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Beijing, Shanghai & Eastern China

Experts in travel to China for the past 40 years! Travel to China on this group journey of her key sites staying in good value accommodation with English speaking guides. Discover the Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, and then travel to city of Suzhou, once called the Venice of the East, where you can stroll through classical gardens and along traditional streets. Head to the picturesque lakeside town of Wuxi and then travel to Hangzhou to discover this cultural gem and city of lore before traveling to Shanghai for a city tour and some free time. Complete with English speaking guides, many meals, optional activities, and more!

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Suzhou

Suzhou

Hangzhou

Hangzhou

Forbidden City

Forbidden City


 Tour Style:
 Classic
 Tour Type:
 Group Travel 
 Activity Level:

 

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$720


  • Total Days: 9
  • Start: Beijing
  • End: Shanghai


  Tour Highlights

  • Guaranteed departures with minimum 2 guests

  • English speaking guides

  • Climb the Great Wall

  • Discover the Forbidden City

  • Stay in well-appointed accommodation

  • Daily breakfast, 6 lunches, 2 dinners

  • High speed train experience included

  • Airport transportation

  • Admissions, sightseeing, shopping, leisure time, and more!



Accommodation & Itinerary at a Glance

 Location
 Nights
 Accommodation Category
Beijing 3 nights
Novotel Xin Qiao Hotel
★★★★
Suzhou 1 night
Pan Pacific Hotel
★★★★
Wuxi 1 night
Swiss-Belhotel Liyuan
★★★★
Hangzhou 1 night
Jinma Palace Hotel
★★★★
Shanghai 2 nights
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Hotel
★★★★

Accommodation may change. When and where this is required a similar or better alternative will be provided and advised before you depart on your tour.


   DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

Day 1 – Arrival in Beijing

Upon your arrival in Beijing, you will be met for your transportation to the hotel. Receive assistance with check-in and have the remainder of the day at your leisure.

  • Overnight in Beijing

Day 2 – Beijing

Begin your city tour visiting Tiananmen Square and then head to the Forbidden City, the largest and the best-preserved imperial palace complex in the world, for a guided tour. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and then stop by the Tongrentang Chinese Medicine Institute, which was designated to provide medicine for the royal pharmacy of the imperial palace of the Qing Dynasty. You’ll return to the hotel for the rest of the day free at your leisure.

  • Overnight in Beijing
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Day 3 – Beijing

Looking like a gigantic dragon across deserts, grasslands and mountains, the Great Wall of China is one of the 'Eight Wonders of the World'. We tour the Juyongguan portion of the Great Wall in the morning and stop by a Jade Workshop where we will gain insight about precious jade. Afterwards, return to the city and drive by the Olympic Village and have a photo stop at the Bird’s Nest & Water Cube Stadiums.

  • Overnight in Beijing
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Day 4 – Beijing - Suzhou

After breakfast, take the high speed train and head to Suzhou, often referred to as the "Venice of the East". Upon arrival, visit Suzhou’s Bird Nest Stadium, an impressive structure, and then have the evening free at your leisure.
  
  • Overnight in Suzhou
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Day 5 – Suzhou - Wuxi

Visit Suzhou’s Lotus Garden, also named the Couple's Garden, a cultural heritage site, and then stop by the silk embroidery factory for a demonstration on the silk-making process. Head onward to your next destination, Wuxi, and stop at the Tea-Pot Center, and then visit Li Garden, beautifully located on the banks of Tai Lake.

  • Overnight in Wuxi
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 6 - Wuxi - Hangzhou

Head to Hangzhou, en route stopping at a Pearl Breeding Center for a short visit. On arrival in Hangzhou, take a boat ride on West Lake and then check-in to your hotel for the evening free at your leisure.

  • Overnight in Hangzhou
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 7 – Hangzhou - Shanghai

Visit the Dragon Well Tea Plantation to have a taste of the famous Dragon Well green tea, and then transfer to Shanghai and visit the historic Bund waterfront, and pedestrian-friendly Nanjing Road.

  • Overnight in Shanghai
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Day 8 – Shanghai

This morning, visit the Jade Buddha Temple, stop by a Jewel Store, and then return to the hotel for the afternoon free at your leisure. Optional evening activity available, please enquire.

  • Overnight in Shanghai
  • Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 – Shanghai - Departure

Meet at the hotel at the appointed time for your transportation to the airport for your departure flight. Checkout at 12 noon.

  • Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Climb the Great Wall of China.


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This is a group tour with a fixed itinerary and tour dates. If you would be interested in your own customized and privately guided tour of China, please contact us at tour@toureast.com or click the link below and we'll be glad to design a tour just for you.

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   PRICES AND DATES
Departure Dates - 2020

Trip Cost (Land Only)
Twin Sharing
Single Room Supplement

 
Feb 22 - Mar 01 $720 $395 Book >
Mar 14 - 22 $720 $395 Book >
Mar 28 - Apr 05 $720 $395 Book >
Apr 11 - 19 $720 $395 Book >
Apr 25 - May 03 $720 $395 Book >
May 09 - 17 $720 $395 Book >
May 23 - 31 $720 $395 Book >
Jun 06 - 14 $720 $395 Book >
Jun 20 - 28 $720 $395 Book >
Jul 04 - 12 $720 $395 Book >
Jul 18 - 26 $720 $395 Book >
Aug 01 - 09 $720 $395 Book >
Aug 15 - 23 $720 $395 Book >
Sep 05 - 13 $720 $395 Book >
Sep 19 - 27 $720 $395 Book >
Oct 10 - 18 $720 $395 Book >
Oct 24 - Nov 01 $720 $395 Book >
Nov 07 - 15 $720 $395 Book >
Nov 21 - 29 $720 $395 Book >
Dec 05 - 13 $720 $395 Book >
Dec 19 - 27 $720 $395 Book >

Prices shown are per person based on a party of at least 2 adults traveling together and sharing a room (twin sharing).  Each date is a guaranteed departure with a minimum of 2 guests. The Single Room Supplement cost is in addition to the Twin Sharing cost for those who would like a single room. This is a group tour where you will be joining with others who have also booked into your chosen tour date. All taxes, and tips to guides & drivers are included. International airfare is extra, please enquire for preferred rates, schedules, and airlines. An entry visa is required for travel to China.



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  Tour Includes:

All taxes, pre-paid gratuities for guides and drivers, accommodations as mentioned or similar with daily breakfast, lunches and dinners as indicated, group touring with English speaking guides as outlined, high speed train ticket from Beijing to Suzhou, admissions, shopping, transportation, and airport transfers. International air ticket is not included, please inquire for exclusive fares and preferred schedules. China entry visa is not included and must be obtained in advance of travel.

  Add-ons, Optionals & Upgrades:

International Flights
We have preferred rates with all major airlines. contact us for best available airfare for your chosen trip date. Interested in extending the trip? Just let us know.

Optional Tours & Activities
The price above includes what is outlined in the itinerary, however we can further enhance your experience with additional optional tours, night activities, or cultural shows. Please contact us at tour@toureast.com for more information.

  Handicrafts, Shopping & Cultural Insights:

Note that this tour includes shopping at specialty shops providing opportunities to purchase, learn, and gain valuable cultural insight on items such as Jade, Pearls, Silk, and more. Contact us for more information.

  Tailor-Made:

Would you like to tailor your own custom private itinerary? We are specialists. Contact one of our Trip Designers to get started, or submit an online request indicating your trip requirements and interests from our Custom Tour page here.




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