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Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the guide and be transferred to your hotel in the city center. 

On Feb. 21, 1972, the 37th President of the United States Mr. Richard Nixon and his wife Mrs. Patricia Nixon arrived in Beijing and were warmly received by Premier Zhou Enlai. They shook hands for a few minutes like long time known friends, which marked a big step forward for US-China relations. Nixon met Chairman Mao Zedong and Zhou at Mao´s home for more than an hour, where they discussed various issues. Mao was impressed by Nixon, whom he thought was forthright. And that evening, a formal welcoming party was given in the Great Hall of People. The following day, Nixon met with Zhou. They reached an agreement that the USA recognized Taiwan as a part of China while China should seek for a peaceful solution to the problem of reunification. During his stay in Beijing, Nixon toured architectural wonders including the Forbidden City, Ming Tombs, and the Great Wall, among which he liked the Great Wall the most. He commented: “Great Wall is great wall.” Nixon and his entourages traveled to Hangzhou on Feb. 26, where he took a boat ride on the famous West Lake. He brought 4 redwood saplings which were then planted in the Flower Habor Park and Botanical Garden. The next day, the President went to Shanghai and left for the USA on Feb. 28, 1972. His week in China turned on a new positive beginning of US-China relations, which was a very important, memorable event in the history.

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Visits : The Great Wall of China

Today take an excursion to the Great Wall of China. The picturesque Badaling Section represents the Ming era construction. Enjoy a pleasant hike or ascend to the top beacon tower via cable car.  
After having lunch continue the tour to Changling Tomb. Changling is the tomb of Emperor Zhudi, known as Yongle (1360-1420), and his empress Xushi. Yongle was the third emperor of the Ming dynasty. Construction of his tomb began in 1409 and was completed in 1427. It is the largest of the Ming tombs among the 13 mausoleums in the vicinity of Tianshou mountain.   This evening, enjoy the fantastic Beijing Opera (seat in the VIP area).

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Visits : Impression West Lake

Today you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Hangzhou.   Flight: CA1702 (1100-1300)

After lunch we go to Flower Harbor Park. Visiting Flower Harbor is a trip into a picturesque poem. You can look at fish, admire flowers, touch trees, listen to birds chirping, and witness the exodus of spring. You will find yourself close to nature by looking up at the sky, looking down at reflections in water, trying to memorize the momentary shapes of clouds, strolling in a drizzle, or counting stars glittering in the universe.

Then the day comes to the highlight-the Lake. The West lake scenic area is half by the mountains and half by the city downtown. While the best place to discover the beauty of the lake must be in the two causeways over the bridge. So our essential lake cruising tour with rowing boat will be just along the famous Su Causeway.

Our boat will slowly take us to Water Paintings along the causeway. During the cruise, we will see the causeway elegantly strengthened along the lake, small isles dotted in the lake. We will go to the one named " Three pools mirroring the moon" to tour around.   Tonight, we will take the chance to enjoy Impression West Lake directed by Zhang Yimou. Never heard of Zhang Yimou? Did you happen to catch the 2008 Olympics Opening Ceremony? Mr. Zhang is the one who did that little bit of coordination.

Staged entirely upon the lake itself (a stage has been built 3 centimeters below the surface), Impression West Lake is a spectacle of light, music, dance and theatrics. The story is based on a Hangzhou legend. With the lake and its surroundings as props, lights and hundreds of actors create a sensational performance.

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Visits : Shanghai Old Street, Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Xintiandi Plaza

Today you will see the classic sights from the Ming and Qing dynasties, the enchanting Yuyuan Garden and Shanghai Old Street. The garden covers a significant space and includes many halls, springs and other buildings of interest. The visit brings you back to Ming Dynasty (A.D. 1368-1644).

In the afternoon wander in the former French Concession and visit old street wonder of Shanghai-Tian Zi Fang Center. You will find that the place is dotted with fascinating old local Shikumen Houses which form part of Shanghai´s folk identity. Life goes on in a slow and easy pace in Tian Zi Fang, and in no time you will find yourself engrossed in its rather homely spirit.

Then we go up to Shanghai World Financial Center. A giant window in the sky, with a commanding view of Shanghai and its future soaring 474 meters above the groud, the 100th floor observation deck provides a specacular view of downtown Shanghai and the Huangpu River below.

After a drive along the former French Concession District, characterized by beautiful, tree-lined streets and weathered European architecture, you will finally be able to stretch your legs in the hottest new entertainment district, Xin Tian Di. The brick buildings on these two-square blocks have been preserved and transformed into trendy clubs, restaurants and boutiques.

You will have time on your own here, or can go back to your hotel.

At night, our trip starts with an evening cruise on the Huangpu River, which divides the Bund into two sections, Pu Dong and Pu Xi, which mean ´east of river´ and ´west of river´ respectively. Local people honor the Huangpu as Mother River, and as you view the lights and spectacle from the deck of your evening cruise, you will understand why.