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2024|Beautiful China· Shanghai Qiandao Lake Huangshan Beijing 12-days Essence Tour

Tour Code: CSHH12E

Dates & Rates

Highlights

  • 4 ~ 5-star hotels throughout the journey
  • World Cultural Heritage: The West Lake, Hong Cun Village, The Great Wall, The Summer Palace, The Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven.
  • World Cultural & Natural Heritage and Global Geopark: Mount Huangshan Scenic Area
  • Taste glorious foods: Qiandao Lake fish feast, Hui cuisine, Beijing Roast Duck
  • Excellent service with English tour guide
  • The fare including admission tickets and basic tips.
  • Minimum Booking: 2 pax. Group team require a min of 4 pax.

Daily Itinerary

Day1Home/ Shang Hai (PVG)

       Fly to Shanghai, China’s economic, financial and trade center.

       Accommodation: On the flight

 

Day2Shang Hai (PVG)

       Arrive in Shanghai. We will provide airport pick-up service to escort you to the hotel. Free time after your arrival. No meals included today. (Hotel Check-in after 2:00 p.m.)

       Accommodation: Shanghai Jin Jiang Tower or similar

 

Day3Shang HaiBL

       After breakfast, visit Shanghai Old French Concession. Xintiandi based on the old Shikumen district. Silk Museum learn about the origin and development of silk and explore the craftsmanship of silk’s history. After lunch, drived around lujiazui financial and trade zone. Continue to The Bund, there are 52 classical revival buildings of different styles on the bund, it is one of the important historical relics and representative buildings in modern China. The Old Street of Shanghai, enjoy the folk customs of Shanghai old city. For dinner tonight, you are on your own.

       Accommodation: Shanghai Jin Jiang Tower or similar

 

Day4Shang Hai–Suzhouoption– Shang Hai B

       Free day for your leisure or you can participate in option One-day tour in Suzhou ( including lunch) :USD 250 / pp (minimum Booking: 2 pax)

After breakfast drive to Suzhou, which enjoys the reputation of “Venice of the East”. visit Lingering Garden, it is known as the “first garden in Wuzhong” for the beautiful flowers and the strange stones and peaks in the garden. Hanshan Temple, one of the top ten famous temples in China. And then traveling the ancient canal by boat to feel the softness and delicacy of Suzhou. Visit Suzhou Jinji Lake, stroll along the Li Gongdi, where you can freely enjoy a variety of international cuisine. Return to Shanghai after the tour. For dinner tonight, you are on your own.

       Accommodation: Shanghai Jin Jiang Tower or similar

 

Day5Shang Hai – Hangzhou – Qiandao LakeBLD

       After breakfast transfer to Hangzhou, which is known as the “Paradise on Earth”. Visit the West Lake, which is one of the most famous and romantic lake scenic spots in China. Afterwards, go to Longjing Tea Plantation to taste the unique fragrance of China’s first tea – West Lake Longjing Tea. Continue to Qiandao Lake, the largest man-made lake in China. Famous for its unique water landscape, it has about 1,078 islands of various sizes, hence the name “Thousand Island Lake”.

       Accommodation: Four Points By Sheraton Qiandao Lake or similar

 

Day6Qiandao Lake – Tunxi  BLD

       After breakfast, take a boat to the central lake area of Qiandao Lake, visit Meifeng Island (including round-way ticket of cable car), Yule Island, Longshan Island, and enjoy a buffet lunch on the island. Afterwards, go to Tunxi and visit Liyang IN Lane.

       Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Huangshan Yucheng or similar

 

Day7Tunxi – Mount HuangshanBLD

      After breakfast, visit the Mount Huangshan Scenic Area, which is known for the “five uniques” of strangely-shaped pines, grotesque rock formations, seas of clouds, hot springs, and snow. Take the cable car up the mountain and visit the scenic spots of Bright Summit, Stone From Heaven, and Dispelling Cloud Pavilion. Afterwards, we will stay at the 5-star hotel on the top of the mountain.

       Accommodation: Huangshan Xihai Hotel

 

Day8Mount Huangshan – Hongcun Village -Tunxi – BeijingPEKBL

       Watch the sunrise in the morning (depending on the weather conditions). After breakfast, visit Lion Peak, Cooling Terrace, Monkey Watching the Sea Rock, Dreamy Flowery Writing Brush, Beihai Scenic Zone, Convincing Peak, then take the cable car down the mountain. After lunch, go to the world cultural heritage site – Hongcun Village (the filming location of the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon). Return to Tunxi and visit Tunxi Old Street, taste Anhui cuisine freely. Transfer to the airport and fly to Beijing. For dinner tonight, you are on your own.

