5 Days Modern & Ancient Architecture Discovery Tour
Review from Travel Expert
This tour will offer you an unforgettable experience about architectures in Shanghai. At the Bund, the buildings like Jinmao Tower will show you the modern style. Yet, the ancient and exotic architectures in Zhujiajiao and Shikumen will make you feel time stops. The Lingering Garden in Suzhou may help you appreciate the beauty of Chinese traditional garden architectures. Of course, one-day exploration of World Expo 2010 Shanghai will show you different-style architectures due to different countries.
Trip Highlights
- One-day exploration of World Expo 2010 Shanghai;
- Visit flourishing Nanjing Road, and the Bund;
- Get a glimpse of the ancient architectures in Zhujiajiao and Shikumen, comparing with the modern architectures like Jinmao Tower;
- Wonderful Shanghai acrobatic show;
- Appreciate the beautiful Lingering Garden in Suzhou;
- Cruise along the Grand Canal;
- 30-minutes’ rickshaw ride around Suzhou ancient town.
- Travel Date：
May 1 to Oct 31, 2010 (during the World Expo 2010 Shanghai) - Price：
RMB 5515(USD 812) ( pay 4000 RMB 100 days earlier than your departure day to China)
RMB 5927(USD 872) ( pay 4000 RMB 60 days earlier than your departure day to China)
- Tour route:
Hong Kong (Preserved Ancient Town )→ Shanghai(expo 2010)→Hong Kong (A Kaleidoscope of Culture)
- Day by Day Itinerary
- Price Details
| Itinerary | City | Activities/Attractions | Special Arrangements |
| Day 1 | Hong Kong / Shanghai | Fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai Airport pickup & hotel transfer the Bund Nanjing Road People's Square |
Leisure time |
| Day 2 | Shanghai | Expo site | Enjoy a sea of rape flowers, |
| Day 3 | Shanghai / Hong Kong | Xintiandi French Section Departure Airport pickup & hotel transfer |
Transfer to airport |
* International flights and Domestic flight arranged by us and included in the price.
* Accommodation: 3 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 stroll down the Bund, Nanjing Road and People's Square.
Accommodations: Jiulong Hotel, 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: Jiulong Hotel, Shanghai
* Enchanting Li River: regarded as one of the most beautiful river in China, Li River is thought be the spiritual heart of Guilin Scenery. No Guilin tour is complete without Li River Cruise.
* Guilin's Ethnic Groups: With over 17 million people, Zhuang is the largest ethnic minority group in China.
* Longji Terraced Field: located in Longsheng county, they are the most famous rice terraced field in China, with beautiful scenery and sereny ancient villages.
* Li River Cruise: the highlight of Guilin tours. You will enjoy breathtaking views of peaks and pinnacles, crystal-clear waters, reflections and serene pastoral views of rice paddies.
Day 3 (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 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 deposit pay 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 fixed 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.
- China domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodations: for 1 night at 3 star hotel in comfortable twin-bedded rooms
- 13 full Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 1 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
- China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance
- Government taxes and service charges except tips for tour guides and drivers
