Tour Name:
8 Days Jewels
of China Tour
Tour Code:
CBH8_08
Airline:
United Airlines
Destination:
Beijing, Wuxi, Suzhou, Water Village, Hangzhou, Shanghai
Price: $1,399.00
Price: $1,399.00
Sightseeing:
Visit Beijing,
the capital city that is recognized as the political and cultural centers
of China. Being the host of 2008 Olympic Games, you will find yourself
at this grand occasion while experiencing the ancient civilization of
Beijing. Enjoy a visit to the Tiananmen Square, one of the largest public
squares in the world, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and the Ming
Tombs (World Heritage Site). Also discover the Great Wall of China, a
popular travel destination that is recently announced as New Seven Wonders
of the World. Take a cruise on a seven-masted ancient ship along Lake
Tai and visit Suzhou Water Village with 1200 years of history, followed
by Wuzhen, Zhouzhuang, and Tongli Town. Enjoy a spectacular experience
at the classical gardens of Suzhou. Cruise on West Lake in Hangzhou and
discover the beautiful scenery around the area. Visit the waterfront Bund
and the Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai.
Delectable Meals:
Delicious local
cuisines including Peking roast duck, Shanghai dumplings, Wuxi cuisine,
Hangzhou beggar’s chicken, sweet & sour lake trout, Dongpo pork and
Suzhou squirrel mandarin fish.
Hotels:
Accommodation at
all 5-star hotels. Buffet breakfast at hotel throughout.
Tour Guides:
Professional English
and Chinese speaking guides escorting the tour group throughout the trip.
Departure Date:
Departure Date:
Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Day 1. Hometown - Beijing
Today, our vacation begins as our international flight takes us to Beijing, the capital of China.
Today, our vacation begins as our international flight takes us to Beijing, the capital of China.
Day
2. Beijing (D)
Arrive at Beijing, we are met by our tour guide and transferred to the local restaurant for dinner. Overnight at hotel.
Arrive at Beijing, we are met by our tour guide and transferred to the local restaurant for dinner. Overnight at hotel.
Hotel: Beijing International
Hotel or similar
Day
3. Beijing (B/L/D)
This morning, we visit Tiananmen Square, one of the largest public squares in the world. The Forbidden City was the former imperial palace for the Ming and Qing Emperors, which commoners were forbidden to enter for over five centuries. It is the world’s largest surviving palace complex that draws the attention of millions of travelers and visitors from around the world. After lunch, we visit the most noted and classical garden in China, the Summer Palace, followed by the Temple of Heaven, an ancient sacrificial building where Ming and Qing Emperors prayed annually for a good harvest. Tonight, enjoy a Peking roast duck banquet, and attend a spectacular acrobatic performance.
This morning, we visit Tiananmen Square, one of the largest public squares in the world. The Forbidden City was the former imperial palace for the Ming and Qing Emperors, which commoners were forbidden to enter for over five centuries. It is the world’s largest surviving palace complex that draws the attention of millions of travelers and visitors from around the world. After lunch, we visit the most noted and classical garden in China, the Summer Palace, followed by the Temple of Heaven, an ancient sacrificial building where Ming and Qing Emperors prayed annually for a good harvest. Tonight, enjoy a Peking roast duck banquet, and attend a spectacular acrobatic performance.
Hotel: Beijing International
Hotel or similar
Day
4. Beijing (B/L/D)
Today, our sightseeing
tour begins with a visit to the Great Wall of China, which is recently
announced as one of the New Seven Wonders. With a history of more than
250 years, the Great Wall stretches approximately 7,300 km from east to
west of China. We then visit a huge Jade exhibition hall, followed by
the Ming Tombs, the world’s largest well-preserved mausoleum. At the site,
we can see the mausoleums of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty.
Hotel: Beijing International
Hotel or similar
Day
5. Beijing - Shanghai - Wuxi - Suzhou (B/L/D)
This morning, depart Beijing to Shanghai, one of China’s most important cities by the twentieth century. After lunch in Shanghai, we proceed to Wuxi. We take a cruise on a seven-masted ancient ship along Lake Tai, followed by a visit to national-level scenic areas including Turtle Head Islet Park and Pearl factory at Lake Tai. Enjoy the famous Wuxi cuisine tonight. After dinner, we transfer to Suzhou.
