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China Garden Tour | Day by Day Itinerary and Inclusions

Day 1: Arrival Beijing
Welcome to Beijing! We will be meeting you at the airport from where you will be transferred by private car and English speaking guide to your hotel. Assisstance with checking in and time to ask you guide any initial questions you might have. Free time for the rest of the day to relax from the flight or start to explore the city with the help of your personalised Trip Guidebook we send you before the trip. Overnight hotel.

Meals: -|-|-

Day 2: Beijing
After breakfast start a full day excursion to the Great Wall at Mutianyu, perhaps China’s most famous landmark. After visiting the Wall drive back to the city to visit Prince Gong’s Palace and it’s stunning gardens. In the evening a delicious Peking Duck dinner to satisfy the appetite you will have built up today. Return to the hotel and overnight.

Meals: B|L|D

Day 3: Beijing
Today you will have a private tour of some of Beijing’s immaculately kept parks and gardens - all fine examples of Northern Chinese garden design. Starting with Behai and Jingshan park both of which offer wonderful views of the city in addition to their beautifully kept gardens. After lunch visit the Summer Palace, former playground of the Emperors which is a wonderful mix of pavilions and gardens dominated by the huge lake. Free time in the evening and overnight hotel.

Meals: B|L|-

Day 4: Beijing to Chengde
An early start this morning to catch the train for the 4 hour journey to Chengde, location of the Qing Dynasty’s Imperial Summer Resort. Transfer on arrival to your hotel before lunch and a private tour of the extensive grounds of the Summer Palace and the distinctive Hammer Peak. Free time in the evening and overnight hotel.

Meals: -|L|-

Day 5: Chengde to Beijing
After breakfast visit the Temple of Putuozongcheng and the Puning Si Temple. Overnight hotel. After lunch transfer back to the station for the afternoon train back to Beijing with a transfer to your hotel, free time and overnight.

Meals: B|L|-

Day 6: Beijing to Xian
After breakfast a half day private tour of the vast Tiananmen Square as well as the Forbidden City. In the afternoon a transfer to the airport for a flight to Xian, Eastern end of the fabled Silk Road. Transfer on arrival to your hotel, free time and overnight.

Meals: B|L|-

Day 7: Xian
After breakfast start a full day tour to the Terra-cotta warriors and a city tour including the city walls. You will also visit the Wild Goose Pagoda built in 652 AD containing a large volume of Buddhist scriptures which were obtained from India by the eminent monk Xuanzang. In the evening a warming dumpling dinner banquet before returning to the hotel to overnight.

Meals: B|L|D

Day 8: Xian to Shanghai
After breakfast a transfer to the airport for a flight to Shanghai with a transfer on arrival to your hotel with time to relax before lunch. A private afternoon tour of the Yuyuan Garden, Old Shanghai and a stroll along the lively waterfront, known as the "Bund". Round off the day with a visit the world famous Chinese Acrobats before a transfer back to your hotel to overnight.

Meals: B|L|-

Day 9: Shanghai to Suzhou
A free morning to relax or take advantage of the excellent shopping opportunities Shanghai offers before a transfer to the station for a bullet train to Suzhou, famous for its classical gardens and canals. Transfer to your hotel on arrival, free time and overnight.

Meals: B|-|-

Day 10: Suzhou

Today you will have a full day private tour to some of Suzhou’s finest gardens including the Humble Administrators Garden, the Rock Lion Garden, the Lingering Garden and the Garden of the Master of Nets. Free evening and overnight hotel.

Meals: B|L|-

Day 11: Suzhou to Hangzhou

Continue your tour of Suzhou visiting the Tiger Hill and a boat trip on the Grand Canal as well as a visit to the Embroidery Institute where the famous silk of Suzhou is used to create exquisite creations. Late afternoon transfer to the station for a train to Hangzhou with a late evening arrival, transfer to your hotel and overnight.

Meals: B|L|-

Day 12: Hangzhou

After breakfast a full day tour of the West Lake and it’s many temples and gardens. Free time in the evening and overnight hotel.

Meals: B|L|-

Day 13: Hangzhou to Guangzhou

In the morning continue your tour of Hangzhou visiting the Lingyin Temple and a tea planation before a transfer to the airport for a flight to Guangzhou. Transfer on arrival there to your hotel, free time and overnight.

Meals: B|L|-

Day 14: Guangzhou

A full day private tour to the Baomoyuan Garden, Yuyinshanfang Garden as well as the Chen Family Temple. An evening boat trip with dinner on the Pearl River rounds off your day. Return to the hotel to overnight.

Meals: B|L|D

Day 15: Guangzhou to Hong Kong

A morning tour to the Orchid Garden and the Botanical Garden of South China before catching the Jetfoil service to Hong Kong. End of services on arrival in Hong Kong or start our Hong Kong add-on.

