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China's Present, Past and Future with Suzhou Extension

11 days
From Beijing to Shanghai
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 2 - 25
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Start point
    Beijing Capital Int'l Airport 北京首都国际机场 (PEK), Airport Expressway 机场高, Beijing, 100621, China (Pick up at Beijing Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dong Fang Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Beijing city
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dong Fang Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tiananmen Square
    • Explore the Forbidden City (excl. exhibitions)
    • Visit the Temple of Heaven
    • Guided full-day sightseeing tour

    Optional Activities

    • Tea ceremony
    • Visit a pearl market
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Temple of Heaven
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  3. Day 3

    Beijing

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dong Fang Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mutianyu section of the Great Wall (excl. cable car)
    • Visit tea house
    • Explore the Summer Palace (excl. boat, theatre and Longevity Hill)
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China - Mutianyu Section
    Summer Palace
    Kunming Lake
  4. Day 4

    Beijing to Xi'an

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Aurum International Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Beijing's Hutongs
    Landmarks
    Hutongs
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  5. Day 5

    Xi'an

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Aurum International Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Terracotta Warriors Museum
    • Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda
    • Visit local jade factory
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Warriors Museum
    Big Wild Goose Pagoda
  6. Day 6

    Xi'an to Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk around city walls
    • Explore historic Muslim Quarter
    • Visit market and sample local foods
    Landmarks
    City Walls of Xi'an
    Muslim Quarter
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  7. Day 7

    Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Zhabei Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Shanghai full-day city tour
    • Visit Yu Garden
    • Visit Jade Buddha Temple
    • Stroll along The Bund
    • Walk down Nanjing Road
    Landmarks
    Yu Garden
    Jade Buddha Temple
    The Bund
    Nanjing Road
  8. Day 8

    Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Zhabei Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Half-day exploration of Zhujiajiao water town
    • Visit Former French Concession
    • Visit Silk Factory
    Landmarks
    Zhujiajiao Water Town
    Former French Concession
  9. Day 9

    Shanghai to Suzhou

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (GardenHotel)
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  10. Day 10

    Suzhou

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (GardenHotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Humble Administrator's Garden
    • Visit Lingering Garden
    • Visit Panmen City Gate
    • 45-minute Suzhou Grand Canal cruise
    Landmarks
    Humble Administrator's Garden
    Lingering Garden
    Panmen City Gate
    Suzhou Grand Canal
  11. Day 11

    Suzhou

    End point
    Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 6000 Yingbin Ave 迎宾大道6000号, Shanghai, 201207, China (Drop off at Shanghai Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Buddy
    May 9th, 2024
    Good trip with good services
  • Anonymous
    December 18th, 2019
    Very knowledgeable guide, friendly and would go the extra mile for us. Very punctual, helpful loved Rogan as our...
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  • Anonymous
    December 18th, 2019
    Rogin Luo was our tour guide and he was excellent! We can not fault his service.
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      This is a SIC (SEAT IN COACH) tour, which requires at least 2 passengers. There is no discount for students.

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before June 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 29th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with TUI China. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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