5 Days Modern & Ancient Architecture Discovery Tour

* International flights and Domestic flight arranged by us and included in the price.
* Accommodation: 4 star hotel. It is fixed.
* All breakfasts are included.

Day 1
Hong Kong / Shanghai (Transfer via: International flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours )
Today you will take the flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai. After your arrival at Shanghai, China's most cosmopolitan city, your personal guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. Then you will visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall before strolling down the Bund and Nanjing Road. In the evening you will witness an exciting Acrobatics Show.
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai (Plaza Wing), Shanghai

Day 2 (B)
Shanghai
After breakfast, you will be escorted to the Expo site. You will have one day to explore the World Expo 2010 on your own before you are transferred back to your hotel.
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai (Plaza Wing), Shanghai

*Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall: This museum has five floors that detail the ambitious plans of Shanghai's urban planners.

*Acrobatic Show: in a very typical Shanghainese setting and atmosphere, you will enjoy many breathtaking and truly have an unforgettable experience of your life.

*The Bund: where the great trading houses and banks had their headquarters in 1920s and 1930s, about a mile long, it is the city's fulcrum.

*World Expo 2010 Shanghai:"Better City, Better Life," representing the common wish of the whole humankind for a better living in future urban environments.

Day 3 (B)
Shanghai / Zhujiajiao / Suzhou (Transfer via: Private van arranged by China Odyssey Tours )
After breakfast, you will visit historic Zhujiajiao village on the way to Suzhou (50 minute drive from Shanghai). At Zhujiajiao, you will walk through Fangsheng Bridge, Beida Street, and the Xi Family Residence. You will feel as though you have stepped back in time. Upon your arrival in Suzhou, you will be free to relax, or explore this beautiful city on your own.
Accommodations: Bamboo Grove Hotel, Suzhou

Day 4 (B)
Suzhou / Shanghai (Transfer via: Private van arranged by China Odyssey Tours )
On this day you will visit the unforgettable Lingering Garden before your cruise along the Grand Canal. Then you will have about 30 minutes Rickshaw ride around this ancient town. After that you will be driven back to Shanghai.
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai (Plaza Wing), Shanghai

*Rickshaw ride: Sitting on the rickshaw through the old town of Suzhou, you will see the small Hutongs,the open markets and the local people's life.

*Zhujiajiao old town:where you can see thousands of buildings in Ming and Qing style standing along the river, the old stone bridges connecting streets form a unique waterscapes.

*Xin Tian Di: an ambitious area containing stylish and expensive shops, pubs and restaurants.It is the combination of modernity and nostalgic atomosphere.

*The Grand Canal: ranks alongside the Great Wall of China as the country's greatest engineering achievement and it is the longest man-made waterway in world.

Day 5 (B)
Shanghai / Hong Kong (Transfer via: International flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours )
On this day, you will visit the famous Xintiandi and French Section which is a fashionable pedestrian street composed of Shikumen and modern architecture style. Later you will be taken to visit Yuyuan Market and then the Jinmao building before you are escorted to the airport for your flight back to Hong Kong.

You will have your nutritious breakfast in the hotel you live. The hotel provides both Chinese and western dishes to meet every diner's taste. The menu include: Bacon and Sausage Sandwich, Scrambled Egg, Hot Milk, Noodles and Congee etc.

The quote we provide is in Chinese currency-RMB, the equivalent quote in US$ or Euro is based on current exchange rate between RMB and US$ (Euro). The quote we provide in US$ (Euro) is subject to slight change due to the fluctuation of the exchange rate, though our quote in RMB is remained as the same.

The price of this wonderful Shanghai Expo tours is affordable. If you pay deposit 4000 RMB per person in advance 100 days prior to your departure day to China, or pay deposit 4000 RMB per person in advance 60 days prior to your departure day to China, you may enjoy these two affordable prices.

Want to change the hotel class or room type? Want to add or delete some tourist attractions? No problem, but it will change the original price. Our travel consultant will give you a new quote according to your needs and interests. You may revise your tour arrangements until you are satisfied with it.

About tipping: It is a common practice for visitors to tip the tour guide and driver in recognition of their good service. Hotel bellboy expects your tips as well. It is not customary to leave tips at hotel or local restaurant as the bill usually includes 10-15% service charge.

• International flights and domestic flight as specified in the itinerary
• Standard Day Single Day Admission Ticket is free (from May 1 to Oct 31, 2010, excluding May 1 to 3, October 1 to 7 and October 25 to 31).
• Accommodations: for 4 night at 4 star hotel in comfortable twin-bedded rooms
• 4 full Breakfasts
• 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
• China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance
• Government taxes and service charges except tips for tour guides and drivers