Tour Code: HZ02

Buddhist Culture Tour to Ningbo & Putuo

7 Days Luxury & Standard of Hangzhou - Ningbo - Putuo - Shanghai

Starting from $469 per person Hotels & Price
Luxury & Standard
Day by Day Itinerary

Departure: Daily


Six Harmonies Pagoda, Hangzhou

Day 01Arrival in Hangzhou

Our guide will meet you outside the baggage claim area at Hangzhou Airport or the railway station and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the city.

Day 02Hangzhou

Visit the West Lake, the Lingyin Temple, the Six Harmonies Pagoda and the Traditional Chinese Medicine Museum. (B+L)

Day 03Hangzhou - Ningbo

Take the soft seat train to Ningbo and transfer to the hotel. Visit the Tianyi Pavilion, the Tianfeng Pagoda and the Baoguo Monastery.(B+L)

Descriptions: 
Tianyi Pavilion - The pavilion was built in 1561 in the Ming Dynasty, which is the oldest private library in China. With an area of about 26,000 square meters, it stands by the side of the Ming Lake in Ningbo.

Tianfeng Pagoda - Tianfeng Pagoda is about 51 meters tall, hexagonal in shape. It's the tallest ancient architecture in Ningbo. It's a seven-storey building with another seven stories underground.

Baoguo Monastery - Baoguo Monastery was founded up in the Eastern Han Dynasty (25AD-220AD). Through the continuous enlargement, it becomes today's appearance. The Grand Hall is the main body of the monastery, which is one of the best-preserved ancient wooden architecture south of the Yangtze River.


Mt. Putuo, Ningbo

Day 04Ningbo - Putuo

Ferry to Putuo and transfer to the hotel. After lunch, visit the Purple Bamboo Grove Scenic Area, the Statue of South Sea Kwan-yin and the Puji Monastery.(B+L)

Descriptions:
Putuo Mountain - The Putuo Mountain is located in Putuo County, Ningbo. The mountain leans against the East Sea. It's one of the four most famous Buddhist Mountains in China. There are many scenic areas on the Putuo Mountain. For example, the Purple Bamboo Grove, Zizhulin in Chinese, is just one of the notable scenic areas of the Putuo Mountain. On the mountain, you can go to worship the South China Sea Kwan-yin and visit the Puji Monastery.

Day 05Putuo - Shanghai

Visit the Fayu Temple and the Thousand-Pace Golden Beach. Take ferry to reach Shanghai pier and transfer to the hotel.(B+L)

Descriptions: 
Fayu Temple - Fayu Temple is a famous attraction on the Putuo Mountain. The temple boasts 324 halls in all. In the temple, Jade Buddha Palace, Nine Dragons Palace, Imperial Stele and the Nine Dragons Screen Wall and so on are very notable architecture.

Thousand-Pace Golden Beach - It's the largest and the most beautiful beach on the Putuo Mountain. It's a good place for you to relax and have a good view of the sea scenery.


Shanghai Bund area

Day 06Shanghai

Visit the Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden in the morning. In the afternoon, the schedule of Stand tour is different from that of Luxury tour. Please refer to the 'Differences' specified below. The Farewell Dinner is served at Wang Bao He Hotel (4 star) and then watch the Portman Acrobatic Show.(B+L+D)

Differences:
Luxury Series: We will arrange you a short cruise along Huangpu River from the Bund area to Wusongku pier.
Standard Series: In the afternoon, the guide will take you to visit the Bund area and a local family.

