Fashion show in Huaihai Street, Shanghai

Day 01Arrival in Shanghai

Our guide will meet you outside the baggage claim area at Shanghai Airport and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city.

Tips: There are two airports in Shanghai: one is Pudong airport (PVG) and the other is Hongqiao airport (SHA). Pudong airport is about 30 kilometers away from the city center and most international flights land here. Hongqiao airport is about 13 kilometers away from the city center. Mainly domestic flights land here. There are shuttle buses between these two airports at all time and the journey takes about one and a quarter hour. Hence, it is very convenient for passengers who might have to catch connecting flights.

Shanghai Bund

Day 02Shanghai

Visit Shanghai Museum and Yuyuan Garden. Afternoon activities will depend on whether one chose the luxury or standard package (please refer packages below.). Tonight, a memorable a la carte dinner will be served at Central Hotel. Restaurant Wang Bao He has been around 260 years and is the best place to enjoy Shanghai Cuisine. After dinner, transfer to the Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre.(B+L+D)

Differences
Luxury Package: After lunch, transfer to the Bund to take a cruise tour on the Huangpu River. The cruise starts at 14:00 hours and will return to the Bund at 17:00 hours. You will be given free time to explore the Bund on your own.
Standard Package: Visit the famous Bund and explore along the Huangpu River. A family visit is also scheduled.
 
Tips: As the Mother River of Shanghai, Huangpu River symbolizes and epitomizes the image of Shanghai. Along the banks of the river stand groups of high-rise buildings of exotic style. It has become the must see for sightseers.
 
Descriptions:
Shanghai Museum - Well-known as a noted museum of ancient Chinese art, Shanghai Museum has been relocated twice since its establishment in 1952. It is one of the most modern equipped museums in China with an immense collection of ancient Chinese masterpieces of arts, some of which are authentic national treasures.

The Humble Aministrator's Garden, Suzhou

Day 03Shanghai - Hangzhou

Visit the Jade Buddha Temple. Take a soft seat train to Hangzhou and transfer to the hotel. Visit the Six Harmonies Pagoda.(B+L)

Tips: You are recommended to visit on your own this evening the Qinghe lane. It is the only old street in Hangzhou that is well preserved. It is conferred the First Street of China's time-honored brands. It survived several dynasties and used to be a prosperous commercial district. It epitomizes the long history of Hangzhou. Most time-honored brands have done their business here for centuries and some shops still maintain their original way of working. The ancient architectural complex retains the style and features of Hangzhou during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Not only can you learn more about Hangzhou's history but also a good chance to enjoy all kinds of Chinese delicacies as well as tea, Chinese medicine and silk products.

West Lake, Hangzhou

Day 04Hangzhou

Visit the Lingyin Temple (Temple of Inspired Seclusion), the West Lake, the Red Carp Pond and the Traditional Chinese Medicine Museum.(B+L)

Tips: Bicycle rental service is quite popular around the West Lake. It is a pleasant experience to cycle around the lake. It is advisable to rent from one that has a chain of stalls so that the bicycle can be returned at any stall. Hangzhou is famous for its silk and silk accessories are recommended souvenirs. 
 
Descriptions: 
West Lake - Located in the West of Hangzhou, the West Lake is reputable for its imposing scenery and the numerous scenic attractions nearby. Its circumference is about 15 kilometers and the average depth about 1.5 meters. It measures 3.3 kilometers from south to north and 2.8 kilometers from east to west. The Su and Bai causeways divide the lake into five sections, vis-à-vis, the West Inner Lake, Outer West Lake, Yue Lake, North Inner Lake and Little South Lake.

