Day 1 Arrive in Shanghai |
Arrive in Shanghai and your guide will pick you up at the airport and escort you to the hotel. |
Day 2 Shanghai (B,L,D) |
Visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, which chronicles Shanghai's past, present and future, then take a stroll through the Yuyuan Garden. Later, you can observe local people's life at the Yuyuan Market and immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of the Jade Buddha Temple. In the evening you will enjoy a wonderful Acrobatics Show. |
Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center: |
One of the world's largest showcases an awesome vast scale model of urban Shanghai as it will look in 2020, a master plan full of endless skyscrapers punctuated occasionally by patches of green. |
Yuyuan Garden: |
The most celebrated classical Chinese garden in Shanghai, with a long history of more than four hundred years; famed as "an architectural miracle in the south of Yangtze River". |
Yuyuan Market: |
Built as a majestic temple in the 15th century; a well-known and busy market today, specializing in traditional arts and crafts and Shanghai local snacks that hard to find elsewhere. |
Jade Buddha Temple: |
An ancient temple with long history; imparting a peaceful and transcendent atmosphere; also renowned for two gorgeous white jade Buddhist statues. |
Acrobatics Show: |
A magic touch for your nightlife! A typical art of China with long history. Exciting and breath-taking and you will be marveled at the varieties of programs. |
Day 3 Shanghai/Suzhou (B,L) |
After breakfast, you will walk down the Bund along the Huangpu River and Nanjing Road, and then get a bird's eye view of Shanghai from the Jinmao Tower. Then transfter to the railway station for catching the train to Suzhou (about 1.5 hours). Be met at the station and transferred to the hotel. |
The Bund: |
Regarded as the symbol of Shanghai and an epitome of Shanghai's history; famous for various styles of magnificent buildings and a marvelous view for the landmarks of the city. |
Nanjing Road: |
The earliest and most prosperous shopping street in Shanghai dating back to the 1840s; offering all-in-one shopping centers, gorgeous restaurants and spectacular night views over this area. |
Jinmao Tower: |
Jinmao Tower is a landmark skyscraper in the Pudong district of Shanghai. The 88-storey tower is among the tallest buildings in the world and a perfect place to have a bird's eye view of Shanghai. |
Day 4 Suzhou (B,L) |
Today you will have a whole day to tour the beautiful Suzhou. Visit Suzhou Silk Museum, Tiger Hill, Grand Canal, and Lingering Garden. Stay over night in Suzhou. |
Suzhou Silk Museum: |
Located in Suzhou, the Silk Capital of China; a dignified and elegant museum, explaining the silk production history; also fabulous silk embroidery and artworks to see. |
Tiger Hill: |
No.1 landmark of Suzhou city; featuring the Yunyan Pagoda famously leans and even taller and leaner than the Leaning Tower of Pisa; well preserved despite of a history over 1000 years. |
Grand Canal: |
The world's oldest and longest canal, far surpassing the next two grand canals: Suez and Panama Canal; paired with the Great Wall as the two great engineering feats of ancient China. |
Lingering Garden: |
Surpasses thousands of its kind to become one of the four most famous classic gardens in China; the magic touch is that a fascinating scene forms from every single angle of the garden. |
Day 5 Suzhou to Wuzhen, back to Hangzhou (B,L) |
Drive about 1.5 hours from Suzhou to Wuzhen this morning. Then visit the 100 Beds Museum, Battic & Wine Workshops, Wood Carving Gallery. Later of the day, drive back to Hangzhou.. |
Wuzhen: |
Wuzhen's ancient docks, waterside pavilions, and corridors stretch out for miles and make a romantic atmosphere that is typical to water towns. |
Day 6 Hangzhou (B,L) |
Take a cruise on the West lake, visit Tea Plantation and watch Chinese Tea Demonstration, and then go to Lingyin Temple, Old Chinese Pharmacy House and the Chinese Style Pedestrian Street. Stay over night in Hangzhou. |
West Lake: |
