Cities in Tour:
Shanghai(2N); Zhujiajiao(1D); Wuxi(1N); Suzhou(2N); Hangzhou(2N); Thousand Islands Lake(1N); Tunxi(1N); Huangshan(2N); Yellow Mountain & Shanghai(2N).
Tour price includes:
- Round trip airfare from San Francisco via Cathay Pacific Airways or United Airlines
- First/Deluxe Class hotel accommodation based on double occupancy.
- Meals as in the itinerary (B=Breakfast * L=Lunch * D=Dinner) & Guided sightseeing tours.
- Transportation and all China domestic airfares as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Guided sightseeing tours & Travel Tag/Bag.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1 – San Francisco/Shanghai
Meet in the evening at San Francisco International Airport for early morning flight from San Francisco non-stop to Shanghai via Asiana Airways or Cathay Pacific Airways or United Airlines.
Day 2 – Shanghai
Arrive in Shanghai – the fifth largest city in the world is one of China’s most cosmopolitan areas. In the evening, you will be greeted and transferred to the Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel or similar hotel for rest. Welcome dinner in the evening (D.)
Day 3 – Shanghai: One-Day Excursion to Zhujiajiao
Visit Zhujiajiao which has a long history stretching back 1700 years when the village was first formed and grew into a town during the Wanli Period of the Ming Dynasty. So far there are the ancients and tools people used 5000 years ago found in Zhujiajiao. It is famous for its rice market and flourishes with the Daqing Post Office, oil shops, banks, electronics factories, and old real estate. The town is also on the water. There are several rivers across the river, nine long streets along the river, thousands of architectural remnants from the Ming and Qing Dynasty stand by the river, 36 stone bridges across the rivers. You will enjoy a boat ride on the river to explore this Ancient town with natural scenery of little bridges spanning bubbling streams. In the afternoon you will visit Shanghai Museum, one of the largest museums in China and Nanking Road. Special local cuisine in the evening. (B/L/D)
Day 4 – Shanghai/Wuxi
In the morning leave Shanghai on deluxe motor coach. Upon your arrival in Wuxi, transfer to Inter Continental Hotel or similar Hotel for your stay in this city of silk. Your afternoon tour visits a clay figurine factory and a silk production factory. Special local cuisine in the evening. (B.L.D.)
Day 5 – Wuxi/Suzhou
Today take the Grand Canal Cruise from Wuxi to Suzhou and discover the local lifestyle as workers commute to work. Cargo barges carry agricultural products to the city and the tow path teems with activity. After your arrival in Suzhou, take a short tour to the Suzhou Beisi Pagoda and the Sandalwood Factory. Stay at the Marriott Suzhou Hotel or similar hotel. Special local cuisine in the evening. (B.L.D.)
Day 6 – Suzhou
A full day tour takes you to Tiger Hill, Garden of the Master of the Nets; Zhuozheng Yuan and visit the Silk Embroidery Institute. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing, strolling in the local area of biking along the beautiful street of this garden city. (B.L.D.)
Day 7 – Suzhou/Hangzhou
Depart by morning Express Train for Hangzhou where you visit the West Lake, People’s Commune. The origin of the famous Longing Tea Brigade. Stay at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel or similar Hotel. Enjoy the special Cultural show of Impression West Lake in the evening.
Day 8 – Hangzhou
Known for its “Heavenly” beauty, Hangzhou attracts thousands of tourists annually. Cruise the exquisite West Lake and explore Xiao Ying Zhou Islet, the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, Orioles Singing in the Willows and the Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake plus the Six Harmony Pagoda and Botanic Gardens. Special local Cuisine in the evening. (B.L.D.)
Day 9 – Hangzhou/Thousand Island Lake (Qiandao Hu)
This morning visits the Yellow Dragon Cave. We will then after lunch proceed to take a two-hour bus ride through the countryside to Thousand Island Lake. Upon arrival, transfer to Inter Continental Thousand Islands Resort Hotel. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing in this beautiful Resort Hotel or strolling in the local area or watch the sunset. (B.L.D.)
Day 10 – Thousand Island Lake/Tunxi, Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
This morning take a five boat ride down the waterway to view the beautiful scenic spots of the Thousand Island Lake (Qiandao Hu). Upon arrival, transfer to a bus ride through the countryside to the foot of the Tunxi-Huangshan. Stay at the Country Garden Phoenix Hotel 5-star hotel or similar hotel for rest. (B.L.D.)
Day 11 – Huangshan
In the early morning, a bus will take you through the countryside to the foot of Huangshan and then a cable car ride up to Huangshan. You will be fascinated with the natural beauty of this resort of China when we trek up to the “Beginning-to-Believe Peak” and “Flower-Dream-out-of-a-Writing-Brush Rock” Our stay overnight will be at the Xihai or same class hotel. (B.L.D.)
Day 12 – Huangshan
For those who are willing and able a 5 a.m. spectacular sunrise feast is the reward. You continue trekking to the “Cloud-Dispelling Pavilion”, “Flying Over Stone” and “Bright Top Peak” etc. (B.L.D.)
Day 13 – Huangshan (Tunxi) / Shanghai
Morning at leisure, then after lunch take a cable car down to the foot of the Huangshan and take another two-hour ride through the countryside to Tunxi where you take a later evening flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel for rest. (B.L.D.)
Day 14 – Shanghai
Today sightseeing along the Huangpu River “Bund” , visit the Yu’s Garden; the old Town and the Pearl Tower. Enjoy a night cruise in Shanghai after a welcome dinner in the evening. (B.L.D.)
Day 15 – Shanghai/San Francisco
Wrap up your memories and bid farewell to the Orient and return to the United States, re-crossing the International Date Line for the same day arrival. (B.)
