CXK9D Xian, Suzhou, Wuxi, Hangzhou, Shanghai Tour 9 Days

Arrival in Xian, the ancient capital city for 11 dynasties in Chinese history. Upon arrival, proceed to visit Shaanxi History Museum, which has been regarded as “the pearl of ancient dynasties and house of Chinese treasures”. Then take an outside view of the Ancient City Wall.

Visit the Terra-cotta Warriors& Horses, which are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century, and pay a visit to the Terra-cotta Figure Workshop en route. Then tour the Qinshihuang Mausoleum. Back to the town, visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Pagoda) is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists.

Optional Tour: You can choose to watch enjoy the famous Tang Dynasty Dancing Show & Dumpling Banquet: USD55 per person (Prepaid price: USD45PP)

After breakfast, take a flight to city of Shanghai, China's most popular metropolis that has attracted the visitors from all over the world. Then transferred to the city of Suzhou, often referred to as the "Venice of the East". Upon arrival, visit the Suzhou's Bird Nest, designed by Paul Andrew who also designed the Beijing's Bird Nest. Dinner at your own expense.

Optional Tour: You can choose to take a historical cruise on the Grand Canal: USD30 per person (Prepaid price: USD25PP)

After breakfast, we will visit Suzhou Lotus Garden, also named The Couple's Garden. It is the world's cultural heritage. It has survived to the present and is kept in a good state of preservation and its artistic perfection, the garden has had a good reputation, popularly known as “Oriental romantic”. And visit the silk embroidery factory for a demonstration on the silk-making process. Transfer to Wuxi after lunch, visit the Li Garden, Zisha Tea-Pot Center.The garden is surrounded with water on three sides, shows the interests of "the artificial hill the real water".

After breakfast proceed to visit the Pearl Breeding Center before transfer to Hangzhou. Visit West Lake and enjoy the relaxing cruise there. West Lake is man-made and created after the Chinese love for garden-style parks for recreation. It is the symbol of Hangzhou, and is considered one of the most beautiful sights in China.

Optional Tour: You can choose to Watch “Impression West Lake” show: USD60 per person (Prepaid price: USD55PP)

After breakfast, visit the Dragon Well Tea Plantation to have a taste of the famous green tea-Dragon Well. transfer to Shanghai, Visit the Bund, which is a famous waterfront and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai for hundreds of years. Then City God Temple Plaza and the Nanjing Road, which is No. 1 commercial center in China. (Dinner on own arrangement)

Optional Tour: At night you can choose to watch a superb and thrilling Chinese acrobatic show ERA “ The Intersection of Time”: USD60 per person (Prepaid price: USD55PP)

Have an early half-day city tour by visiting Jade Buddha Temple, stop by the Jewel Store. Dismiss at lunch hour for own arrangement.

Optional Tour: Optional Tour: Modern Shanghai Experience Tour(Excluding Lunch):USD70 Per person (Prepaid price: USD60PP)  In the afternoon, firstly we will experience the Maglev Train in Shanghai, whose highest speed could be up to 431Km/Hour. Afterwards, transfer to City God Temple Bazaar and Xin Tian Di.Lastly enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Huangpu River. Transfer back to the hotel.

At specified time, transfer to airport for the homebound flight. Tour ends.

• Tax and fuel surcharge.
  
• International Flight and domestic flight
  
• Travel Insurance and personal expenses
  
• Service fee $10 per person.

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Here below we would like to have a brief notice about Handicrafts, Shopping & Cultural Insights during the journey.
With travel to China, there are shopping/comfort stops on tour where you can learn & shop, take a rest, or just stretch your legs. This is a normal practice in China. This is helpful for the tour guides and they must make these stops, although they can be brief, and no purchase is necessary. 
Some guests may find that some stops are more interesting than others, if you are not interested in shopping, please use this time for a bathroom break, to rest, or to simply learn more about China’s specialty products. Your tours in China will include opportunities for shopping at handicraft shops, specialty outlets and/or other locations providing chances to purchase, learn, and gain valuable cultural insight on items such as Jade, Pearls, Silk, and more. Many of these specialty shops offer quality products and international shipping service. Your local guides will keep you well informed. During this tour, the following shopping stops are confirmed (subject to change).  

  City        Souvenirs Shopping Stops    Duration (Approximately)   
Xian               Terra-cotta Pottery   30-40 Minutes
Suzhou Silk Spinning Factory         60 Minutes
Wuxi Zisha Teapot Museum          40 Minutes
Wuxi  Pearl Breeding Center          60 Minutes
Hangzhou Hangzhou Dragon Well Tea Plantation 60 Minutes
Shanghai Jewelry  60 Minutes