Visit: Beijing-Shanghai-Suzhou-Hangzhou-Wuxi
Trip Highlight: Forbidden City,The Great Wall,Temple of Heaven,Summer Palace
Explore China on this must-see tour of Beijing Shanghai. Walk along the Great Wall of China, stroll through Tiananmen Square, and then lose yourself within the Forbidden City while in Beijing. See the exquisite architecture and pleasant surroundings at the Summer Palace. Explore Shanghai’s Bund Waterfront, the fascinating Shanghai Museum, and walk on the pedestrian-friendly Nanjing road. End your tour off with a visit to an ancient water-town to see traditional architecture, stone bridges & meandering river ways, and then have some time to explore Shanghai at your leisure. All your China dreams, packed in 10 days
Day 1 Home- Beijing
To start off your amazing China Education Tour, you will leave your departure city and transfer to Beijing. Meals and snacks will be provided on the plane.
Day 2 Beijing
When you arrive in Beijing, a Rewards Travel China local representative will meet and greet you at the airport. The local representative will then transfer you to your hotel where you can enjoy the rest of the day for self-exploring or relaxation.
Day 3 Beijing (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Today, we will visit the world renown Tiananmen Square, the very centre of the capital of China. After, venture into the Forbidden City, the former palaces of many emperors throughout the Ming and Qing dynasty; a true architectural masterpiece. The Forbidden City is also a home to the National Palace Museum, which showcases many rotating exhibitions of ancient Chinese arts and crafts. Get a great opportunity to learn about the hierarchy and culture associated with it. After lunch, proceed to the Summer Palace. The palace was once a royal retreat, after the fall of Qing dynasty, it has since been under careful protection and is now renown for being the best-preserved imperial garden in the world. Explore the spectacular park and experience the imperialness associated with it. This evening, delight in a famous Peking Duck dinner banquet.
Day 4 Beijing (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today's highlight is an excursion to the world renowned, majestic, The Great Wall (JuYongGuan); Also known as one of the “Seven Wonders of the World”. Get a chance to climb a section of this 3,700-mile marvel, and get a breathtaking experience to the beauty and magnificence of this wonder. Afterwards, tour the iconic “2008 Beijing Olympic Center”; including the famous Bird’s Nest and Water Cube. The Olympic Centre now hosts many spectacular opening ceremonies and events. Experience the brilliant architectural structure design from the outside view, providing a perfect photo opportunity to capture these gorgeous buildings. Then, visit one of the largest Jade Exhibitions in Asia, made possible by the Dragon Land Jade company. Observe the sophisticated craftsmanship of the many jades on display and get a great opportunity to bring one home yourself. Tonight, you will attend a large-scale musical drama show, The Golden Mask Dynasty show. An original Chinese drama play, which incorporates dancing, lighting and acoustics, acrobatics and some magnificent costumes to recreate the wonderful legend. Produced by Chinese playwrights, directors and designers, the play has eight chapters and includes more than 200 actors from China and abroad in a single performance.
Day 5 Beijing- Suzhou (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today, we will take a tour to the Temple of Heaven, an imperial complex of religious buildings, it is recognized by UNESCO as an architectural masterpiece built between 1406-1460 A.D. Historically, it is an Imperial Sacrificial Alter, and was used in the past by emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties for ceremonial honouring and praising to the gods of harvest, atonement for the sins of their people and seek divine clearance from the gods. Afterwards, take a famous rickshaw Hutong Tour and experience the culture and dynamics of what it would have been like to reside in ancient China. Then, received more insight on the diminishing of Hutongs through a Local Family Visit, where, also, an included local family meal will take place. Later, visit a famous Chinese Medical and Pharmaceutical company, Tong Ren Tang. Officially founded in year 1669, it has trained and provided many imperial doctors to former emperors of Qing dynasty. Discover the rich history, theory and philosophy of traditional Chinese medicine. Also, find out the health preservation methods through the Chinese medical way.
Day 6 Suzhou- Wuxi (Breakfast, Lunch)
Suzhou, the city in which is also known as a paradise, the Oriental Venice, for its exquisite water routes (canals), bridges, pagodas and gardens. Suzhou is also an UNESCO designated “World Heritage Site”. After breakfast, tour the Lingering Garden, a classic private garden housing more than 500-years of history. Next, visit a renowned traditional Silk Culture and Exhibition Centre, noted to be the largest silk producer in the country, where you will discover the mysterious processing of silk. After lunch, enjoy a relaxed and soothing canal ride inside the city, enjoy the picturesque feeling the ancient city offers on the Grand Canal Cruise. Later afternoon, continue onwards to Wuxi to visit the LingShan Grand Buddha. Recognized as one of China's largest Buddha statues standing over at an amazing 80m tall. Explore the whole LingShan area attraction with musical fountains that play-out the story of the birth of Buddha. Also, visit the spiritual Brahma palace (梵宫), a very grand palace with the pillars that are entirely made of sandalwood; Known to host the 2009 Buddhist conference.
