Incredible China 10 Days

Day 1: Depart from the USA

Depart from the USA to Beijing on your own (International Airfare is NOT provided with this package).

Note: A discounted Flight ticket bundle【】 includes all the International and domestic flights for this itinerary is available via UTOvacation. You are required to book at least 180 days in advance of your trip.

Or you can also secure a flight with those credit card points you’ve been meaning to redeem.

Day 2: Beijing Arrival

Upon arriving at Beijing Airport, you will be greeted by your tour guide and then transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax.

Day 3: Beijing

Free at leisure to explore Beijing at your own pace. Or you may choose an optional day-tour of Beijing highlights.

(Recommended Options US$75):

After breakfast, visit 【Tiananmen Square】-the biggest city central square in the world, the area of the square is about 44 hectares and it can accommodate 1 million people. Explore the incredible 【Forbidden City】 with its best-preserved imperial palace complex. Experience Hutong, the old town of Beijing, on a man-powered pedicab to experience how natives live in their traditional lifestyle. Step in one of the local 【Siheyuan courtyard house】 to learn how to make Chinese dumplings and enjoy a real typical home-made lunch. Walk around the 【Lotus Market】.

(Recommended Options US$55):

Visit the 【Summer Palace】& Visit the exterior of 【Bird"s Nest】&【Water Cube】(2008 Olympic stadiums)

Being the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China, Summer Palace greatly influences Chinese horticulture and landscape with its famous natural views and cultural interests, which also has long been recognized as "The Museum of Royal Gardens".

Day 4: Beijing

After breakfast, explore the【Juyongguan Great Wall】, one of the seven greatest man-made wonders of the world and definitely the focal point of China. You will hike along the Great Wall. On the way there, visit Jade Store first. In Chinese, jade is pronounced as ‘Yu’, and it has a history in China of at least four thousand years. After that visit 【Chinese Herbal Institute】 to learn about traditional Chinese medicine which has existed for thousands of years.

(Recommended Options US$45):

Evening large scale dramatic musical performance 【Golden Mask Dynasty Show】.

Day 5: Beijing- Shanghai-Suzhou

Take the early flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA).

【If you are planning to purchase the air ticket on your own, please arrange for your flight to arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) before 11:00 am (Airport code is SHA, not PVG).】

After arrival, transfer to Suzhou, This city, which dates back to 514 BC, is sometimes called the "Venice of the East". Visit【Lanli Garden】where you could treasure the exotic silk embroidery history. Visit the 【Garden of Master of the Nets】the smallest yet the most delicate landscape garden in Suzhou.

Note: A 2-hour flight is available for purchase on your own or you can purchase via UTOvacation at least 180 days in advance of your trip)

Or you can also secure a flight with those credit card points you’ve been meaning to redeem.

Day 6: Suzhou -Wuxi

Today you will visit the Silk Spinning Factory and enjoy the Silk-making demonstration. Transfer to Wuxi. Wuxi is an ancient city richly endowed with nature due to its pleasantly warm and moist climate – it boasts a reputation of being the “Land of Fish and Rice”. Visit the famous 【Nanchang Street】.

(Recommended Options US$30):

Boat ride on the 【Grand Canal 】with walk around the local market.

Day 7: Wuxi-Hangzhou

After breakfast, enjoy the scenery as we pass by【 Lake Tai】, the third-largest freshwater lake in China. Visit the【Lihu Park】, and the largest Fresh Water Pearl Center. Transfer to Hangzhou. Hangzhou, one of the six ancient capital cities, is the hometown for green tea. Visit【West Lake】- the most famous attraction in Hangzhou. West Lake was man-made and created after the Chinese love for garden-style parks for recreation. Visit【Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond】.

(Recommended Options US$30):

Boat ride on the 【West Lake】 the most renowned feature of Hangzhou noted for its scenic beauty which blends naturally with many famous historical and cultural sites.

Day 8: Hangzhou-Shanghai

The morning starts from an educational stop for a taste of Dragon Well Tea at the Longjing Green Tea village. Later drive back to Shanghai, the largest city by population in China. Appreciate scenery by walking along【the Bund】, a mile-long stretch along the Huangpu River. This area is the best place to capture the western influences of the old days.

(Recommended Options US$45):

Take a 【Cruise on the Huangpu River】, while on the cruise, you can take an outside view of the 【Oriental Pearl Tower】, the modern symbol of Shanghai City.

Day 9: Shanghai

Free at leisure for last-minute souvenir shopping or just relax at your hotel. Or you may choose an optional day-tour of Shanghai highlights.

(Recommended Options US$45):

【Shanghai maglev train 】is the fastest train in the world with an unbelievable top speed of 431km per hour. It is the only super high-speed bullet train with Magnetic technology in operation all over the world. Shop till you drop at knock-off market for your last minute shopping before exploring the famous【Xintiandi】, a stylish pedestrian street composed of Shikumen architecture and modern complex.

(Recommended Options US$45):

【Shanghai Acrobatics Show】.

Day 10: Departure

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home (International Airfare is NOT provided with this package).

Or you can also secure a flight with those credit card points you’ve been meaning to redeem.

Included:

1) Ground transportation between the cities ( BY BUS )

2) Hand-picked 4-star hotel accommodations

3) Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda

4) Food as specified on the itinerary (B-breakfast L-lunch D-dinner X-no meal)

Please note that if the flight for your tour is during lunch or dinner time, your meal will be served on board by the airline.

