Day 1 Shanghai to Hangzhou
Today’s activities: Six Harmonies Pagoda
Morning:
On arrival, CITS guide will hold a welcome sign to meet you. Transfer to the rail station and afterwards take a three-hours journey to Hangzhou where sightseeing focuses on the lovely gardens, lakes and terrific islands.
Afternoon:
Upon arrival, meet the guide and visit to the Six Harmonies Pagoda, which is definitely a masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture and transfer to the hotel, check in for 2 nights and have a good rest.
(B+L)

Day 2 Hangzhou
Today’s activities: West Lake, Lingyin Temple
Morning:
You will have a short cruise on the scenic West Lake, the highlight in the city.
Afternoon:
Continue to the Lingyin Temple –the biggest Buddhist Temple in the southern China and tea farm.
(B+L)

Day 3 Hangzhou to Suzhou
Today’s activities: Humble Administrator's Garden, Tiger Hill, Lingering Garden, narrow cobblestone streets,Silk Reeling Factory
Morning:
Check out and transfer to take the train for Suzhou. After arrival, city tour begins with visiting the Humble Administrator's Garden. You will go to the Tiger Hill. Climb the hill and find a number of historical sites, which can be traced back to the founding of Suzhou.
Afternoon:
Visit the Lingering Garden and enjoy a walk along the narrow cobblestone streets, which is followed by a trip to Silk Reeling Factory before transfer to the hotel.
(B+L)

Day 4 Suzhou to Tongli to Suzhou
Today’s activities: water town Tongli
Take a full day visit to the famous water town by private car, Tongli, an age-old but very well preserved water township with a history of more than 1,000 years. Drive back to Suzhou.
(B+L)

Day 5 Suzhou to Huangshan
Free day. In the evening transfer to the railway station to take the overnight train for Huangshan.
(B)

Day 6 Huangshan
Today’s activities: Mt.Huangshan
Meet the guide and transfer to Mt.Huangshan. You will take the cable car to the middle of the mountain. After putting your baggage in the hotel a guided tour will begin. You will find yourself among the magnificent scenery. Enjoy the view of the Beginning-to-Believe Peak, the Peach Blossom Valley, the Lion Peak, the Flying-over Rock and the Bright Summit. Stay at the hotel on the mountain.
(B+L)

Day 7 Huangshan-Shanghai
Today’s activities: Mt. Huangshan
Morning:
Today you will continue enjoying the beauty of Mt. Huangshan. Visit the Cloud-dispelling Pavilion and the Xihai Grand Canyon.
Afternoon:
Take the cable car again to arrive at the foot of the mountain and transfer back to Huangshan city. Visit the Tunxi Old Street.
Evening:
Go to the railway station and take the overnight train to Shanghai
(B+L)

Day 8 Shanghai
Today’s activities: Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple
Morning:
Visit the Shanghai Museum with its collection of ancient Chinese Art of bronze, ceramics, painting and calligraphy.
Afternoon:
Continue the Yu Garden, which has over 30 pavilions, linked by a maze of corridors and bridges. Then visit Jade Buddha Temple where two rare jade statues of Sakyamuni Buddha is treasured.
Evening:
Enjoy an acrobatic show at the Portman Ritz-Carlton Hotel for your entertainment after dinner.
(B+L)

Day 9 Shanghai
Free day.
(B)

Day 10 Shanghai
Transfer to the airport for your homeland. Alternatively, extend your stay.
(B)

B for Breakfast, L for Chinese Lunch, D for Chinese Dinner