Meals: B|L|-

INCLUDED in this trip:

Train Tickets:
✔ Beijing to Chengde soft seat class
✔ Chengde to Beijing soft seat class
✔ Shanghai to Suzhou soft seat class
✔ Suzhou to Hangzhou soft seat class

Plane Tickets:
✔ Beijing to Xian economy class
✔ Xian to Shanghai economy class
✔ Hangzhou to Guangzhou economy class

Other Transport:
✔ Jetfoil Guangzhou to Hong Kong

Accommodation:

(See Hotels used below itinerary)

✔ 4 nights Beijing
✔ 1 night Chengde
✔ 2 nights Xian
✔ 1 night Shanghai
✔ 2 nights Suzhou
✔ 2 nights Hangzhou
✔ 2 nights Guangzhou

Private Transfers:
✔ Beijing - Airport to Hotel

✔ Beijing - Hotel to Train Station

✔ Beijing - Train Station to Hotel

✔ Beijing - Hotel to Airport
✔ Chengde - Train Station to Hotel

✔ Chengde - Hotel to Train Station
✔ Xian - Airport to Hotel

✔ Xian - Hotel to Airport
✔ Shanghai - Airport to Hotel

✔ Shanghai - Hotel to Train Station
✔ Suzhou - Train station to Hotel

✔ Suzhou - Hotel to Train Station
✔ Hangzhou - Train Station to Hotel

✔ Hangzhou - Hotel to Airport
✔ Guangzhou - Airport to Hotel

✔ Guangzhou - Hotel to Wharf

Organised Private Tours:
✔ Beijing - Full day private tour to the Great Wall at Mutianyu and Prince Gong’s Palace. Peking Duck dinner in the evening.
✔ Beijing - Full day private tour to Beihai Park, Jingshan Park and the Summer Palace.
✔ Beijing - Half day private tour to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.
✔ Chengde - Half day tour of the Summer Palace and the distinctive Hammer Peak.
✔ Chengde - Half day tour of the Temple of Putuozongcheng and the Puning Si Temple.
✔ Xian - Full day private tour to the Terra cotta Warriors, Wild Goose Pagoda and City Walls. Dumpling dinner in the evening.
✔ Shanghai - Half day private tour to the Yuyuan gardens, Old City and Bund - Acrobats in the evening.
✔ Suzhou - Full day private tour of the Gardens of Suzhou.
✔ Suzhou - Half day private tour of Tiger Hill, the Grand Canal and Embroidery Institute.
✔ Hangzhou - Full day private tour of the West Lake.
✔ Hangzhou - Half day private tour of the Lingyin Temple and a Tea Plantation.
✔ Guangzhou - Full day private tour the Baomoyuan Garden, Yuyinshanfang Garden as well as the Chen Family Temple. Pearl River Cruise with dinner in the evening.
✔ Guangzhou - Half day private tour to the Orchid Garden and the Botanical Garden of South China.

Meals:

✔ As indicated in itinerary above (B = breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)

Other Items:

✔ Our exclusive Trip Guidebook personalised to your trip. This 100+ page document covers all the destinations you visit as well as sections on language, food, history and practical information about China and your trip.

NOT Included in this trip:

✘ International airfare to and from China.
✘ The Chinese visa (we can help you obtain this on request if you are a UK resident or give advice if you are not).
✘ Travel and trip insurance to cover medical treatment in China.
✘ Discretionary gratuities to drivers and guides.

China Garden Tour | Hotels usually used on this trip

Bamboo Garden hotel Beijing

Chengde Mountain Villa Hotel

Xian Garden Hotel

shanghai astor house hotel

Suzhou Garden Hotel

Hangzhou Crystal Orange Hotel

Guangzhou Riverside hotel

China Garden Tour | Prices for this trip


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China Garden Tour | Why to book this trip with us


	✔ We offer a personal and friendly service based on excellent knowledge of and passion for China. ✔ No hidden charges or local payments on any of our tours. ✔ We listen to what you want and only sell you what we think is right for you. ✔ We do not work on commission, and our advice is impartial. ✔ We receive a very high client satisfaction rating. ✔ We are fully insured for your financial protection and peace of mind. ✔ We offer excellent back up services in case of problems or emergencies on your travels. ✔ We believe in our clients being well-informed, and are committed to offering you a high standard of information about your trip through our website and your personalised Trip Guidebook you receive before the start of your trip.

China Garden Tour | Tailoring this trip


	All our tours can be tailored to your specific requirements. Alterations that are commonly requested are: ★ Adding in additional nights. ★ Upgrading hotels accommodation. ★ Taking the trip in reverse direction. ★ Adding in more day tours. ★ Adding in transfers not already included. ★ Adding in additional destinations - ask us. ★ Requesting special interest tours. We are happy to accommodate these and more. Please use the contact form at the bottom of this page to let us know how you would like this trip tailored to your needs.

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