Depart from the USA to Beijing on your own (International Airfare 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.

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.

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".

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】.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Free at leisure for last-minute souvenir shopping or just relaxing 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】.

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

Welcome to Thailand! Known as the City of Angels, Bangkok is the capital city and the focal point of Thailand. Upon arrival, find your own transportation to your hotel. The remainder of the evening is to rest and relax.

Note: A 4-hour flight is available for purchase on your own or you can purchase via UTOvacation at least 180 days in advance of your trip)

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..

Bangkok’s history dates back to the 15th century where its strategic location at the west bank of the mouth of the Chao Phraya River made it an important customs and trading outpost during the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Today it is a major city with a population of over 8 million. On the first day of Bangkok, you shall embark on the morning excursion to explore this forever vibrant city of Asia. Discover the amazing Golden Buddha statue at Wat Traimit in Chinatown that was almost forgotten for a few hundred years if not for an accident that chipped off its stucco shell to reveal its golden self. Weighing a staggering five-and-a-half ton, the gold seated Buddha was plastered over and disguised to hide it from invading the Burmese army that ransacked the old kingdom. Then proceed to visit Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram – a Buddhist temple in the Dusit District of Bangkok that typifies Bangkok"s ornate style of high gables, stepped-out roofs, and elaborate finials. Also known as the marble temple, it is built in 1899 at the request of King Chulalongkorn and is one of Bangkok"s best-known temples and a major tourist attraction. Designed by the half-brother of the king, it is built of Italian marble with displays of Carrara marble pillars, a marble courtyard, and two large marble lions guarding the entrance. The interiors are decorated with crossbeams of lacquer and gold, and in shallow niches in the walls of paintings of important stupas all over the country. The cloister around the assembly hall houses 52 images of Buddha. The afternoon is at your own leisure, or join the optional tour to explore more of Bangkok.

Optional Program: Landmarks of Bangkok Tour: USD 49 per person (Minimum To 10 PP)

Participate in this exhilarating tour visiting the Grand Palace in Bangkok that was constructed in 1782 by the founder of the Chakri Dynasty, King Rama I. The palace complex of many buildings had been the residences of many Kings of Thailand until the abolition of absolute monarchy in 1932. The Grand Palace is currently partially open to the public as a museum, but it remains a working palace, with several royal offices still situated inside. View the royal chapel that is situated within the walls of the palace more popularly known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha or Wat Phra Kaew. It houses a figurine of the meditating Buddha seated in a yogic posture, made of semi-precious green stone, clothed in gold, and about inches tall that is considered the palladium of the Kingdom of Thailand. Then take a ride in a motorboat along the Chao Phraya River to take in the famous landmarks visible along the banks of this famous waterway of Bangkok.

Today, there will be an eye-opening treat to visit the famous Gems Gallery to take in all you need to know about gemology. The Gems Gallery is situated in four major cities in Thailand. And Gems Gallery has more than two decades of experience with jewelry and gems and draws on the accumulated knowledge of Man"s more than 4,000 years of relationship with precious stones. Next, take the approximately two-hour ride on the air-conditioned vehicle to Pattaya – a coastal resort city next to the Gulf of Thailand. Upon arrival and check-in, enjoy at your own leisure at the beach, rest in the hotel or explore this beach city on your own.

Optional Program: Alcazar Cabaret Show and Dinner: $59 per person (Minimum To 10 PP)

The Alcazar Cabaret Pattaya is recognized internationally throughout the entertainment circuit. Alcazar is more than just a drag queen show and in the early days was not accepted. After years of evolvement and development of new technology, the Alcazar Show is world acclaimed. It has successfully blended the art of acting, stage design, costumes, and performance so well that all ages can enjoy the spectacular show. The Alcazar show is a must-see for visitors locals or foreigners.

Free day at your leisure to relax on the sands or by the pool.

Optional Program: Coral Island Tour with Seafood Lunch: $69 per person (Minimum To 10 PP)

One of a glorious archipelago of islands off Pattaya, Coral Island (Koh Larn), is a 4-square-kilometer chunk of perfection, famous for its white-sand bays, verdant interior, and translucent seas — the latter home to wonderful outlying stretches of coral reefs.  The island boasts three main beaches — Ta Waen, Thong Lang, and Samae Beach — each a crescent of pure sands lapped by blue waters and dotted with restaurants, food stands, sunlounger hire outlets, and watersports vendors.

Leave the beaches of Pattaya and head into the sparkling Gulf of Thailand to visit the idyllic beaches of Coral Island on this 5.5-hour tour. An enjoyable 45-minute speedboat rides from Pattaya, framed by white beaches and inviting turquoise waters straight from a tropical brochure. On arrival, sink your toes into the talcum-powder sands and enjoy several hours of free time to relax or explore as you wish. Swim over the coral beds in the glass-clear shallows, top up your tan on the beach or explore the lush wooded hills. Wrap up your visit with a mouth-watering seafood lunch at a simple beachside restaurant before cruising back to Pattaya and a return hotel transfer.

In the morning, you will board the transportation to leave for Bangkok. Along the way, visit the hilltop of Khao Phra Tamnak (Khao Phra Bat) on the south of Pattaya Beach, where one can see the panoramic view of Pattaya City and Pattaya Bay. Then stop at Thai-Silk Center - the best place to shop Thai silk and handicrafts. Driver back to Bangkok in the afternoon. Spend the evening as you wish or join our optional tour (extra cost) to Asiatique Riverfront Night Market and enjoy a classic Thai dinner and dance show “Siam Niramit” at the Grand Theatre.

Optional Program: Asiatique Night Market and Siam Niramit Show with Dinner at $69 per person (Minimum To 10 PP)

Asiatique The Riverfront is an expansive open-air mall with river views and a cutting-edge "festival market and living museum" concept. It"s a fairly new night market located in the heart of Bangkok City. Also, a great meeting place where local and foreign families can come together to revel in an energetic environment. Siam Niramit Show at the Grand Theatre with Dinner- Savor a delicious buffet dinner as you sit back and enjoy the performance. 700 years of history unfold before your eyes as the actors demonstrate pivotal moments in Thailand"s history, reenact cultural festivals, and reveal ancient customs

After Breakfast, make your own transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Note: *Depending on the air availability, flight back to USA/Canada may depart (00:00 am-03: 00 am) on the next day.

For your final day, you may explore the city at your own convenience and transfer to Bangkok airport in the evening. The hotel checks out before noon. (Late check-outs are available for purchase if you wish to relax and enjoy your hotel room).

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.