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11 Days Hot Cities of East China & Water Town of Zhouzhuang (Beijing Start off)

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    Start: Beijing

    End: Shanghai

    Duration: 11 Days

    Walking in hot cities Nanjing, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Shanghai in eastern China and then feeling the culture in Zhouzhuang Town - a romantice little town, you will finally understand the Chinese saying: 'just as there is ...

    Itinerary
    Destinations
    Activities
    Accomdation
    Day 1
    Beijing
    Arrive in Beijing.
    Pick up at Airport/Railway Station in Beijing.
    Overnight in Beijing
    Day 2
    Beijing
    Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven. Enjoy the famous Roast Duck feast (dinner included).
    Overnight in Beijing
    Day 3
    Beijing
    Visit Great Wall at Badaling (cable car not included), Summer Palace.
    Overnight in Beijing
    Day 4
    Beijing - Nanjing
    Visit Hutong in Beijing (rickshaw cruise included), Courtyard Houses of Beijing. Beijing to Nanjing by Air in the afternoon (air ticket included).
    Overnight in Nanjing
    Day 5
    Nanjing
    Visit Dr. Sun Yat-sens Tomb, Ming Xiaoling Tomb, Confucius Temple.
    Overnight in Nanjing
    Day 6
    Nanjing - Suzhou
    Take a train from Nanjing to Suzhou (ticket included) in the morning.
    Visit Tiger Hill, Humble Administrators Garden.
    Overnight in Suzhou
    Day 7
    Suzhou - Zhouzhuang - Hangzhou
    Transfer from Suzhou to Zhouzhuang in the morning. Visit Ancient Town of Zhouzhuang (boat ticket not included). Transfer from Zhouzhuang to Hangzhou in the afternoon.
    Overnight in Hangzhou
    Day 8
    Hangzhou
    Visit West Lake (cruise ticket included), Red Carp Pond, Lingyin Temple, Feilaifeng Peak.
    Overnight in Hangzhou
    Day 9
    Hangzhou - Shanghai
    The morning is free for yourself. Hangzhou to Shanghai in the afternoon. Visit Oriental Pearl TV Tower (exterior view, ticket to the tower not included), Take a Huangpu River Night Cruise (ticket included).
    Overnight in Shanghai
    Day 10
    Shanghai
    Visit Shanghai Museum, Town God Temple, Yuyuan Garden, Nanjing Road, Peoples Square, Xintiandi Area.
    Overnight in Shanghai
    Day 11
    Shanghai
    Transfer to Airport/Railway Station in Shanghai and Departure.
    Day 1 Beijing
    Upon arrival, your guide greets you in the airport or railway station in Beijing and escorts you to the hotel.

    The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
     
    Day 2 Beijing
    After breakfast, visit Tian'anmen Square, the largest square of its kind in the world.

    Then visit the Forbidden City, also known as Palace Museum, to awe an emperor's life. The Temple of Heaven is the place for imperial rituals and worship.

    In the evening, enjoy the famous Roast Duck feast (dinner included) which looks brilliantly dark red, shining with oil and with crisp skin and tender meat.
     
    Day 3 Beijing
    A famous Chinese saying: "Not to Great Wall non-real man". Badaling Great Wall, the most representative part, was promoted as a key national cultural relic, protected under the approval of the State Council in 1961. Lacated in Yanqing County, over 70 kilometers (43 miles) north of Beijing. You can either climb up the Great Wall or take a cable car at your own expense.

    Proceed to the Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved Chinese imperial garden. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the enchanting Lake Kunminghu.
     
    Day 4 Beijing>>Nanjing
    Early trip back to the Hutong area by rickshaw to ride through the narrow alleys and passages (rickshaw cruise ticket). Pay a visit to a traditional Chinese local family, learn more about Chinese culture by trying making Chinese food on your own. Then have lunch there.

    Take a walk over the Silver Ingot Bridge (Yinding Bridge) to hear the explanation about the different thresholds that mark the entry to the courtyard houses. Then transferring to the airport for a flight to Nanjing (air ticket included).

    Nanjing is most famous for the cultural remnants left behind by Nanjing's long and influential history as the capital of six dynasties, the Taiping Rebellion, and the Nationalist Party (Kuomintang). After arriving, we go straight to the hotel and the remainder of the day is free to do with what you please.
     
    Day 5 Nanjing
    Morning visit Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum. Sun Yat-sen (1866 - 1925) is recognized as the Father of Modern China. He led the revolutionists against the corrupt Qing Government resulting in the 1911 revolution which put an end to the feudal system. As a result, the Republic of China was founded.

    Next, stop at Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, which is one of the biggest imperial tombs in China. Emperor Chengzu, Zhu Yuanzhang, the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) and Queen Ma were buried there.

    Last, go to the Confucius Temple Area. The area is full of great fun and a very pleasant part of the city to walk around. The Confucius Temple is located at the two sides of Qinhuai River and is the best preserved temple of its kind in China.
     
    Day 6 Nanjing>>Suzhou
    Take a soft seat train (train ticket included) to Suzhou. Then drive to the Tiger Hill, Atop the hill stands Cloud Rock Pagoda (Yunyan Ta), which the Suzhounese love to compare to the Tower of Pisa. By climbing the hill, you will find a number of historical sites some of which can be traced back over 2500 years to the founding of Suzhou.

    Then visit the Humble Administrator's Garden - one of the four famous gardens in Suzhou, a classical luxurious garden, regarded as the "mother of the world's gardens" due to its interesting islands, bamboo houses, pinaster hillock and curvy water.
     