Day 7 Wuxi- Hangzhou (Breakfast, Lunch)
This morning, tour the brilliance of Lihu Park, located at the famous Lake TaiHu. Followed by a visit to the fresh water pearl processing company, the “Yuanrun Ju” jewel corporate. Since its establishment in 1984, it has taken over, with high techniques, the farming, researching, processing and gallering of fresh water pearls for the district. Continue onwards to Hangzhou, the city described by Marco Polo as “City of Heaven” and “the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world”. This evening, enjoy a symbolic performance of Hangzhou, “The Romantic Show of SongCheng”. Performed over 2,000 times per year. Since its creation, the show has been performed more than 20,000 times, and entertained over 60 million audiences. It is one of the theatrical performances that had performed for the most times and performed to largest recording audience number; along with the O Show in Las Vegas, and the Moulin Rouge in Paris, the three are regarded as the "Top 3 Famous Shows in the World".
Day 8 Hangzhou- Shanghai (Breakfast, Lunch)
Hangzhou, also known as the “Paradise on Earth”, has been immortalized and celebrated by countless poets and artists. The West Lake Cultural Landscape has been recognized by UNESCO as a site of World Heritage. After breakfast, visit The West Lake, the most sensational and beautiful lake in the country. Then, take an amazing boat ride on the serene West Lake, the most renowned feature of Hangzhou, noted for its scenic beauty which blends naturally with many famous historical and cultural sites throughout the path. Then, visit the No.1 tea plantation site and get a chance to taste the well-known Dragon Well Tea. Many studies proofs that green tea is excellent for your health, and Dragon Well Tea is the best Green Tea in China offers. After lunch, transport to Shanghai. Upon arrival in Shanghai, walk along the famous Bund, lined by the colonial architecture of European designs, this area is the best place to capture China under the Western influences of the old days. It now is known as the “Wall Street of the East”. Later evening, participate on a western influenced Chinese Acrobatic Show - ERA: The Intersection of Time.
Day 9 Shanghai (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast early morning, tour the famous Shanghai Museum. Where you get to see ancient Chinese art, furniture and jade. Shortly followed by a visit to an Emerald exhibition center. Then, visit the City God Temple Bazaar. Which composes of specialty stores, selling traditional Chinese arts and crafts, medicine and souvenirs. At night, enjoy a scenery ride on the Huangpu River Night Cruise and get a breath-taking glimpse of the dazzling and charming night view of Shanghai.
Day 10 Shanghai- Home (Breakfast)
After breakfast, your local tour guide will transfer you to the airport. Depart home or extend your journey to other cities in China.
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* All Price in USD
Departure Dates | Price (double occupancy)USD P,P International flight included |
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Los Angeles Dep. | New York Dep. | Land Only | |
2019/11/14 | USD$1799.00 | USD$1899.00 | USD$1199.00 |
2019/11/21 | USD$1799.00 | USD$1899.00 | USD$1199.00 |
2019/12/05 | USD$1799.00 | USD$1899.00 | USD$1199.00 |
2020/02/20 | USD$1799.00 | USD$1899.00 | USD$1199.00 |
2020/03/05 | USD$1799.00 | USD$1899.00 | USD$1199.00 |
2020/03/19 | USD$1799.00 | USD$1899.00 | USD$1199.00 |
2020/04/02 | USD$1799.00 | USD$1899.00 | USD$1199.00 |
2020/04/16 | USD$1899.00 | USD$1999.00 | USD$1199.00 |
2020/05/07 | USD$1899.00 | USD$1999.00 | USD$1199.00 |
2020/05/21 | USD$2199.00 | USD$2299.00 | USD$1199.00 |
2020/06/04 | USD$2199.00 | USD$2299.00 | USD$1199.00 |
2020/08/27 | USD$1899.00 | USD$1999.00 | USD$1199.00 |
2020/09/10 | USD$1899.00 | USD$1999.00 | USD$1199.00 |
2020/10/22 | USD$1899.00 | USD$1999.00 | USD$1199.00 |
2020/11/05 | USD$1799.00 | USD$1899.00 | USD$1199.00 |
2020/11/19 | USD$1799.00 | USD$1899.00 | USD$1199.00 |
2020/12/03 | USD$1799.00 | USD$1899.00 | USD$1199.00 |
Single Supplements | +USD$599 |
Note on price
The above prices are Los angles/San Francisco/San Jose/San Diego/Seattle/Kalispell departures only.
