BEIJING – SHANGHAI 8 DAYS
- Tour price: $AUD 999
- Under 18 years old: additional $AUD 140
- Single Supplement: $AUD 360
- Single room surcharge
Best Travel Months: All year round except China Public Holidays
- Hotel standard: 4 stars
Day 1: Arrive in Beijing
Upon your arrival, our guide will meet you at the airport and then escort you to check into your luxury hotel.
Day 2: Beijing
Beijing Schonbrunn Hotel
This morning, you will sight0see Tiananmen Square, which is noted as the largest public square in the world and then the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden city. The Forbidden City was the Chinese Imperial palace from Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty. For almost 500 years, it served as the home of emperons and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government. Mid of the day is Hutong tour with riskshaw & lunch at local family. Later stop at a Pear Factory to gain a little knowledge of fresh pearls. Visit Summer Palace declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998.
Day 3: Beijing
Schonbrunn Hotel
The Great Wall of China is the one of the seven greatest man-made of the world and is definitely the focal point of China. You will hike along the Great Wall ( Juyongguan Pass ). After that, you will stop at a Jade Museum to learn the history of Jade. In Chinese, jade is pronounced as ‘ Yu’, and it has a history in China of at least four thousand years. Later visit Traditional Chinese Medicine Center and enjoy and foot-massage. Today concludes with Peking Duck Dinner with local Red-wine.
Day 4: Beijing- Shanghai- Shuzhou
Pan Pacific Shuzhou hotel
You will take one of the fastest train on earth to Shanghai, onboard the “ China High Speed Railway” for approx 4,5 hours with first class service and full wifi. You’ll visit Shanghai Old street, which is a top tourist attraction in Shanghai. And then be transferred to Suzhou, Suzhou, wich dates back to 514 BC, is sometimes called the “ Venice of the East”. And visit Shan Tang Street, which has always been regarded as the first name of Suzhou ancient streets. It has a long history of about 1,100 years, it layout and architecture are the best to represent the characteristics of Shuzhou’s old alleys, and it has connections to many ancient Chinese celebrities and anecdotes.
Day 5: Suzhou- Hangzhou.
Zheshang New Century Grand Hotel
Today, you will visit the Lingering Garden, Silk Spinning Factory. The Lingering Garden is a renowned classical Chinese garden and is recognized with other classical Shuzhou gardens as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. China is known for its silk, so for sure we will take you to the Silk Spinning Factory. Then, we takes a boat ride on the Grand Canal with excursion to local market before we’ll drive you to Hangzhou. Take a small boat ride on the West Lake which reveals the ethereal beauty of Hangzhou’s willow draped islands. You will admire the Su Causeway. It was built in the fifth year of Yuanyou Period in the Northern Song Dynasty (1090) and has evolved since then. At that time, Su Shi ( Dongpo ), a poet known as the prefect in Hangzhou Prefecture, had the West Lake dredged, and built the Su Causeway by dredged silt.
Today you will visit the Lingering Garden, Silk Spinning Factory. The Lingering Garden is a renowned classical Chinese garden and is recognized with other classical Suzhou gardens as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. China is known for its silk, so for sure we will take you to the Silk Spinning Factory. Then, we take a boat ride on the Grand Canal with excursion to local market before we’ll drive you to Hangzhou. Take a small boat ride on the West Lake which reveals Song Dynasty (1090) and has evolved since then. At that time, Su Shi ( Dongpo), a poet known as the prefect in Hangzhou prefecture, had the West Lake dredged, and built the Su Causeway by dredged silt.
Day 6: Hangzhou- Shanghai
Shanghai Koyal International Hotel
After a stop at the Green Tea Village, we will then drive you to Shanghai to visit a Bund. Shanghai is divided by the Huang Pu River into eastern and western sections. Modern mega high rises are seen on the eastern side while traditional European style architecture may be seen on the western side. The Bund is a five-block riverfront promenade with many of Shanghai’s banks and trading houses. Shanghai Dinner & Permanent Show “ ERA-Intersection of Time is tonight activity.
Day 7: Shanghai
Shanghai Koyal International Hotel
Free time at leisure for last minute souvenir shopping or visit other areas of the city of your interest or just relax at your hotel.
Day 8: Shanghai- Hometown
Bid farewell to China, airport transfer to the airport depart on 12:00, please arrange your flight after 16:00
Tour Price exclusion:
- Air-conditioned bus, take and pick up the airport
- First class seats on the fastest high speed train in the world.
- Vietnamese guide and driver
- Breakfast at the 4* hotel.
- Meals listed in the itinerary.
Tour Price exclusion:
- International & domestic airfare and airport tax
- Visa fee
- Tipping: $USD80/ person, prepaid or postpaid
- Personal Expense
- Travel Insurance
- Recommended Options ( Pay on arrival in USD, or pay in advance by AUD )
** Recommended Options (Pay on arrival in USD, or pay in advance by AUD):
- Beijing – Golden Mask Dynasty Show
- Shanghai Lujiazui FTDZ & Huang Pu River Cruise
- Shanghai- Full Day Tour with Mag train, Old City Bazaar & Xintiandi $USD 55