Starting your tour by taking deluxe flight to Beijing, cross the international date line.
Day 02
Arriving Beijing
Arrive in Beijing - the capital of China. China Holidays tour guide greets you at the airport and transfer
you to your hotel. .
Day 03
Beijing (B, L, D)
Beijing served as the capital of 5 dynasties over a period of 800 years with each emperor identified as a
dragon sent from the heaven. Start your city tour with a visit to the Forbidden City. This complex, the
largest and most intact conglomeration of ancient structures of the imperial palace ever built in the
world, features more than 800 buildings with 9999 rooms, resplendent golden-glazed roofs, red
lacquered pillars and vermilion walls. Next stop is the Temple of Heaven, which was used to offer
sacrifices to heaven and pray for good harvest in ancient times. Then tour to the Summer Palace, the
largest ancient preserved garden in China and a former summer retreat for Emperors and the chosen
few. Enjoy the famous acrobatic show in the evening.
Day 04
Beijing (B, L, D)
The highlight today is a trip to the astonishing Great Wall at Juyongguan Path. The Great Wall is
the most famous image of China throughout the world. It is the only man made object visible
from the moon, and as one of the Eight Wonders of the world. It is a symbol of Chinese traditional
culture and the pride of the Chinese nation. Later visit the Sacred Path of Ming Tombs, 13 of the 16
Ming emperors have their tombs here. This is an attractive destination as much for the natural scenery
of the area as for the tombs themselves. Visit the Cloisonne Factory and enjoy the famous Peking Duck
dinner in the evening.
Day 05
Beijing - Shanghai - Wuxi (B, L, D)
In the morning fly to Shanghai - the largest commercial and financial center of China. Stroll the Nanjing
Road and the Bund (Wai Tan) waterfront area, a sweeping area along the Huangpu River, where used
to be foreign concessions and now is the symbol of modern Shanghai. Here is the best place to capture
the western influence of the old days. Visit the Yuyuan Garden and the Old City God's Temple. Travel by motor coach to Wuxi.
Day 06
Wuxi - Suzhou - Hangzhou (B, L, D)
Wuxi is also one of the oldest cities in China with a history of more than 3000 years. Visit the Turtle Head Penisular Park, where you can enjoy the beauty of the Lake Tai, the third-largest lake in China. For lunch we will be served the local cuisine-Wuxi Spare Ribs. Take coach to Suzhou after lunch. Suzhou has been praised as the "Paradise on the Earth" since ancient times and is an extraordinarily delicate and elegant city. Known as "Venice of the East", Suzhou is built around Grand Canal. The city's many excellent classical gardens have entitled Suzhou the "Garden City". Our sightseeing includes the Tiger Hill, Garden of the Master of the Nets. Proceed to Hangzhou after enjoying the Silk Fashion Show.
Day 07
Hangzhou - Shanghai (B, L, D)
Hangzhou is a city with a rich history and culture. Marco Polo described this place as "the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world". Take the boat cruise on the magnificent West Lake, the symbol of the city and crammed full of interesting sights, visit the Yellow Dragon Cave, taste the well-known Dragon Well Tea at the No.1 tea plantation. Drive back to Shanghai in the afternoon.
Day 08
Shanghai - U.S.A./Canada (B)
Tour guide will transfer you to the airport and home your sweet home.
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Price Includes:
All the taxes.
International airfare .SFO/LAX - Beijing, Shanghai - SFO/LAX
All the transportation services in China (Land, Air, Water).
First class hotels in China (based on double occupancy).
Daily meals listed on the itinerary (American and Chinese combination breakfast, China lunch and dinner).
All luggage transfer service between airports and hotels in China.
English speaking tour guide in China.
Admissions to all scenic destinations listed in the itinerary.
Travel accidental insurance in China.
Price Excludes:
Chinese visa ($70.00/person). Please visit www.cntravel.biz/visa.shtml.
Tips ($6.00 per passenger per day is suggested, covering guides, luggage service, drivers)
Personal expense.
Hotels
Beijing:
Jade Palace Hotel (5 Stars)
Tel: 010-62628888
Shanghai:
New Century Hotel (4 Stars)
Tel: 021-36084999
Wuxi:
Picturesque Hotel Wuxi (4 Stars)
Tel: 0510-5111888
Hangzhou:
Red Star Culture Hotel (4 Stars)
Tel: 0571-87703888
The above fares are for passengers departing from San Francisco or Los Angeles. Domestic add-on fares are:
U.S. Eastern and Central Standard Time Zone: USD$250;