A lake area imparting Chinese elegance in its extreme; famous for tranquility and various beauty due to the change of the seasons; famous spots around it enhance this charm. |
Tea Plantation: |
It is a wonderful place to check out for oneself how Chinese tea is planted and processed to become an excellent tea. And you can enjoy the tea in the relaxing environment. |
Lingyin Temple: |
Literally "Temple of the Soul's Retreat", one of the most significant and beautiful Buddhist monasteries in China; features hundreds of magnificent rock carvings of Buddha. |
Old Chinese Pharmacy House: |
Firstly built at the end of Qing Dynaty, the Old Chinese Pharmacy House keeps its traditional interior design for a century and you can still purchase your traditional Chinese medicine at the pharmacy. |
Day 7 Hangzhou/Kunming (B,L) transfer by flight |
Transfer to the airport catch the earliest flight to the next city --Kunming. Be met at the airport then transferred to the hotel and have a rest. Then visit the Stone Forest. Stay over night in Kunming. |
Stone Forest: |
Taken shape about 270 million years ago, this limestone landscapea is a true miracle of natural creation. You are surely bewitched by the intricate stone formations and countless labyrinthine vistas. |
Day 8 Kunming/Lijiang (B,L) transfer by flight |
Tranfer to Lijiang by flight. Be met at the airport and then transferred to the hotel. Later in the day, visit Mufu Prince Mansion and the Tiger Leaping Gorge. |
Tiger Leaping Gorge: |
As deepest gorge in the world, this is a view that inspires a sense of adventure and satisfies the deepest yearnings for magnificent scenery. |
Day 9 Lijiang (B,L) |
After breakfast, enjoy the beautiful Lijiang by visiting the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Yak Meadow, Yuhu Village. |
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: |
18,000 feet above sea level, looks like a gigantic dragon clad in white snow all year round. It is a sanctuary for rare animals and wild plants. |
Yak Meadow: |
As a part of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, it is a paradise for the yak. |
Yuhu Village: |
Yuhu Village is the last village in the Lijiang Basin at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. It is known for an explorer and geographer, Joseph Rock. |
Day 10 Lijiang/Kunming (B,L) transfer by flight |
Visit Square Street and Lijiang Old Town. Transfer back to Kunming by flight. |
Square Street: |
As the heart of Lijiang Old Town, it spreads out in all directions from that point. Moreover, it is commercial center and bustling areas in the city. |
Lijiang Old Town: |
It has numerous streams and brooks crisscrossing the houses. Everytime you walk on the paddle-paved road, a stream is running beside you. |
Day 11 Kunming/Hongkong (B) transfer by flight |
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Hongkong, then be met in the airport and escort to the hotel. Free time. |
Day 12 Hongkong (B) |
After breakfast, take on half-day Hong Kong island tour by visiting Victoria Peak, Aberdeen, and Repulse Bay. Lunch is on your own. Then in the evening, we recommend you to enjoy a night cruise around Victoria Harbour . |
Victoria Peak: |
The highest point in Hong Kong, where you can stand and marvel at the restless city of Kowloon at all hours of the day, and to see the breathtaking beauty of Hong Kong's night view. |
Aberdeen: |
Remains a fishing port for more than 100 years, with traditions well-preserved; you can cruise around to experience the lifestyle and enjoy fresh seafood in a floating restaurant. |
Repulse Bay: |
A charming beach; golden and soft sand, clear azure blue water gently lapping the seashore; a famous spot for relaxation and aquatic activities, especially in summer for escaping the heat. |
Victoria Harbour Night Cruise: |
Take the cruise to see the most panoramic and spectacular Hong Kong night view at Victoria Harbour. The city comes to life at night as the lights on all the buildings are illuminated. |
Day 13 Depart Hongkong (B) |
Transfer to the airport for your next destination. |
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