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WOW China by Rail

10 Days

Beijing → Xi’an → Hangzhou → Suzhou → Shanghai

About this journey

This 10-day bullet train tour covers most charming cities in China, including Beijing, Xi’an, Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai. High-speed bullet train will make this journey an unforgettable experience to you.

Itinerary

Day 1: Beijing

Arrive in Beijing and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2: Beijing (B/L)

Full day tour visiting the Tiananmen Square, which is located at the centre of Beijing City. Later drive to the Forbidden City, it was off-limits to commoners for 500 years and was the Imperial residence of the Ming and Qing Emperors. Also visit Summer Palace.

Day 3: Beijing (B/L)

Visit The Great Wall, one of the most spectacular structures ever built by humans and is the only one visible from space, then visit The Summer Palace, the largest imperial garden in the world, around the tranquil waters of Kunming Lake.

Day 4: Beijing → Xi’an (B)

Bullet train from Beijing to Xi’an and transfer to the Hotel. Afternoon visit City Wall, Provincial Museum and the big wild Goose Pagoda.

Day 5: Xi’an (B/L)

A full-day tour to the Museum of Terracotta Warriors, which remains stunningly well preserved. Later visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda a seven-story Pagoda, the landmark of Tang Dynasty.

Day 6: Xi’an → Hangzhou (B/L)

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Hanzhou, on arrival visit the city wall, one of the oldest city walls in China and still encompasses the center of the city.

Day 7: Hangzhou → Suzhou (B/L)

Morning tour of Hangzhou visiting the West Lake, famous for its natural beauty and historic relics. Take a short cruise on the West Lake. Then visit Six Harmonies Pagoda and The Qinghefang Historical Street.Transfer to the train station to catch the train to Suzhou and transfer to the hotel.

Day 8: Suzhou → Shanghai (B/L)

Half-day tour of Suzhou visiting the Garden of Master of Nets and then later visit the Silk spinning factory. Transfer to the train station to catch the train to Shanghai and transfer to the hotel.

Day 9: Shanghai (B/L)

Full day tour of Shanghai.Visit Old Downtown, classical Yu Garden and the Bund. After lunch, visit the Shanghai Museum showcasing the finest stone sculptures, bronzeware, porcelain, calligraphic works, Chinese paintings and ancient furniture. Visit the waterfront of Bund.

Day 10: Shanghai (B)

Transfer to the airport.

What’s Included

  • Accommodation for 9 nights
  • Transfers
  • Local tours
  • Meals as indicated
  • English- speaking local guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Trains and domestic flights