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Arrive at Shanghai airport, to be met and transferred to your hotel by your Shanghai local tour guide and driver. Rest of the day is on your own to explore the city. Overnight at Shanghai.B=Breakfast
Today you will be arranged to visit Shanghai Museum, the first museum in China that meets international exhibition standard. It is in the possession of a collection of 123,000 cultural artifacts in 21 categories, mainly the exhibitions of painting, bronze, sculpture, ceramics, calligraphy, jade, Ming & Qing Dynasty furniture, coins, seals, and ethnic artwork. The bronze collection is said to be the best in world; then drive to visit Yu Garden and Yu Market at the Old Quarter. It was built by the Pan family in the Ming Dynasty. Now it has been restored and become one of the most popular tourist sights in Shanghai. In the late afternoon arrange you to stroll along the Nanjing Road to reach the famous Bund area along the Huangpu River, afterwards take the evening Huangpu river cruise where you will see great views of the Bund. Overnight at Shanghai.
One day free in Shanghai on your own. You may spend the day shopping or just walking around to get a better understanding of Shanghai.
After breakfast at hotel, drive to visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower which is standing by the Huangpu River with a height of 468 meters, it is the highest TV Tower in Asia (up to the last floor to see Shanghai scenery), a new landmark of Shanghai in 21st century. Afterwards transfer to Shanghai airport for the flight to Huangshan and transfer to the hotel.
Transfer to the foot of Huangshan Mountain. Here you will take the cable car to climb the mountain, you will find yourself among the magnificent scenery. Enjoy the view of the Beginning-to-Believe Peak, the Lion Peak, the Flying-over Rock and the Bright Summit. Stay at the hotel on the mountain.
In the morning, continue the sightseeing tour to the Cloud-dispelling Pavilion and the Xihai Grand Canyon. After lunch, take the cable car down to the foot of the mountain and transfer back to Huangshan city. Visit the Tunxi Old Street, with centuries-old history dates back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279) . Take an overnight soft sleeper train to Suzhou (K8420 /K8421, 19:10 - 05:55+1day).
Arrive in Suzhou in the early morning. After breakfast at the hotel , visit the Tiger Hill, the Humble Administrator's Garden and the Garden of the Master of the Nets. Tiger Hill is located in the southwest of Suzhou City, it is one of the most renowned tourist destinations in Suzhou, which is in fact a hillock about 30 meters in height. Humble Administrator's Garden is one of China's classic gardens which was divided into two categories - the royal garden such as the Summer Palace in Beijing, and the private garden. Garden of the Master of the Nets is an example of of Suzhou gardens. Overnight at Suzhou.
Drive to ancient town Zhouzhuang, the No. 1 Water Town of China. Visit the Hall of Shen's residence, a Qing style complex. Transfer back to Suzhou. Overnight at Suzhou.
Morning is free and lunch is on your own arrangement. Take an afternoon soft seat train to Hangzhou and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Hangzhou.
Today you will be arranged to visit the highlights of Hangzhou, Six Harmonies Pagoda, the Lingyin Temple (Temple of Inspired Seclusion) and the West Lake. The Six Harmonies Pagoda is located on Yuelun Hill overlooking the Qiantang River, and south of West Lake (Xi Hu) and is one of the true masterpieces of ancient Chinese architectures; Lingyin Temple is found at the northwest of West Lake. It is one of the ten famous Buddhist temples in China; The West Lake (Xi Hu) is located in the west part of Hangzhou and is famous for its beautiful lake scenes. Take an afternoon flight to Beijing and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Beijing.
Today you will be arranged to visit Tian'anmen Square - the largest public square in the world and Forbidden City - magnificent imperial Palaces of Ming and Qing dynasties for almost 500 years, and then head to the Temple of Heaven, a place where the Emperors prayed for peace and harvest. After lunch, drive to visit Summer Palace, originally a royal garden and a temporary dwelling palace for emperors of Qing Dynasty. On the way back Fresh-water pearl market for a good bargain can not to be missed. In the evening enjoy the Kongfu show afer dinner. Overnight at Beijing.
Morning excursion to the most beautiful section of the Great Wall - the Mutianyu Great Wall. The hike takes about 2-3 hours. After lunch drive to visit Changling, one of the 13 Ming Tombs of the 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty ( 1368 - 1644). Drive back to your hotel, rest on your own. Overnight at Beijing.
After breakfast, drive to Shichahai Area - the old part of Beijing, first you will have one-hour tour of a 300-year old courtyard. With the help of your English speaking tour guide, the housekeeper of the yard will give you a detailed explanation of the old courtyard ( Siheyuan ) - its history, its layout, its Fengshui, and its traditiona Chinese culture involved. Then have about 1.5 hour the richshaw tour driving through the narrow alleys(Hutong) to experience the real life of local Beijing residents.Two people share one rickshaw. Drop off at the Silver Ingot Bridge( Yinding Bridge ) and walk along the 800-year old Yandai Xiejie ( Tobacco Pipe Lean Street ) to the Drum Torwer. Visit the big drum tower and have a great view of the surrounding hutongs and traditional courtyards. Afterwards head to the Olympic Green to have an outside look at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube. After lunch, free on your own to explore Beijing city. Overnight at Beijing.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight to the next destination.
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