9 Days Best of China With Water Towns

Tour Type: Small Group Tour(SIC)/Private Tour
Duration: 9 Days 8 Nights
Destination: Beijing-Shanghai-Suzhou-Wuzhen-Hangzhou

Price/pax:

$1,499.00
$1,699.00

*The price is for SIC tours. We also offer private tour options. Please contact our travel expert for a quotation.

Highlights

  • Iconic Sights & Cultural Gems: Marvel at Beijing's Great Wall and Forbidden City, stroll through Shanghai's Bund waterfront, explore Wuzhen's ancient waterways, and admire Hangzhou's breathtaking West Lake.
  • Premium Stress-Free Service:Enjoy all-inclusive 4-star accommodations, convenient transportation, and expert English-speaking guides who bring China's history and culture to life at every destination.
  • Authentic Hands-On Experiences:Savor a Longjing tea ceremony at a Hangzhou plantation and witness an exhilarating Beijing Kung Fu performance.
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Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Beijing

After arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport(PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), you will meet your English tour guide with a warm welcome.Then he/she will take you to hotel and assist with check-in.Spend the rest of day exploring Beijing city by yourself!

Meals: None

Day 2 - Beijing

After breakfast,we will visit Tiananmen Square which is the largest city square in the world and is considered as the political center of China. Along the way you will see the Monument to the People's Heroes, and Chairman Mao Memorial Hall. Then, we will visit The Forbidden City,which includes Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Palace of Heavenly Purity, and the Imperial Garden etc.You can see many royal luxury collections from Qing dynasty and our guide will give you a detailed introduction of the history of this imperial city. For the lunch,we will have some traditional Beijing cuisine.
In the afternoon,we will go to Wangfujing Pedestrian Street to experience old Beijing snacks (such as Donglaishun and Quanjude), or go shopping (APM, Intime Department Store).This is an established shopping festival where you can visit many century old brands.

Breakfast:Hotel Buffet
Lunch:Dumplings
Dinner:Beijing Duck

Day 3 - Beijing

After breakfast,we will head to The Badaling Great Wall and it will take around 1.5hours to arrive there.Climb the Haohan Hill,take photos at the "Hero's Monument", and feel the wisdom of ancient Chinese people! If you feel tired of climbing the mountain, you can also order the cable car service at your own expenses.
After that,we will go to the Summer Palace.The summer palace is the largest and most intact imperial gardens still existing in China,and is hailed as the “Museum of Imperial Gardens”.It combines the elegance of Jiangnan gardens with the grandeur of northern landscapes.Walking through it, you will feel the charm of the royal garden!
In the evening, you can choose to purchase an optional service to watch a Kung Fu show or return to your hotel.


Breakfast:Hotel Buffet
Lunch:Beijing Cuisine
Dinner:Beijing Hot Pot

Day 4 - Beijing->Shanghai

In the morning, after checkout from Beijing's hotel,we will go to take a high-speed train to Shanghai. This will be an amazing train with the highest speed up to 350km/h!
After arrive Shanghai,we will be picked up by Shanghai tour bus and we will head to Nanjing Road,which is the busiest commercial street in Shanghai.You can visit the largest M&M Bean store in Asia or the Huawei global store and POP MART.
After that ,we will walk to The Bund.Along the way ,you can admire historical buildings such as the Peace Hotel.We can also see the dazzling lights of the Bund after nightfall.We recommend booking the optional Huangpu River cruise to enjoy the night view of the Huangpu River.

Breakfast:Hotel Buffet
Lunch:Train fast food
Dinner:Shanghai Local Cuisine

Day 5 - Shanghai

After breakfast, we will go to Wukang Road,Known as "a condensed representation of Shanghai's modern history over the past century". Wukang Road features rows of towering plane trees with a strong French style charm along both sides of the street.
And then we will go to the Oriental Pearl Tower, you can admire the magnificent appearance of this iconic building in Shanghai. The Oriental Pearl Tower is 468 meters tall and is composed of three main parts, from top to bottom they are the space capsule, the upper sphere and the lower sphere, which are connected by a huge pillar.
After that, we will go to Yu Garden.It is one of the representative examples of classical gardens in the Jiangnan region. It has a history of over 400 years and features the characteristic of "smallness revealing grandeur". It is also known as "the most beautiful in the Jiangnan region". Entering Yu Garden feels like stepping into a traditional Chinese landscape painting.There are a lot of authentic Chinese stores near Yu Garden. We will pass the Silk and Tea Factory,where it will be a good choice to buy some souvenirs here to share your relatives.


Breakfast:Hotel Buffet
Lunch:Shanghai Local Cuisine
Dinner:Shanghai Local Cuisine

Day 6 - Shanghai-> Suzhou

Today we will head to Suzhou.After breakfast, it will take about 1.5 hours to arrive at Suzhou by tour bus. Then visit Tiger Hill,which is an ancient hill with 2500 histories.It has many famous landscapes, including Tiger Hill Pagoda (also known as "China's First Leaning Pagoda"), Jianchi (the tomb of King Helu of Wu), and Broken Beam Hall (built in the Yuan Dynasty, with a unique broken beam design on the beams and columns).
In the afternoon, see one of China's most famous gardens-The Humble Administrator's Garden.It was built in Ming Dynasty(1509)and has been listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO.Exploring this garden with your tour guide, you will feel the beauty of Jiangnan Garden's design.
In the evevning, visit Pingjiang Road, where you can enjoy many Chinese snacks and buy some traditional goods there.

