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Description:
A 8-Day private tour, which covers the modern city Shanghai and its surrounding areas, like Tongli - the picturesque Water County of China, and Suzhou & Hangzhou, there is an old saying which goes,"Above is the Paradise, below are Suzhou and Hangzhou on earth".
Day 1 Shanghai

On arrival, CITS guide will hold a welcome sign to meet you. You will be transferred to the hotel for a two-night stay on a room and breakfast basis. The rest of the day is free to relax. You could take a walk along the famous waterfront to fully appreciate this diverse city.

Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai ☆☆☆☆
(B+L+D)
Day 2 Shanghai
Morning:
Visit the Shanghai Museum with its collection of ancient Chinese art of bronze, ceramics, painting and calligraphy.
Afternoon:
Continue the Yu Garden, which has over 30 pavilions, linked by a maze of corridors and bridges. And Jade Buddha Temple where two rare jade statues of Sakyamuni Buddha is treasured.
Evening:
An acrobatic show at the Portman Ritz-Carlton Hotel for your entertainment after dinner.

Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai ☆☆☆☆
(B+L+D)
Day 3 Shanghai to Suzhou
Morning:
Transfer to the rail station, an hour train journey takes you to Suzhou, known as the Venice of the east.
Afternoon:
City tour begins with visiting the Humble Administrator’s Garden, which is followed by a trip to Silk Reeling Factory before transfer to the hotel.

Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai ☆☆☆☆
(B+L+D)
Day 4 Suzhou to Tongli to Suzhou
Take a full day visit to the famous water town by private car, Tongli, an age-old but very well preserved water township with a history of more than 1,000 years. Drive back to Suzhou.

Accommodation at the Suzhou Hotel☆☆☆☆
(B+L+D)
Day 5 Suzhou to Hangzhou
Morning:
You will go to the Tiger Hill. Climb the hill and find a number of historical sites, which can be traced back to the founding of Suzhou. Transfer to the rail station and afterwards take a three hours journey to Hangzhou where sightseeing focuses on the lovely gardens, lakes and terrific islands.
Afternoon:
Upon arrival, meet and transfer to the hotel, check in for 2 nights and have a good rest.

Accommodation at the Lakeview Hotel☆☆☆☆
(B+L+D)
Day 6 Hangzhou
Morning:
You will have a short cruise on the scenic West Lake, the highlight in the city.
Afternoon:
Continue to the Lingyin Temple –the biggest Buddhist Temple in the southern China and tea farm.

Accommodation at the Lakeview Hotel☆☆☆☆
(B+L+D)
Day 7 Hangzhou to Shanghai
Morning:
A visit to the Six Harmonies Pagoda, which is definitely a masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture.
Afternoon:
Transfer to the rail way station for a two-hour train journey to Shanghai. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and have a good rest.

Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai ☆☆☆☆
(B+L+D)
Day 8 Shanghai

Transfer to the airport for your homeland. Alternatively, extend your stay.
(B)

Description of Price:
10/01/2006

11/15/2006 2-5 travelers 963
6-9 travelers 735
11/16/2006

11/30/2006 2-5 travelers 929
6-9 travelers 704
12/01/2006

02/28/2007 2-5 travelers 868
6-9 travelers 644
03/01/2007

04/30/2007 2-5 travelers 929
6-9 travelers 704
05/01/2007

05/31/2007 2-5 travelers 963
6-9 travelers 735
06/01/2007

08/31/2007 2-5 travelers 929
6-9 travelers 704
09/01/2007

11/15/2007 2-5 travelers 963
6-9 travelers 735
11/16/2007

11/30/2007 2-5 travelers 929
6-9 travelers 704
12/01/2007

02/29/2008 2-5 travelers 868
6-9 travelers 644


Price Includes:
1.Entrance fees of all sites as mentioned
2.Meals as listed in the itinerary, B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner
3.Excellent guide & driver + Private vehicle
4.Hotels (twin share basis) as listed in the itinerary
5.Domestic flights or trains as listed in the itinerary and domestic airports taxes
6.Round transfers between airports or rail stations and hotels
7.Service charge & Government taxes



Price Excludes:
1.Personal expenses
2.Visa fees
3.Excess baggage charges
4.Entry or exit China international airfare or train tickets
5.Any meals that are not specified.
6.Tips to guides or drivers

Note:
The above private package tour is tailor-made for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other participants will be in your group. You can start the tour whenever you want. Or if it does not perfectly suit you, please feel free to contact your travel advisor.
There is extra cost of the accommodation in the period of Guangzhou Chinese Export Commodities Fair or F1 Shanghai. Our travel advisors will inform you the price fluctuation during these periods.

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