East China Tour - 6D/5N

photo courtesy of Chinese Tourist Board China, one of the countries with the longest history in the world, China lies in the eastern part of Asia to the west of the Pacific Ocean. It covers an area of about 9.6 million square kilometers, almost the size of whole Europe, taking the 3rd place in the world. China has land boundaries totaling over 20,000 kilometers, some 5,000 kilometers across from east to west, spanning over 60 longitudinal degrees and with 4 hours difference. It is 5,500 kilometers from north to south, spanning over 50 latitudinal degrees. Most of the area lies in the North Temperate Zone. While still a world of ice and snow in the northeast, spring is already in the air south of the Yangtze River. It is even greener in the country of Guangdong and Guangxi areas. Chinas coastline totals over 18,000 kilometers, embracing more than 5,000 islands of varying sizes.

Beijing, capital of China, lies in the northern part of the North China Plain, covering an area of 16,800 square kilometers with a population of 9.23 million. It is the nation’s political, cultural and communication centre and one of the world’s famous ancient cities, with a history of over 3,000 years. It has been the provisional capital of the Liao dynasty and capital of the Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, totalling over 700 years. It has a large number of historical relics and beautiful gardens, such as the magnificent Great Wall (Badaling), the resplendent architectural complex of the Palace Museum, the Summer Palace, Beihai Park, the Ming Tombs and the Lama Temple, etc., which have always been tourist attractions for both Chinese and foreign visitors.

Included: Accommodation with meals as indicated in the programme. Transfers and tours as indicated with services of an English-speaking guide in each city. All entrance fees for sightseeing and visits as mentioned itinerary. Soft Seat Train Tickets Shanghai/Hangzhou, Hangzhou/Suzhou, Suzhou/Nanjing and Nanjing/Shanghai.

photo courtesy of Chinese Tourist BoardAccommodations
Standard Hotels
HANGZHOU: LAKEVIEW
SUZHOU: HOLIDAY INN JASMINE
NANJING: RAMADA

Superior Hotels
HANGZHOU: SOFITEL
SUZHOU: SOFITEL
NANJING: SOFITEL GALAXY

photo courtesy of Chinese Tourist BoardItinerary

  • DAY 1 SHANGHAI/HANGZHOU (L D) - AM: Make own way to railway station Soft Seat Train Shanghai – Hangzhou (D663# 11:40/13:04). Lunch at Local restaurant. PM: Boat ride on West Lake + Huagang Park+ Pagoda of Six Harmony. Dinner Local restaurant.
  • DAY 2 HANGZHOU (B L D) - AM: Lingyin Temple + Tea Plantation. Lunch Local restaurant. PM: Huqingyutang Herbal medicine museum, Hefangjie shopping street. Dinner Local restaurant.
  • DAY 3 HANGZHOU/SUZHOU (B D) - AM: Transfer to railway station. Soft Seat Train Hangzhou – Suzhou (T770# 12:04/15:20). Dinner Local restaurant. Evening Master of Nets Garden.
  • DAY 4 SUZHOU/NANJING (B L D) - AM: Lingering Garden, Silk Factory, Pingjiang Rickshaw tour. Lunch Local restaurant. PM: Transfer to Soft Seat Train Suzhou – Nanjing (D82/83# 15:53/17:23). Dinner Local restaurant.
  • DAY 5 NANJING (B L D) - AM: Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yatsen. Lunch Local restaurant. PM: City Gate, Massacre Memorial, Fuzimiao bazaar. Dinner Local restaurant.
  • DAY 6 NANJING/SHANGHAI (B) - AM: Transfer to railway station. Soft Seat Train Nanjing-Shanghai (D409# 08:02/10:20). End of services.

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