Three Day Ancient and Modern Shanghai and Hangzhou Tour

Highlights

Modern and ancient highlights from Shanghai and Hangzhou are on the program. In Shanghai the program includes a view from the top of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the noisy Nanjing Road, elegant Yu Garden and Bund, the famous bazaar City God Temple Bazaar and the southern water town "Zhujiajiao Ancient Town". In Hangzhou, the program includes a cruise on West Lake, the beautiful Mei Jia Wu Tea Village, Former Residence of Hu Xueyan, and the sacred Linyin Temple and Six Harmonies Pagoda.

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Bund

For a century, the Bund has been one of the most recognizable symbols and the pride of Shanghai. The architecture along the Bund is a living museum of the colonial history of the 1800s. You've never been to Shanghai if you haven’t seen the Bund.

Bund

City God Temple Bazaar

Chenghuang temple is the commonest, attractive place and shopping corner for visitors. It is a well-known Taoist temple in that area and is one of must-see attractions when visiting Shanghai. Old City God Temple enjoys a high status in Shanghai.

City God Temple Bazaar

Nanjing Road

China's premier shopping street, the 5.5-km-long (3.4-mile-long) Nanjing Road, starts at the Bund in the east and ends in the west at the junction of Jing'an Temple and West Yan'an Street. Today it is a must-see metropolitan destination attracting thousands of fashion-seeking shoppers from all over the world.

Nanjing Road

Oriental Pearl Tower

Standing by the bank of the Huangpu River, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower has been the outstanding landmark of Shanghai since its completion in 1994. With a height of 468 meters, it was the tallest structure in China before it was surpassed by the Shanghai World Financial Center in 2007.

Oriental Pearl Tower

Yu Garden

It is a famous classical garden and believed to have been built in the Ming Dynasty, more than 400 years ago. The exquisite layout, beautiful scenery, and the artistic style of the garden architecture have made the garden one of the highlights of Shanghai.

Yu Garden

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

Zhujiajiao is a township in the Qingpu District of Shanghai. Zhujiajiao is an ancient water town well-known throughout the country, with a history of more than 1,700 years. Similar to Venice in Italy, there are many well preserved bridges and boat ride is available.

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

Former Residence of Hu Xueyan

Located in downtown Hangzhou, the Former Residence of Hu Xueyan was built by the order of the legendary businessman in the late Qing Dynasty. It is known as the pinnacle of traditional Chinese garden and a proof of the apex of Hu’s career.

Former Residence of Hu Xueyan

Hefang Street

A historical pedestrian street embodies the appearance of late Qing dynasty and emphasis culture value, keep its authenticity and integrity on the business and architecture, besides, it's also a paradise for food seeker.

Hefang Street

Feilai Peak

Feilai Peak, stands next to Temple of Soul's Retreat (Lingyin Temple) and is a must-see in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The Peak Flown From Afar is towering and precipitous with a majestic outline, featuring ancient trees, grotesque rocks, deep caves and solemn statues of Buddha.

Feilai Peak

Lingyin Temple

Lingyin Temple is one of the largest and most visited Buddhist temples in China, which holds the largest statue of the Buddha Sakyamuni in the lotus position. It was built in 328 AD by Indian Monk Huili. The temple is now very popular among tourists and pilgrims.

Lingyin Temple

Mei Jia Wu Tea Village

Hangzhou's Meijiawu Tea Village is a famous Dragon Well tea plantation nestled in the hills surrounding West Lake. It is renowned as one of the most important production bases of West Lake Dragon Well tea in China, and possibly even the world.

Mei Jia Wu Tea Village

Six Harmonies Pagoda

Six Harmonies Pagoda is a representative ancient pavilion-style tower in China, located on Yuelun Mountain to the south of the West Lake and facing Qiantang River. Because of the height advantage and special location, it is one of the best places to view the splendid Qiantang River Tide.

Six Harmonies Pagoda

West Lake

West Lake is man-made and created after the Chinese love for garden-style parks for recreation. It's in the western suburbs, the historic center of Hangzhou. West Lake is the symbol of Hangzhou, and is considered one of the most beautiful sights in China.

West Lake

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Tour Itinerary

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Day 1 Day 2 Day 3

Day 1 Shanghai

Oriental Pearl Tower, Bund, Nanjing Road, Yu Garden, City God Temple Bazaar

After an early morning pick up from the hotel, the first stop is the Oriental Pearl Tower which is one of the world's highest towers and one of Shanghai's landmarks. From the top of the tower, you will have a bird's view of Shanghai. Next, we will take a stroll along Bund then go to Nanjing Road; Shanghai's most famous shopping district. Then next we will head to the Yu Garden to soak in its tranquil ponds, ancient houses, old trees and many rockeries which will take you back into the Ming Dynasty(A.D. 1368-1644). Finally, stroll around the City God Temple Bazaar finding some interesting souvenirs, including artworks, jewelry, clothes, snacks, souvenirs, toys, and special folk handicrafts. The tour then ends by hotel drop off.

