Class) Sheraton Hotel &Towers Suzhou(Deluxe Class)
Day 7 Suzhou
Zhouzhuang Suzhou
Free morning and lunch on your own. In the afternoon, transfer to Hangzhou by train. Upon arrival, check in the hotel.- Hotel: Bamboo Grove Hotel(Standard Class) Sheraton Hotel &Towers Suzhou(Deluxe Class)
Day 8 Suzhou
Hangzhou- Free morning and lunch on your own. In the afternoon, transfer to Hangzhou by train. Upon arrival, check in the hotel.
- Hotel: Lily Hotel Hangzhou(Standard Class) Radisson Plaza Hotel Hangzhou(Deluxe Class)
Day 9 Hangzhou
Visit the West Lake, the Six Harmonies Pagoda. the Lingyin Temple (Temple of Inspired Seclusion) and the Traditional Chinese Medicine Museum.
-Six Harmonies Pagoda: Located on the Yuelun Hill besides Qiantang River, Six Harmonies Pagoda was built by King of Wuyu to ward off Qiantang bore. As high as 59.89 meters, this grand pagoda has 7 sides and 8 stories. Looked down from the top, all Qiantang River beauty is bird viewed. Now near Six Harmonies Pagoda, a Garden of Chinese Ancient Pagodas with more than 100 pagodas and towers in various dynasties has been constructed to display Chinese pagoda culture integrated.
-Lingyin Temple, west of the famous West Lake in East China's Hangzhou city, stands at the foot of the Beigao Peak and faces the Feilai (Peak That Flew Here) Peak across a stream. With many old trees, groves of bamboo, and quiet and beautiful surroundings, the Lingyin Temple is one of the most famous temples south of the Yangtze River.- Hotel: Lily Hotel Hangzhou(Standard Class) Radisson Plaza Hotel Hangzhou(Deluxe Class)
Day 10 Hangzhou
Shanghai
Transfer to Shanghai by train and check in the hotel upon arrival in Shanghai. Visit the Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden, the Bund and a local family. The Farewell Dinner is served at Wang Bao He restaurant of Central Hotel. It is the best place to serve Shanghai Cuisine. After dinner, watch the Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre.
- Shanghai Museum:As the biggest museum in China, Shanghai Museum has a collection of over 120,000 pieces of Chinese art & cultural heritages. The museum is especially famous for its treasures of bronzes, ceramics, paintings, and calligraphy.
- Yu Garden: A traditional Chinese park decorated by beautiful pavilions, miniature lakes, bridges and rockeries. Yu Garden is not only a famous classical garden in South China, but also a major historic and cultural site under state protection.- Hotel: River Bund Hotel(Standard Class) Ramada Plaza Shanghai(Deluxe Class)
Day 11 Shanghai
- See off
- Hotel:
Rate
We will arrange hotels of the same class if there are no rooms available during your
travelling periods.
Quotation （The rate is calculated in US dollar for one person）Group Size 1 person 2-5 persons 6-9 persons over 10 Single Room Supplement Tour Class Standard TBA $1458.00 $1132.00 $890.00 $380.00 Deluxe TBA $1765.00 $1410.00 $1225.00 $600.00
* The rate may rise while in high reason and special events/holidays, depending on your departure date.
* The rate for some special holidays/events , such as the National Holiday(1st-7th Oct),
Chinese Spring Festival and Shanghai F1, would be much higher than usual days.
We suggest you not to travel during those periods. But it is surely OK if you would
like to plan your tour at that time. We promise that we will do our best to offer you tours of high quality.
Price Inclusions:- Entrance Fees listed in the itinerary.
- Meals:
All meals as specified in the itinerary.
If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another similar restaurant. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We try to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts are supplied, however there may be only Chinese breakfast is prepared in some remote places. - Private Transfers for the itinerary listed above.
- Guide:
A private English-speaking guide and a private driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. - Hotels: (based on standard twin sharing)
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified. - Service Charge & Government Taxes:
- Luggage Transfers:
Between airports and hotels. - Arrangements:
The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
Price Exclusions:- International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
China Entry Visa Fees - Excess Baggage Charges.
- Personal Expenses:
- Meals:
Any meals which are not listed in the tour itinerary. - Single Room Supplement.
