Shanghai
- Suzhou - Hangzhou - Wuzhen (Water Village) - Shanghai
- Yichang - Yangtze River Cruise - Chongqing - Xian -
Beijing
Guaranteed Departure |
| 2007
Departures |
Twin
Share |
Single
Suppl. |
Jul 5, 19
Aug 2, 16
Sep 6, 20
Oct 4, 11, 25
Nov 1 |
$3199 |
$1080 |
Day 1 Canada – Shanghai
Depart Canada to Shanghai with Air Canada
Day 2 Arrive Shanghai.
Meet & transfer to the hotel.
Day 3 Shanghai – Suzhou (B.L.SD)
Shanghai city tour to new face of French Concession, the Bund, Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Late afternoon, leave Shanghai for Suzhou by coach and check-in a hotel next to Golden Rooster Lake, welcome dinner at hotel
Day 4 Suzhou (B, L, D)
Visit the beautiful Golden Rooster Lakeside, New Developing Zoon, Garden of Master Fishing Net, Silk Embroidery Institute. Garden of Lion Rock Forest, the Ancient Water City Gate across the Grand Canal & cruise along the picturesque ancient Grand Canal.
Day 5 Suzhou – Hangzhou (B, L, D)
Leave Suzhou for Hangzhou by coach. Afternoon take a small sampan on West Lake to Yanggong Causey and visit Garden of Guo Zhuang Villa by the lakeside and have a tea break while enjoying the views.
Day 6 Hangzhou (B, L, D)
Visit Ancient Ink & Calligraphy Society for viewing the lake again on Isolated Hill. Then visit Qinghefang Ancient Street to a Chinese Herb Medicine Museum and Store, and an ancient Garden House Name: Hu Xueyan Mansion.
Day 7 Hangzhou – Wuzhen (B, L, D)
Morning visit a Tea Plantation, Pagoda of Six Harmony. Drive to Wuzhen- the best-reserved water-town by the ancient Grand Canal; take a boat to deluxe Wuzhen Waterside Hotel in the mid of water-town. After lunch free for own exploration.
Day 8 Wuzhen – Shanghai (B, L, D)
Explore Wuzhen on own before drive back to Shanghai & Farewell Banquet.
Day 9 Shanghai (B)
Free for own exploration
Day 10 Shanghai – Yichang (B.L.D)
Fly from Shanghai to Yichang. Upon arrival visit Chinese Sturgeon Museum if time permits. Embark the 4 Star MV “Splendid China” of Presidential Cruise for overnight.
Day11 On Cruise (B, L, D)
Set sail at 8 am. Excursion to visit the New Dam construction site.
Day12 On Cruise (B.L.D)
Offshore cruise to Lesser Three Gorges of Shennong Stream by sampan.
Day13 On Cruise (B.L.D)
Offshore excursion to Shibaozhai, the pearl of Yangtze River.
Day14 Disembark, Chongqing – Xian (B.L.D)
Arrival Chongqing at 9 a.m & disembark. Sightseeing in Chongqing: 2nd World War & Stillwell Museum. Painters Village. Afternoon flight to Xi'an.
Day 15 Xian (B.L.SD)
Full day Terra-cotta Museum, Ancient Huaqing Hot Spring Palace, Big Wild Goose Pagoda Dumpling dinner & Tang Dynasty Show.
Day 16 Xian – Beijing (B.L.D)
Morning flight to Beijing. Afternoon tour to Summer Palace.
Day 17 Beijing (B.L.D)
Morning tour Temple of Heaven to see local people doing Taiji and exercises. Then tour to Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City.
Day 18 Beijing (B.L.SD)
Full day excursion to Badaling Great Wall and Changling of Ming Tombs with Sacred Way. Peking Duck Farewell Dinner with Cultural Show.
Day 19 Beijing - Canada (B)
Transfer to airport for homeward flight. End of tour.
| Add-on
fare from other Canadian cities: |
Air
Canada |
| Victoria/Kamloops/Kelowna |
$140 + 30 |
| Calgary/Edmonton
|
$190 + 40 |
| Regina/Saskatoon |
$250 + 50 |
| Toronto/Winnipeg/Ottawa/Montreal |
$380 + 40 |
| Halifax |
$630 + 50 |
| Air
Surcharge, Air Canada (return blackout period applied)
|
| Jul
7 - Aug 20, 2007 / Dec 8 - 27, 2007 |
$250
|
| Jun
16 - Jul 6, 2007 |
$500 |
| Weekend
Surcharge ( Fri/Sat/Sun ) |
$50
per way |
| Price |
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$3199
per person twin share from Vancouver
Price does not include fuel surcharge and taxes |
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Package
Price Includes:
· Return economy class air ticket from Vancouver to
Shanghai & return from Beijing via Air Canada.
· Domestic air ticket, Shanghai/Yichang // Chongqing/Xian/Beijing.
· Hotel accommodation with twin share, 4 to 5 star hotel.
Shanghai – Galaxy Hotel (4 star)
Suzhou – Xinluo International Hotel (4+ star)
Hangzhou – Ramada Hotel (4 star)
Wuzhen – Water-Side Hotel (4+ star)
Xian – Aurum International Hotel
Beijing – Chang An Grand Hotel (5 star). Or similar
· Yangtze River Cruise with MV Splendid China of Presidential
Cruises. (4 star)
· All transfers as indicated in the itinerary.
· All sightseeing tour with English Speaking guide and
admission fee as indicated in the itinerary.
· Daily breakfast at hotel and meals as specified. |
|
Package
Price Excludes:
· Insurance; All personal expenses; China Visa Fee of
C$70.
· Gratuity for porter, driver & guide. Suggested
with US$7 per day. |
Package
prices exclude TAXES, are based on minimum two people traveling.
Prices and schedules are subject to change without prior notice.
Deviation /amendment Fee will be applied. Please contact Silk
Holidays for details. For responsibility, booking terms &
conditions. Please ask your booking agent for a copy of "Silk
Holidays - General Booking Terms & Conditions"
Updated Jul 10, 2007 |
