Daily Itinerary Briefings
 
 
1^st Day: Arrival in Beijing 
You'll be met upon arrival at the Capital Airport of Beijing with comfortable private transfer and check into your hotel. The left hours of the day are for free individual activities. No scheduled program is arranged.

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza


2^nd Day: Beijing  (B+L+D)
You will be thrilled the whole day when you visit the Tiananmen Square - one of the largest and grandest city squares in the world; the Forbidden City - the imperial palace of Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Temple of Heaven - once was the royal temple. The Beijing Duck Dinner is served as Welcome Dinner at a well-known restaurant. The cheering Peking Opera (the national opera) is scheduled as evening delight after dinner.
 
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza   
 
 
3^rd Day: Beijing  (B+L+D)
You will be accompanied by our local professional guide to one of the greatest world heritage sites - the Great Wall, Badaling section. Drive to escape the shopping site tourist restaurants near the Great Wall to have a decent meal -Sichuan food, for lunch. The visits continue to the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the afternoon. You will sample Cantonese cuisine for dinner at a top restaurant in the Wangfujing Street, a la carte style.

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza  


4^th Day: Beijing - Nanjing  (B+L)
After the morning duration at the Royal Garden - Summer Palace and the lovely pandas in Beijing Zoo, head for Nanjing by flight. Upon arrival, you will be met by your local professional tour guide. 

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza
 
 
5^th Day: Nanjing  (B+L)
Today' tour will start by visiting the Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum, the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum and the Confucius Temple Area.

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza 
 
 
6^th Day: Nanjing - Suzhou    (B+L)
Board the soft seat train to Garden city Suzhou. Upon arrival, after having the breakfast at the hotel, start a tour to the Tiger Hill, the Humble Administrator's Garden and the Garden of the Master of the Nets.
 

Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel   
 
 
7^th Day:  Suzhou - Zhouzhuang - Suzhou   (B+L) 
Head for the famous water town, Zhouzhuang by car. Walk around the Hall of Shen's residence and see the local residence along the bank of the river. Then get back to Suzhou.
 
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel 
 
 
8^th Day: Suzhou - Hangzhou   (B) 
No escorted tour is available this morning and explore the city on your own pace. Board an afternoon soft seat train to Hangzhou and be met upon arrival with comfortable transfer.

Accommodation: Radisson Plaza Hotel 
 
 
9^th: Hangzhou  (B+L) 
Stroll along the West Lake with its fair legendry, follow a step to the Six Harmonies Pagoda, stop at the the Lingyin Temple (Temple of Inspired Seclusion) and see the Traditional Chinese Medicine Museum.
 
Accommodation: Radisson Plaza Hotel 
 
 
10^th Day : Hangzhou - Shanghai     (B+L+D)
As arranged, you will take a soft seat train to Shanghai. Upon arrival, you will be met by your local professional tour guide, and transfer to the hotel. The first stop of Shanghai is to visit the Shanghai Museum which houses large collections of historical items. Then go ahead to the famous Yuyuan Garden, walk around Bund area along the Hangpu River and visit a local family. The Farewell Dinner is arranged at Central Hotel as the fitting finale to your discovery of China, the restaurant Wang Bao He in the hotel has a history of over 260 years and is the best place to serve Shanghai Cuisine. You will enjoy an amazing Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre.

Accommodation: Sofitel Hyland Hotel 


11^th Day: Departure from Shanghai  (B)
Board your homebound flight. Comfortable hotel-airport transfer is arranged according to your flight schedule.