Discover China in 10 Days: From Ancient Wonders to Modern Marvels

Upon arrival, a tour representative will meet you at the airport and then escort you to check into the hotel. Overnight: Chunhuiyuan Hotel Beijing or similar Meals included: In-Flight

Your exploration of Beijing begins with a visit to Tiananmen Square, . one of the largest public squares in the world, followed by in the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City.. The Forbidden City, known officially as the Imperial Palace Museum, was originally constructed by Emperor Yong Le, the third Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. The palace was built between 1406 and 1420, but was burnt down, rebuilt, sacked and renovated countless times, so most of the architecture you can see today dates from the 1700s and onwards. Optional Tour: Summer Palace Visit &Beijing Zoo Visit(Usd 40/Person ) Tonight, take the opportunity to attend an optional large scale dramatic musical, ‘The Golden Mask Dynasty’ (Usd 40/Person ). Overnight: Chunhuiyuan Hotel Beijing or similar

As you travel to the Great Wall this morning, stop at a Jade Museum to learn the history of jade. In Chinese, jade is pronounced as “Yu” and has a history of at least four thousand years in China. Observe skilled artisans at work as they create their intricate designs. Afterwards take a scenic drive through the countryside and mountains to reach China’s most renowned monument—the Great Wall. You will visit the less-touristy Juyong Pass, avoiding other sections which are the most accessible and consequently most crowded. The Great Wall meanders through China’s northern mountain ranges from the Yellow Sea to the Gobi Desert - a distance of more than 3500 miles. Following the Great Wall visit, make a stop at Chinese Herbal Institute to learn about traditional Chinese medicine. Optional Tour: Visit the Temple of Heaven Park and learn Tai Chi(Usd 40/Person ). Take the opportunity to join an optional tour of Beijing’s 700 year Old Hutongs (narrow lanes) area by old fashioned pedicab. You will also visit a local family living in a courtyard style home to experience the local customs. (Usd 40/Person) Overnight: Chunhuiyuan Hotel Beijing or similar  

After breakfast transfer to Beijing Railway Station to take a bullet train to Suzhou .Suzhou ,Often called the ‘Venice of the East’, Suzhou has a history dating back to 514BC.Visit embroidery Institute where you could treasure the exotic silk embroidery history. Visit the Garden of Master of the Nets the smallest yet the most delicate landscape garden in Suzhou. recognized with other classical Suzhou gardens as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Overnight: Holiday Inn Suzhou Taihu or similar

China is renowned for its exquisite silk, so naturally a visit to the Silk Spinning Factory is in order. Transfer to Wuxi. Wuxi is an ancient city richly endowed with nature due to its pleasantly warm and moist climate – it boasts a reputation of being the “Land of Fish and Rice”. Optional Tour: Take the opportunity to cruise along the Grand Canal to view life along China’s ancient waterway.  (Usd 30/Person ). Overnight: Grand Park Hotel Wuxi or similar

After breakfast,  Visit the Lihu Park, and the largest Fresh Water Pearl Center.visit a Pearl Factory to gain a little knowledge of fresh pearls.  Transfer to Hangzhou. Hangzhou, one of the six ancient capital cities, is the hometown for green tea. Overnight:Holiday Inn Hangzhou Xiaoshan or similar  

Hangzhou is considered the tea capital of China. So, naturally, a visit to the city just isn’t complete without a trip to a local tea house. Enjoy a special visit to the tea house at Meijiawu Tea Village in the hinterland of West Lake Park, considered one of the most important Longjing Tea productions in China. Enjoy the beautiful scenery  of West Lake Afterwards, drive to Shanghai (approx. 2.5 hours coach ride) to visit the famous Bund. Shanghai is divided by the Huang Pu River into eastern and western sections. Modern mega high rises are seen on the eastern side while traditional European style architecture may be seen on the western side. Optional Tour: Enjoy a small boat ride on the famous West Lake,(Usd 30/Person ). Tonight there is an optional activity to watch a superb and thrilling Chinese Acrobatic Show (Usd 60/Person ) Overnight: Novotel Shanghai Qingpu Excellence or similar

This morning, visit the China Art Museum, a collection of about 14,000 artworks, mainly of Chinese modern art. The museum is housed in the China Pavilion building of the Expo 2010 Shanghai China.  Enjoy some free time at leisure this afternoon or join an optional . Optional Tour: Half-day tour of Shanghai  including with Maglev Train Experience (not included) to experience Shanghai’s best sights including the Shanghai Bazaar where you can shop for last minute souvenirs,  Xintiandi, Old Town and Nanjing Road,(Usd 45/Person ). In the evening, take the opportunity to join the optional “Night Cruise on the Huangpu River” ((Usd 40/Person). Overnight: Novotel Shanghai Qingpu Excellence or similar  

Your China journey is over all too soon. Today you will be transferred to International Airport for your scheduled flight home or you may choose to extend your stay and continue to explore other mesmerizing cities. We hope you enjoyed your journey to China with us