Shanghai Suzhou Hangzhou Tour 5 Days Tour Itinerary

 

Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai, Meet & Greet at Airport, Transfer to Hotel in Suzhou

Meals Included: No meals available

Accommodation: Suzhou Garden Hotel or similar (please email us your choice of hotel if you have)

 

Our GCT representative will meet you at the airport and assists you to transfer to Suzhou (1.5hours). Suzhou is the city with over 2,500 years of history and regarded by Marco Polo as the "Venice of the Orient". Suzhou is also known as the Silk Capital of the World.

Day 2: Suzhou, Garden of the Master of Nets, Silk Factory, Cruise on Grand Canal, Tiger Hill, Drive to Hangzhou

Meals Included: Breakfast & lunch

Accommodations: Jasmine International Hotel, Hangzhou or similar (please email us your choice of hotel if you have)

 

We will visit the specially selected garden, the Garden of the Master of Nets. This garden is the most exquisite and the best-preserved garden in all old residential gardens in Suzhou. The most striking feature of Garden of the Master of the Nets is its use of space. Small as its size is, the scale of the building is large, but nothing appears cramped. After cruising on the ancient Grand Canal which was constructed in the Sui Dynasty (AD581-AD618) as a waterway to ship the produce of Southeast China to the capital of Beijing, we will visit the Silk Factory and the Tiger Hill. Drive to Hangzhou late in the afternoon.

Day 3: Hangzhou, West Lake Cruise, Dragon Well Tea Plantation, Six Harmonies Pagoda, Drive to Shanghai

Meals Included: Breakfast & lunch

Accommodations: Holiday Inn Express Zhabei or similar (please email us your choice of hotel if you have)

 

We will visit the West Lake in the morning. Held on three sides in the embrace of hilly peaks, the West Lake has been an attraction for centuries and it had been a favorite imperial retreat in the ancient times. The lake and its environs have all the elements of a traditional Chinese garden but on a grand scale. The natural setting of strangely shaped peaks, serene forests and springs, dense foliage and a myriad of blossoms especially in springtime are enhanced by a treasury of sculpture and architectural features. Later we will visit the Longjing Tea Plantation. This plantation is lying on Fenghuang Hill with a wide area of water and is rich in spring water. Longjing actually means, "Dragon Well" and according to legend, the Dragon Well was discovered in about 230AD. Known for its greenness, fragrance, mellow taste, and beauty of tea leaves, Longjing Tea tops the ten renowned teas in China. After visiting Six Harmonies Pagoda we will drive back to Shanghai. 

Day 4: Shanghai, The Bund, Nanjing Road, Yuyuan Garden, Chenghuanmiao Market, People's Square, Shanghai Museum, Xintiandi

Meals Included: Breakfast & lunch

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express Zhabei Shanghai or similar (please email us your choice of hotel if you have)

Optional Tour: Huangpu River cruise & night view of Shanghai

 

We will visit the Yuyuan Garden and its nearby Chenghuangmiao Market in the morning. Yuyuan Garden is an attractive labyrinth of over 30 Ming-dynasty pavilions, built in 1577 for Pan Yunduan, the governor of Sichuan. Linking the pavilions are elaborate rockeries, arched bridges and carp-laden ponds. It is a fine spot for a gentle saunter after fighting our way through the markets stalls. Where the garden meets the bazaar is an ornamental lake traversed by the Bridge of Nine Turnings, its zigzag shape designed to prevent evil spirits from crossing the water. In the afternoon we will stroll along the Bund and Nanjing Road to appreciate early 19th century European Style architectures. We will also visit the People’s Square and one of the best museums in China, the Shanghai Museum. Later we will visit the Xintiandi. Located near the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Xintiandi is a newly developed recreation area in Shanghai with old styled Shikumen buildings.

Day 5: Departure from Shanghai

Meals Included: Breakfast 

 

Free at leisure before departure. Transfer to the airport based on your departure flight. Tour ends at the airport. However, should you wish to stay on rather than return home right away, we would suggest you choose our other Tour Packages as an extension to your China adventure!

Reservation

For reservation, please send an email to info@GrandChinaTravel.com. Please inform us: the tour code; the number of travelers; your name as appeared in passport; your passport number; the date of arrival in China and your international flight number. For details of payment, please read our Terms & Conditions.