Breakfast:Hotel Buffet
Lunch:Suzhou Local Cuisine
Dinner:Suzhou Local Cuisine

Day 7 - Suzhou->Wuzhen

After breakfast,transfer to one of China's most famous water town-Wuzhen.It will take about 1.5 hours to arrive at it by tour bus. After arriving, the tour guide will lead you to Wuzhen West Fence Scenic Area and make an introduction of Wuzhen's history and technology.Take your time to feel the Ming-Qing architecture, stone bridges, illuminated canals and cultural museums there. We recommend booking optional services, so you can take a boat ride at Wuzhen's river. The rest of the day will be spent at Wuzhen, so you will have enough time to explore this ancient town by yourself after the tour guide finishes the attraction introduction!

Breakfast:Hotel Buffet
Lunch:Wuzhen Cuisine
Dinner:Wuzhen Cuisine

Day 8 - Wuzhen->Hangzhou

After breakfast, we will head to Hangzhou.It will take around 1.5 hours to arrive there. After that,head to Feilai Peak,where houses the largest group of cave statues in Jiangnan area, with more than 400 Buddha statues in total. After that, you will visit Lingyin Temple near Feilei Peak,which boasts a history that extends back to the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420 AD),making it historically and religiously significant. 

Breakfast:Hotel Buffet
Lunch:Hangzhou Local food
Dinner:Hangzhou Local food

Day 9 - Hangzhou-> Shanghai Departure

After breakfast, we will visit West Lake,which is known for its stunning scenery of water and mountains, as well as its rich cultural and historical significance.These are ten classic scenic spots, including "Spring Dawn on Su Causeway," "Lotus in Curve Pool," "Autumn Moon on Calm Lake," and others.Take your time to explore these scenic spots with your tour guide and then take a boat ride at no extra cost!
After that, we will visit the Hangzhou Longjing Tea Factory and enjoy an authentic Longjing tea! Hangzhou Longjing tea is renowned for its unique fragrance. We highly recommend you to bring some to your relatives and friends as Chinese travel gifts. It will be a very good choice!
Then, as the journey comes to a successful end,we will drive back to Shanghai. Our drivers will drop you off at Shanghai Pudong airport(PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao Airport(SHA).We wish you a pleasant journey home and thank you for traveling with us!

If your return flight is on the following day, we will also be happy to help you book a hotel in Shanghai and arrange airport drop-off service for you.

Breakfast:Hotel Buffet
Lunch:Hangzhou Local food

Accommodation

4 star hotel throughout the trip

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JINGLI Hotel or equivalent
Beijing

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Renzen Hotel or equivalent
Shanghai

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Garbo Hotel or equivalent
Suzhou

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Maison New Century hotel or equivalent
Wuzhen

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Holiday Inn or equivalent
Hangzhou

Optional Services

  • Badaling Great Wall Cable Car: 20 USD/pax
  • Tea Taste+ Gongfu Show: 60 USD/pax
  • Ascend Oriental Pearl Tower No. 2 observation deck: 31USD/pax
  • Ascend the Jin Mao Tower 88th floor observation deck: 16.6USD/pax
  • Participate the romantic show of Shanghai: 23USD/pax
  • Boat ride at Wuzhen water town (Shared Boat): 10USD/pax
  • 62.5 USD/room/night for early arrivals or late departure

Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in basic package's price?

  • Accommodation: 4-star hotels for 8 nights.
  • Meals: breakfast,lunch and dinner as specified in the itinerary.
  • Admission fee: The tickets of attractions specified in the itinerary are all included.
  • Transportation: high-speed train from Beijing to Shanghai; comfortable tour buses with experienced drivers.
  • Tour guide: professional English tour guide with rich experience.
  • Tour leader:A professional tour leader will be arranged if the group size is greater than 6 people.
  • Government taxes and fees.

What is excluded in basic package's price?

  • International flights to/from China
  • China visa fees
  • Alcohol
  • Gratuities
  • Travel insurance.We recommend purchasing travel insurance before your trip to protect for any unforeseen circumstances.
  • Optional services as specified

Important Info

  • The price is based on double occupancy with shared room; if you travel alone, additional room charges will apply.
  • Infants (0-2) travel free. Children aged 3-8 receive a 50% discount (sharing rooms with adults)
  • If you choose the small group tour(maximum 16 travelers),you will travel with other travelers from different countries.
  • If you choose the private tour,only your group will participate.
  • Guaranteed departure for at least 2 pax: in case that the number of participants in one group is less than 6, we will convert your group into a private group.
  • This tour involves mountain climbing and is not recommended for travelers over 75 or with health conditions
  • Please notice us any special requirements in advance,eg.halal or vegetarian meals.
  • The tour guide may adjust the itinerary due to closure of some attractions each Monday or due to bad weather.
  • This tour departs at fixed date. Please arrive at the departure city in time.
  • Smart casual dress and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

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