This morning, depart Beijing to Shanghai, one of China’s most important cities by the twentieth century. After lunch in Shanghai, we proceed to Wuxi. We take a cruise on a seven-masted ancient ship along Lake Tai, followed by a visit to national-level scenic areas including Turtle Head Islet Park and Pearl factory at Lake Tai. Enjoy the famous Wuxi cuisine tonight. After dinner, we transfer to Suzhou.
Hotel: Grand Metro
Park Hotel Suzhou or similar
Day
6. Suzhou - Suzhou Old Street (Water Village) - Hangzhou (B/L/D)
Today, our Suzhou sightseeing tour begins with a visit to one of the four most famous classical gardens in China, Humble Administrator’s Garden, followed by Hanshan Temple. After lunch, continue our visits to the old streets in Suzhou, a picturesque town with almost 1,200 years in history. Also known as “Qi Li Shan Tang” or “Bai Dike”, the town is a popular tourist famed for its canals, classical gardens, and traditional houses. Proceed to Hangzhou for a visit at the silk factory. Tonight, the famous Hangzhou beggar’s chicken and Suzhou squirrel mandarin fish are served for dinner.
Today, our Suzhou sightseeing tour begins with a visit to one of the four most famous classical gardens in China, Humble Administrator’s Garden, followed by Hanshan Temple. After lunch, continue our visits to the old streets in Suzhou, a picturesque town with almost 1,200 years in history. Also known as “Qi Li Shan Tang” or “Bai Dike”, the town is a popular tourist famed for its canals, classical gardens, and traditional houses. Proceed to Hangzhou for a visit at the silk factory. Tonight, the famous Hangzhou beggar’s chicken and Suzhou squirrel mandarin fish are served for dinner.
Hotel: Tian Yuan Tower
or similar
Day
7. Hangzhou - Shanghai (B/L/D)
Take a scenic cruise and enjoy the ten scenic sights of the beautiful West Lake. The Yue Fei Tomb was built in memorial to the Southern Song Hero, Yue Fei. Stepping into the tomb, you will find a magnificent gate tower and a tablet inscribed with “Restore Our Lost Land” by Yue Fei. Proceed to Liuhe (Six Harmonies) Pagoda, followed by a Longjing Tea Plantation for a tasting session. In late afternoon, we travel to Shanghai to visit Yuyuan Garden, a famous classical garden built during the Ming Dynasty. The garden had undergone many changes in the 400 years of its existence and what we see today is the result of a five-year restoration project that began in 1956. We then visit the Cheng Huang Temple, which is also known as the Temple of the Town Gods. Tonight, enjoy the regional cuisine of Shanghai including authentic Shanghai dumplings. Experience the exciting Shanghai nightlife at Xian Tin Di Bar Street.
Take a scenic cruise and enjoy the ten scenic sights of the beautiful West Lake. The Yue Fei Tomb was built in memorial to the Southern Song Hero, Yue Fei. Stepping into the tomb, you will find a magnificent gate tower and a tablet inscribed with “Restore Our Lost Land” by Yue Fei. Proceed to Liuhe (Six Harmonies) Pagoda, followed by a Longjing Tea Plantation for a tasting session. In late afternoon, we travel to Shanghai to visit Yuyuan Garden, a famous classical garden built during the Ming Dynasty. The garden had undergone many changes in the 400 years of its existence and what we see today is the result of a five-year restoration project that began in 1956. We then visit the Cheng Huang Temple, which is also known as the Temple of the Town Gods. Tonight, enjoy the regional cuisine of Shanghai including authentic Shanghai dumplings. Experience the exciting Shanghai nightlife at Xian Tin Di Bar Street.
Hotel: Guangdong Hotel
or similar
Day
8. Shanghai - Hometown (B)
The historic waterfront Bund is famous for its spectacular view of the modern buildings across the shore. The stunning modern Oriental Pearl TV Tower can be viewed on the opposite side. Experience a bustling shopping area at Nanjing Road before we depart for our homebound flight. (For choosing a stopover at Hong Kong*, passenger can receive free ticket for a ride on the Maglev train to the Pudong Airport.)*Flight time must be after 4pm
The historic waterfront Bund is famous for its spectacular view of the modern buildings across the shore. The stunning modern Oriental Pearl TV Tower can be viewed on the opposite side. Experience a bustling shopping area at Nanjing Road before we depart for our homebound flight. (For choosing a stopover at Hong Kong*, passenger can receive free ticket for a ride on the Maglev train to the Pudong Airport.)*Flight time must be after 4pm
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