Shanghai
Code: TCSE-S10
01. Day Shanghai.
Be Greeted and transferred to your hotel. Visit the Yu Garden.2 nights in Shanghai.
Yu Garden, a classical garden in downtown Shanghai, boasts a history over 400 years. Each pavilion, hall, stone and stream in the garden is expressing the quintessence of South China landscape design from Ming and Qing Dynasty
02. Day Shanghai. (B.L)
You will make a tour to Zhujiajiao.
Zhujiajiao is an ancient water town well-known throughout the country, with a history of more than 1700 years. It covers an area of 47 square kilometers, be called“Shanghai's Venice”and 'Pearl Stream' - the little town is the best-preserved among the four ancient towns in Shanghai. Unique old bridges across bubbling streams, small rivers shaded by willow trees, and houses with courtyards attached all transport people who have been living amidst the bustle and hustle of the modern big city to a brand-new world full of antiquity, leisure and tranquillity.
03. Day Shanghai - Suzhou. (B.L)
Go to Suzhou by train. Visit Tiger Hill，the Garden of Master Nets and Silk Factory.1 night in Suzhou.
Tiger Hill, 3.5 kilometers northwest of Suzhou, lays claims to being the "first scenic spot in the State of Wu". He Lu, the King of the State of Wu, is regarded as the founder of Suzhou, once the capital of the state. According to legend, King He Lu died in battles against Yue, the neighbor state. Fu Chai, his son, buried him in the hill, where he enjoyed himself during his lifetime. Three days after the funeral, a white tiger came and sat upon the grave, seeming to be a guard. From then on, the artificial hill has been known as Tiger Hill. There are others who say that the hill was given the name "Tiger" simply because it looks like a crouching tiger.
Garden of Master Nets, one of the four renowned gardens and a piece of representative work of Suzhou gardens, it combines residence and garden into on unit, is characterized with its water scenes, its perfect proportions and its exquisite design.
04. Day Suzhou - Hangzhou. (B.L)
Visit Hanshan Temple. Take train from Suzhou to Hangzhou (about 3 hours), the capital of the province Zhejiang. 2 nights in Hangzhou
Hanshan Temple in Suzhou is not only a charming historic temple, but a place of deep cultural resonance for people not only in China, but throughout Asia and especially in Japan. The temple is located on the edge of the modern city center, alongside the ancient Grand Canal and several ancient bridges which cross it. The temple was founded over 1,500 years ago, but owes it fame to a a poem written in the Tang dynasty by Zhang Ji, a poet who traveling by boat through Suzhou
05. Day Hangzhou. (B.L)
Take a boat tour on the West Lake, then, visit the Six Harmonies Pagoda and a Tea Factory.
West Lake: An old Chinese saying declares, "There is heaven above, Suzhou and Hangzhou below." Centuries later, Marco Polo called Hangzhou the most enchanting city in the world. This is most evident in the West Lake area--the effective, if not geographic, center of Hangzhou. Hills embrace the lake on three sides; the city proper lies to the east. Ancient Chinese people praised the West Lake area as a land of intoxicating beauty. Su Shi, a poet from the Song Dynasty, likened the lake to Xizi, a Chinese Cleopatra, for its allure.
The Six Harmonies (Liuhe) Pagoda lies in Yuelun Hill on the north bank of the Qiantang River in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The name "six harmonies" comes from the six Buddhist ordinances, meaning "harmonies of the heaven, earth, north, south, east, and west". The pagoda was first built in 970 AD by the King of Wuyue State, who intended to demonstrate his authority by conquering the evil of the river tidal bore of the Qiantang River. The
06. Day Hangzhou - Shanghai. (B.L)
Take train to Shanghai (about 3 hours). Visit Bund and Nanjing Road. Rest of the day is on your own.1 night in Shanghai.
Bund is very famous at Huangpu River with its buildings in colony.
Nanjing Road, a famous shopping street of China.
07. Day Shanghai - Airport. (B)
After the breakfast you will be transferred to the airport to catch flight to go back home or continue to travel.
Meals Symbol: B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner
The trip price includes:
1. Hotel accommodations with breakfast as specified (but hotels are subject to change to the same category before finally confirmed).
