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8 Days East China Tour

Shanghai - Nanjing - Zhenjiang - Nantong - Wuxi - Suzhou - Hangzhou

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Description :Yangtze River Delta region centered around Shanghai, enjoys a convenient and advantageous geographic position and features the most prosperous cities in China, such as Hangzhou, Nanjing, Suzhou, Zhenjiang, etc. The area distinguishes itself from other parts of the country with the fastest economic development, unique local folklore culture and dynamic lifestyle.

Tour Code : CHP-40

Duration : 8 Day(s) / 7 Night(s)

Departure Date :

Itinerary & Price

Detailed information

Tour Days	Destinations	Today's Activities
Day 1	Shanghai	Arrival in Shanghai [detail]
Day 2	Shanghai -> Nanjing	Ming Dynasty Palace, Transportation, Confucius Temple(Fuzimiao), Dr. Sun Yatsen Mausoleum [detail]
Day 3	Nanjing -> Zhenjiang	Yangtze River Bridge &Nanjing Museum, Jingshan Temple and Former Residence of Pearl Buck, Transportation [detail]
Day 4	Zhenjiang -> Nantong -> Wuxi	Nantong Museum, Transportation, CCTV Movie &TV Base in Wuxi, Transportation [detail]
Day 5	Wuxi -> Suzhou	Xihui Park&Wuxi Clay Figurine Museum, Humble Administrator Garden, Transportation [detail]
Day 6	Suzhou -> Hangzhou	Pingjiang Anciet City, Suzhou Silk Museum, Transportation [detail]
Day 7	Hangzhou -> Shanghai	West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Transportation [detail]
Day 8	Shanghai -> Hangzhou -> Shanghai	Departure from Shanghai [detail]

Day 1 - Shanghai (No meal included)

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

Day 2 - Shanghai -> Nanjing (B, L)

Visits : Confucius Temple(Fuzimiao), Dr. Sun Yatsen Mausoleum

This morning take a train to Nanjing. After that, pay a visit to Ming Dynasty Palace. In the afternoon visit Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and later stroll along the Qinhuai River and Confucius Temple (Fuzimiao). The area has many shops, restaurants and teahouses which make it a good way to relax for a couple of hours.
Shanghai/Nanjing by train G7054 08:35-10:30 (for reference only)

Day 3 - Nanjing -> Zhenjiang (B, L)

This morning view the Yangtze River Bridge, which is the pride of modern Nanjing for it´s the first bridge in China solely designed and constructed by Chinese. Then visit Nanjing Museum which exhibits bronze vessels, jades, ceramics and calligraphy.
This afternoon head for the railway station and take a safe, fast and comfortable train ride to Zhenjiang. After that, your first stop is Jingshan Temple which was originally built 1500 years ago during the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Highlights of your Zhenjiang tour also includes the Former Residence of Pearl Buck.
Nanjing/Zhenjiang by train G7071 13:43-14:04 (for reference only)

Day 4 - Zhenjiang -> Nantong -> Wuxi (B, L)

Visits : Nantong Museum, CCTV Movie &TV Base in Wuxi

After breakfast you will be driven to Nantong . After that, visit Sutong Bridge, which goes across the Yangtze Rive, connecting Nantong and Changshu, Jiangsu province. Then stop at Nantong Museum to know the city´s history, which is China´s first museum. When you´re in Nantong Museum, you´ll get a feeling that it is more like a beautiful garden than a museum. This afternoon you will be transferred to Wuxi by private car. After that, take a look at CCTV Movie & TV Base, which is the first and large-scale film-making and TV program making base.

Day 5 - Wuxi -> Suzhou (B, L)

Visits : Humble Administrator Garden

This morning your Wuxi tour starts with Xihui Park and Wuxi Clay Figurine Museum. This afternoon head for the railway station and take a safe, fast and comfortable train ride to Suzhou. After that, enjoy your time in Humble Administrator´s Garden, the most beautiful garden in China.
Wuxi/Suzhou by train G7201 13:54-14:08 (for reference only)

Day 6 - Suzhou -> Hangzhou (B, L)

Visits : Suzhou Silk Museum

This morning visit the old part of Suzhou, Pingjiang District. You will see tradional houses are well preserved and combined with the modernization in great harmony. Then go to Suzhou Silk Museum for a look. After having lunch head for the railway station and take a safe, fast and comfortable train ride to Hangzhou.
Suzhou/Hangzhou by train G7385 15:27-16:40 (for reference only)

Day 7 - Hangzhou -> Shanghai (B, L)

Visits : West Lake, Lingyin Temple

Today you will enjoy a short boat ride over the picturesque West Lake. Then pay a visit to Meijiawu Tea Village. After lunch pay a visit to Lingyin Temple which is the biggest Buddhist temple in southeast of China and the nearby Peak Flying Afar. Afterwards, have a free walk along Hefang Street. Be transferred to the railway station and get on the train to Shanghai.
Hangzhou/Shanghai by train G7324 18:00-18:45 (for reference only)

Day 8 - Shanghai (B)

Free till being transfered to the airport. End of the fabulous tour in China.

Hotels

City	Deluxe Class	Superior Class	Tourist Class
Shanghai	Pullman Shanghai Skyway	New Century Hotel Shanghai	Holiday Inn Express Zhabei Shanghai
Nanjing	Crowne Plaza Nanjing Hotel & Suites	Central Hotel Nanjing	Egret Hotel Nanjing
Zhenjiang	Best Western Zhenjiang International Hotel	Best Western Zhenjiang International Hotel	Guanhailou Hotel
Wuxi	Wuxi Juna·Hubin Hotel	Wuxi Grand Hotel	Hongyun Hotel
Suzhou	Garden Hotel Suzhou	Holiday Inn Jasmine Suzhou	Riverside Hotel Suzhou
Hangzhou	Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hangzhou	Holiday Inn Hangzhou	Lily Hotel Hangzhou

Price per person

Category	1 Person	2-5 person	6-9 person	SSP
Deluxe Class	USD2757	USD1543	USD1153	USD517
Superior Class	USD2375	USD1352	USD962	USD326
Tourist Class	USD2112	USD1220	USD830	USD194
Note: SSP refers to Single Room Supplement Price.

- Hotel accommodation (or similar class, double occupancy)
- Entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
- Meals as specified in the itinerary (B= breakfast, L= Chinese lunch, D= Chinese dinner)
- Experienced English speaking guide in each city
- Air-conditioned private car or van for transfers and sightseeing
- Train ticket based on soft seat as specified in the itinerary
- Service Charges & Government Taxes
- Travel Agency Liability Insurance

- International transportation
- Chinese visa
- Personal expenses such as: excess luggage charge (please verify your flight documentation), beverages, laundry services, etc.
- Tips or gratuities to local driver and guide
- Domestic flights (economy class), airport tax and fuel charge

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