Beijing – Suzhou – Wuxi – Hangzhou – Shanghai
Welcome to Beijing! Upon arrival at Beijing Airport, you will be escorted to your hotel to rest.
Meals: In-flight meals
Accommodation: Ramada Beijing North Hotel or similar 4*
Arrival day airport transfer:
For flights arriving between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM, we will arrange three free airport pick-ups depending on the actual situation. For flights arriving outside of these times, additional pick-up fees $50/P will apply.
After breakfast, visit the immense Tiannamen Square. Following the tour, enjoy free time to explore the city at your leisure, or opt for an enhanced experience with one of our optional excursions. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in the charm of old Beijing on our complimentary Hutong Life Tour, you can observe local life and architecture at a leisurely pace.
Optional tour: Forbidden City Tour($80.00/pp)
Step into the world-famous Forbidden City, the vast complex that served as the imperial palace for centuries during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Optional tour: Peking Duck Banquet($50.00/pp)
Your evening features a culinary highlight: an authentic Peking Duck banquet. The star dish is served with all its traditional sides, accompanied by an array of other exquisite Chinese specialties.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Ramada Beijing North Hotel or similar 4*
Today holds a true bucket-list destination: the Great Wallof China. Recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO treasure. Your visit focuses on the Great Wall at Juyongguan section, one of its three great passes. On the way, you’ll stop at one of China’s premier Jade exhibitions to discover the story behind this celebrated stone. Once back in Beijing, the evening is yours to relax or enhance your journey with an optional activity.
Optional tour: Summer Palace with meal($ 90.00/pp)
The Summer Palace is a UNESCO-listed masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. Originally an imperial retreat, it perfectly harmonizes breathtaking architecture with natural scenery. Your visit will be complemented by an exquisite Chinese meal.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Ramada Beijing North Hotel or similar 4*
Your day begins with a visit to a Traditional Chinese Health Center for an introduction to the world of traditional Chinese medicine. Following this, you will explore the Temple of Heaven, Beijing’s most sacred imperial temple and a UNESCO-listed masterpiece of architecture and landscape design. In the late afternoon, you will experience China’s world-class high-speed rail network firsthand, a local tour guide in Suzhou will assist you to check in hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Suzhou Taihu Lake or similar 4*
Suzhou is home to more UNESCO World Heritage-listed gardens than any city on earth.Begin your exploration at the Lingering Garden, a jewel in Suzhou’s crown of classical gardens. Next, immerse yourself in the art of silk at the Suzhou Silk Factory, considered the largest in China, where you’ll learn about the intricate journey from cocoon to luxurious fabric. Then embark on a picturesque one-hour drive to Wuxi.
Optional tour: Suzhou Grand Canal Cruise($60/pp)
Step aboard a traditional boat and slip into the serene, watery heart of old Suzhou. The canal cruise along the historic Shan Tang Street offers a peaceful escape and a unique perspective on a city celebrated for its canals. The journey shows you the “Venice of the East” not as a museum, but as a living, breathing community.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Wuxi Landison Plaza Hotel or similar 4*
This morning begins with a visit to Lihu Lake, a scenic inlet of the larger Taihu Lake. Afterwards, you will visit a freshwater pearl farm by Taihu Lake, where generations have been cultivating pearls in its waters, and their products are sold worldwide.This afternoon we continue on to Hangzhou, a city Marco Polo famously declared the world’s most beautiful and magnificent.
Optional tour: Romantic Show of Song-Cheng($105/pp)
The “Romantic Show of Song Cheng” is a must-see cultural icon in Hangzhou. This grand-scale theatrical experience combines powerful performances with impressive sound and light design to narrate the epic story of the city, historic stories including the bravery of the Yue Army of Song Dynasty , love legend like “The Butterfly Lovers” etc.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Hangzhou Xiaoshan or similar 4*
You visit the UNESCO-listed West Lake Cultural Landscape, a masterpiece that has captivated generations. You’ll then venture into the rolling hillsides to taste the world-renowned Dragon Well tea, a premium green tea cherished for its healthful antioxidants and cultural significance in a tea plantation. In the afternoon, you depart for the bustling metropolis of Shanghai.
Optional tour: Huangpu River Cruise($80.00/pp)
Shanghai is a city that captivates both day and night. A night cruise offers a front-row seat to its sparkling spectacle. The historic Bund glows under shimmering lights and the futuristic towers of Lujiazui dazzle with a vibrant palette of dreamlike colors, creating an unforgettable panorama.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Shanghai Maison New Century Hotel or similar 4*
Today’s exploration starts at the historic Bund, where you can stroll along the waterfront and admire its famous row of European-style buildings – a stunning architectural legacy.With the rest of the afternoon and evening free, you can relax at your own pace or opt for a curated tour to discover even more of what makes Shanghai extraordinary.
Optional tour: Shanghai Insight Tour($70.00/pp)
Venture into the heart of Shanghai’s financial prowess at Lujiazui, where you’ll encounter the majestic Jinmao Tower. Soaring 420.5 meters over 88 floors, its name evokes “golden prosperity.” The building epitomizes a harmonious fusion of timeless Chinese design principles with contemporary global engineering. Next, experience a different side of the city at Xintiandi, it celebrated area retains the charm of Shanghai’s signature “Shikumen” architecture, now revitalized into a stylish cultural and leisure quarter that draws a global audience.
Optional tour: Shanghai Chinese Acrobatic Show($105.00/pp)
ERA is a grand-scale multimedia spectacle, a breathtaking feat of acrobatics and technology unique in China. It draws its power from the dynamic fusion of traditional artistry and modern innovation.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Shanghai Maison New Century Hotel or similar 4*
Take the day to relax and explore Shanghai independently, or dive deeper by joining one of our specially arranged optional tours.
Optional tour: Shanghai Vibrant Tour($100.00/pp)
Today you’ll experience its vibrant diversity. Visit Shanghai Zoo to meet its most beloved residents—the giant pandas. With their gentle nature and playful demeanor, these captivating creatures offer an unforgettable glimpse into China’s natural heritage. Next, explore the bustling City God Temple Area, a lively neighborhood where traditional architecture, street food, and local crafts create an immersive taste of historic Shanghai. In the afternoon, discover two very different sides of modern Shanghai: first, the always-bustling Nanjing Road Shopping District. Step inside the world’s largest Starbucks Reserve Roastery, an immersive two-story “coffee wonderland,” and admire the eye-catching Louis Vuitton barge inspired by Yayoi Kusama’s iconic polka dots. Together, they reflect Shanghai’s unique blend of commerce, creativity, and cosmopolitan style.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Shanghai Maison New Century Hotel or similar4*
Today marks the final day of your China tour. Enjoy a free morning before your airport transfer for your flight home or next destination. We hope you’ve had an amazing trip and are heading back with fantastic memories. Safe travels ahead!
Meals: Breakfast
Departure day airport transfer:
For flights departing between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM, we will arrange three free airport transfers depending on the actual situation. For flights departing outside of these hours, an additional fee of $50 per person will be charged.
You will arrive home today, we hope you return with memories that will last a lifetime.
