9 Day Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou,
Huangshan Marvelous Tour
Tour Code: CHTGP-5
Destinations: Shanghai - Suzhou - Hangzhou - Yellow Mountain
Itienrary:
Day 1
Place & Transport:
Arrive in Shanghai.
Today's Activities:
Airport to Hotel Transfer (Shanghai)
Detailed Itinerary:
On your arrival in airport, you will be transferred to the hotel,
and the rest of time is your own time. Shanghai is the largest
economic and trade center, a comprehensive industrial base and
the leading port in China. Its phenomenal mixture of space-age
buildings, gorgeous shops, and the remnants of the old Concession
areas allures many tourists from home and abroad.
Day 2
Place & Transport:
Shanghai
Today's Activities:
Yuyuan Garden, Yuyuan Market, The Bund, Shanghai Urban Planning
Exhibition Hall, Jiangnan Silk Museum
Meals:
Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
Detailed Itinerary:
We start the day by visiting the lovely old Yuyuan Garden, the
most famous garden in Shanghai, which is decorated by beautiful
pavilions, miniature lakes, bridges and rock formations. It is
also a shopper's paradise for there are many small shops carrying
everything from furniture to porcelain. Then we step onto Yu Market,
which is a busy market today, specializing in traditional arts
and crafts. Outside, however, it still looks like a temple. We
will stop here for a while to give you time to browse the stalls.
After that, you will pay a visit to Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition
Hall. This is a fascinating insight into Shanghai’s future.
The 2nd floor has a giant walk around model of the city, and other
floors have great displays, interactive exhibitions and walkthroughs
of aspects such as the ports, greening, leisure etc. The last
stop is the Bund. It was once the home of the foreign traders
and major banks, with futuristic old European-style buildings,
chic restaurants, top end shops and bars offer plenty to see and
do – and by night it's magic!
Day 3
Place & Transport:
Shanghai to Suzhou
Today's Activities:
The Grand Canal, Humble Administrator's Garden, Rickshaw ride
Meals:
Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
Detailed Itinerary:
On arrival in Suzhou, we will first the Grand Canal, which ranks
alongside the Great Wall of China as the country's greatest engineering
achievement and it is the longest man-made waterway in the world.
Cruising on the Canal, you can see the local peoples' life. Then
we step onto Humble Administrator's Garden. The garden is the
best representative of Chinese classical gardens, constructed
in the Ming dynasty, which focuses on a central pond with pavilions,
terraces, chambers, and towers located nearby. Today you will
experience a Rickshaw ride. Through the old streets & Hutongs
in Suzhou, you will know more about local people's life.
Day 4
Place & Transport:
Suzhou to Hangzhou, Train No. N503 Dep 4:16PM - Arr 7:53PM
Today's Activities:
Hotel to Train station Transfer (Suzhou), Train station to Hotel
Transfer (Hangzhou), Lingering Garden, Panmen Gate, The No.1 Silk
Factory
Meals:
Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
Detailed Itinerary:
Lingering Garden is our first stop. Suzhou is famous for its gardens.
Lingering Garden is an elaborate succession of small gardens.
Lingering in a garden you will marvel at its unique architecture
and art. It has wonderful covered walkways, carved corridors,
elaborately shaped doorways and perfect viewpoints for a variety
of perspectives on this special garden. After that we will visit
Panmen Gate. It is an ancient city gate with land and water entrances.
Much restored, this is one of the last remaining land and water
gates in China, once a vital part of Suzhou’s defenses.
The view from the top across the town’s rooftops and distant
pagodas is the entire better because of strict local rules regarding
building height and design. Finally, we arrive at The No.1 Silk
Factory: Suzhou is famous for its silk products. Tourists may
go and see how the silk is processed from worm to the final product,
and some of the silk history of in China. There's also an opportunity
to buy something beautiful from the showroom, or just enjoy the
goods on display. Finally, we will head for Hangzhou by train.
Evening is your own time.
Day 5
Place & Transport:
Hangzhou
Today's Activities:
Lingyin Temple/ Monastery of the Hidden Souls, Cruise
on the West Lake
Meals:
Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
Detailed Itinerary:
On arrival in Hangzhou, we will start our trip from Lingyin Temple/
Monastery of the Hidden Souls, which is one of the ten most famous
ancient Buddhist temples in China. It also houses various Buddhist
literature and treasures situated in front of Lingyin Temple,
is famous for its more than 470 stone carvings of Buddhist figures,
which dated from the 10th to 14th centuries.
After that, we will step onto West Lake. Lying on the west edge
of Hangzhou city, West Lake is the symbol of Hangzhou as well
as one of the most beautiful sights in China. Moreover, you can
enjoy a wonderful cruise on this world-famous scenery.
