To start off your amazing China Tour, you will leave your departure city and fly to Beijing. Meals and snacks will be provided on the plane.
When you arrive in Beijing, a Rewards Holiday 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.
A day at leisure for you to explore at your own pace.
We highly suggest an optional Forbidden City Tour with lunch (optional, CAD $103/person). Visit the world renown Tiananmen Square, the very center of the capital of China. After, venture into the Forbidden City, the former palaces of many emperors throughout the Ming and Qing dynasty. It is a true architectural masterpiece and also a home to the National Palace Museum. After a delightful lunch, proceed to the Summer Palace, a former royal retreat, also renown best preserved imperial garden in the world. Then, visit a famous ancient Chinese Medical Pharmaceutical company, founded in year 1669, Tong Ren Tang. Learn the rich history, theory, and philosophy of traditional Chinese medicine. Also learn health preservation through Chinese medical way. This evening, you can delight in a famous Peking Duck dinner (optional, CAD $59/person) banquet.
Today’s highlight is an excursion to the, world renowned, majestic, Great Wall (Badaling). Also known as one of the “Seven Wonders of the World”, recognized by UNESCO. Get a chance to climb a section of this 3,700-mile marvel. Afterwards, tour the iconic “2008 Beijing Olympic Center”; including the famous Bird’s Nest and Water Cube, which now hosts many spectacular opening ceremonies and events. Experience the magnificent architectural structure design from the outside view, providing a perfect photo opportunity to capture these wonders. Then, visit one of the largest Jade Exhibitions in Asia. Tonight, you can choose to participate in a large-scale musical drama show, The Golden Mask Dynasty show (optional, CAD $73/person).
Full morning and noon (afternoon depending on scheduling) to explore Beijing on your own. You can also sign up and participate in a highly recommended half-day program we offer; (optional, CAD $64/person) Beijing Day tour. Today, we will take a tour to the “Temple of Heaven”, recognized by UNESCO as an architectural masterpiece built between 1406-1460 A.D. Used in the past by the emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties for ceremonial honoring and praising to the gods of harvest. Afterwards, take a famous rickshaw Hutong Tour & Local Family Visit, where an included local family meal will take place. During the late evenings, transportation to Suzhou via flight to Shanghai*.
* The mode of transportation from Beijing to Suzhou may change to high-speed train depending on the weather and time of day; Rewards Holiday will make the final decision on the mode of transportation.
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. Later afternoon, continue onwards to Wuxi, stroll along the traditional Nan-Chang Street, which composed of both ancient and modern architecture juxtaposed with peacefulness of the waterside town and fashionable life of Wuxi. Enjoy an optional relaxed and soothing canal ride inside the city, enjoy the picturesque feeling the ancient city offers on the Grand Canal Cruise (optional, CAD$46/person).
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, you may enjoy a symbolic performance of Hangzhou, “The Romantic Show of SongCheng” (optional, CAD $85/person). 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”.
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, have an optional participation on a western influenced Chinese Acrobatic Show – ERA: The Intersection of Time (optional, CAD $78/person).
After breakfast early morning, you are free on your own or participate
Optional half-day Shanghai City Tour (optional, CAD$46/person). First, we will take you to visit the Lujiazui Financial & Trade zone, where located on the east bank of Huangpu River and facing the Bund. Lujiazui is the largest financial zone in mainland China, with more than 400 banks and financial institutions from both home and abroad. In Lujiazui, the charm of the city as an international metropolis is unfolded to the largest degree. One can admire the modern skysrapers as well as various buildings of different architectural styles across the Huangpu River. After this, we will take the round-trip maglev train which is the fastest train in the world. It’s truly Amazing and breath-taking experience in traveling. Visit the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum afterwards.
At night, you may enjoy a scenery ride on the Huangpu River Night Cruise (optional, CAD $78/person) and get a breath-taking glimpse of the dazzling and charming night view of Shanghai.
Today you will take a flight/train to Xi’an. Upon arrival of Xi’an, you will be welcomed by our local tour guide and transfer to your hotel.
Today we’ll start our morning with breakfast at the hotel before departing for Lintong. Our first stop will be the Replica Factory of the Terra-cotta Warriors, where we’ll explore the fascinating process of recreating these ancient wonders. Following this, we’ll enjoy lunch before immersing ourselves in the awe-inspiring Pit 1, Pit 2, and Pit 3 of the Terra-cotta Warriors. After our exploration, we’ll return to the city center, which is approximately a one-hour drive away, for some leisure time.
Optional Activity: Gao’s Courtyard including Shadow Play + Muslim Quarter + Bell and Drum Tower Square + Dumpling Banquet Dinner (optional, CAD $104/person)
Today begins with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a bus journey to the City Wall Scenic Area. Here, we’ll marvel at the Ancient City Wall, where you can ride a bicycle for a unique perspective (rental fee included).
Optional Activity 1: Foot Massage for Relaxation and Leisure (includes tea, snacks, and fruits) (optional, CAD $77/person)
Optional Activity 2: Shaanxi Specialty Lunch + Visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (outside) + Fountain Dancing Show at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square + Tang Dynasty Night Tour (optional, CAD $85/person)
After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll depart by bus for Zhouzhi. Our main attraction will be the Zhouzhi Qinling Four Treasures Scientific Park, offering insights into the region’s natural treasures. The “Four Treasures” refer to the park’s key attractions, which typically include the precious Giant Panda, the elusive Crested Ibis, the magnificent Golden Takin, and the endangered Golden Monkey. You’ll have free time to explore, with an optional coffee break available at Donghan Village.
Optional Activity: Farmhouse Specialty Lunch + Visit and Learn Painting or Calligraphy at Huxian Farmer Painting Studio + Tour of the New Rural Scenery of Huxian County (optional, CAD $103/person)
After breakfast, your tour guide will transfer you to the airport and head back home.
Note:
Due to flight schedules, your return journey may involve a layover in another gateway city in China. In the event of such circumstances, your itinerary will be extended by an additional day.
Beijing China National Convention Center Grand Hotel
Building 1, No. 8 Precincts, Beichen West Road, Chaoyang District
Zip code:100105
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Shanghai REGAL PLAZA HOTEL & RESIDENCE
Address: 77 Fu Te Xi Yi Road, Waigaoqiao FTZ, Shanghai, China
4001889500
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Suzhou Holiday Inn Express Suzhou Taihu Lake
2010 Sunwu Road Taihu National Tourism, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
1 877 660 8550
Wuxi Mingdu Hotel
No.88 Huishan Avenue, Huishan District, Wuxi China
0510-83502222
Hangzhou Fubang International Hotel
No.128 Linping Century Avenue, Hangzhou 311100 China
+86 571 8926 8888
Xi'an Novotel Xi’an SCPG
No.33 Weiyang Road, Xi'an 710016 China
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