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Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day. |
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Day 1 Arrive in Shanghai
Shanghai is located at the spot where the Yangtze River enters the East China Sea which is the largest metropolis and one of the ancient cultural cities of China. It is a flourishing international metropolis, known worldwide for its highly developed industry, commerce, and finance and its convenient land, air and sea transportation, rich tourist resources, great variety of food, and recreational facilities.
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Hotel: Hotel Ibis (Shanghai JinshaJiang) or similar |
Day 2 Shanghai
Today you visit the lovely old Yuyuan Garden, the Shanghai Museum, which is one of the largest museums in China, the Jade Buddha Temple, and the famous Oriental Pearl TV Tower (also known as the Pearl Tower, for its distinctive shape). The second-highest platform provides wonderful views over Shanghai and the Huang Pu River, and those with a good head for heights can choose to buy a ticket to continue on to the very top(B,L).
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Hotel: Hotel Ibis (Shanghai JinshaJiang) or similar |
Day 3 Shanghai
As you are coming for the Shanghai World Expo 2010, we will leave one full day time for you to explore the Expo Garden on own leisure(B).
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Hotel: Hotel Ibis (Shanghai JinshaJiang) or similar |
Day 4 Shanghai to Zhouzhuang to Suzhou
Water Village Zhouzhuang is an ancient culture town in Southern China. The town is surrounded by water with many branching streams, stone bridges and old residence with black tiles and white wells.
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Hotel: GUSU HOTEL SUZHOU or similar |
Day 5 Suzhou
Garden of Humble Administrator: The garden is the best representative of Chinese classical gardens, constructed in the Ming dynasty. Focused on a central pond with pavilions, terraces, chambers, and towers located nearby, the garden is divided into three parts: the eastern, middle and western parts.
The Grand Canal: The Grand Canal ranks alongside the Great Wall of China as the country's greatest engineering achievement and it is the longest man-made waterway in world. Cruising on the Canal, you can see the local peoples' life. Suzhou is also famous for its silk production and the last item of the day of the day is a visit to the No.1 silk factory where you can see how the silk is processed from the silk worm to the final woven cloth(B).
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Hotel: GUSU HOTEL SUZHOU or similar |
Day 6 Suzhou to Nanjing
Dr. Sun-Yat Sen's Mausoleum: Dr. Sun-Yat Sen's Mausoleum, at the foot of the majestic Purple Mountain, is permeated with a solemn atmosphere. It often arouses a sentiment of respect with its glazed torii; steep, long stairways leading up to the memorial hall, and its inscribed headstone, which all attest to the great deeds of this honorable man.
Zhonghua Gate: Zhonghua Men Gate is the largest castle-style gate among the 13 ancient city gates in Nanjing. It's the best preserved and, architecturally, most complicated ancient castle in the world.
- Qinhuai River: The Qinhuai River is a watery slice of history which contains traces of the city's glorious past and activities of its people.
- Confucian Temple: The Confucius Temple built in the Song Dynasty is dedicated to worshiping the great philosopher Confucius. This area has been the center of Confucian study for over 1.500 years(B,L).
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Hotel: Nanjing Future Inn or Similar |
Day 7 Nanjing to Shanghai
Train transfer back to Shanghai and free time on your own for rest of the day(B).
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Hotel: Hotel Ibis (Shanghai JinshaJiang) or Similar |
Day 8 Depart from Shanghai
Your time is your own, until you are ready to be transferred to the airport for your departure(B).
- The approximate day tour itinerary & schedule above is for reference only, and may vary according to your travel date and group size
- Please coordinate schedule of your flight with that of your tour. We recommend that you please book your air tickets after you receive E-Ticket confirming all details for your tour reservation within one to two business days from us.
- Please meet tour guide at International Arrival Hall after your arrival on the first day.
- We strongly recommend that you should contact airline and local tour provider to confirm your flight arrival information and pickup arrangement before your departure.
Reservation Process and E-Ticket
1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email from us.
3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation is confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.
- Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
- Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
- Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.