Day 6
Place & Transport:
Hangzhou to Yellow Mountain, Express Bus
Today's Activities:
Hotel to bus station Transfer (Hangzhou), Express bus station
to Hotel Transfer (Yellow Mountain), Meijiawu Tea Plantation,
Qinghefang Pedestrian Street
Meals:
Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
Detailed Itinerary:
On arrival in Huangshan, Meijiawu Tea Plantation is our first
destination. It is seated at the hinterland of West Lake Park
and it boasts the most important tea production basis. Here you
are in an original natural environment, just relax your feelings
and enjoy the special tea culture, taste the fragrant tea while
appreciating the beautiful village scenery. Afterwards, we will
arrange you to Qinghefang Pedestrian Street. The street illustrates
the long history of Hangzhou in a nutshell. The 460m long, slab-stone
street is filled with well preserved ancient two story buildings
with traditional red lantern decoration the fronts. Traditional
businesses like Chinese Medicine Pharmacies and tea houses operate
in the same way as they have done for centuries and museums of
many kinds – coin, china and antiques illustrate life in
times past. It's a wonderful place for a stroll.
Day 7
Place & Transport:
Yellow Mountain
Today's Activities:
Huangshan Scenic area, Yungu New Cable Car
Meals:
Breakfast, Chinese Lunch, Chinese Dinner
Detailed Itinerary:
Today we will first visit Huangshan Scenic area. Located in the
south of Anhui Province, with an area of about 1,200 square kilometers,
known as 'the loveliest mountain in China”, famous for magnificent
scenery whatever the season: granite peaks piercing the clouds,
strangely shaped rocks and gnarled trees, hot springs, waterfalls,
wonderful outlooks and over 1500 plant species. No traffic within
the core area of about 150 square kilometers, accessible by cable
car or on foot. Many enticing walks of all grades all include
some steps. By the way, you can enjoy the scenery along the way
to the yellow mountain by cable car.
Day 8
Place & Transport:
Yellow Mountain to Shanghai, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities:
Airport Transfer (Yellow Mountain), Airport to Hotel Transfer
(Shanghai), Yungu New Cable Car, Hongcun Village
Meals:
Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
Detailed Itinerary:
After breakfast, you will go down the mountain by cable car, and
enjoy the scenery along the way. After that, we will visit Hongcun
Village. It's located in the place which is about 10 kilometers
off the northeast part of Yixian County. An ancient town over
800 years old leaning against Mt. Huangshan, it is folded in the
fog of the Mt. which makes it look like a river and mountain picture.
It enjoys the reputation of 'The Chinese town in the pictures'.
Especially, the whole town distributes like a 'cow', which made
it one of the wonders in the world culture heritage. The famous
film 'Crouching Tiger' was made here. It has been listed by UNESCO
for its beauty and largely undeveloped traditional streets and
houses. Various halls, dwellings and an old school are open to
visitors.
Day 9
Place & Transport:
Depart Shanghai, Flight not included
Today's Activities:
Hotel to airport Transfer (Shanghai)
Meals:
Breakfast
Detailed Itinerary:
Your time is your own until you are ready to be transferred to
the airport for your departure.
Price (International Flights Not Included) :
Note: Our airline ticketing department will help you find low
fare international flights. We issue group airtickets and air
consolidator's low fare tickets for your travel. Please send us
an email for low
airfares.
| Dep. Date |
Return Date |
Single
Room |
Land Only |
| Mar 11,25 |
Mar 19 April 2 |
US$413 |
US$1158 |
| Apr 8,22 |
Apr 16,30 |
US$413 |
US$1158 |
| May 6,20 |
May 14,28 |
US$413 |
US$1158 |
June 3,17
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June 11,25 |
US$398 |
US$1132 |
| July 1,15,29 |
July 9,23,Aug 6 |
US$398 |
US$1132 |
| Aug 12,26 |
Aug 20 Sept 3 |
US$398 |
US$1132 |
| Sept 9,23 |
Sept 17, Oct 1 |
US$413 |
US$1158 |
| Oct 7,21 |
Oct 15,29 |
US$413 |
US$1158 |
| Nov 4 |
Nov 12 |
US$398 |
US$1132 |
Money Exchange:
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Price includes:
Entrance Fees:
To scenic spots as 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 restaurant from our list of approved
restaurants. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We endeavor
to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts is supplied,
however there may be occasions when only a Chinese breakfast is
available in some remote locations.
Transfers:
Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing
in Beijing, Xian, Shanghai by shared coach with a driver and English-speaking
guide (as listed above). Your comfort is our priority!
Guide:
As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver
will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout
your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet
you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local
knowledge available.
Hotels:
Hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with twin
beds.
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western
or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private
facilities unless specified.
Transportation:
Suzhou To Hangzhou Transfer via: Train, N503 (Our arrangements)
Hangzhou To Yellow Mountain Transfer via: Bus, (Our arrangements)
Yellow Mountain To Shanghai Transfer via: Flight, TBA (Our arrangements)
Luggage Transfers:
Between airports and hotels.
Arrangements:
The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication
charges.
Price does NOT include: International
Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
Our air tickets department will help you book international flights
from CANADA/USA to CHINA roundtrip "Flights
Booking" We are a low fare specialist
China Entry Visa Fees.
Our Visa service department will help you apply China entry visa
Island
China Visa Center
Insurance
The insurance is AIG Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.
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Excess Baggage Charges.
Passengers holding an adult fare or half fare ticket are entitled
to two free baggages allowance of 23kg, for economy class. Total
weight of carryon baggage for each passenger may not exceed 5kg.
The size may not exceed 20x40x 55cm. More
Personal Expenses:
Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax,
telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which
are not included in the tour itinerary.
Meals:
Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary.
Single Room Supplement.
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