10 days Beijing and East China Water Tour
- Trip Highlights: This 10-day Beijing and East China Water Tour will show you not only the best that the metropolises of Beijing and Shanghai have to offer, but also the wonderful cities of Suzhou and Hangzhou in Eastern China. This tour also features a trip to one of the ancient water towns located in the area. After visiting Hangzhou and Suzhou, you will understand why the Chinese people for centuries have called the area "Heaven on Earth".
- Tour Route: Beijing (China's Capital)
Shanghai (Cosmopolitan Metropolis)Zhouzhuang (Ancient Water Town)Suzhou (Classical Gardens)Hangzhou (Paradise on Earth)
- Tour Code: COT-B-012-C
- Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
- Starts/Ends: Beijing/Hangzhou
- Trip Type: Culture and History Journey
- Activity Level: Regular itinerary, Moderate walking
- Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
- Special Experiences:
- Hutong (courtyard dwellings) tour by rickshaw to experience the traditional lifestyle of Beijing folks, famous and delicious Peking Roast Duck for dinner after one day sightseeing
- Cruise on the world's longest and oldest canal in Suzhou, a unique history experience of China
- Experience the tea culture of Chinese, pick the tea leaves by your own hands and indulge in the graceful fragrance of the Dragon Well Tea
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival/Beijing
Transfer via: International Flight on your own arrangement
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel 
Upon your arrival at Beijing airport, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.
Day 2 Beijing (B,L,D)
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
Special Dinner: Peking Duck Dinner
On this day you will first visit Tiananmen Square followed by the magnificent Forbidden City. In the afternoon you will marvel at the incredible Temple of Heaven.In the evening you will be taken out for an incredible Peking Duck Banquet for dinner.
The most famous dish in Beijing - Beijing Duck is delicious.
As the landmark of Beijing, the Great Wall is like a dragon in China.
Day 3 Beijing (B,L)
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Sacred Road, Ding Tomb, Great Wall
Today you will have a tour to the majestic Great Wall(Badaling section), the Ding Tomb of Ming Tombs and Sacred road.
Day 4 Beijing (B,L)
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Hutongs, Summer Palace
After breakfast, you will visit some of Beijing's Hutongs by rickshaw. Lunch will be served in one of the local's homes during the tour. In the afternoon you will visit the Summer Palace.
In Beijing's hutongs, tourists may fully experience the local people's lifestyle.
The famous 17-arch Bridge is a symbol of Summer Palace.
Day 5 Beijing/Shanghai (B)
Transfer via: Internal flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
On this day you will be free until your local guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to Shanghai.Upon your arrival at Shanghai, China's most cosmopolitan city, your personal guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax, or step out into this amazing city for an adventure on your own.
Day 6 Shanghai (B,L)
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
Sites visited: Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Market, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road, The Bund
Today, your full-day excursion of incredible Shanghai will include: Shanghai Museum, the Bund and the Nanjing Road, Yu Garden and Yuyuan Market.
Yu Garden is a typical southern Chinese garden with exquisite architecture.
Outside the Yu Garden is the thriving Yuyuan Market with many stores.
Day 7 Shanghai/Zhouzhuang/Suzhou (B,L)
Transfer via: By private car arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Bamboo Grove Hotel
Sites visited: Twin Bridge, Hall of Shen's Residence, Quanfu Temple, Ancient Memorial Archway
In the morning, you will be driven to water town of Zhouzhuang (40 minutes). There you will visit the Ancient Memorial Archway, Quanfu Temple, Shen's Residence Hall, and the Twin Bridge. In the late afternoon you will be driven to Suzhou and stay overnight.
Standing on the Twin Bridge, visitors may get a view of the tranquil Zhouzhuang.
The Grand Canal which plays a significant role in the history is the longest canal in the world.
