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Modern mega high rises are seen on the eastern side while traditional European style architecture may be seen on the western side. Shanghai is divided by the Huangpu River into eastern and western sections. Afterwards drive to Shanghai (approximately a 2-hour coach ride) to visit the famous Bund. This morning start this amazing day with a small boat ride on the West Lake another UNESCO World Heritage Site, which reveals the ethereal beauty of Hangzhou’s willow draped islands.

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At the Tea House, learn how to make the Longjing Tea including tea leaves picking, frying and tasting. Enjoy the natural environment and beautiful village scenery while learning more about their special tea culture and how to appreciate the sophisticated taste and aroma of Longjing tea. Make a special visit to the Tea House at Meijiawu Tea Village located at the hinterland of West Lake Park which is considered one of the most important Longjing tea productions in China. Hangzhou is considered the tea capital of China, so a visit to the city just isn’t complete without a trip to a local tea house. China is known for its silk, so of course a visit to the Silk Spinning Factory is in order.Īfterwards drive to Hangzhou (approximately a 2-hour coach ride). The Lingering Garden is a renowned classical Chinese garden and is recognised with other classical Suzhou gardens as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take the opportunity to cruise along the Grand Canal (not included) to view life along China’s ancient waterway. It has a long history of about 1,100 years, its layout and architecture are the best to represent the characteristics of Suzhou’s old alleys, and it has connections to many ancient Chinese celebrities and anecdotes. Visit Shan Tang Street, which has always been regarded as the first name of Suzhou ancient streets. Suzhou, which dates back to 514 BC, is sometimes called the “Venice of the East”. Tonight, take the opportunity to attend an optional large scale dramatic musical, “The Golden Mask Dynasty” (not included).ĭay 4/Wednesday: Beijing – Suzhou (High speed bullet train experience) (B)Įnjoy a high speed bullet train experience from Beijing to Suzhou (approximately a 5-hour journey). The Great Wall meanders through China’s northern mountain ranges from the Yellow Sea to the Gobi Desert-a distance of over 3500 miles! Visit the less-visited and more original Juyong Pass and try to avoid other sections which are the most accessible and consequently the most crowded. Afterwards take a scenic drive through the countryside and mountains to reach China’s most renowned monument-the Great Wall.

Observe the skilled artisans at work as they create their intricate designs. In Chinese, jade is pronounced as “Yu”, and it has a history in China of at least four thousand years.

On the way to the Great Wall you will make a stop at a Jade Museum to learn the history of Jade. The optional tour also includes a visit to Shichahai, a historic scenic area consisting of three lakes (Qianhai, meaning Front Sea Houhai, meaning Back Sea and Xihai, meaning West Sea), surrounding places of historic interest and scenic beauty and remnants of old-style local residences, Hutong and Courtyard. In the afternoon, take the opportunity to join an optional tour (not included) to see Beijing’s 700 year old Hutong’s (narrow lanes) area by old fashioned pedicab as well as visit a local family living in a courtyard style home to experience the local customs of old Beijing people and their unique architectural structure. Afterwards, visit a Pearl Factory to gain a little knowledge of fresh pearls. The palace was built between 14, but was burnt down, rebuilt, sacked and renovated countless times, so most of the architecture you can see today dates from the 1700’s and onwards. The Forbidden City, also known officially as the Imperial Palace Museum, was originally constructed by the third Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Yong Le, where 24 emperors once lived successively. Your exploration of Beijing begins with a visit to Tiananmen Square, one of the largest public squares in the world, and then takes in the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City. Upon arrival, a tour representative will meet you at the airport and then escort you to check into your hotel.ĭay 2/Monday: Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City (B) Price: $799 per person, double occupancyĢ018 Tour Dates: March 18, 25 April 8, 15 May 13 June 17, July 22 August 19 September 9 October 14, 28 November 4 Tour highlights include the Palace for the royal family-Forbidden City, the Great Wall of China royal retreat-Summer Palace, largest city of China-Shanghai, Venice of the East-Suzhou, and West Lake. Caravan-Serai Tours is pleased to offer this exceptional opportunity to visit China, at a great price! The tour will take you to Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou.

Caravan palace tour dattes