Historic Capital and Dynamic Metropolis 12 Days
Tour code: NHF04
Itinerary: Beijing -Shanghai -Wuxi -Wu
Town- Hangzhou- Hong Kong
Day 1 | Hometown - Beijing B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
Start your tour by taking flight to Beijing. Cross the International
Date Line.
Day 2 | Beijing B-Breakfast (Western
Style or Buffet)
Arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China. Your tour guide
will greet you at the airport arrival hall and then transfer you
to your deluxe hotel for a good night’s rest.
Day 3 | Beijing B, L, D B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
Beijing served as the capital of 5 dynasties over a period of
800 years. Start your city tour with a visit to the Tiananmen
Square, the largest public square in the world. Next stop is the
Forbidden City. This complex, the largest and most intact conglomeration
of ancient structures of an imperial palace ever built in the
world, features more than 800 buildings with 9,999 rooms, resplendent
golden-glazed roofs, red lacquered pillars and vermilion walls.
In the afternoon, continue your tour to the Temple of Heaven,
which was used by emperors to offer sacrifices to heaven and pray
for good harvest in ancient times. In the evening, enjoy a fabulous
Peking Roast Duck Banquet. Return to the hotel for rest or attend
an optional energetic show-- “Legend of Kung-fu” at
your own expense. (US$35)
Day 4 | Beijing - Beijing B, L, D
B-Breakfast (Western Style or Buffet)
This morning, you’ll have an opportunity to shop at the
largest Jade Center of Asia. The highlight today is a trip to
the astonishing Great Wall at Juyong Pass. More than 12,000 kilometers
in total length, the Great Wall is the most famous image of China
throughout the world. It is the only manmade object visible from
the moon, and as one of the Eight Wonders of the World, it is
also a symbol of Chinese traditional culture and the pride of
the Chinese nationality. After lunch, see skilled artisans at
work at a Cloisonné Factory. Then take a motor coach to
the Ming Tombs and visit the Changling Exhibition Hall. Return
to the city and walk along the new Qianmen Street and have an
up-close, outside view of the beautiful Bird’s Nest and
Water Cube, built for the 2008 Olympics.. After dinner, cap off
the day by attending a superb performance of Chinese acrobatics.
Day 5 | Beijing B, L B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
In the morning tour the exquisite Summer Palace (Imperial Garden),
the largest ancient preserved garden in China and a former summer
resort for emperors and the chosen few, with a boat ride on Lake
Kunming (weather permitting). Lunch will follow a visit to a Silk
Carpet Shop. You’ll have your afternoon free to explore
the city by yourself. You may choose to join our optional Experience
the Hutong Life Tour: a special journey exploring the ancient
Beijing Alley District by pedicab, plus a visit to a local family
and a local market (US$45); or just stroll by yourself in the
Wang-fu-jing Business Street, also called Gold Street. With hundreds
of years of history, it is the best place to capture the historical
and modern cultures of Beijing. Today’s dinner will be on
your own.
Day 6 | Beijing - Shanghai B, L,
D B-Breakfast (Western Style or Buffet)
This morning, transfer to the airport and fly to Shanghai, the
modern metropolis and commercial center of China. Your half day
city tour starts by walking along the famous Bund, a mile-long
stretch along the Huangpu River. Lined by the colonial architecture
of European design, this area is the best place to capture the
western influences of the old days. Continue to visit the Ming
Dynasty Yuyuan Garden which is considered to be one of four greatest
Chinese gardens. Our final stop will be the bustling shopping
district, Nanjing Road. After dinner you may take optional tour,
the Night Cruise on the Huangpu River at your own expense (US$30).
Day 7 | Shanghai B, L B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
After breakfast, visit the Shanghai Museum to see ancient Chinese
art, furniture and jade. After ample time admiring the numerous
exhibits, you’ll be given an opportunity to shop for the
highest quality silk goods. This afternoon will be free for you
to enjoy at your leisure. You may take the time to do some souvenir
and gift shopping or explore this city on your own.
Day 8 | Shanghai - Wuxi B, L, D B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
In the morning, take motor coach to Wuxi, a unique water village
and a pearl situated in the center of China’s Yangtze River
Delta. Wuxi is famous for its landscapes which are truly something
to marvel at. Your tour starts with a visit to the beautiful Turtle
Head Peninsular Park, where you can enjoy the beauty of Lake Tai,
the largest fresh water lake in China. Then visit the Li Garden.
Li Garden, with its pavilions, corridors, and causeways at the
lakeside, is exquisitely designed and harmonious in color. Visit
the Freshwater Pearls Farm before we taste delicious local cuisines
at dinner, including Wuxi Pork Ribs with special sauces.
Day 9 | Wuxi - Wu Town-Hangzhou B,
L, D B-Breakfast (Western Style or Buffet)
After breakfast, take motor coach to Wu Town, a quiet water town
with 1,300 years history. While more and more well-known small
water towns south of the Yangtze River, such as Zhou-zhuang Village,
have become modern and commercialized, Wu Town is one of the few
that still retain their quiet and natural characters of a typical
Chinese water town. That is why we take you here. Take a paddle-wood-boat
ride across the small water town to feel its serenity, peacefulness,
and subtle beauty. In the afternoon continue your tour to Hangzhou
by motor coach. Hangzhou is a city with a rich history and culture
and was described by Marco Polo as “the most beautiful and
magnificent city in the world”. Upon arrival, take the boat
cruise on the magnificent West Lake, the symbol of the city. Enjoy
local cuisine at dinner in the evening.
Day 10 | Hangzhou - Hong Kong B,
L B-Breakfast (Western Style or Buffet)
This morning, continue your city tour in Hangzhou to visit the
Yellow Dragon Cave, and taste the well-known Dragon Well Tea at
the No.1 tea plantation. Fly to Hong Kong in the afternoon. Transfer
and check in to hotel upon arrival. Free time afterwards. Today’s
dinner is on your own.
Day 11 | Hong Kong B B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
Hong Kong is called the "City of Life" and a destination
that begs to be explored at a tourist’s own pace. No activities
have been scheduled for this day. You have the day to shop and
explore on your own and at your leisure. You can also choose to
join one of our optional tours, either a half day or a full day
city tour.
Day 12 | Hong Kong - Hometown / Extend
Your Journey B B-Breakfast (Western Style or Buffet)
This morning, transfer to airport and fly back home. If you like,
you may extend your stay in the vibrant Hong Kong for another
day to further explore the fascination of the Asia’s world
city. You may also consider joining one of our optional one-day
tours to Macau that is adjacent to Hong Kong (US$115) or take
advantage of the convenience of Hong Kong as a gateway to explore
other parts of Asia for a once-in-a-life-time journey that offers
cross-cultural comparisons and new perspectives. (check the tour
extension options available after this trip!).
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