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East China tour
Hangzhou-Ningbo-Putuo-Shanghai 7 Day Tour
- Destination: Hangzhou→Ningbo→Putuo→Shanghai
- Highlights: This trip is a combination of five excellent cities. You can not only appreciate the beautiful natural scenery but also taste the modern tinge of the cities.
Our Price: from US $590 Customize This Tour
Day 1
| Place & Transport | Arrive in Hangzhou |
| Today's Activities | Meet SHF Hangzhou tour guide upon arrival. Hangzhou is listed as one of the Seven Ancient Capitals of China and known as one of the most beautiful cities in China. Check in hotel for two nights' stay in Hangzhou. If time permits, you can leisurely stroll around this beautiful city.
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| Meals: | No meals |
Day 2
| Place & Transport | Hangzhou |
| Today's Activities | Start your Hangzhou exploration by making a cruise on the west lake, which is is not only famous for its picturesque landscape, but also embracing many aspects of Chinese culture. Then enjoy Tea at the Dragon Well by visiting Meijiawu tea plantation, where you can taste the best Longjin tea and see the process of tea making. Then then visit the Traditional Chinese Medicine Museum and witness the magic of Chinese Herbal medicine. Proceed to Chenghuang Tower, a six-floor pavilion on the Wu Hill, on the top of which you can get an excellent view of the West Lake and southern Hangzhou. |
| Attractions: | Red Carp Pond
Traditional Chinese Medicine Museum
West Lake |
| Meals: | Breakfast + Lunch |
Day 3
| Place & Transport | Hangzhou→Ningbo |
| Today's Activities | Transfer to Ningbo by a soft seat train. After greeting, the SHF Ningbo guide will lead you to visit the Town God's Temple of Ningbo, one of the biggest City God Temples in China. Then go ahead to the center of Ningbo, and visit the landmark and the tallest ancient structure in the city--Tianfeng Pagoda. Extend to the Baoguo Monastery, is nearly a thousand years old, and is the oldest structure in southern China entirely made of wood. Then transfer to hotel can check in for tonight. |
| Attractions: | Baoguo Temple Tianfeng Pagoda Town Gods Temple of Ningbo |
| Meals: | Breakfast + Lunch |
Day 4
| Place & Transport | Ningbo→Putuo |
| Today's Activities | Transfer to Putuo by the ferry. Mount Putuo is one of the four sacred mountains in Chinese Buddhism, the others being Mount Wutai, Mount Jiuhua, and Mount Emei. And it is also a holy place for pilgrims. |
| Attractions: | Puji Monastery
Purple Bamboo Forest
West Heaven Scenic Zone |
| Meals: | Breakfast + Lunch |
Day 5
| Place & Transport | Putuo→Shanghai |
| Today's Activities | Puji Temple, Huiji temple, together with the Fayu Temple are know as The three major monasteries on the Mount Putuo. So, your first stop for today is the Fayu Monastery, which is the second largest temple on the island. Proceed to the the peak of Foding Hill, and from the Huiji Monastery you can enjoy a excellent view of the rising sun in the morning. Then transfer to Shanghai by the ferry and check in hotel for two nights' stay in Shanghai. |
| Attractions: | Fayu Temple Huiji Monastery |
| Meals: | Breakfast + Lunch |
Day 6
| Place & Transport | Shanghai |
| Today's Activities | Begin your Shanghai sightseeing by visiting Shanghai Museum, where you can take a good taste of the profound ancient Chinese art and cultural heritages.Then head to Yuyuan Garden with the escort of guide, and see this famous largest of Shanghai's ancient gardens of Ming and Qing architectural styles with you own eyes.After that, you can never miss this must see in Shanghai -- the Bund. For hundreds of years, the Bund is not only a common waterfront facing Huangpu River, but also the symbol of Shanghai. Then proceed to the world's third tallest and Asian highest TV and radio tower--Oriental Pearl TV Tower, on which you can enjoy a bird view of Shanghai and Huangpu River. |
| Attractions: | Oriental Pearl Tower
Shanghai Museum
The Bund
Yuyuan Garden |
| Meals: | Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner |
Day 7
| Place & Transport | Depart from Shanghai |
| Today's Activities | Free for you to continue the exploration of Shanghai on your own untill the agreed pick-up time. Your wonderful China trip will end here. |
| Meals: | Breakfast |
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B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner;
| Featured Hotels | |||
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Budget Class | Standard Class | Deluxe Class |
| Shanghai |
Yafan Fashion Hotel  |
Best Western New Century Hotel |
Majesty Plaza Shanghai |
| Hangzhou |
Hangzhou Zijin Harbor Hotel |
King-fu International hotel Hangzhou |
Grand Metropark Hotel Hangzhou |
| Ningbo |
Ningbo Modern Hotel |
Ningbo World Hotel |
Howard Johnson Hotel |
* We will arrange hotels of the same class if there are no rooms available during your travel time.
| Price ( per person, in US dollars) | |||||||
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1 person | 2 persons | 3 persons | 4 persons | 5 persons | 6-9 persons | Single Room Supplement |
| Budget | US$1815 | US$1025 | US$805 | US$688 | US$648 | US$590 | US$160 |
| Standard | US$1990 | US$1100 | US$885 | US$770 | US$725 | US$670 | US$270 |
| Deluxe | US$2230 | US$1245 | US$1020 | US$890 | US$850 | US$780 | US$380 |
* The above rates are in U.S. dollars per person
* Validity of the rate: 1st Feb 2012—1st Feb 2012;
* The rate may rise while in high reason and special events/holidays, depending on your departure date.
* The rate for some special holidays/events, such as the National Holiday (1st-7th Oct), Chinese Spring Festival and Shanghai F1, would be much higher than usual days. Please contact your travel consultant for the best price;
Price Inclusions- * All transfer and city transportation* Entrance fees* Meals as listed* Personal local English speaking tour guide* Air-conditioned car or van* Hotel accomodation (standard twin room)
Price Exclusions- * International air-tickets* Airport departure tax.* Personal expenses* Insurance coverage of personal loss, illness or damages incurred during your trip* Tips to the tour guide and driver
