SHR002-1: Around Shanghai
Introduction
Shanghai, an open city on the coast and a famous historical and cultural city, it is a gate to the Yangtze River delta. It is a municipality under the direct jurisdiction of the Central Government, the largest economic and trade center, a comprehensive industrial base and the leading port in China.
Suzhou, as the saying goes - 'Gardens to the south of Yangtze River are the best in the world, and Suzhou gardens are the best among them'. At present more than 60 gardens are kept intact in Suzhou, and a series of them have been listed in the World Heritage List, including the Humble Administrator's Garden, the Lingering Garden, the Garden of Master of Nets and the Mountain Villa with Embracing Beauty.
Around Shanghai
This tour will show you both Suzhou and Shanghai. Breathe all the wonderful sceneries in Southeast China, Shanghai and Suzhou Garden are all waiting for you!
Day1: Arriving at Shanghai Our tour guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer to the hotel in the city. Based on your arrival time, our guide will plan you a visit in the city.
Day2: Yuyuan Garden and the old quarter – River cruise tour
Visit the Yuyuan Garden, the Garden is a traditional Chinese park complete with pavilions, lakes, bridges and rock, this small park is located in the heart of Shanghai's old Chinese quarter, built in 1559. Afternoon, take a river cruise tour for 2 hours, then walk on the bund, enjoying those old buildings mostly constructed in 1920s, such as the Peace Hotel.
Day3: Suzhou tour
Drive 1.5 hours to Suzhou, a beautiful and fascinating city in the South of China, is well known for its silk production, and delicate garden constructions, temples, bridges and water make Suzhou a characteristic city with southern Chinese style. Visit the famous Humble Administrator's Garden and Lion Grove Garden; these gardens are a masterpiece of Ming Dynasty Chinese classic garden. Visit the Suzhou Silk Museum and The Silk Factory, to know its history and process of production.
Day4: Tongli - Shanghai
Transfer 30m to Tongli town, Visit Tongli town, Tongli is an age-old but very well preserved water township with a history of more than 1,000 years. From ancient times, it has been teeming with painters, Confucian scholars and government officials. Their abilities have made great contributions to progress in many areas of the country. Follow our guide and you will have a general idea of this captivating water-town. Transfer back to your hotel in Shanghai in the end of afternoon.
Day5: Shanghai National Museum - Shopping
In the morning, visit the Shanghai National Museum, after lunch; take a walk in the commercial walking district for your shopping.
We suggested that your can enjoy a splendid spectacle- acrobatic show.
Day 6: Depart Shanghai Check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport/railway station to catch the flight/train to home.
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