The 10-day Wonder of China Tour introduces visitors to some of China’s star attractions like the Great Wall of China and Hangzhou West Lake, as well as some its lesser known historic monuments, for an enthralling glimpse of China’s ancient and modern cultures.
Price includes:
- China domestic transportation
- Daily American style buffet breakfast in hotel
- English speaking guide
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Sightseeing admissions
- Airport transfer service and local transportation
The Tour
Embark on a journey to China, an ancient country with a history dating back three millennia. With 10 days to explore the local culture, food and historical attractions, the Wonder of China Tour provides travellers with a whirlwind exposé of this rich landscape; from its majestic natural sceneries to its booming cityscapes. Other China highlights include a visit to Suzhou Lingering Garden, China’s most beautiful classical garden, the Forbidden City in Beijing, and a walk along the 2000-year old Great Wall of China.
How to Redeem:
Must book by:
- 15 December 2013 for departure before July 2014
- 6 January 2013 for departure after July 2014
To confirm booking:
- Complete online reservation form athttps://www.merryttatravel.com/ChinaTours/ChinaCapital.shtml
- Click ‘Book Now” tab and select your tour based on option purchased.
- Complete all passengers’ details. Please note where two people are travelling together two voucher codes and two security codes (if applied) are to be entered into areas provided on the booking form.
- You will be required to provide your credit card information to pay the balance of payments including single supplement (if applied), and any optional tours if required.
Departure dates:
- 30 January 2014
- 20 February 2014
- 6 March 2014
- 13 March 2014
- 20 March 2014
- 27 March 2014
- 3 April 2014
- 10 April 2014
- 17 April 2014
- 24 April 2014
- 8 May 2014
- 15 May 2014
- 22 May 2014
- 29 May 2014
- 19 June 2014
- 10 July 2014
- 7 August 2014
- 21 August 2014
- 11 September 2014
- 18 September 2014
- 25 September 2014
- 16 October 2014
- 23 October 2014
- 30 October 2014
- 6 November 2014
- 13 November 2014
- 20 November 2014
Itinerary:
Day 1 Depart Home – Beijing
- Meals: In-flight Meal
- Begin your journey with the international flight to Beijing
- Meet and transfer to the hotel with your tour manager
Day 2 – Beijing
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Visit Tiananmen Square
- Walk through the Forbidden City, home of the Chinese emperors and their household for five centuries
- Experience traditional Chinese Tea Culture
- Optional Evening Entertainment – The Legend of Kung Fu (US$35 pp)
Day 3 – Beijing
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Visit 2008 Olympic Games Sites , Bird’s Nest & Water Cube
- Learn about Jade, China’s most precious and celebrated stone, and its manufacturing process at the largest Jade factory in Beijing
- Walk in the clouds while hiking the 2 000 year old Great Wall of China
- Take a relax to enjoy Chinese traditional foot massage after hiking on Great Wall (at your own expense)
Day 4 – Beijing
- Meals: Breakfast
- To experience Morning exercise – Tai Chi lesson , Temple of Heaven
- Silk Factory Outlet – Learn about silk, the very trade item which started the famous Silk Road, and its delicate manufacturing process
- Optional Hutong tour and have a special lunch hosted by local family (US$50 pp)
- Optional to visit Beijing Zoo to see Pandas in the afternoon (US$50 pp)
- Take the option to enjoy Beijing Opera in the evening (US$35 pp)
Day 5 Beijing – Shanghai-Suzhou
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Transferred to airport to take scheduled flight to Shanghai
- Transferred to Suzhou
Day 6 – Suzhou
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Visit Lingering Garden is an elaborate succession of small gardens. Lingering in a garden you will marvel at its unique architecture and art
- An Optional Grand Canal boat ride takes you back to the old days and experience the life of the ancient time ($35 pp)
Day 7 – Suzhou – Hangzhou
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Hangzhou city tour – Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang province and its political, economic and cultural center
- Visit The West Lake, Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou
- Optional Evening Show – Impression West Lake ($60 pp)
Day 8 Hangzhou – Shanghai
- Meals: Breakfast
- In the early morning, visit tea plantation and visit tea farm – a tea culture experience by seeing tea picking and processing
- Drive to Shanghai and take the free time to explore Shanghai by your own, like, visit Nanjing Road walking district, the most popular shopping and commercial area
Day 9 – Shanghai
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Visit Pearl of Orient TV tower (outside) (extra cost for riding on the tower)
- Shanghai museum to learn more Shanghai local culture and history in past
- Visit the Bund by the Huangpu River, experience the old and modern side of the city
- Enjoy an Optional evening Huangpu River Cruise ($40 pp)
Day 10 – Shanghai – Home
- Meals: Breakfast
- You will be transferred to the airport via your schedule flight back home or continues your journey to visit other cities in China
