Captivating China Tour
No of days: 6 Days/5 Nights
Destinations:  Shanghai, Suzhou & Hungzhou















Day-by-Day Itinerary :

Day 01 Arrival Shanghai
Arrive in Shanghai. Be met at the airport & transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Among the big cities in China, Shanghai maintains the look of a Western metropolis. It is fascinating and sophisticated.

Day 02 Shanghai (B/L)
Depart from hotel in the morning to have a whole-day trip of Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyuan Garden, Nanjing Road and the Bund. Acrobatics is your optional night entertainment (at your own expense).

Jade Buddha Temple, located in Shanghai City. It was first built in 1882 in Jiangwan on the southern outskirts of Shanghai. It is named for its two bejeweled white jade Buddha. It receives thousands of visitors and worshipers everyday while keeps its sanctity and charm. Carved from a whole piece of white jade, the sitting jade Buddha statue is translucent with a solemn expression, displaying the excellent skill and extraordinary art of Chinese people.

Yuyuan Garden has a lot of stories for it was severely damaged in the 19th century and was restored in 1961. This garden was first built in the 16th century. It has many scenic courtyards decorated with baroque rockery, pools, and flora that are all connected by corridors and passageways. The delicate design and exquisite layout of the whole garden reveals a strong impression of 'garden in the garden, whole in the part.'

Your shopping trip will begin in Nanjing Road which is starts at the Bund and runs westward, with People's Square in the middle. Renowned for its bustling and modernization, Nanjing Road earns its reputation as the 'First Commercial Road in China', which is the good shopping heaven for your trip as the same as the Fifth Avenue in New York and Avenue des Champs-Elysées in Paris. Some of the traditional food and handicrafts of Shanghai can be found here.

Then you come to the Bund, the showcase with the old buildings of colonial-era leftover along Huangpu River. The renowned waterfront district is the city's most famous landmark. The word BUND is of Anglo-India origin meaning embankment on the waterfront. It is also the popular site to enjoy the night view of the city.

Shanghai offers colorful leisure and recreational activities with rich contents and creative form. If you are interesting in, your night will be filled with an interactive old form of art known as the Acrobatics as your optional night show. The cost is on your own. These professional performers were trained of at the early age of six or seven so that they play so well and excellent. Definitely, it is an unforgettable night in your memory.

Day 03 Shanghai -Suzhou (B/L)
In the morning, say goodbye to Shanghai and take a hi-speed train to Suzhou. Then begin your explore to Suzhou from Silk Factory and Canglang Pavilion.

The tourist train between Shanghai and Suzhou is very fast and clean. It looks like you are going almost as fast as the Japanese bullet train. Founded in 514 BC, Suzhou is one of the oldest towns in the Yangtze
basin, founded in about 600 BC.

Day 04 Suzhou - Hangzhou (B/L)
Depart from hotel in the morning and be transferred to Tiger Hill, Panmen Gate and Humble Administrator's Garden. Then take a hi-speed train to Hangzhou.

Day 05 Hangzhou (B/L)
A trip to Hangzhou would be incomplete without a visit to West Lake. Then visit Lingyin Temple, Six Harmonies Pagoda, Huqingyu's Traditional Pharmacy and Tea Museum. Huaiyang Cuisine is optional for your dinner (at your own expentse).

Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province, is by the Qiantang River at the Southern end of the Grand Canal on the east coast of China. It is one of the most beautiful cities in China with its West Lake and almost year-round green surroundings.

Day 06 Hangzhou-Shanghai - - Departure Shanghai (B)
In the morning you take a train to Shanghai Station and then go to the Pudong International airport in Shanghai for your next destination or flight home.

Hotels:

City                     Standard Hotels               First Class Hotels                  Deluxe Hotels
Shanghai           Pacific Luck Hotel         Golden River View Hotel   Howard Johnson Shanghai
Suzhou                  Fuhui Hotel                   Zhuhui Hotel              Sheraton Hotel Suzhou
Hangzhou                Lily Hotel                   Lake View Hotel         Sofitel Westlake Hangzhou



Winter Promotion Price (in US$)
(cost per person)    Stardand Class Hotels         Frist Class Hotels               Deluxe Class Hotels
                           Twin S.Supp               Twin    S.Supp               Twin S.Supp
Above 10 pax           422   197                   436 212                   651   426
6-9 pax                   523   226                   563 265                   765   467
2-5 pax                   700   226                   740 265                   941   467
1 pax                          1172    -                   1252   -                   1655     -

S.Supp=Single Supplement
Valid till : March 31,2009


Price includes:

  1.Mentioned domestic air transportation in economy class with airport tax and fuel surcharge. The tax and surcharge are subject to change at any time.
  2.Private transfers between airports/railway stations, hotels and all sightseeing spots. Separated transfer will incur extra charges.
  3.Hotel or cruise accommodation based on two adults sharing one standard twin-bed room/cabin; a client who travels alone or desires is required to pay a single supplement rate. A single room is subject to availability based on prior request at an additional cost; if the recommended hotel is not available, it will be substituted by a similar one.
4.Meals(breakfast in hotel, Chinese lunch and Chinese dinner serves at local restaurant) as specified in the itinerary table marked with B/L/D
5.Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are included in the cruise fee as well as the cruise shore excursion in groups and daily activities. The arrangements are subject to the different cruiser companies and subject to change without prior notice.
6. One driver and one English-speaking guide on normal sightseeing activities in each destination.
7. All entrance fees to scenic spots as shown in the itinerary. The final arrangement will be determined by local tour guides based on the local circumstances which are beyond the control of us. We will adhere to the original itinerary as accurately as possible.


Price excludes:

  1. Round International airfare or train tickets.
  2. Visa fee.
  3. Tips for guides, escort, drivers, etc.
  4.Personal expenses such as excess luggage fees, laundry, postage, communications and beverages.
  5.Travel insurance.
  6.Optional meals and shows mentioned in the itinerary, which will be added up if the clients desire to take the activities.
  7.Applicable taxes or government fees.