Itinerary of Impressive China Travel - Beijing/Xian/Hangzhou/Suzhou/Shanghai
Description : Enjoy a terrific guided vacation in China with Absolute China Tours by visiting Beijing, Xian, Suzhou and Shanghai and staying in well-selected hotels. Take advantage of this offer and witness the impressive landscapes and cultural experiences that only China can offer.
Tour Code : CHP-53
Duration : 12 Day(s) / 11 Night(s)
Day 1 - Beijing (No meal included)
Visits : Bird's Nest (National Stadium of Beijing Olympics), Water Cube
This afternoon, visit Olympic Green, have an exterior look at Bird's Nest and Water Cube. This evening, you will go to taste the most authentic food in Beijing- Beijing Duck.
Day 2 - Beijing (B, L)
Visits : Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square
After enjoying your breakfast you will visit Tiananmen Square, the biggest city square in the world. Covering 440,000 square meters, it has witnessed many important historic events taking place here.
Then pay a visit to the Forbidden City, one of the five most famous palaces in the world where 24 emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties lived and ruled for over 500 years. The grand palaces & courtyards, the unique design as well as the valuable collections attract millions of people to admire. After having lunch take a tour in Beihai Park, a best-preserved imperial garden with a history of 1,000 years, and take a hutong tour exploring the lanes and courtyard houses unique to Beijing.
Day 3 - Beijing (B, L)
Visits : Mutianyu Great Wall
After enjoying your breakfast take a scenic drive to Mutianyu section of Great Wall built in 1404, the Ming Dynasty.
Day 4 - Beijing (B, L)
Visits : Liulichang, Temple of Heaven, Yonghegong Lama Temple, Sanlitun bar street
Today pay a visit to Temple of Heaven, one of the landmarks of Beijing.After that go to Liulichang, a street with long history and rich cultural atmosphere. In the afternoon see Lama Temple (Yonghe Temple), the largest and best preserved lamasery in China, then go for a leisurely walk along Sanlitun, the famous bar street in Beijing.
Day 5 - Beijing -> Xian (B, L)
Visits : City Wall, Great Mosque, Muslim Street(Huimin Street)
This morning you will be transferred to the airport and take flight to Xian. This afternoon have a free walk along the age-old while well-preserved city wall. Then pay a visit to the Great Mosque and stroll along the Muslim Street to try some local snacks.
Day 6 - Xian (B, L)
Visits : Terra-Cotta Warriors, The Big Wild Goose Pagoda
After enjoying your breakfast visit the world famous Terra Cotta Warriors. It was discovered in 1974 and considered one of the eight wonders in the world. After lunch enjoy a leisure visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the most important historical sites in Xian.
Day 8 - Hangzhou (B, L)
Visits : West Lake
This morning begin your tour with a West Lake cruise tour and a visit to the Fish & Flower Park, then proceed to the Meijiawu Tea Village, home of the finest green tea in China - Longjing (Dragon Well). This afternoon visit Hangzhou Guang Xing Tang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine,a typical Traditional Chinese Medicine hospital featured with unique traditional Chinese medical culture and providing effective healthcare. Finally go to Hefang Street where you may feel like in the Southern Song dynasty 800 years ago when Hangzhou was the capital city.
Day 9 - Hangzhou -> Suzhou (B, L)
Visits : Humble Administrator Garden
After breakfast head for the railway station and take a safe, fast and comfortable train ride to Suzhou. visit Suzhou Museum, which exhibits the arts and antiques of classical times and modern times from Ming and Qing Dynasties to modern period.
After lunch enjoy your time in Humble Administrator's Garden, the most beautiful garden in China.
Day 10 - Suzhou -> Shanghai (B, L)
Visits : The Bund
After breakfast visit Net of Master Garden, which is small but elegant.Then you will visit Suzhou Embroidery Research Institute. This afternoon head for the railway station and take a safe, fast and comfortable train ride to Shanghai. visit Children's Palace. It was initiated by Soong Ching-ling and offers after-school activities to children. Then travel to the No.1 toursit attraction - the Bund.
Day 11 - Shanghai (B, L)
Visits : Yuyuan Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Museum
Today go for Yuyuan Garden which was built for Pan Yunduan's parents as a place for them to enjoy a tranquil and happy time in their old age. Pan Yunduan was an official of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The garden is a typical classic garden-style architectural complex. Later on walk around Chenghuangmiao Bazaar. There is an authentic local flavor about this busy market area, where the locals preserved their unique life styles and customs. This afternoon you will visit Jade Buddha Temple which was built in 1918 with a precise layout and harmonious structure. Then continue to visit Shanghai Museum where over 120,000 valuable articles of Chinese bronze, ceramics, painting and calligraphy are housed.
| City | Deluxe Class | Superior Class | Tourist Class |
| Xian | Sofitel on Renmin Square | Jianguo Hotel Xi'an | Mercure Xian on Renmin Square |
| Hangzhou | Hangzhou Shangri-La Hotel | Holiday Inn Hangzhou | Zhongshan International Hotel |
| Suzhou | Pan Pacific Suzhou | Holiday Inn Jasmine Suzhou | Riverside Hotel Suzhou |
| Shanghai | Le Royal Meridien Shanghai | Hengsheng Peninsula International Hotel Shanghai | Swan Hotel Shanghai |
| Beijing | Raffles Beijing Hotel | Holiday Inn Downtown Beijing | Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven |
- 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
- Domestic flights (economy class), airport tax and fuel charge
- Train 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












