DAY
1
Destinations:
Arrive in Beijing
Today's Activities:
After your arrival in Beijing, you will be greeted by the Beijing local guide and escorted to the hotel.
You'll be free to explore on your own or you can ask your guide for suggestions.
Meals:
No meal
DAY
2
Destinations:
Beijing
Today's Activities:
In the morning, you'll visit Tian'anmen Square, the largest public square in the world, and the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City. This complex of imperial palaces was home to emperors for over 500 years during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
After lunch, You'll head to the Summer Palace, a former summer resort for the imperial court, and take a boat ride on Lake Kunming.
In the evening, you'll feast on delicious Beijing Roast Duck for dinner.
Afterwards, come back to hotel.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch + Beijing Roast Duck Dinner
DAY
3
Destinations:
Beijing
Today's Activities:
Today is set aside for a cultural excursion to the unforgettable Badaling Great Wall,a must-see attraction for all who visit China. Badaling, which means "giving access to every direction", is the best-preserved section of the Great Wall. It has a total length of 3, 741 meters with the highest part reaching 15 meters.
After lunch, you'll move on to the Ming Tombs, where giant marble statues along the Sacred Way guard the massive tombs of emperors (1368-1644AD).
Afterwards, come back to hotel.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
4
Destinations:
Beijing
Today's Activities:
You'll have an early morning visit to the Temple of Heaven , where you can see local people doing taiji (tai chi) and morning exercises.
After that, You will go on a tour of Beijing's Hutong to witness the charm of old Beijing and get a taste of street life.
For dinner, you'll eat like Beijingers at a local restaurant before attending a Cultural Show that will give you a special impression of China.
Afterwards, come back to hotel.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch + Dinner
DAY
5
Destinations:
Beijing-Hangzhou
Today's Activities:
In the morning, you'll fly to Hangzhou.
There, you'll visit the Six Harmonies Pagoda, a masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture.
Afterwards, you'll enjoy a short cruise on beautiful West Lake with stops at famous scenic spots like "View Fish at Flower Harbor" and "Three Pools Mirroring the Moon".
You'll also visit Longjing Tea Fields to learn how tea is cultivated and dried.
Afterwards, come to hotel check in.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
6
Destinations:
Hangzhou-Suzhou
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, an hour-and-half drive will take you to Suzhou, the "Venice of the East".
Your tour will begin with visiting the Humble Administrator's Garden, followed by a trip to the Silk Reeling Factory.
After lunch, you're off to the Lingering Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Afterwards, come to hotel check in.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
7
Destinations:
Suzhou-Shanghai
Today's Activities:
Upon arrival, your guide will take you to your hotel to check in.
In the afternoon, you will visit Shanghai Museum,one of China's greatest art and history museums.
Afterwards, come back to hotel.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
8
Destinations:
Shanghai
Today's Activities:
Today you'll visit the Bund, Shanghai's famous riverfront, featuring outstanding examples of European colonial architecture and postcard-perfect views of the futuristic Pudong skyline.
Next stop: Yu Gardens, former residence of imperial officials, featuring tranquil classical gardens. Afterwards, it's on to the Jade Buddha Temple, home of a priceless jade Buddha sculpture.
Finally, an acrobatics show will light up your evening and is sure to impress with astonishing displays of skill and strength.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
9
Destinations:
Depart Shanghai
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, check out the hotel and transfer to the airport.
Take a flight to leave, your tour ends with beautiful memories in your mind.
Meals:
Western Breakfast