Beautiful Li Garden, Wuxi

Day 05Hangzhou - Suzhou

Take a morning soft seat train to Suzhou and transfer to the hotel. Visit the Humble Administrator's Garden and Garden of Master of Nets.(B+L)

Day 06Suzhou - Wuxi

Visit the Tiger Hill. Take a soft seat train to Wuxi and transfer to the hotel. Visit the Taihu Lake including the Yuantouzhu Park and the Li Garden.(B+L)

Day 07Wuxi - Yangzhou

Morning is free. Take a soft seat train to Yangzhou and transfer to the hotel.(B+L)

Day 08Yangzhou - Zhenjiang - Yangzhou

Transfer to Zhenjiang. Visit the Jinshan Temple and the Jiaoshan Hill. Drive back to Yangzhou.(B+L)

Day 09Yangzhou - Nanjing

Visit the Slender West Lake, the He Garden and the Han Tomb Museum. Take a soft seat train to Nanjing and transfer to the hotel.(B+L)

Li Garden, Wuxi

Day 10Nanjing

Visit Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum, Linggu Temple, Memorial Hall of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Gateway to Ming Tomb and Confucius Temple Area.(B+L)

Tips: Nanjing is of the subtropical monsoon climate. On average, the yearly rainfall is 1,106 millimeters. There are distinctive features of the four seasons. It is suitable for traveling all the year round, so you can come to visit at any of your convenience. If you happen to visit Nanjing during the Chinese Spring Festival, you can enjoy the Lantern Fair in the square of Confucius Temple, which is held from the beginning to the end of the first month. Hundreds of thousands of patterned lanterns form a colorful ocean. Besides, the 15-day Gourmet Festival is held from Sep 18 each year in the square of the Confucius Temple. It is really a good chance for you to have the appetizing delicacies.
 
Descriptions:
Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum - the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, one of the biggest imperial tombs in China and the Confucius Temple Area. Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is the mausoleum of Zhu Yuanzhang, the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), and his wife Empress Ma. It is one of the largest mausoleums in existence. Construction of the mausoleum began in 1383 and boasts a history of over 600 years.

Day 11Nanjing - Beijing

Take a flight to Beijing and transfer to the hotel. Visit the Summer Palace.(B+L)

Descriptions:
Summer Palace - The East Palace Gate is the first attraction that will come to your eyes when you pay a visit to the Summer Palace. The gate is the main entrance to the peaceful imperial garden. Upon your arrival at the gate, you eyes will firstly be caught by the three big and vigorous characters on the plaque hanging on the gate, Yi He Yuan. It is said to be the handwriting of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The road leading to the entrance with two sculpted dragons playing with a ball was the exclusive way for the emperor.

Day 12Beijing

Visit the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. A Beijing Duck Dinner is served at a famous restaurant followed by a lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre.(B+L+D)

Descriptions:
Forbidden City - In the Forbidden City, there is a building called Junjichu in Chinese, the Office of the Ground Council of the State. It was established during the reign of the Emperor Yongzheng of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The major officials that were appointed to Junjichu include the Grand Minister of the State and the Secretary in the Council of the State. These officials worked in Junjichu, ready for emperor's orders and assisted the emperor to deal with the military and political affairs.

The kids are playing with the tourists, Beijing

Day 13Beijing

Visit the Badaling Great Wall. A Sichuan cuisine lunch will be held at a local popular restaurant. Visit the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the afternoon. On the way back to downtown, drive by the Bird's Nest (Olympic National Stadium). You will see its appearance at a distance. (B+L included. D is included for luxury series)

Differences
Luxury Series: we arrange an a la carte dinner at a famous Cantonese cuisine restaurant in the Wangfujing area.
Standard Series: we intend to leave the dinner on your own. You may ask for some suggestions from your local guide.

Descriptions:
Great Wall - The Great Wall is a priceless heritage left by the Chinese ancestry. Can you imagine how the laboring people in ancient China made such a great project by their hands? Without modern machines, equipments and construction materials, the Wall was well designed and built in accordance with the local geographical features. Just when you stand on the Wall and see its grandness, you will find it is no wonder that Great Wall has the vigor to surprise the whole world.

Day 14Departure from Beijing

From the hotel you will be taken to the airport so that you can board the flight back home loaded with pleasant memories.(B)

Tips: You are advised to go to Beijing Capital Airport 3 hours prior to your flight schedule. It is about 50 minutes' drive from the hotel to the airport. In general, the traffic is in good order except the rush hours. There is usually heavy traffic during 07:00 – 09:00 and 17:00-19:00 when is the peak time for on-and-off work. Fix a meeting time with your guide beforehand, the guide and driver will transfer you to the airport to see goodbye.