Shanghai Suzhou Hangzhou Tour 5 Days Tour Prices

 

Valid Time: All year round

2 pax: double occupancy rate: USD688pp; single occupancy rate: USD818pp

3-5pax: Double occupancy rate: USD638pp; Single occupancy rate: USD768pp

6-9pax: Double occupancy rate: USD548pp; Single occupancy rate: USD678pp

Over 10pax: Double occupancy rate: USD488pp; Single occupancy rate: USD588pp

Departure Dates: Date of your convenience

 

 

Pricing Policy

The prices are based on per person, twin sharing basis

Infants (under 2 years of age) traveling with parents: free of charge

Child (2-12 years of age) sharing a bed: 80% of the adult price

Child (2-12 years of age) sharing no bed: 60% of the adult price

Tour Price Inclusions

Hotel accommodations with daily Buffet Breakfast at hotel

Meals as specified (B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner at local restaurants)

Private air-conditioned car/van/coach for land transportation

Experienced English language speaking tour guide

All admission tickets to sightseeing places

All government taxes

Tour Price Exclusions

Optional tour & Insurance

International airfare to Shanghai and departing from Shanghai

Chinese Tourist Visa

Excursions and activities not included in itinerary

Gratuities to GCT service staffs (please refer to Travel Information)

Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, etc

Reservation

For reservation, please send an email to info@GrandChinaTravel.com. Please inform us: the tour code; the number of travelers; your name as appeared in passport; your passport number; the date of arrival in China and your international flight number. For details of payment, please read our Terms & Conditions.

Shanghai Suzhou Hangzhou Tour 5 Days Optional Tours

 

Day 4: Huangpu River cruise & night view of Shanghai, USD40 per person

The cruise starts from the Bund and goes upstream. Towards the south, it takes you to look at the Nanpu Bridge, and then turns round to the north to go to the Yangpu Bridge and back to where it is started. Between the stately colonial edifices along the Bund, the glittering skyscrapers on the eastern shore of Pudong, and the unceasing river traffic, there is plenty to keep your eyes from ever resting.

 

 

Shanghai Suzhou Hangzhou 5 Days Tour Hotels

 

Holiday Inn Express Zhabei Shanghai

Add: No.1738, ZhongXing Road, Zhabei District,Shanghai

Tel: +86-21-36179999

 

Holiday Inn Express Zhabei Shanghai is 30 minutes by taxi from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. Only a 5-minute walk from Shanghai railway station and subway station, this modern hotel is in the downtown Puxi area of Shanghai. You can surf the web with complimentary high-speed Internet in the comfort of your spacious, air-conditioned Guest room. Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Zhabei has 2 meeting rooms with great views that you can use to host events for up to 60 people. Drop by the 24-hour Business Centre to print your documents and prepare for meetings. Hotel restaurants offer a hearty Chinese spread including congee, noodles and fresh fruit at our complimentary breakfast buffet, prepared daily in the stylish Great Room. 

 

 

Suzhou Garden Hotel

Add: No.477, Liuyuan Road, Suzhou

Tel: +86-512-85888588

 

Suzhou Garden Hotel is a four-star hotellocated inside the Suzhou garden scenic area, close to the train station, inter-city bus station and highway exit. The Lingering Garden, Hanshan Temple and the Shantang Ancient Street are all within its surrounding area. THe hotel perfectly adopts the architecture of the gorgeous traditional Suzhou style; meanwhile, it is also equipped with state-of-art facilities and personalized services. Suzhou Garden Hotel has an area of 48,000 square meters and offers 238 cozy rooms, each equipped with common daily amenities. The hotel also offers eastern and western delicacies.

 

 

Hangzhou Jasmine International Hotel

Add: No. 233, Huilong Road (Huilong Lu), Xiacheng District, Hangzhou

Tel: +86-571-28838888

 

The Hangzhou Jasmine International Hotel is located on Beijingyuan Central Plaza, near the intersection of Huilong Road and the northern end of Dongxin Road. Jasmine International Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Hangzhou Ring Highway and a 20-minute drive from Xihu Lake. Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport is 40 km away. This twin-towered, nine-story hotel houses a variety of well-equipped rooms. Each comes with a cosy seating area, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. Free toiletries, hairdryers and shower facilities are included in the en suite bathrooms. Guests can laze in the sauna, or organise sightseeing trips at the tour desk. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available. Added conveniences include free parking and a cash machine. Lian An Café serves fine Western dishes, while Banmudi Restaurant offers Hangzhou and Szechuan cuisine.

 

 

 

Note: GCT is using above mentioned hotels for our regular tour packages. Shall you have special request for staying at hotels of your choice or hotels located at a specific area, please feel free to contact our professional tour consultant at info@GrandChinaTravel.com.