    Day 7 Suzhou>>Zhouzhuang>>Hangzhou
    Drive to Zhouzhuang, which boasts all the beautiful features of a Chinese waterside town. Zhouzhuang was even bestowed the title of number one waterside town in China by oversea press. Take a boat cruise through Zhouzhuang (boat ticket not included) and get an intimate look at the people's life there. Later, drive to Hangzhou.
     
    Day 8 Hangzhou
    Sightsee around West Lake while sailing on its waters (cruise ticket included), Hangzhou's most famous scenic sight. The islets and temples, pavilions and gardens, causeways and arched bridges of this jade lake constitute the supreme example of lakeside beauty in China.

    Move to the Red Carp Pond. It is the heart of viewing fish at Flower Harbor Park, one of the ten places of interests at West Lake. Countless carps live and play in Red Carp Pond.

    Head for Linyin Temple, one of the most prestigious Buddhist temples in China. Its highlight is the Great Hall with its 65-feet camphor-wood statue of the Buddha.

    Next attraction is Feilaifeng Peak. There are many legends about the peak's name. It is a pure limestone mountain scattered with lots of large stones like a flying dragon, a running elephant, a crouching tiger, and a fleeting monkey. The caves shelter many stone Buddha statues in a variety of poses ranging from standing, to sitting, to sleeping.
     
    Day 9 Hangzhou>>Shanghai
    Today' morning is free for you to enjoy the charms of Hangzhou City whichever way you decide to. So you can pay a visit to Hefang Street. It is a well-designed old pedestrian street, which is the epitome of old Hangzhou. You can find some well preserved Ming and Qing dynasty buildings along the two sides of the street. Shops selling art crafts, souvenirs, silk, teahouses, and restaurants line both sides of the street. Many famous centuries-old shops including Hu Qing Yu Tang, Wang Xingji Fans can be found along the street.

    Drive to Shanghai in the afternoon. After arrival, drive to visit Oriental Pearl TV Tower (ticket to the tower not included) for its marvelous exterior appearance, the landmark of Shanghai.

    At night, take a Huangpu River Cruise (ticket included) to enjoy the beautiful night of modern Shanghai.
     
    Day 10 Shanghai
    After breakfast, drive to the Shanghai Museum, the exterior design of the round dome and the square base symbolizes the ancient idea of a round heaven and a square land.

    Explore the Town God Temple (Chenghuangmiao), a Taoist Temple. The street is also known as Old Chenghuangmiao, where you cannot miss typical Shanghai snacks such as steamed stuffed buns.

    Then, arrive at Yuyuan Garden, which has the exquisite layout, beautiful scenery, and the artistic style of Chinese private gardens.

    Have a look around the bustling shopping district of Nanjing Road. Ramble around the spectacular People's Square located in the heart of the city. Strolling along Xintiandi Area, which was built and re-orgnized on the basis of Shanghai's unqiue characteristics-Shikumen architectural structures, is well-known as a new stylish pedestrain street for Cuisines, Commerce, Entertainment and Culture tourism spot.
     
    Day 11 Shanghai
    Transfer you to Shanghai airport or railway station to prepare for your departure.

    End of service.
     
    Pricing Policy
    Tipping is now considered by many locals to be a part of their normal remuneration. However, this is a matter of personal discretion. You may use following as a reference.
    Suggested Tipping: for local guide: $8 to $10 per person (guest) per day, for driver: $4 to $5 per person (guest) per day.
    Special Note:
    1 Your length of stay in part or all cities listed in our itineraries can be adjusted on line; but the extra charge is not included in the original charge.
    2 Generally speaking, these excluded lunch and dinner in our itineraries are optional; the price is according to the group size; but may we have your attention on following point: tips to local guide and driver are must remuneration if you prefer to self-catering.
    3 We offer hotel upgrade service but extra charge to the hotel is at your own.
    Inclusions

    1 Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off service in cities listed in the itinerary.
    2 Private English-speaking tour guide, driver and car service as indicated in the itinerary.
    3 The admission tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
    4 Service charge and government Taxes.
    5 The air ticket of economic class, taxes and dues for the flight from Beijing to Nanjing.
    6 The train ticket from Nanjing to Suzhou.
    7 Ten-night hotel accommodation in twin shared room with daily breakfast.
    8 Meal: Roast Duck.

     
    Exclusions

    1 International flight tickets or train tickets.
    2 Hotel room single room supplement.
    3 Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc.
    4 Tips to local tour guide and driver.
    5 Estimated group surcharges for excess baggage.
    6 Fees for entry visa to China.
    7 Cable car, sightseeing bus and cruise are not included unless explained specially.
    8 Meals (L & D) not listed in the itinerary.

     
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    Terms / Condition

    Cancellation and refund policy for Tours reservation
    If you want to cancel your booking or part of it, you must advise us in advance. The letter must be signed by the lead name on the booking and once we receive it you should expect to receive a cancellation letter within 24 hours. If you do not then please contact us to ensure your letter has been received.
    To cover the cost of processing your cancellation and to compensate us for the risk that we may not be able to resell your travel arrangements, we make a cancellation charge on the scale shown below. The person who made the booking is responsible for paying this charge. The size of the charge depends on when we receive your cancellation notice or letter or how you would like us to deal with your payment providing that we have received your full payment for the tours.
    No Cancellation Fees if written cancellation notice is received more than 30 days prior to tour departure!
    Cancellation in advance & Cancellation penalty
    More than 30 days, no Cancellation Fee
    30-10 days, 50% of the full payment
    9-0 days or no show, 100% of the full payment

     
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