Day 07Departure from Shanghai

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your homeward flight.(B)

B-- Breakfast     L-- Lunch     D-- Dinner

Accommodation
GradeLuxuryStandard
HangzhouLandison Plaza Hotel Lily Hotel
NingboNingbo World Hotel Ningbo World Hotel
PutuoPutuoshan Hotel Putuoshan Hotel
ShanghaiMajesty Plaza Shanghai Ya Fan Long Men Hotel
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Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)

2009 Prices (Valid from Jan. 1st, 2009 to Feb. 28th, 2010)

GradeLuxuryStandard
High SeasonLow SeasonHigh SeasonLow Season
DoubleSoleDoubleSoleDoubleSoleDoubleSole
2-5 persons
$1069
$1509
$979
$1349
$849
$1069
$829
$1039
6-9 persons
$829
$1279
$739
$1109
$609
$829
$599
$799
10 & above
$719
$1129
$629
$949
$499
$699
$469
$639



Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)

2010 Prices (Valid from Mar. 1st, 2010 to Feb. 28th, 2011)

GradeLuxuryStandard
High SeasonLow SeasonHigh SeasonLow Season
DoubleSoleDoubleSoleDoubleSoleDoubleSole
2-5 persons
$1109
$1499
$1039
$1339
$949
$1159
$919
$1099
6-9 persons
$869
$1259
$799
$1099
$709
$919
$679
$859
10 & above
$759
$1119
$679
$969
$559
$729
$529
$669


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Questions & Reviews

1.

Apr. 8,2008 17:38 Reply

Ms.Chickle(United States) said:

I just wanted to list the transport from and to Hangzhou that there are busses from Pudong Airport (Car Parking Area, leaving the terminal turn left and walk straight ahead) to Hangzhou at 10:00, 12:00, 13:30, 15:30, 17:30, 19:30 and from Hangzhou (Yellow Dragon Sports Center, that''s where the Tourist Busses leave as well) to Pudong Airport at 7:00, 8:30, 10:30, 12:30, 14:30, 16:00. The fare is 100RMB, the trip takes about three hours (more during the afternoon rush hour).

One of the best things to do on arrival to Hangzhou is to head for Paradise Cafe located on Hubin Road right next to West Lake. Here you will be able to get your bearings while you sip a cup of coffee out on the patio and have a read of Hangzhou''s "More" Magazine. Inside you will find tips on where to eat, shop and what to see. Picking up one of these FREE Mags will make a tour plan of the city simple, and the handy map inside will help direct you.

2.

Feb. 25,2008 17:00 Reply

Mr.Woolf said:

2-day suggested itinerary in Hangzhou

Day 1: West Lake
1) Get up really early and climb around Baoshi Hill - stop by the Taoist temple and the Baochu Pagoda
2) Get some breakfast
3) Take a boat ride from the north side of the lake to the south, stopping at Small Yingzhou Island, Mid-Lake Pavillion, and getting off the boat at Huagang Guanyu
4) Get lunch at the Cantonese place across from Huagang Guanyu if you have money
5) Go back across the street to Huagang Guanyu and wander the park, then walk through the parks along the south side of the lake heading east towards the city- parks include Orioles Singing in the Willows, etc.
6) Rest and have some tea
7) Go to Wushan Square area for dinner, then walk along the shops of Hefang Street after dinner
8) Head back towards the lake from Wushan Square area, take evening stroll in Xihu Tiandi, get some coffee, go to bed

Day 2: "Somewhere else"
1) Morning bike ride OR Lingyin Temple OR the Yanggong Causeway area (Lotuses at Quyuan Courtyard/Guo''s Villa, Flower Nursery etc).
2) Go get lunch and tea at Meijiawu Tea Village
3) From Meijiawu, go to Yunxi Bamboo Forest and wander around the forest. From here, if you like climbing hills, you can walk all the way up hundreds of steps and then head back down the hill near the river right by 6 Harmonies'' Pagoda, or you can just get a cab from Meijiawu near the bamboo forest direct to 6 Harmonies''
4) Climb 6 Harmonies'' Pagoda and check out the "Pagoda Park" in the back with 500 scaled models of famous pagodas from around the world
5) Dinner at north side of the lake plus stroll along Bai Causeway at night after dinner with all the lights shining on Baoshi Hill (lights are only turned on on Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun nights but the Bai Causeway stroll will still be nice)
6) Ice cream and coffee at La Pele on Beishan Road after your stroll
7) Go to bed

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