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- Nature Lovers & Photographers
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- First time travelers to China
A Private China Tour – Shanghai, Wuzhen, Hangzhou, Beijing
8 Days / 7 Nights – Tour Code (OPS) – Private Tour – Daily departure
Catch a glimpse of China’s past and present on this unforgettable tour featuring Shanghai, Wuzhen Ancient Watertown, Hangzhou and Beijing. Here you will spend seven memorable nights sampling China’s old and new — admiring millennia-old landmarks, marveling breathtaking skylines, and time traveling to one of China’s oldest and most beautiful ancient watertowns.
Your introduction to China touches down upon one of the planet’s most modern, yet historically significant cities. Shanghai, a shopping, gourmet and entertainment mecca that has the world at your fingertips. Highlights here include Shanghai Museum, showcasing relics from centuries past across China’s great dynasties; Old Town and its Yu Garden, a “must-see” majestic classical garden inspired by the Ming and Qing Dynasties; The Bund, an emblem of Shanghai, with a riverfront promenade along the eastern side offering a captivating view of the city’s skyline; and the eclectic Tianzifang Art District, also known as the SOHO of Shanghai. Famous for its Shikumen houses dating to the 1800s, Tianzifang is tastefully lined with art galleries, shops, restaurants and cafes.
Next, we journey back in time to the ancient water town of Wuzhen, which is 1300 years old. A hidden gem known to a very few, Wuzhen was recognized as one of China’s Top Ten Historical & Cultural towns. Explore the labyrinth of quaint alleyways, beautiful courtyards and tranquil canals by foot or by sampan, sip your tea or enjoy a glass of wine at a canal-side tea house, or stroll through the water village’s cobbled streets in total bliss and relaxation. Wuzhen offers the visitor a unique and memorable experience unlike anywhere else. Next up: Hangzhou, described as the “City of Heaven” by Marco Polo in the 13th Century. Hangzhou is famed for its numerous legends and scenic beauty. Here, we visit the impressive Lingyin Temple and take a boat ride on the famous West Lake before moving on to our next destination.
Last but not least, Beijing, China’s ancient capital that boasts some of the most remarkable structures known to mankind. We visit the Forbidden City, the imperial palace for the Ming and Qing dynasties built in 1420; Summer Palace, a grand imperial palace and a royal garden of the Qing Dynasty built in the sixteenth century; Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world and a symbol of New China; Temple of Heaven, the largest temple compound and one of the most strictly protected and preserved cultural heritages of China; Beijing’s Old Quarters, or Hutongs, which showcase China’s traditional way-of-life, including a visit to a local family’s residence; and of course, the magnificent Great Wall of China, the symbol of Ancient Chinese civilization built two millenniums ago.
Your most memorable China vacation awaits!
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Economy Class Air via Cathay Pacific Airways from USA
- Air Air & Ground Transportation within China per itinerary
- 7 nights hotel accommodations per itinerary
- Hotel Breakfasts Daily & lunches and dinner(s) per itinerary
- Private Tour: Sightseeing & Transfers by private car, driver and Professional Guides
- Meals as specified per itinerary
SHANGHAI (3 nights)
- 3 nights at New World Shanghai (Superior) | Hyatt on the Bund Shanghai (Deluxe)
- 1 full day of private sightseeing of Shanghai Museum, Tianzifang Art Distct, Old Town and its Yu Garden, The Bund, and Shanghai Urban Planning & Exhibition Center
- ERA Acrobatics Performance
WUZHEN / HANGZHOU (1 night)
- 1 night at Waterside Resort in Wuzhen Ancient Town
- Private sightseeing of Wuzhen Ancient Watertown
- Private sightseeing of Hangzhou with visits to Lingyin Temple and West Lake with boat ride
BEIJING (3 nights)
- 3 nights at Park Plaza Beijing Hotel (Superior) | The Regent Beijing (Deluxe)
- 2 full days of private sightseeing including the Great Wall at Mutianyu, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Tian’anmen Square, Temple of Heaven, and Beijing’s Old Quarters (Hutongs)
- Evening “Legends of Kung Fu” Performance
Day 1 Arrive Shanghai
Upon arrival in Shanghai, be met and transferred to your hotel for your next 3 nights’ accommodations.
Day 2 Shanghai
Full-day city sightseeing of Shanghai features the Old Town and its Yu Garden, Urban Planning & Exhibition Center, the Bund, Shanghai Museum and the art district of Tianzifang, famed for its Old Shanghai Shikumen houses in a laid back atmosphere with cobbled streets lined with art galleries, cafes and restaurants. Enjoy a Western lunch at one of Shanghai’s exclusive restaurants located on the Bund. This evening, enjoy a breathtaking Shanghai Acrobatics Performance. (B,L)
Day 3 Shanghai
A full day at leisure to relax, shop and explore Shanghai on your own. (B)
Day 4 Shanghai / Wuzhen
Depart by car (approx. 2 hours) to the beautiful ancient water town of Wuzhen. Stroll the cobbled streets of this stunning ancient town and “living museum” filled with local eateries, art galleries and cultural exhibits that paint China’s thousands-year-old history. Take a sampan ride through its quiet canals that are complemented with beautiful stone bridges and wooden houses. Relax and sip some tea or wine at one of its waterside cafes and tea houses. Lunch is served at a local restaurant. Overnight in Wuzhen. (B,L)
Day 5 Wuzhen / Hangzhou / Beijing
After breakfast, a short one-hour drive takes you to the beloved city of Hangzhou. Described as the “City of Heaven” by Marco Polo in the 13th century, Hangzhou has enjoyed its share of legends and fairy tales over the centuries. We enjoy a cruise on West Lake and visit the Impressive Lingyin Temple (Temple of Soul’s Retreat) with lunch at a local restaurant. As time permits, visit Six Harmony Pagoda and a local tea plantation before boarding your late afternoon flight to Beijing. Upon arrival, be met and transferred to your hotel for your next 3 nights’ accommodations. (B,L)
Day 6 Beijing
Today you will visit the spectacular and less crowded Mutianyu section of the Great Wall with cable car ride. After lunch, enjoy a tour of Beijing’s Old Quarters (Hutongs) by rickshaw, visiting a local family’s residence and the Bell & Drum Towers. This evening, enjoy a traditional Peking Duck dinner followed by a fascinating “Legends of Kung Fu” performance. (B,L,D)
Day 7 Beijing
Today’s full day tour includes the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square. Lunch is served at a local restaurant. (B)
Day 8 Return Home
Transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)
| 2025/26 Price Chart (Prices valid thru March 31st, 2026) | ||||
Hotel Package | Twin Sharing | Single Supplement | ||
| LS | HS | LS | HS | |
| Deluxe | 5,475 | 5,625 | 995 | 1,185 |
| Premium | 5,975 | 6,275 | 1,525 | 1,875 |
| Tour requires minimum of 2 passengers to operate | ||||
- Prices are per person, based on double occupancy
- Price includes all entrance fees, domestic air taxes, hotel taxes & service charges
- Price excludes personal expenses, beverages, gratuities to guides and drivers
- China visa required for entry. Your trip may qualify for a 240-hour transit visa. Please contact us for details.
- All flights, hotels and land services are subject to availability at time of reservation
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Wuzhen Ancient Water Village
- Shanghai’s Bund & Yu Garden
- Shanghai Acrobatics Show
- Hangzhou’s West Lake
- Beijing’s Great Wall & Forbidden City
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$5,475
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ACCOMMODATIONS
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Wuzhen – Waterside Resort
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