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China's Present, Past and Future with Suzhou Extension

11 days

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From Beijing to Shanghai

4.7

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Operator: TUI China
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

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
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
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
Day 4
Beijing to Xi'an
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Aurum International Hotel)
Included Activities
- Tour of Beijing's Hutongs
Landmarks
Hutongs
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
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
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
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
Day 9
Shanghai to Suzhou
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (GardenHotel)
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
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

Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Forbidden City
Temple of Heaven

Landmarks
Great Wall of China - Mutianyu Section
Summer Palace
Kunming Lake

Landmarks
Hutongs

Landmarks
Terracotta Warriors Museum
Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Landmarks
City Walls of Xi'an
Muslim Quarter

Landmarks
Yu Garden
Jade Buddha Temple
The Bund
Nanjing Road

Landmarks
Zhujiajiao Water Town
Former French Concession

Landmarks
Humble Administrator's Garden
Lingering Garden
Panmen City Gate
Suzhou Grand Canal

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Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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Dong Fang Hotel
Hotel
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Aurum International Hotel
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Days 4, 5
Holiday Inn Express Zhabei Hotel
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GardenHotel
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TUI China

4.7

(35 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

2 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

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Reviews from other tours by TUI China

Tour Operator
4.7

Buddy
May 9th, 2024
4.0
Good trip with good services
Anonymous
December 18th, 2019
5.0
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
5.0
Rogin Luo was our tour guide and he was excellent! We can not fault his service.
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Would this tour work for a solo traveler? Is there a student discount available?
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- TUI ChinaOperator•Written September 2023
  This is a SIC (SEAT IN COACH) tour, which requires at least 2 passengers. There is no discount for students.

From

$2,730

-15%

US $2,321 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

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Tour ID: 241994

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Plugs & Adapters
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.
Type G
China
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China
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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China's Present, Past and Future with Suzhou Extension

Itinerary

Beijing

Optional Activities

Beijing

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Beijing

Included Activities

Beijing to Xi'an

Included Activities

Xi'an

Included Activities

Xi'an to Shanghai

Included Activities

Shanghai

Included Activities

Shanghai

Included Activities

Shanghai to Suzhou

Suzhou

Included Activities

Suzhou

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