7-Day China Deluxe Tour

Tour Overview
Xitang Water Town, Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou have a history that stretches back several thousands of years. In this area some of the most advanced civilizations of the ancient world grew up, and into the past five hundred years these areas remained central to China's success as a trading superpower. This tour introduces the cities and towns that flourished on the wealth brought by the Silk Road, and the famous people that have lived here over the centuries.

Day 1 Arrival/Shanghai (D)

This morning your guide and driver will greet you at the airport (or your designated place) and transfer you to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Yuyuan Garden and the Yuyuan Bazaar. Enjoy the stunning Chinese Acrobatic Show in the evening.

Day 2 Shanghai (B, L)

After breakfast, pay a visit to the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, where you will make a bird's eye view of Shanghai. Then visit Shanghai Museum, the Jade Buddha Temple. Look around the Nanjing Road and a visit to the Bund.

Day 3 Shanghai/Suzhou /Shanghai (B, L)

Have a full day excursion to Suzhou--a beautiful city which is known as China's ""heaven on earth"". Visit Suzhou old town by rickshaw, then the Master of the Nets Garden. After lunch, continue to the Tiger Hill and the Suzhou Embroidery Research Institute. Drive back to your hotel in Shanghai.

Day 4 Shanghai/Xitang/Hangzhou (L)

Transfer to Xitang (1.5hrs drive), a picturesque town known for ancient buildings juxtaposed with scenic rivers and lakes. Shaoxiang Port and the Ni Residence, a private residence in Xitang, are amongst the highlights of this beautiful town.

After a Chinese lunch, visit the Ming and Qing dynasties' Wooden Molder Museum, Millet Wine Museum, and the Ancient Eaves Tile Museum; all outstanding examples of local folk culture. 

Transfer to Hangzhou. Continue to the Xi Hu Tiandi, a lively development in the heart of Hangzhou. 

Day 5 Hangzhou (B, L)

After breakfast, have a cruise on the West Lake. Your cruise ends at Flower Harbor where you can walk along on Su Causeway and feed the fish in the Red Fish Pond to pray for the good luck. Proceed to Xiling Press and Longjing Tea Village. In the evening enjoy the fabulous night show – ""Impression West Lake"".

Day 6 Hangzhou (B, L)

A visit to Tiger Running Spring Park, General Yue Fei's Tomb and Temple, the Silk Factory.

Day 7 Hangzhou/ Shanghai (B)

Drive back to Shanghai. Be escorted to the airport for your homebound flight.

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