5) Special cultural programs as specified in the schedule

6) Professional English-speaking local tour expert

7) All tax and fuel surcharges

Excluded:

1) China visa fee

2) Travel insurance

3) Any personal expenses

4) Tour Extensions and Optional programs:

5) Single Supplement Fee (Our tour price is based on double occupancy. If a single passenger is traveling alone and not sharing a room for the entire trip, the tour price charged to the single traveler will be double the standard tour price.)

6) A no-show fee of $100 per person, per day will be issued if, for any reason, a customer does not attend the daily scheduled activities. This applies to all sponsored tours, packages, and all discounted China tours, including this product.

7) All International and domestic flights.

Or you can also secure a flight with those credit card points you’ve been meaning to redeem.

8) A Mandatory Service Charges & Tipping of USD$445/person is required and payable by Credit Card Before Your Final Payment Due Date.

Optional Features

FLIGHT OPTION:

☆ : If you need us to help purchase your flight ticket, our ticketing department will start searching for discounted deals on the market based on your departure date and city upon receiving your request. Once we find the best quote available, we will contact you right away(180 days before your trip). Where to submit your request for the flight during your booking process? Click here

Hotel Upgrade:

☆ 5-Star Hotel Upgrade: USD 699/Person.

☆ Luxury 5-Star Hotel Upgrade: USD 1899/Person.

Meal Plan:

☆ Breakfast Package ( Day 3-10 ):

Price: U$249/Person

☆ Bite & Sip Package: Coming Soon!

Optional Programs Click here to view details

* Select your optional packages while you are in China and pay to the local tour guide.

Day 3 Beijing "Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City with lunch" ($75)

Day 3 Beijing "Summer Palace", "Bird Nest & Water Cube"(Exterior) ($55)

Day 4 Beijing "The Golden Mask Dynasty Show"($45)

Day 6 Suzhou "Boat ride on the Grand Canal"($30)

Day 7 Hangzhou "Boat ride on the West Lake"($30)

Day 8 Shanghai "Huangpu River Night Cruise" ($45)

Day 9 Shanghai "Shanghai maglev train and knock-off market."($45)

Day 9 Shanghai" Shanghai Acrobatics Show"($45)

Tour Extensions:

1) Xi"an Terra Cotta Warriors 3Days 2Nights Package:

Price: USD 2799.00

Single Supplement: USD 2799.00

Gratuity: $60

Included:

*All China domestic flights and ground transportation

*Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda,

*Food as specifying on itinerary

*Guided Sightseeing Luxury Tour

*Ground transportation

* 4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF

*Special cultural programs as listed in different cities as specified in the schedule

*Professional English speaking local tour expert

2) Yangtze River Cruise 6Days 5Nights Package:

Price: USD 2999.00

Single Supplement#1: USD 2999.00(For the solo traveler of the entire trip)

Single Supplement#2: USD 2999.00(For the party of three travelers, all of you will share a triple room on land hotels and for the cruise portion, two cabins will be provided as there is no triple cabin on the cruise)

Gratuity: $90

Included:

*5-Star Yangtze River Cruise

*All China domestic flights and ground transportation

*Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda

*Food as specifying on itinerary

*Guided Sightseeing Luxury Tour

*Ground transportation

* 4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF

*Special cultural programs as listed in different cities as specified in the schedule

*Professional English speaking local tour expert

Stay Like A Local-Extensions:

1) Shanghai 3 Nights Hotel Extension

Price: USD 2399.00

Single Supplement: USD 2399.00

Included:

* 4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF

*Airport drop off service

2) Shanghai 5 Nights Hotel Extension

Price: USD 2599.00

Single Supplement: USD 2599.00

Included:

* 4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF

*Airport drop off service

3) Beijing 3 Nights Hotel Extension( Pre-Tour )

Price: USD 2399.00

Single Supplement: USD 2399.00

Included:

*4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF

*Airport drop off service

4) Beijing 5 Nights Hotel Extension( Pre-Tour )

Price: USD 2599.00

Single Supplement: USD 2599.00

Included:

*4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF

*Airport drop off service

Visa

This trip requires a Chinese Visa for USA/Canada passport holders.

* UTOvaction"s China Visa Service Options:

【 Please Click Here To Read The detailed information and requirements for the following options before you book! 】

1: Group visa ( Single entry valid for 1 month from the date issue. At Least 2 People Travel Together. For less than 79 years old ): $398pp

2: Individual visa ( Multiple entries valid for up to 10 years ): $484pp

* A final trip confirmation will be sent to the main contact passenger via email one month prior to departure that includes a day-by-day itinerary, hotel information, and flight information.

* If acquiring a visa on your own, the supporting documents will be provided from UTOvacation one month prior to the trip departure date. Supporting documents requested early are subject to a $100 administration fee.

* * All information and requirements in regard to visa applications are available on the Chinese Consulate"s website. Please contact your local Chinese Embassy/Consulate directly if you apply for a Chinese visa on your own and applicants are required to bring their visa application along with all supporting documents.

Visit the "IATA Travel Centre" for detailed information on country-specific passport, visa and health requirements:

https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/passport-visa-health-travel-document-requirements.htm

Call 1-855-526-1286 or email [email protected] for any inquiries about travel visas.