2020 Beijing, Xian, Suzhou, Wuxi, Hangzhou, Shanghai 11 Days

Guaranteed Departure Based on Minimum of 2 Passengers with Thursday Arrival in Beijing
Tour Code: BXJN11E

Day01 (Thur.) Beijing Arrival
When arriving in Beijing, you will be greeted by our professional tour guide

at the Beijing Capital Airport and then transferred to the hotel. The rest of

the day will be free for your own leisure, and you can choose other scenic

spots to visit at your own expenses.
Hotel: Novotel Beijing Xin Qiao Hotel 4* or similar
https://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-3641-novotel-beijing-xin-qiao/index.shtml

Day02 Beijing (B/L/D)
After hotel breakfast, begin our wonderful city tour by visiting Forbidden City, which is the largest and the best-preserved imperial palace complex in the world. Then tour Tiananmen Square. Lastly, Stop by Tongrentang Chinese Medicine Institute, which had been designated to provide medicines for the royal pharmacy of the imperial palace of the Qing Dynasty for 188 years. Afterwards, take a traditional Beijing life tour including Temple of Heaven, Hutong Tour by rickshaw, following by a Beijing cuisine dinner.

Day03 Beijing (B/L/SD)
Looking like a gigantic dragon across deserts, grasslands and mountains, the Great Wall of China is one of the 'Eight Wonders of the World'. We tour the Juyongguan portion of the Great Wall in the morning and stop by a Jade Workshop where we will learn some information about the precious jade. Afterwards, drive by Olympic Village and have a photo stop at the Bird Nest &Water Cube. Watch the amazing Kungfu Show and enjoy the famous Beijing duck dinner.

Day04 Beijing/Xian (Flight) (B/-/D)
This morning you will take a flight to Xian, the ancient capital city for 11 dynasties in Chinese history. Upon arrival, proceed to visit Shaanxi History Museum, which has been regarded as “the pearl of ancient dynasties and house of Chinese treasures”. Then take an outside view of the Ancient City Wall.
Hotel: Wyndham Hotel Xian 5* or similar
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/xian-china/wyndham-hotel-xian/overview

Day05 Xian (B/L/SD)
Visit the Terra-cotta Warriors& Horses, which are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century and pay a visit to the Terra-cotta Figure Workshop en route. Then tour the Qinshihuang Mausoleum. Back to the town, visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Pagoda) which is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. Watch the famous Tang Dynasty Dancing Show & enjoy the Dumpling Banquet.

Day06 Xian/Shanghai (Flight) - Suzhou (Coach) (B/L)
After breakfast, take a flight to city of Shanghai, China's most popular metropolis that has attracted the visitors from all over the world. Then transferred to the city of Suzhou, often referred to as the "Venice of the East". Upon arrival, visit the Suzhou’s Bird Nest, designed by Paul Andrew who also designed the Beijing’s Bird Nest. Take a historical cruise on the Grand Canal. Dinner on your own arrangement.
Hotel: Suzhou Pan Pacific Hotel 5* or similar
https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-resorts/china/suzhou.html

Day07 Suzhou - Wuxi (Coach) (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we will visit Suzhou Lotus Garden, also named The Couple's Garden. It is the world's cultural heritage. It has survived to the present and is kept in a good state of preservation and its artistic perfection, the garden has had a good reputation, popularly known as “Oriental romantic”. And visit the silk embroidery factory for a demonstration on the silk-making process. Transfer to Wuxi after lunch, visit the Li Garden, Zisha Tea-Pot Center. The garden is surrounded with water on three sides, shows the interests of "the artificial hill the real water".
Hotel: Days Hotel Baile Wuxi 5* or similar

Day08 Wuxi - Hangzhou (Coach) (B/L/D)
After breakfast proceed to visit the Pearl Breeding Center before transfer to Hangzhou. Visit West Lake and enjoy the relaxing cruise there. West Lake is man-made and created after the Chinese love for garden-style parks for recreation. It is the symbol of Hangzhou and is considered one of the most beautiful sights in China. Watch the “Impression West Lake” show.​
Hotel: Jinma Palace Hangzhou 5* or similar
http://www.jinmapalace.com/

Day09 Hangzhou-Shanghai (Coach) (B/L)
After breakfast, visit the Dragon Well Tea Plantation to have a taste of the famous green tea-Dragon Well. transfer to Shanghai, Visit the Bund, which is a famous waterfront and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai for hundreds of years. Then City God Temple Plaza and the Nanjing Road, which is No. 1 commercial center in China. At night, watch a superb and thrilling Chinese acrobatic show ERA “The Intersection of Time”. Dinner on own arrangement.​
Hotel: Grand Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao or similar
https://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-6694-grand-mercure-shanghai-hongqiao/index.shtml#origin=mercure

Day10 Shanghai (B)
Have an early half-day city tour by visiting Jade Buddha Temple, stop by the Jewel Store, Xin Tian Di. In the afternoon, firstly we will experience the Maglev Train in Shanghai (round-trip), whose highest speed could be up to 431Km/Hour. Afterwards, transfer to visit City God Temple Bazaar and Xin Tian Di. Lastly, enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Huangpu River. Transfer back to hotel. Lunch and dinner on own arrangement.​

Day11 Shanghai Departure (B)
After hotel breakfast, transfer to airport for the homebound flight. Tour ends.

*B-Breakfast/ L-Lunch/ D-Dinner/ SD-Special Dinner

Package Price (Twin Sharing): CAD$/Per Person

*Note: Prices per person and subject to change, based on min. of 2 passengers.

Single supplement will be charged starting from 2 passengers up for each passenger occupying a single room.
​

Cost Includes: 

• Sup. 1st class hotel accommodation based on double occupancy 
• Daily American buffet breakfast and meals as listed in the itinerary 
  
• English-conducted sightseeing tour specified in the itinerary 
  
• China domestic flight / High-speed train as listed in the itinerary 
  
• Baggage handling
  
• Round trip airport transfers
  

Cost Excludes: 

• International flights in/out China 
• China visa 
  
• Travel insurance 
  
• Tips and personal expenses 
  
• China domestic airport taxes (if any, approx. CAD15-20 per person per flight)

 
Remarks:

• Accommodation will be provided in the above hotels or similar in case priority hotel is unable to accommodate the booking
  
• Tipping suggestion: USD10 per person x 11 days = USD110 per person (To be collected upon arrival in Beijing)
  
• Pre-stay & post-stay is available, please contact us for details
  
• This is a land-only tour, please contact us for international flight rate. If you wish to book your own international flights to China, please feel free to consult us about your trip schedule before booking your flights.
  
• Round trip airport transfers are included. Pick up and drop off is between 7am – 10pm. If airport transfer service falls between 10pm – 7am, a surcharge will apply.
  

​

​