Nanjing, Wuxi, Suzhou, Zhouzhuang, Hangzhou

No doubt there is no other city on the planet is developing faster and going through more changes than nowadays Shanghai, the biggest commercial center of China. For the first visitor to Shanghai, very likely you won’t believe it is a communist Chinese city, a modern cosmopolis with soaring skyscrapers around everywhere looks nearly comparable to the Big Apple or neighboring Tokyo of Japan. Used to be lagged out tens of years, Shanghai is taking swift steps to push herself on the lineup of leading cities in the world in many areas even including most avant-garde fads of fashions, music, food, paintings, and much more related to the western-styled life vogue. Following the success of being qualified to be the host for Expo 2010, the city will certainly trigger a massive jump forward to establish herself fully better in several years Do not hesitate to come with us to witness and touch the pounding pulse of Shanghai and her neighboring areas.

Day 1: Beijing (about 2 hours flight) — Yangtze River Bridge

Fly to Nanjing, a big city rich in historic legacies. Upon arrival, transfer to sightsee the grand Nanjing Yangtze River bridge which extends 6,700 meters long. Dinner served with Qinhuai Flavor dishes.Stay at Hilton International Hotel or similar grade hotel.

Day 2: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum— Mingxiaoling Mausoleum — Temple of Confucius à Wuxi (about 2.5 hours)

Breakfast. Visit solemn Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. The mausoleum of Sun Yat-sen (1866-1925), the great pioneer of Chinese revolution, was built after his death from 1926-29 on the southern side of the Zhongshan Mountain in the eastern suburb of Nanjing. Proceed to visit Mingxiaoling Mausoleum The Mingxiaoling Mausoleum is one of the biggest imperial tombs in ancient China there buried is Zhu Yuan-zhang, founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).Lunch break. Proceed to the Temple of Confucius positioned on bank of Qinhuai River. The Temple was first built in 1034 for local people to pay tribute to Confucius. Having weathered the ups and downs over the years, the temple has now become a public cultural and entertaining center. Leave Nanjing and take bus to Wuxi. Dinner served with Qianlong Feasti in hotel.
Stay at Sheraton Wuxi Hotel & Tower or similar grade hotel.

Day 3: The Giant Buddha in Mt. Lingshan—Turtle-Head Islet—Xihui ParkàSuzhou(about 1 hour ride)

Breakfast. Take bus to visit the Giant Buddha, a bronze statue of Sakyamuni standing 88 metres tall on the slope of Lingshan Mountain in the Mashan District of Wuxi. Lunch served with Lingshan Vegetarian Dishes. Proceed to the Turtle-Head Islet, the best place to admire the beauty of Taihu Lake. Lunch break. To visit Xihui Park that covers 46 hectares (113 acres) in size and comprises of numerous gardens, teahouses, museums, temples and pagodas. In afternoon take bus to Suzhou city. Dinner served with Pingtan Feast.
Stay at Sheraton Suzhou Hotel&Tower or similar grade hotel.

Day 4: Humble Administrator's Garden - Hanshan Temple - Tiger Hill(Hu Qiu) - Suzhou Silk Mill - Suzhou - Hangzhou

Breakfast. Visit Humble Administrator’s Garden, one of four renowned Chinese classical gardens in Suzhou. Proceed to Hanshan Temple, was first built during the Tianjian Reign of the Liang Dyansty (one of the Northern Dynasties 420–589 AD) and a poem made by Tang-dynasty poet Zhang Ji made the temple a popular fame and everlasting notion among Chinese domestic and abroad. Tiger Hill Park is one of Suzhou's greatest attractions! Within the park are many great sites rich in historic background and legend, which makes it a wonderful place for a leisure time or an afternoon of exploration. Lunch break. Transfer to Suzhou silk mill where you get a chance to purchase fabulous silk pieces. Then after, take bus to Zhouzhuang, a water town in ages in south China (pedicab and boat sightseeing transport included). The scenery of the town features arched bridges, meandering streams and the quaint houses. The history of the town can be traced back to the Spring &Autumn Period(about 2,000 years ago). In its history Zhouzhuang has received numerous writers and artists. Because of their description, the name of the place spread over whole China. Take bus to Hangzhou. Dinner served with Hangzhou casserole.
Stay at Shangri-La Hotel or similar grade hotel.

Day 5: Leifeng Pagoda — Huagang Fish Pond — West Lake — Temple of General Yue Fei — Pagoda of Six Harmonies

Breakfast. Transfer to Leifeng Pagoda that has been a major backdrop of "The Legend of the White Snake", a touching love story repeatedly adapted for traditional operas and also for modern movies and TV series. Next, to appreciate the classical beauty of West Lake in boat; the sceneries there around gave a lot of imaginations to poets in ancient China resulting in loads of everlasting poems full of oriental taste. Proceed to visit Temple of General Yue Fei, a patriotic general of the Southern Song Dynasty(1127 – 1279 AD), led his celebrated Yue Family Army resisting repeated invasions of the Juchen troops to recover large tracks of territory. Lunch served with buffet hot pot. Continue to visit Pagoda of Six Harmonies, a representative masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture. Dinner served with Hangzhou Zhang’s special flavors.
Stay at same hotel as above.

Day 6: Temple of Souls Retreat (Lingying Si) — Feilaifeng PeakàShanghai (about 2.5 hours bus ride) — Yuyuan Garden — Town God Temple — Old Street — Viewing Platform in Jinmao Building

Breakfast. Transfer to Temple of Souls Retreat (LingYing Si), one of the best known Buddhist monasteries in China. built in 326 at the foot of Lingyin Mountain. Continue to view the Feilaifeng Peak acknowledged as a hill that flew here from India – check it out why yourself there. Take but to Shanghai. Lunch break served with Kong Yi Ji Flavor. Transfer to sightsee Yuyuan Garden, the most celebrated classical Chinese garden in Shanghai which was first built in 1559. Proceed to Town God Temple and Shanghai Old Street, both are shopping areas lined up with traditionally-styled architectures. Many local snack food are available there as well. Transfer to Jinmao Building that sustains the tallest viewing platform in China overlooking newly developed areas of the city. Totally 88 floors make the building stand as high as 340.1 meters. Dinner served with Xiao Nan Guo Flavor of Shanghai.
Stay at Hilton International Hotel or similar grade hotel.

Day 7: Oriental Pearl TV Tower - Nanjing Road - The Bund - Xintiandi Plaza - ShanghaiQBeijing/Shanghai (about 2 hours flight)

Breakfast. Transfer to Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Situated within the Pudong Park in Lujiazui, Pudong New Area, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, with a giddy height of 468 meters, is the world's third tallest TV tower after the 553-meter CN Tower in Toronto and the 535-meter Moscow TV Tower. Going up the tower is on your own expense(about RMB 50 Yuan). Continue to sightsee Nanjing Road and the Bund, both of which are commercial cores of the city. Proceed to Xintiandi Plaza for shopping. Take bus to the airport and fly back to Beijing and see off

Proceeding order is subject to arrangement of local travel agency
Flight schedule is subject to the updated information of airline company