5 Days Shanghai Expo Tour with Huangshan Adventure for Expats
Review from Travel Expert
This private tour is recommended for China expats.You will have 3 free days to explore human civilization and cultures on the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai.Then you will have an amazing time on Huangshan,touring the beautiful Xihai Grand Canyon which is known for its ancient pines and bizarre rock formations. After that, you will take a relaxing walk along Tunxi Ancient Street and visit Ink Stone Factory drop-in will be nice experience for you to konw deeply about Hui culture.4 star comfortable hotels with good location and nice view will be offered for you in the itinerary.
Trip Highlights
- 3 days World Expo 2010 Shanghai exploration;
- Appreciate amazing landscape & adventure in Beihai Scenic Area, Mt. Huangshan;
- Relax in Tunxi Ancient Street, enjoying the craft art of Hui people;
- Visit Ink Stone Factory – a reflection of local culture.
- Tour Code: COT-HSH-EXPO-N06
- Travel Date：
From June. 1 to June. 20, 2010
From September.10 to September.20, 2010
From October.10 to October.20, 2010 - Price：
From RMB 10000 ($1,397)/person
This price is based on 2 to 5 persons private tour.
The more people join the group, the cheaper you will get. - Note:
Booking Shanghai hotels during Shanghai Expo can be very uncertain. The final rate and arrangement is subject to availability. - Tour route:
Beijing(China's Capital) → Shanghai(expo 2010)→ Mt. Huangshan (Most Beautiful Mountain)→ Beijing(China's Capital)
- Day by Day Itinerary
- Price Details
| City: | Shanghai, Mt. Huangshan |
| Hotel: | 4 star hotels with good location and nice view Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai (Plaza Wing) International Hote, Mt.Huangshan (at the foot) Beihai Hotel, Mt.Huangshan (on the mountain) |
| Flights: | Shanghai / Mt.Huangshan |
| Shanghai: | 3 days World Expo 2010 Shanghai exploration |
| Mt. Huangshan: | take a cable car to the top of Mt.Huangshan, tour the Beihai Scenic Area. after that, relax in Tunxi Ancient Street, and visit Ink Stone Factory |
* Domestic flight arranged by us and included in the price.
* Accommodation: 4 star hotel. It is fixed.
* All breakfasts are included.
Day 1
Beijing / Shanghai (Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours)
Upon your arrival at Shanghai, your personal guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day you will be escorted to the Expo site. You will explore the World Expo 2010 on your own before you are transferred back to your hotel by our local guide.
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
* The China Pavilion: it is designed with the concept of "Oriental Crown." Its main colour is "Gugong (Forbidden City) Red" which represents the taste and spirit of Chinese culture.
*2010 Shanghai Expo design model: it was also French Concession in old days. It is famous for its French style villas.
*The China Pavilion as seen from beneath the colourful night lights of Sunny Valley.
*The Sun Valley axis at World Expo 2010 Shanghai: collects rain to water gardens, and solar energy to produce energy to keep it lit at night.
Day 3 (B)
Shanghai / Mt.Huangshan (Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours )
After breakfast, you will be escorted to the Expo site. You will have one day to explore the World Expo 2010 on your own. After, you will be escorted to the airport for your evening flight to Huangshan. Upon your arrival at city of Huangshan (Tunxi), our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel.
Accommodations: Huashan Mansions, Mt.Huangshan
Day 4 (B)
Mt.Huangshan
After breakfast, drive 80 kilometers (1.5 hour-drive) to Huangshan Scenic Area and take cable car at Yungu Station to the top of the mountain. After check-in and lunch, you will view Brush Pen Peak, tour Lion Peak and Xihai Grand Canyon, enjoy the sunset glow at the Cloud Dispelling Pavilion, etc. Stay overnight at the summit.
Accommodations: Beihai Hotel, Mt.Huangshan
* Huangshan Known for its "four wonders", namely, amazing pinetrees, quixotic rocks, cloud sea and hot spring.
*Xihai Grand Canyon commonly referred to as the Magic Scenic Area, is one of the most beautiful sites on Huangshan Mountain.
*Tunxi Ancient Street is lined up with antique shops, medicine shops, steelyard stores, teahouses, restaurants and galleries. Many of these shops carry more than a hundred years of history..
* Ink Stone Factory: a famous ink stone factory in China, where you will see its whole manufacturing process and know more about Hui culture.
Day 5 (B)
Mt.Huangshan / Beijing (Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours )
Try to get up early in the morning to catch the magical sunrise, after breakfast, tour the Begin-to-Believe Peak to see the grotesque pinetrees, after all the exercise, take the cable car down to the foot of the Mt. Huangshan, drive back to the city of Huangshan to visit Tunxi Ancient Street and Ink Stone Factory before your transfer to the airport for the flight to Beijing.
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.
As this is a custom tour, the price per person varies and depends on many aspects, such as your group size, the hotel ratings and your departure day. If you want to get a custom price quote for this tour, please fill out the online inquiry form. The more information you give us on your inquiry form, the better we can design your custom tour. As always, your travel consultant will get back to you within one business day and will work hard to make the most out of your vacation and your money.
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.
- China domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodations: for 4 night a 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