       Accommodation: Jinling Hotel Beijing or similar

 

Day9BeijingBD

       Free time after breakfast. In the afternoon visit the Bird’s Nest (National Stadium) and the Water Cube (National Aquatics center) outside. Enjoy the Beijing Roast Duck for dinner,  it is known as the “China’s tastiest dish” for its red color, tender meat, fat but not greasy characteristics. For lunch today, you are on your own.

       Accommodation: Jinling Hotel Beijing or similar

 

Day10Beijing BLD

       After breakfast, visit the Juyongguan Great Wall, which has been guarding Beijing since ancient times. Only by climbing the Great Wall and looking into the distance on the viewing platform can you feel the magnificence of the Great Wall. Taste the Beijing specialty fried sauce noodles for lunch. Summer Palace which is the imperial garden of the Qing Dynasty and the most well-preserved royal palace garden.

       Accommodation: Jinling Hotel Beijing or similar

 

Day11Beijing   BL

       After breakfast, visit The Imperial Palace, once known as the Forbidden City, it is an unparalleled architectural masterpiece and the essence of the Han Chinese palace architecture in ancient China. Tian’anmen Square, is the largest square in the world. The Temple of Heaven, is a place for the worship of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties to heaven and pray for good harvest. Houhai as a part of Shichahai, it has a long history and cultural contents. It’s used to be a royal garden for the emperor and nobles to play during the Yuan Dynasty. The Beijing Hutong is a kind of constructional art and a living environment for Beijing civilians. For dinner tonight, you are on your own.

       Accommodation: Jinling Hotel Beijing or similar

 

Day12Beijing (PEK)/ HomeB

       After breakfast, escort you to the airport and end of a pleasant journey. (Departs at 9:00a.m.)

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Remarks

*The above tour fee is calculated in US dollars.

*The domestic flights do not included.

* A surcharge of $ 100/pp will be charged during the summer vacation from July to August.

*Please consult the prices during New Year’s Day, Christmas and other major Chinese holidays.

  • 4 ~ 5-star hotels throughout the journey
  • World Cultural Heritage: The West Lake, Hong Cun Village, The Great Wall, The Summer Palace, The Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven.
  • World Cultural & Natural Heritage and Global Geopark: Mount Huangshan Scenic Area
  • Taste glorious foods: Qiandao Lake fish feast, Hui cuisine, Beijing Roast Duck
  • Excellent service with English tour guide
  • The fare including admission tickets and basic tips.
  • Minimum Booking: 2 pax. Group team require a min of 4 pax.

Daily Itinerary

Day1Home/ Shang Hai (PVG)

       Fly to Shanghai, China’s economic, financial and trade center.

       Accommodation: On the flight

 

Day2Shang Hai (PVG)

       Arrive in Shanghai. We will provide airport pick-up service to escort you to the hotel. Free time after your arrival. No meals included today. (Hotel Check-in after 2:00 p.m.)

       Accommodation: Shanghai Jin Jiang Tower or similar

 

Day3Shang HaiBL

       After breakfast, visit Shanghai Old French Concession. Xintiandi based on the old Shikumen district. Silk Museum learn about the origin and development of silk and explore the craftsmanship of silk’s history. After lunch, drived around lujiazui financial and trade zone. Continue to The Bund, there are 52 classical revival buildings of different styles on the bund, it is one of the important historical relics and representative buildings in modern China. The Old Street of Shanghai, enjoy the folk customs of Shanghai old city. For dinner tonight, you are on your own.

       Accommodation: Shanghai Jin Jiang Tower or similar

 

Day4Shang Hai–Suzhouoption– Shang Hai B

       Free day for your leisure or you can participate in option One-day tour in Suzhou ( including lunch) :USD 250 / pp (minimum Booking: 2 pax)

After breakfast drive to Suzhou, which enjoys the reputation of “Venice of the East”. visit Lingering Garden, it is known as the “first garden in Wuzhong” for the beautiful flowers and the strange stones and peaks in the garden. Hanshan Temple, one of the top ten famous temples in China. And then traveling the ancient canal by boat to feel the softness and delicacy of Suzhou. Visit Suzhou Jinji Lake, stroll along the Li Gongdi, where you can freely enjoy a variety of international cuisine. Return to Shanghai after the tour. For dinner tonight, you are on your own.

