The Grand Canal Tour

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Day 1 Shanghai-Arrival
Arrive at Shanghai by air and meet your guide at arrival at the airport.
Shanghai is a must-see city for tourists and all visitors. Its many attractions include the new Shanghai Museum of Art and History, one of China's finest, the Jade Buddha Temple, the Yu Yuan Garden and the adjacent Old Town area, the Longhua Temple and Pagoda, the lively Bund, and several Children's Palaces, where the talents of China's most gifted youngsters are nurtured (and displayed for the tourists).
First day in Shanghai, you will go to Yu Garden (Cheng Huang Miao), Shanghai Old Town, a world of narrow winding alleys and dumpling shops where people lived together during colonial times.
In the afternoon, enjoy the view from the Bund from the Huangpu River Cruise
Your own arrangement afterwards

Day 2 Shanghai
Today we take you to the Jade Buddha Temple. This is Shanghai's most famous temple, located in the northern part of town near the Wusong River It was built to house the magnificent White Jade Buddha.
We then go to Exhibition Hall for City Planning, passing by People’s Square. Located to the east of Municipal Government Mansion, Shanghai Exhibition Hall for City Planning is a showcase of the city’s ongoing architectural development, the centre represent past, present and future through the miniature models and multimedia.
In the afternoon, we visit the Sun Yatsen’s Residence. His former residence is near the French Concession, the area around Huaihai Road and Jinjiang Hotel.
Not far away, there is Xintiandi-Shikumen(Stone-gated lane house), traditional Shanghai style architecture.

Day 3 Shanghai-Hangzhou
Your own arrangement in the morning
In the afternoon, transfer to railway station and take the train to Hangzhou
Meet your guide on arrival and transfer to hotel
Your own arrangement afterwards

Day 4 Hangzhou
Immerse yourself in the picturesque Hangzhou. We take you to Lin Yin Temple and Hua Gang Park in the morning.
In the afternoon, we take you boat-riding on West Lake whicn is surrounded by 3 tall Peaks. This water wonderland has been an attraction for centuries and it is no wonder that it was a favorite imperial retreat. We will then visit the Dragon-Well-Tea Village. Your own arrangement afterwards

Day 5 Hangzhou-Suzhou
Vehicle transfer to hotel in Suzhou
Boat boat riding on the Grand Canal followed by a visit to the Tiger Hill in the morning. Suzhou is known as the "Venice of the East" because of the canals that outline the city.. The Grand Canal is the oldest and longest canal in the world. Boating on the old canal is one of the best ways to get a panoramic view of the landscape of typical river towns in southern China.
In the afternoon, we visit the Silk Mill; Humble Administrator’s Garden and tour the old town by Rickshaw. Suzhou is well known as the hometown of Silk. Suzhou Silk is world-famous for its magnificent quality, colors and numerous varieties. Silk is the most famous product in Suzhou.
Your own arrangement afterwards

Day 6 Suzhou-Tongli
Vehicle transfer to Tongli and have a whole day exploration in Tongli.
Tongli, a picturesque and elegant town, has become world-known for its wonderful scenery, classic Chinese building structure and precious relics. Tongli is claimed to be one of Jiangsu Province’s most well-preserved ancient water towns. We will also explore the village by boat ride on the canal (which is linked to the Grand Canal).
In the afternoon, transfer back to Suzhou

Day 7 Suzhou-Nanjing
Free arrangement in the morning and transfer to railway station. Take train to Nanjing.

Day 8 Nanjing
Whole day sightseeing tour including Dr Sun Yatsen’s Mausoleum, Tomb of Emperor Hong Wu, China Gate, Xuan Wu Lake and Yangtze River Nanjing is one of China’s more attractive major cities. It has long history and has twice served briefly as the nation’s capital. Most of Nanjing’s major attractions are reminders of the city’s former glory under the Ming Dynasty.
Your own arrangement afterwards

Day 9 Nanjing-Shanghai
Your own arrangement in the day time, take train back to Shanghai in late afternoon

Day 10 Shanghai-Departure
In the afternoon, transfer to airport, taking flight back to your home
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