Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou 9 Days Tour
Day 1: LAX – Beijing by flight
Depart from LAX and aboard a spacious jet for your transpacific journey.
Day 2: Arrive at Beijing Beijing Pullman Hotel or similar
Upon arrival, you will be met by the tour guide of Spring Tour and be transferred by air-conditioned coach to check in the hotel. After this long voyage, it will be a pleasure to settle into your luxurious accommodations.
Day 3: Beijing (B-L-D) Beijing Pullman Hotel or similar
This morning, you will visit Temple of Heaven – China's largest existing complex of ancient sacrificial buildings, where the Chinese ancient emperors worshipped to the God of Heaven and prayed for good harvests. In the afternoon, you will visit the Tiananmen Square, which is a famous landmark and is the world's largest public square. You will continue your visit to the Forbidden City – the royal palace of ancient Chinese emperors. You will have a photo stop at the Olympic venues: Bird Nest and the Water Cube , then visit Pearl Store late in the afternoon.
Day 4: Beijing (B-L-D) Beijing Pullman Hotel or similar
You will visit the Great Wall today. On the way, you will have a short visit at a jade factory, where you will enjoy the beautiful jade art. Then, onto the legendary Great Wall, one of the wonders of the world, which took several dynasties to complete. Plan to bring comfortable walking shoes if you want to scale the Great Wall and its magnificent history. Late in the afternoon, you will visit the royal garden – Summer Palace. Dinner time you will enjoy the delicious Beijing local specialty food – Beijing Roast Duck diner.
Day 5: Beijing – Hangzhou by plane (B/L/D) Hangzhou Zhejiang Hotel or similar (4 star)
With its cultural relics now restored and preserved, Hangzhou is known as one of the six famous ancient capitals of China. West Lake (Xihu) is an especially popular destination for its pictures scenery. You will take a boat cruise to enjoy the beautiful view of West Lake. At dinner you will taste the Hangzhou local specialty food.
Day 6: Hangzhou-Suzhou by tour coach (B/L/D) Suzhou China Garden Hotel or same ( 4star)
In the morning, you will visit the famous Buddhism temple – Lingyin Temple, before leaving Hangzhou, you must be sure to taste the famous Longjing Tea at Meiwu Tea Farm, then drive to Suzhou. Suzhou has been called the "Venice of the Orient", as it is an ancient town interlaced by numerous canals. Your city tour in Suzhou today will include Hanshan Buddhism Temple and a boat ride along the canal to Shantang old street. Tonight you will enjoy the specialty food of
Suzhou cuisine in the private garden.
Day 7: Suzhou – Shanghai by tour coach (B/L/D) Shanghai Sky Fortune Hotel or similar
Your city tour this morning includes the visit to the Lingering Garden and the Silk Factory. Then you will get to Shanghai. You will explore Shanghai, a modern metropolis and China’s economic and financial capital. You will visit the Cheng Huang Temple, the Waterfront Bund where you can witness the glamorous views of Shanghai along the Huangpu River. Nanjing Road – the largest shopping street in China will also be arranged to visit today. You will enjoy the Tai Style dinner show.
Day 8: Shanghai World Expo 2010 (B) Shanghai Sky Fortune Hotel or similar
World Expo 2010 Shanghai, China is a great event to explore the full potential of urban life. Centered on innovation and interaction, it will also offer a wonderful opportunity for cross-culture dialogues. Today you will have a full day to visit this World Expo. Note: Shanghai World Expo 2010 will be from May 1 to Oct 31, 2010. For more info, please visit: http://en.expo2010.cn/
Day 9. Shanghai –LAX by flight (B)
In the morning you will take the Maglev train, the world's fastest train and the first one in operation, to the airport and take the flight back home.
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