Day 8 Suzhou/Hangzhou (B,L)
Transfer via: Express Train arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Lakeview Hotel
Sites visited: Grand Canal, Tiger Hill Park, Humble Administrator's Garden, Pan Gate, The No.1 Silk Factory
Your tour in Suzhou today includes: the classical Humble Administrator's Garden, the ancient Tiger Hill Park, have a cruise on the Grand Canal and then visit the Pan Gate, and the No.1 Silk Factory. Take evening train to Hangzhou. Upon your arrval, be met and tranferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is on your own leisure.
Day 9 Hangzhou (B,L)
Accommodations: Lakeview Hotel
Sites visited: Six Harmonies Pagoda, Feilai Peak (Peak Flying From Afar), Lingyin Temple, West Lake, Dragon Well Tea Plantation
The city tour in this beautiful city will include: West Lake by boat, Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak, Dragon Well Tea Plantation and Six Harmonies Pagoda.
The Feilai Peak in Hangzhou is famous for its spectacular rock caves.
The cute pavilion, pretty tulips, and the blue sky make the West Lake a vivid picture.
Day 10 Hangzhou / Departure (B)
Transfer via: International Flight on your own arrangement
Free in the day until our local guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to your next destination.
Price & Included Features
- China domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodations: for 9 nights at four star hotels in comfortable twin-bedded rooms with a private bath, air-conditioning, television, telephone and minibar.
- 17 meals: 9 full breakfasts, 7 lunches and 1 dinners(included Peking Duck Dinner)
- Round-trip transfers between airports, hotels, and scenic spots in each city by private air-conditioned vehicles with experienced licensed drivers
- A local English-speaking guide in each city
- Entrance fees to all scenic spots listed in the itinerary
- Luggage transfers between airports and hotels
- China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance
- Government taxes and service charges except tips for tour guides and drivers
Accommodation
Beijing - Jianguo Garden Hotel
A Four-Star International Hotel, Jianguo Garden Hotel is located in the heart of Beijing. It is located on bustling Chang'an Street, located near the well-known Shopping street of Wangfujing and just a few minute's drive to historical Tourist attractions such as Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Detail
Shanghai - Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
The Four-star Holiday Inn Shanghai is strategically located with easy accessibility to shopping and tourist attractions. Combining a central location with excellent service and facilities, the Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai is an ideal choice for visitors to Shanghai. Detail
The hotel features non-smoking rooms and each room has individually controlled air conditioning, television, internet access, trouser press, iron, and hair dryer. The hotel also offers its guests room service, morning wake-up calls, a boutique, car rental, dry cleaning, and laundry. Detail
The Lakeview Hotel is situated by the city of Hangzhou's renowned West Lake. You can enjoy a picturesque view of the whole West Lake from our hotel. Guests will enjoy first-rate accommodations and exceptional amenities that combine with our signature brand of service. Please, relax and enjoy the view from our 359 well-designed rooms and suites. You can find the hotel at the crossing of West Huancheng Road, Hu Bin Road and Qingchun Road, and it is the most convenient 4 star business hotel within walking distance of the business district and the beautiful West Lake. We are 40 minutes from the Hangzhou International Airport and 10 minutes from the Hangzhou Railway Station. Detail
Meals
Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary. Meal codes are: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.
Breakfast - Each breakfast will be served in your hotel. Breakfast selections include both Chinese and Western dishes to meet every diner's taste.
Lunch - Lunches are normally arranged at the Chinese restaurants near the scenic spots. Your tour guides will order food according to your appetite. Most are Chinese dishes, and some are modified to fit westerners' tastes. A complimentary glass of beer or soft drink is served with lunch.
Dinner - Same as lunch. If you prefer to not eat Chinese food, China Odyssey Tours suggests you have dinner on your own. Your local tour guide can recommend some good western restaurants in the area.
Transfer and Transport Service
China Odyssey Tours has received wide recognition for its transfer service. With our on-time service, you will never feel alone while traveling through China. We work hard to live up to the slogan's promise "You are not alone in China".
With our private small group tours, you can feel safe in the knowledge that you will enjoy flexible tour arrangements and you will have your own tour guide, car and driver in each destination, exclusive to your own group of friends or family.
