China Essence 10 Days
Tour code: NHHD01
Itinerary: Beijing - Wuxi - Wu Town - Hangzhou
- Shanghai
Day 1 | Hometown - Beijing B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
Starting your tour by taking flight to Beijing. Cross the International
Date Line. Lose one day on the road.
Day 2 | Arrive 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 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 the imperial palace ever built in the
world, features more than 800 buildings with 9999 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. Back to hotel for rest or attend an
optional energetic show-- “Legend of Kung-fu” at your
own expense. (see page____for details)
Day 4 | Beijing B, L, D B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
This morning, you’ll also have an opportunity to shop at
the largest Jade Center of Asia. The highlight today is a trip
to the astonishing Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass. More than 12,000
Kilometers in total , 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 motor coach to
the Ming Tombs and visit the Changling Exhibition Hall. Back to
city, walk along the New Qianmen Street and have a outside view
of the beautiful Bird’s Nets and Water Cube up close. After
dinner, cap off the day by attending a superb performance of Chinese
Acrobatic Show.
Day 5 | Beijing B,L B-Breakfast (Western
Style or Buffet)
In the morning tour to 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). A shopping visit to a Silk Carpet
Shop followed by lunch. 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 a pedi-cab, plus a visit to
a local family and a local market (see page____for details); or
just pace yourself in the Wang-fu-jing Business Street, also called
Gold Street. With hundreds year 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-Wuxi B,
L, D B-Breakfast (Western Style or Buffet)
This morning, transfer to airport and fly to Shanghai, and then
take a short trip by coach to Wuxi. Wuxi is a unique water village
and a pearl situated in the center of China’s Yangtze Delta.
It is famous for its landscapes which there 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 the Lake
Tai, the largest fresh water lake in China. Then visit the Liyuan
Garden. Liyuan Garden, with its pavilions, corridors, and causeways
at the lake side, is exquisitely designed and harmonious in color.
Visit the Freshwater Pearls Farm before we taste delicious local
cuisines served for your dinner today including Wuxi Pork Ribs
with special sources.
Day 7 | Wuxi - Wuzhen Town - Hangzhou
B,L,D B-Breakfast (Western Style or Buffet)
After breakfast, take motor coach to Wuzhen Town, a quiet water
town with 1300 years history. When more and more well known small
water towns in south of Yangtze River, such as Zhou-zhuang Village,
have become modern and commercialized, Wuzhen Town is one of the
few that still retain their quiet and nature 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 dinner in the evening.
Day 8 | Hangzhou - Shanghai B,L,D
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. Then take motor coach back to Shanghai,
the modern metropolis and commercial center of China. Your half
day city tour in Shanghai starts by walking along the famous Bund,
a mile-long stretch along the Huangpu River. Lined by the colonial
architectures 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.
Day 9 | Shanghai B,L B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
After breakfast, visit the Shanghai Museum to see the 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, we’ll
leave it free for you at leisure. You may take the time to do
some last minute souvenir and gift shopping or explore this city
on you r own.
Day 10 | Shanghai - Hometown B B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
Your journey of China adventure is over all too soon as we transfer
to the airport and board the homebound international flight, bidding
a fond farewell to this amazing land. You’ll get home the
same day you leave China.
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