2. All meals as specified in the itinerary.
3. Transfers among airports & hotels as specified in the itinerary by private car or coach with driver & English-speaking guide.
4. Entrance fees for sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary with English speaking guide.
5. Domestic flights, trains or buses as specified in the itinerary.
6. Domestic airports departure taxes have been charged with the flight tickets.
7. Travel insurance in mainland China during the above travel period.
8. Arrangements for the planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
The trip price does not include:
1. Any meals which are not included in the "The trip price includes."
Single Room Supplements (as the above quotation for accommodation is based on twin sharing room).
2. International air and train tickets for coming to & leaving mainland China. Air tickets or train tickets not specified in the itinerary on the first arrival day and last departure day.
3. Excess Baggage Charges.
4. Personal expenses: Items of a purely personal nature such as drinks, laundry, tips to guides or drivers, FAX, telephone, excess baggage charges, or sightseeing or meals which are not included in the day-to-day itinerary.
5. Insurance coverage of personal loss, illness or damages incurred during your trip.
6. Gratuities, Tips to Guides and Drivers.
7. Visa fees
Season |
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1 Pax |
2 – 5 Pax |
6 – 9 Pax |
10 Pax & Above |
Book |
High
Season |
Deluxe Class |
US$ 1328 |
US$ 770 |
US$ 633 |
US$ 510 |
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Standard Class |
US$ 1003 |
US$ 608 |
US$ 470 |
US$ 371 |
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Tourist Class |
US$ 850 |
US$ 532 |
US$ 396 |
US$ 311 |
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Low
Season |
Deluxe Class |
US$ 1328 |
US$ 770 |
US$ 633 |
US$ 446 |
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Standard Class |
US$ 1003 |
US$ 608 |
US$ 470 |
US$ 321 |
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Tourist Class |
US$ 850 |
US$ 532 |
US$ 396 |
US$ 289 |
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Class |
Deluxe Class |
Standard Class |
Tourist Class |
Hotels |
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Shanghai Hotel
Lexiang Hotel Suzhou
Best Western Premier Hangzhou
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Huajing Grand Hotel
Gentleman Hoter
Zhejiang Railway Hotel |
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Shanghai, Hu for short, is situated on the estuary of Yangtze River of China. It is the largest industrial city in China. Covering an area of 5,800 square kilometers (2,239 square miles), Shanghai has a population of 18.7 million, including 2 million floating population.
Originally, Shanghai was a seaside fishing village and in time its gradual development led to it being granted County status on August 19th, 1291 during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). Hence this day became the anniversary of the founding of Shanghai. Today's Shanghai is a multi-cultural metropolis with both modern and traditional Chinese features. Bubbling Shanghai shows off every aspect of her unique glamour.
Serving as the largest base of Chinese industrial technology, the important seaport and China's largest commercial and financial center, shanghai draws the attention of the whole world.
Modern Shanghai has three key areas of interest to the visitor. These comprise Sightseeing, Business and Shopping centered upon People's Square and along the Huangpu River. The city's Cultural Center with its public activities and community facilities and finally the main Entertainment and Holiday Tourism area located at Mt. Sheshan, Chongming Island, Dingshan Lake and Shenshuigang Area.
Known as "the Oriental Paris", Shanghai is a shopper's paradise. One of the musts for tourists is Nanjing Road. Huaihai Road intrigues those with modern and fashionable tastes, while Sichuan North Road meets the demands of ordinary folk. In addition, Xujiahui Shopping Center, Yuyuan Shopping City, Jiali Sleepless City are thriving and popular destinations for those who are seeking to buy something special as a memento of their visit.
A wide variety of cuisines can be found in the City and today Shanghai offers a plethora of culinary delights focusing on the traditions of Beijing, Yangzhou, Sichuan, Guangzhou as well as its own local dishes. Shanghai's restaurants are among the finest to be found in China and they welcome diners from anywhere at any time.
Shanghai continues to grow and prosper meeting the aspirations of the 21st century while retaining its proud traditions of service and hospitality. The Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jinmao Mansion and Pudong International Airport are the modern symbols of an international metropolis while the Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Grand Theatre and Shanghai City Planning Exhibition Center are evidence of the extensive and deep passion of a great city that extends a warm welcome to friends from all over the world. |
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