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| A Bit of Travel
869 Grand Ave
Carlsbad Ca 92008
760-729-1181
800-747-TRAVEL |
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 Classic Gardens of China
AccomodationsBeijing Regal Court Hotel Beijing or Grand Chang An Hotel Hangzhou Ramada Hotel Shanghai Galaxy Hotel or similar Suzhou Gateway International Wuzhen Wuzhen Waterside Tongji Hotel Guided Packages Included:Round trip international airfare departing from LAX, SFO or NYC. Other departure cities are available.12 nights accommodations with daily buffet breakfast.3 nights in Shanghai, 2 nights in Suzhou, - 2 nights in Hangzhou, 1 night in Wuzhen, 4 nights inBeijing,Sightseeing tours per itinerary with modern air-conditioned motor coach.Entrance fees per itinerary.31 meals: 12 buffet breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners.One bottle of water or one soft drink per meal.Two bottles of water everyday in your room.Entertainment: Peking Opera in Beijing, puppet show in Wuzhen.All ground transfers.Professional English speaking tour guide service.Domestic air fare: Shanghai / Beijing Not Included: Airport taxes, Security fee and fuel surchargesChina Visa application fee. Click Here for more information.Tips to guides, drivers and porters.Travel Insurance. We strongly recommend you purchase Travel Insurance, so that your travel investments are protected in the event of a sudden emergency and your will travel with "Peace of Mind." Click here to get an instant quote.
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| Call (800) 747-8728 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7851651 | | Asia Classic Tours | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA for Shanghai, China: | | Day 2 | Shanghai | Arrive in Shanghai: Your tour of one of the most fascinating countries in the world begins in the most cosmopolitan city in China: Shanghai. An English-speaking guide will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel | | Day 3 | Shanghai | Shanghai, B, L, D: Today you'll revisit Shanghai's past as you walk along the Bund, the city's lively waterfront, and see the remains of the banks and other colonial institutions of the 19th century. You will also visit Yuyuan Garden which is located in the center of the old part of city, and its beautiful ponds and centuries-old pavilions. Afterwards, you'll tour the captivating Shanghai Museum to see artifacts from every period of China's past. This evening, you will enjoy a thrilling acrobatic show | | Day 4 | Suzhou | Shanghai - Suzhou, B, L, D: This morning, you will experience Shanghai by visiting the newly renovated French Concession. Next, you'll visit the Jade Buddha Temple. After lunch, you'll visit the Oriental Pearl Tower, a renowned icon of Shanghai's vibrant skyline, for a bird's eye view of the city. Later in the afternoon, you will be transferred to Suzhou, proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its 2,000-year-old gardens which have been described as living poems | | Day 5 | Suzhou | Suzhou, B, L, D: After breakfast, you will discover the beautiful surrounding of Golden Rooster Lakeside and the New Developing Zone. Then you will visit a classic Chinese garden, the Master's Nets Garden, and then you'll admire the fine, intricate designs at Silk Embroidery Research Institute. Later you will visit the Garden of Lion Rock Forest, the Ancient Water City Gate across the Grand Canal and finally cruise along the picturesque ancient Grand Canal | | Day 6 | Hangzhou | Suzhou - Hangzhou, B, L, D: This morning you will be transferred to Hangzhou - "Paradise on Earth." Arrive at Hangzhou in the afternoon. You will take a boat ride on the beautiful West Lake to Yanggong Causeway. Visit Garden of Guo Zhuang Villa by the lakeside and have a tea break while enjoying the views. | | Day 7 | Hangzhou | Hangzhou, B, L, D: Visit the Ancient Ink & Calligraphy Society and enjoy the beautiful view of the lake from Isolated Hill. Then stroll along Qinghefang Ancient Street, where you will visit a Chinese Herb Medicine Museum and Hu Xueyan Mansion - an ancient wealthy man's Garden House | | Day 8 | Wuzhen | Hangzhou- Wuzhen, B, L, SD: In the morning you'll be driven deep into a green forest valley to Dragon Well Tea Plantation. Then you will be taken to Wuzhen, one of the best reserved ancient water-towns in China. You will take a boat to check-in your deluxe Wuzhen Waterside Hotel in the middle of water-town. The rest of the day is free at leisure. You are invited to a banquet to enjoy the local delicacies. | | Day 9 | Shanghai | Wuzhen - Shanghai, B, L: Explore this small charming ancient town on your own. After lunch, you will be transferred back to Shanghai. You may opt out to see more of Shanghai or do your last minute shopping. | | Day 10 | Beijing | Shanghai / Beijing, B: Today you will fly to Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China. An English-speaking guide will meet you at the airport, drive you to your hotel, and help you check in. | | Day 11 | Beijing | Beijing, B, L, D: Your adventure begins in Tiananmen Square, the heart of Beijing and the largest public space on earth. Step back in time as you pass through the Gate of Heavenly Peace and enter the Forbidden City, home to the Imperial Courts of the Ming and Qing Dynasties for more than 500 years. The Forbidden City is an enormous complex of perfectly preserved palaces, temples, magnificent squares and formal gardens. You'll stroll down cobblestone paths once known only to the Emperor's most intimate advisors, visit the private chambers of Imperial concubines and see stunning collections of priceless art, furnishings, and jewelry. After lunch you'll visit the Summer Palace, a fairyland of pagodas, pavilions and stone bridges on the outskirts of the city. Tonight you'll sample the delicious local cuisine at a neighborhood restaurant and enjoy Peking Opera | | Day 12 | Beijing | Beijing, B, L, D: Leave the bustle and traffic of Beijing behind and journey through the countryside to see one of the Wonders of the World - The Great Wall. There will be plenty of time to walk along a portion of this 3700-mile long marvel or to simply sit and contemplate the wonders of China's past. After lunch you'll visit the massive tomb complex of the Ming Emperors where you'll walk along the "Sacred Way" passing between pairs of huge stone sculptures. Enjoy dinner tonight at a Beijing restaurant | | Day 13 | Beijing | Beijing, B, L, SD: This morning you'll visit the Temple of Heaven, one of China's most photographed attractions. This ornate wooden structure was where the "Sons of Heaven", as the Chinese Emperors were known, worshiped the gods and prayed for good harvests. It is the largest temple complex in China and the lovely park surrounding the ancient tower is a popular spot for morning Tai Chi. After lunch you'll forget about the skyscrapers and construction cranes of modern Beijing as you venture into a Hutong neighborhood, where the atmosphere of Old Peking lives on. You'll bicycle or ride rickshaws down narrow lanes and alleyways, past vegetable markets, traditional medicine shops and tiny, wooden teahouses. This evening you'll enjoy the capital's most famous dining experience - Peking Duck Dinner | | Day 14 | Return USA | Beijing/ USA, B: Say "zaijian" (goodbye) to Beijing. You will be driven to the airport for your flight home. |
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Prices are based on double occupancy. |
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