Golden Triangle China Tour With Suzhou

Itinerary

• Day 1: Beijing, Arrival

  When you get through customs and reach the arrival hall, you will find your private tour guide waiting for you, holding an Odynovo welcoming card with your name. The guide will take care of you all the way until you settle down at the hotel. The remainder of the day is free to refresh yourself from your long-haul flight.

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• Day 2: Beijing, Forbidden City

  Meet your guide at the hotel lobby to start your city tour. The first stop is Tiananmen Square, followed by the Forbidden City - the former power seat of old China starting 600 years ago. You will spend around 2.5 hours reading the main representative sites in this grand royal building complex and listening to their stories.

  After that, continue to the Hutongs where you can learn about the daily life of ordinary people in the city outside the forbidding walls and perhaps take a rickshaw ride for a feel of old Beijing.

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• Day 3: Beijing, Great Wall at Mutianyu

  Today's itinerary begins with a two-hour drive, passing through suburban villages and mountain ranges to the Mutianyu, which offers spectacular views of the Great Wall. The smooth and dependable cable car will take you up the majestic rampart easily, saving your energy for hiking on its top and taking in its beautiful surrounding scenery.

  Finally, conclude the day with an authentic Beijing roast duck dinner.

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• Day 4: Beijing - Xi'an

  Start your morning from the Temple of Heaven, where you can observe or join locals in their morning exercises. Then, delve deeper into this sacred site where ancient Chinese emperors worshiped the Heavens and Earth while enjoying the splendid architecture and beautiful garden landscapes. Later on, head to the airport for your flight to Xi'an. After arriving, you will be picked up and transferred to your downtown hotel.

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• Day 5: Xi'an, Terracotta Warriors

  Today, you will meet the legendary Terracotta Army. Located in Lintong town out of Xi'an, it will take you around an hour from the city by drive to discover the archaeological wonder. Usually, you can spend at least 3 to 4 hours there marveling at thousands of lifelike terracotta warriors and the exquisite bronze chariots.

  After the tour, head back to the city to visit the Muslim Street, brimming with stalls offering exotic snacks spreading along the ancient Silk Road.

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• Day 6: Xi'an - Shanghai - Suzhou

  Check out the hotel after breakfast and meet your guide for a private transfer to the airport to catch your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, a private car will pick you up and transfer you about two hours to Suzhou.

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• Day 7: Suzhou, Gardens and Museums

  Your delightful exploration of Suzhou begins from Lingering Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its exquisite classical Chinese garden design. Then, visit the Suzhou New Museum, showcasing cultural artifacts and historical marvels. Afterward, delve into the artistry of Suzhou silk at the Silk Museum before enjoying a leisurely rickshaw tour through the Old City's quaint streets and traditional neighborhoods. In the evening, enjoy traditional Chinese dramas and folk instrument performances at the Master of the Nets Garden.

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• Day 8: Suzhou - Shanghai

  Embark on today's excursion to Tongli Water Town, where you'll leisurely stroll along ancient streets, observe local life beside the canals, and enjoy a hand-rowed boat ride on the canals. After exploring the water town, head to Shanghai for the next journey.

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• Day 9: Shanghai City Highlights

  Start your exploration of Shanghai at the People's Park, strolling through lush greenery and tranquil lakes and experiencing China's unique "marriage market" at the park's matchmaking corner.

  Next, delve into Shanghai's rich history and culture at the Shanghai Museum, home to a vast collection of ancient Chinese artifacts, ceramics, and exquisite jade sculptures.

  Continues to Jade Buddha Temple (Yufo Si), a serene sanctuary known for its two jade Buddha statues brought from Burma in the late 19th century. Afterward, explore the vibrant former French Concession, wander through its tree-lined streets, and soak in the European charm blended with local Shanghai culture.

  Conclude the tour today at the iconic Bund, marveling at the skyline of modern skyscrapers juxtaposed against historic European-style buildings.

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• Day 10: Shanghai, Departure

  It is time to say goodbye. At the appointed time, your guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your flight home.

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