       Accommodation: Shanghai Jin Jiang Tower or similar

 

Day5Shang Hai – Hangzhou – Qiandao LakeBLD

       After breakfast transfer to Hangzhou, which is known as the “Paradise on Earth”. Visit the West Lake, which is one of the most famous and romantic lake scenic spots in China. Afterwards, go to Longjing Tea Plantation to taste the unique fragrance of China’s first tea – West Lake Longjing Tea. Continue to Qiandao Lake, the largest man-made lake in China. Famous for its unique water landscape, it has about 1,078 islands of various sizes, hence the name “Thousand Island Lake”.

       Accommodation: Four Points By Sheraton Qiandao Lake or similar

 

Day6Qiandao Lake – Tunxi  BLD

       After breakfast, take a boat to the central lake area of Qiandao Lake, visit Meifeng Island (including round-way ticket of cable car), Yule Island, Longshan Island, and enjoy a buffet lunch on the island. Afterwards, go to Tunxi and visit Liyang IN Lane.

       Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Huangshan Yucheng or similar

 

Day7Tunxi – Mount HuangshanBLD

      After breakfast, visit the Mount Huangshan Scenic Area, which is known for the “five uniques” of strangely-shaped pines, grotesque rock formations, seas of clouds, hot springs, and snow. Take the cable car up the mountain and visit the scenic spots of Bright Summit, Stone From Heaven, and Dispelling Cloud Pavilion. Afterwards, we will stay at the 5-star hotel on the top of the mountain.

       Accommodation: Huangshan Xihai Hotel

 

Day8Mount Huangshan – Hongcun Village -Tunxi – BeijingPEKBL

       Watch the sunrise in the morning (depending on the weather conditions). After breakfast, visit Lion Peak, Cooling Terrace, Monkey Watching the Sea Rock, Dreamy Flowery Writing Brush, Beihai Scenic Zone, Convincing Peak, then take the cable car down the mountain. After lunch, go to the world cultural heritage site – Hongcun Village (the filming location of the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon). Return to Tunxi and visit Tunxi Old Street, taste Anhui cuisine freely. Transfer to the airport and fly to Beijing. For dinner tonight, you are on your own.

       Accommodation: Jinling Hotel Beijing or similar

 

Day9BeijingBD

       Free time after breakfast. In the afternoon visit the Bird’s Nest (National Stadium) and the Water Cube (National Aquatics center) outside. Enjoy the Beijing Roast Duck for dinner,  it is known as the “China’s tastiest dish” for its red color, tender meat, fat but not greasy characteristics. For lunch today, you are on your own.

       Accommodation: Jinling Hotel Beijing or similar

 

Day10Beijing BLD

       After breakfast, visit the Juyongguan Great Wall, which has been guarding Beijing since ancient times. Only by climbing the Great Wall and looking into the distance on the viewing platform can you feel the magnificence of the Great Wall. Taste the Beijing specialty fried sauce noodles for lunch. Summer Palace which is the imperial garden of the Qing Dynasty and the most well-preserved royal palace garden.

       Accommodation: Jinling Hotel Beijing or similar

 

Day11Beijing   BL

       After breakfast, visit The Imperial Palace, once known as the Forbidden City, it is an unparalleled architectural masterpiece and the essence of the Han Chinese palace architecture in ancient China. Tian’anmen Square, is the largest square in the world. The Temple of Heaven, is a place for the worship of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties to heaven and pray for good harvest. Houhai as a part of Shichahai, it has a long history and cultural contents. It’s used to be a royal garden for the emperor and nobles to play during the Yuan Dynasty. The Beijing Hutong is a kind of constructional art and a living environment for Beijing civilians. For dinner tonight, you are on your own.

       Accommodation: Jinling Hotel Beijing or similar

 

Day12Beijing (PEK)/ HomeB

       After breakfast, escort you to the airport and end of a pleasant journey. (Departs at 9:00a.m.)

Images

Remarks

*The above tour fee is calculated in US dollars.

*The domestic flights do not included.

* A surcharge of $ 100/pp will be charged during the summer vacation from July to August.

*Please consult the prices during New Year’s Day, Christmas and other major Chinese holidays.

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