*Add USD$100 for Chicago/Portland/Denver/Dallas/Little Rock/St. Louis/ Detroit/ Indianapolis/Cleveland departures
*Add USD$150 for Phoenix/Austin/Kansas City/Minneapolis/Oklahoma City/Atlanta/Louisville/Charlotte/New York City departures
*Add USD$250 for Salt Lake/Las Vegas/Nashville/San Antonio/Releigh/ Houston departures
*Add USD$300 for Washington D.C /Boston/Miami/Fort Lauderdale/ Hartford and other Major North American Cities
Payment plan
*A USD$300/person nonrefundable deposit at time of booking
*A USD$1200/person air-ticket fee at 6 months prior to the departure
*Balance due 3 months prior to the departure
Price include:
* International flights and airport transfer service;
* Intra-China transportation (air, cruise, coach);
* All deluxe hotel accommodation (based on double occupancy)
* Meals and featuring regional delicacies mentioned in the itinerary
* All visits and admission fees including entertainment shows mentioned in the itinerary
* English speaking guide;
* Taxes and fuel surcharges.
Price does not include:
* Chinese Visa Application fee multiple entries (US passport): USD$190/person. (Canadian passport):USD$180/person.
* Service charge & all gratuities: USD$100/person for the entire trip, to be paid at time of booking.
* Travel insurance.
BeiJingChina National Convention Center Grand Hotel
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CNCC Grand Hotel
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Zip code:100105
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Address: 77 Fu Te Xi Yi Road, Waigaoqiao FTZ, Shanghai, China
Tel: 4001889500
Fax: (86 21)50509501
SuZhouSonwy Sea Hotel Suzhou
Address: 99 Jie Fang East Road, Suzhou (Jiangsu), China
Tel: +86 512 6811 8888
WuXiKingtown hotel
Address: No 777,jianzhu road,binhu district
Wuxi, Jiangsu,China.
Tel: +86 (510) 6665 9999
HangZhouMerchant Marco Garden Hotel
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Phone: +86 571 5607 8888
Email: mcmcgd@hotmail.com
Chinese cuisine includes styles originating from the diverse regions of China, as well as from Chinese people in other parts of the world. The history of Chinese cuisine in China stretches back for thousands of years and has changed from period to period and in each region according to climate, imperial fashions, and local preferences. Over time, techniques and ingredients from the cuisines of other cultures were integrated into the cuisine of the Chinese people due both to imperial expansion and from the trade with nearby regions in pre-modern times and from Europe and the New World in the modern period.
Peking Duck is a famous duck dish from Beijing that has been prepared since the imperial era. The meat is prized for its thin, crisp skin, with authentic versions of the dish serving mostly the skin and little meat, sliced in front of the diners by the cook. Ducks bred specially for the dish are slaughtered after 65 days and seasoned before being roasted in a closed or hung oven. The meat is eaten with scallion, cucumber and sweet bean sauce with pancakes rolled around the fillings. Sometimes pickled radish is also inside, and other sauces (like hoisin sauce) can be used.
Zha Jiang Mian or“Fried Sauce Noodles” So famous in China that the mere mention of it immediately makes people think of Beijing. It’s sold everywhere—from street vendors to restaurants in five star hotels. Prices can vary from $2 to $30, but higher prices don’t necessarily guarantee better taste. A dish of perfectly chewy noodles with a rich, meaty sauce…it’s just another one of those perfect dishes that you can’t miss in China.
Xiao Long Bao is a type of steamed bun from the south region of China, especially associated with Shanghai. It is traditionally prepared in xiaolong, small bamboo steaming baskets, which give them the name. Xiaolongbao are often considered as a kind of "soup dumpling" filled with a nugget of seasoned pork and a burst of warm soup. To eat, pick up the soup dumpling by its topknot using chopsticks, and transfer to a Chinese soup spoon. Then poke a hole in the side with your chopstick and sip out the soup, and then eat the dumpling.
An original Chinese drama play, 'The Golden Mask Dynasty' was sponsored by Overseas Chinese Town, OCT, which invested 200 million yuan into building the Beijing OCT Theater for the play. The play has eight chapters and included more than 200 actors from China and abroad. Produced by Chinese playwrights, directors and designers, the play features Chinese dances, acrobatics, costumes, and lighting and acoustics.
Chinese Acrobatics is one of the oldest performing arts. Its history can be traced back to the beginning of civilization. It is believed that acrobatics grew out of labour and self-defence skills, which people practice and demonstrated during their leisure time. The modern acrobatics have been evolved into a kind of performing art and became well known worldwide while performances are presented along the Silk Road. In Europe and North America, Chinese acrobatic performances always attract large audiences.
The Romantic Show of Songcheng It is the symbolic performance of Hangzhou, being performed over 2,000 times per year. Since it was created, the show has been performed more than 20,000 times, and entertained over 60 million audience. It is the theatre performance that has been performed for most times and has the largest audience number; along with the O Show in Las Vegas, and the Moulin Rouge in Paris, the three are regarded as the "Top 3 Famous Shows in the World".