9-Day Classical East China Tour

9-Day Classical East China

Start from $2175 per person

Introduction

East of China is the best place for a quiet and calming retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Suzhou and Hangzhou its scenic vistas draw you into a classical Chinese watercolor of willow-lined with the stone-gate house and traditional street road. Especially this itinerary cover Mt.Huang which surround by dreamy natural and fabulously green mountain – calm the mind and free your spirit.

Tour Highlights

Travel cities include Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Yellow Mountain
Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou tour
Hike the Mt.Huang
East China traditional village and ancient town

9 days

Holidays

Travel Length

9 days
Experience

Hiking, Architecture, Modern, Ancient Town
Group Type

Family without baby, Couple, Senior
Transport

Train
Included

Airplane Transport

English Speaking guide

Entrance fees

Hotel with breakfast

Private car
Exclusions

Gratuities

Personal expenses

The private tour could be fully customizable based on your preference. Please feel free to chat with our travel constants, they are here to support you!

Welcome to shanghai and transfer to Suzhou

Pick you up from the airport and transfer to Suzhou, then rest in the hotel.

Suzhou

Attractions: Zhouahuang, Tiger Hill, Panmen Gate

08:00 - Pick you up from the hotel to Zhouzhuang
09:30 - Explore Zhouzhuang. It is the most developed, commercialized, and popular water township in China and is a famous tourist stop.
14:00 - Visit Tiger Hill with the amazing natural environment and many historic spots on that hill.
16:00 - Sightsee around Panmen Gate which is the oldest Suzhou's city gate.
17:00 - Transfer back to the hotel.

Suzhou to Hangzhou

Attractions : Humble Administrator's Garden, Pingjiang Road, Hangzhou West Lake.

08:00 - Check out and pick up from hotel to Humble Administrator Garden.
08:30 - Have fun to explore the most famous of all classical gardens in Suzhou - Humble Administrator's Garden.
10:00 - Walk along old traditional Pingjiang Road.
12:00 - After lunch, transfer to Hangzhou West Lake.
15:00 -Visit West Lake via cruise. It has been included as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
17:00 - Transfer to hotel

Hangzhou

Attractions: Lingyin Temple, Six-Harmony Pagoda, MeijiaWu Tea Village

08:00 - Hotel Check Out and pick up to Lingyin Temple.
08:30 - Explore Lingyin Temple. This is a Buddhist temple and is categorized as one of the top 10 famous Buddhist temples in China.
10:00 - Visit the Six-Harmony Pagoda which holds the most beautiful view of the Qiantang River.
11:10 - Next stop Tiger Spring - the spring is ranked 3rd in China.
14:00 - After lunch, visit MeiJiaWu Tea Village. They serve exquisite tea here and this stop with its scenery and interesting tea ceremonies.
16:00 - Transfer back to hotel.

Hangzhou to Yellow Mountain

Attractions: Xidi Village Transport: G1509 09:49 - 13:15 Hangzhou East - Mt.Huang North second seat (3h26min)

07:30 - Pick you up from hotel to Hangzhou train station.
13:15 - Pick up and transfer to Xidi Village it is a part of the "Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui" World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000.
17:00 - Transfer to hotel, check in and then free time.

Yellow Mountain

Attractions: Hong Village, Yellow Mountain West Sea Canyon

09:00 - Pick you up and transfer to Hong Village. UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. Scenes from the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon were filmed on location in Hongcun.
12:00 - Then transfer to Huang Shan via cable car ride to the top of the mountain.
13:00 - After checking in the hotel, we head over 1km north to the Cloud-dispelling Pavilion, the best place for admiring the unique rocks, hence a nickname “Unique Rock Exhibition Hall”. Then visit West Sea Canyon.
17:00 - Then transfer to hotel.

Yellow Mountain to Shanghai

Attraction: Yellow Mountain Sunrise Transport: G1507 13:50 - 17:56 North Huangshan - Hongqiao Second seat (4h6min)

In the early morning, visit famous sunrise and then take Yungu cable car down from Mt.Huang.
11:00 - Transfer to Mt.Huang train station.
17:56 - Pick you up from Hongqiao Sation and transfer to hotel.

Shanghai

Attractions: People Square, East Nanjing Road, City God Temple, Yu Garden, Confucian Temple, Xintiandi, Shanghai French Concession

8:00 - Begin your Shanghai city tour.
In the morning, you will visit People Square, East Nanjing Road, City God Temple and Yu Garden.
After lunch, you will continuing visit Shanghai Confucian Temple, Xintiandi, Shanghai French Concession.
19:00 - Transfer back to the hotel.

Departure from Shanghai

Pick you up from hotel to airport

West Lake State Guest House

Located in Xihu District, West Lake State Guest House is surrounded by lush greenery and is elegant in style. Situated next to a museum and a temple of Hangzhou. The hotel is 20 minutes' walk away from Jingci Temple. The property boasts location within 5 km from Hangzhou city center.

5-star
Rooms come with great views
2 Restaurants On Site
All the famous touristic attractions of Hangzhou are within 30 minutes' drive
24-hour front desk offers a variety of services

Traffic Instructions

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport 28.5 km
Hangzhou Train Station 4.7 km
Hangzhou East Train Station 9.5 km

Crowne Plaza Huangshan Yucheng

Crowne Plaza Huangshan Yucheng digned with the unique theme of Huizhou characteristics and modern high quality, excellent facilities combined with perfect management.

5-star
Near famous attractions like Mountain Huangshan, World Heritage Site Xidi
Offer the finest cuisines
Free shuttle service to Tunxi Old Street
Boast more than 2000 sqm of flexible event space in total 11 meeting rooms

Traffic Instructions

Huangshan Tunxi International Airport 11 km
Huangshan High Speed Train Station 17 km

Shanghai Marriott Hotel

Located right in the heart of downtown Shanghai, just moments from Nanjing Road and the Bund, Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre boasts immaculately designed accommodations and a host of amenities.

5-star
Rooms with skyline or river views from over-sized windows
Fitness center, indoor lap pool, spa, 4 restaurants On Site

Traffic Instructions

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 7 km
Shanghai Pudong International Airport 6 km

Terms & Conditions

Should you cancel at outside 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, the cost of tour package is refundable.
Should you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
Should you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Should you cancel after the trip has started, we are unable to refund any amount for cancelled services due to late arrival, early departure, missed days during the tours and non-participation.

Please Note

Should you wish to book this tour, please send your holiday request to us in the website or contact info@expatsholidays.com for reservations. We also customize itineraries according to your schedule and liking.
The above tour package includes the listed itinerary and excludes flight tickets, train tickets and hotel booking.
We can also book your flights and hotel accommodation.
We can definitely help you find great deals for International and Local Flights and Hotels within and outside China.
Please note that the cancellation and booking policy of flight tickets and hotel bookings are to be sent to you separately.
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To take advantage of the best rates and the best travel options, we highly recommend to secure the booking at least 60 days from the first date of travel.

9-Day Classical East China