Ancient Water Town Tours: Twelve Days China Tour - 01

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Itinerary :

DAY1
Shanghai
On arrival, Our guide will hold a welcome sign to meet you. You will be transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore. You could take a walk along the famous waterfront to fully appreciate this diverse city.

DAY2
Shanghai
Morning: Visit the Shanghai Museum with its collection of ancient Chinese Art of bronze, ceramics, painting and calligraphy.

Afternoon: Continue the Yu Garden, which has over 30 pavilions, linked by a maze of corridors and bridges. And Jade Buddha Temple where two rare jade statues of Sakyamuni Buddha is treasured.

Evening: An acrobatic show at the Portman Ritz-Carlton Hotel for your entertainment after dinner. (B,L,D) *

DAY3
Shanghai - Suzhou
Morning: Transfer to the rail station, an hour train journey takes you to Suzhou, known as the Venice of the east. City tour begins with visiting the Humble Administrator’s Garden, which is followed by a trip to Silk Reeling Factory.

Afternoon: You will go to the Tiger Hill. Climb the hill and find a number of historical sites, which can be traced back to the founding of Suzhou. (B,L,D) *

DAY4
Suzhou - Wuxi
Morning: Transfer to the rail way station for an hour train journey to Wuxi.

Afternoon: Visit Lake Taihu, which is one of the largest freshwater lakes in China and Turtle Head Island, a peninsula extending into the northwest part of the lake. (B,L,D) *

DAY5
Wuxi - Nanjing
Morning: The half day tour of Liyuan Garden, a beautiful garden with lovely pavilions in a tranquil.

Afternoon: Transfer to the rail station, two-hour train journey takes you to Nanjing. (B,L,D) *

DAY6
Nanjing
Morning: Your visit includes a mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, the father of China's great revolution and Presidential Palace.

Afternoon: Continue to the Confucian Temple. (B,L,D) *

DAY7
Nanjing - Hangzhou
Morning: Transfer to the rail station and afterwards take a two-hour hours journey to Hangzhou where sightseeing focuses on the lovely gardens, lakes and terrific islands.

Afternoon: Upon arrival, meet and transfer to the hotel, check in for 2 nights and have a good rest. (B,L,D) *

DAY8
Hangzhou
Morning: A visit to the Six Harmonies Pagoda, which is definitely a masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture.

Afterwards you will have a short cruise on the scenic West Lake, the highlight in the city. Afternoon: Continue to the Lingyin Temple - the biggest Buddhist Temple in the southern China and tea farm. (B,L,D) *

DAY9
Hangzhou - Beijing
Morning: Transfer and take the flight to Beijing. Meet the guide and transfer to the downtown area.

Afternoon: Explore the Temple of Heaven where ancient emperor worshipped God and prayed for harvest. Transfer to the hotel for 3 nights. (B,L,D) *

DAY10
Beijing
Morning: Take a half-day excursion to explore the incredible Forbidden City with its grand palaces and courtyards. Built in 1420, it was here that 24 emperors lived and ruled for over 500 years. The South Gate leads you to Tian’anmen Square - the biggest of its kind in the world.

Afternoon: Continue to the beautiful Summer Palace where you can discover gardens, palaces and pavilions with temples and halls in a tranquil, landscaped lakeside setting.

Evening: After dinner a fascinating Peking Opera Show will be presented to you at the Liyuan Theatre.

DAY11
Beijing
Morning: You will take a half-day guided visit to the awesome Great Wall of China. Here you can enjoy the stunning views as you stroll along this seemingly endless piece of history, which winds its way into the far distance.

Afternoon: Continue to the Ming Tomb, which due to their enormity took over 200 years to complete.

Evening: Dinner is served at the original, century-old Quanjude Roasted Duck Restaurant. (B,L,D) *

DAY12
Beijing
Transfer to the airport for your homeland. Alternatively, extend your stay. (B) *

* B: Breakfast　L: Lunch　D: Dinner

Price Includes :

1.Entrance fees of all sites as mentioned;
2.Meals as listed in the itinerary, B= American breakfast; L= Chinese lunch; D= Chinese dinner;
3.Excellent private guide;
4.Private vehicle with driver;
5.Round transfers between airports or rail stations and hotels;
6. Hotels (twin share basis) as listed in the itinerary. Single supplement will be charged;
7.Domestic flights (Economy-class) or trains as listed, airports taxes and fuel charges;
8.Service charge & Government taxes.

Price Excludes :

1.Personal expenses such as laundry, drink, telex, telephone calls or excess baggage charges;
2.China visa fees;
3. The international flight or train of entering and exiting China;
4. Any meals that are not specified;
5. Tips to guides and drivers.

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