Scenic spots included in the itinerary

Bund

City God Temple Bazaar

Nanjing Road

Oriental Pearl Tower

Yu Garden

Lunch

Day 2 Shanghai-Hangzhou by Private Vehicle

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, Former Residence of Hu Xueyan, Hefang Street

The day starts with an early morning pick up from the hotel, driving to Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, it features rivers, bridges, old streets and gardens. Small rivers crisscross the town with 36 old bridges. Over 1,000 houses originally built in Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911) stand along both sides of nine narrow streets. There are famous sights like Fangsheng Bridge, Baoguo Temple, Town God's Temple and Zhuxi Garden, offering lots of photo opportunities. The tour includes a boat ride on the canals and at least four must-go spots: Kezhi Garden, Tongtianhe Medicine Shop, Qing Dynasty Post Office and Yuanjin Meditation Room. Drive to Hangzhou, explore Former Residence of Hu Xueyan, which gives a fascinating insight into a previous way of life for a wealthy Chinese banker in the 1800s. Later, take a leisurely walk around Hefang Street. Plenty of snacks, souvenirs and taking pictures enjoying those nice beautiful views of those old buildings. At last, you'll be sent to the local hotel.

Scenic spots included in the itinerary

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

Former Residence of Hu Xueyan

Hefang Street

Lunch

Day 3 Hangzhou-Shanghai by Private Vehicle

Cruise on West Lake, Linyin Temple, Feilai Peak, Mei Jia Wu Tea Village, Six Harmonies Pagoda

Visit the West Lake which effectively functioned as the center of Hangzhou. The lake is surrounded by hills on three sides while Hangzhou city itself is on the eastern shore. Enjoy a cruise on West Lake. Later, hike to Linyin Temple and marvel at Feilai Peak, between the 10th and 14th centuries, this peak's surfaces were carved with over three hundred Buddhist statues. Lunch is served at a local tea farmer's house letting you experience the real life of the local people. Afterwards, visit Mei Jia Wu Tea Village and learn about tea growing. Taste the best dragon well tea. Enjoy famous tide-viewing place on the top of Six Harmonies Pagoda. After that, you are transferred back to your hotel in Shanghai.

Scenic spots included in the itinerary

Feilai Peak

Lingyin Temple

Mei Jia Wu Tea Village

Six Harmonies Pagoda

West Lake

Lunch

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Shanghai

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Hotel Description

Hotel Position : Plaza del Angel, 12, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

Opened:2000

Number of rooms:108

Postcode:100007

Redecorated:2017

The Ping'anfu Hotel (Ping'anfu Binguan) is a luxury hotel located in the hustle and bustle of the city center. It is only 4 kilometers from the railway station and 28 kilometers from the airport. This hotel provide comfortable rooms, ranging from standard doubles to deluxe suites. Facilities in rooms include international direct dial telephones, satellite televisions, central air conditioning and mini bars. Room service is available on request. Guests of the hotel will also have the chance to relax in the sauna and massage center. The hotel has numerous restaurants, mostly serving Chinese cuisine.

Services & Amenities

Hotel Policies

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 14:00

Check-out before 12:00

Hotel Notes

Smoking is now strictly prohibited within all public and enclosed spaces in Beijing. This hotel will NOT offer smoking rooms.

Hotel Description

Opened:2000

Number of rooms:108

Postcode:100007

Redecorated:2017

Price Includes

Entrance fees as described in the itinerary

Hotel transfers

Air-conditioned vehicle with a skillful driver

English speaking guide

Lunches

A bottle of water per day per person

Cruise on West Lake

Hotel for 3 nights (if selected)

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Tips to guide and driver

Boat at Zhujiajiao Water Town

Self-financed Projects

Transport

Shanghai Airport Pickup

$63(Passat:1-2people)

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Shanghai Airport Drop-off

$63(Passat:1-2people)

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Program

Shanghai Acrobatic Show

$72 For 1people

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Shanghai Acrobatic Show

　　Chinese Acrobatics is one of the oldest performing arts. Its history can be traced back to Neolithic times. It is believed that acrobatics grew out of labor and self-defense skills, which people practiced and demonstrated during their leisure time. The early performance is "walking on three-meter-high stilts while juggling seven gaggers". Then it developed into an entire art formTogether with the developing economy, acrobatics is also evolving into a kind of performing art. It became well known worldwide while performances are presented along the Silk Road. In Europe and North America, Chinese acrobatic performances always attract large audiences.

　　Many acrobatic shows come from the art performance of living skills and labor skills. Acrobatic show has a history of over 2000 years in China. It is named as “Baixi” in Han dynasty, “sanle” in Sui and Tang Dynasty, named as Acrobatic after Tang and Song dynasty in order to differentiate from acts in other forms.

　　There are nine specialties in acrobatic.

　　Acrobatic pays lot of attentions on leg and waist training. Since ancient, Chinese acrobat focus on the position “top”. There are many “Stand on one’s head”, and “somersault” depicted in ancient fresco and earthenwares. For Chinese acrobatic, including actor of ancient show, he should has very deep Kung Fu foundation.

　　“Stable” out of “steep” while “move” is out of “stable” are both for showing a very quiet and accurate hard skill. Such as walking on the steel rod which require all actions for stable. The moving bench and ladder, one after another, but needs the man on the top find the stable from the move and it require a stable head, super skill, and hard training . It shows fully the super skill of our mankind conquering danger and difficulties.

　　“Unique” is out of the “usual”. From none to everything, it fully shows our mankind creating the world. Different from western magic, which focus on colorful stage property, Chinese magic only needs very simple property. From cuisine to fish and bird alive, a simple long sleeve gown can turn out everything. Or one somersault can turn into a firing bronze basin or another one for a fish bowl with water and fish.

　　Hard and soft Kung Fu combines. Kicking is mostly acted by women. The actor lies and kick thing including wine jar, colorful bowl, clock, tables, ladder, wooden pole, wooden plate, drum and bell, from weightless umbrella to heavy living persons. Things kicked is rotating quickly, jumping back and forth. From the smooth vase to heavy wooden desk, everything is kicked so quickly only for image, not for picture.

　　Super power and Nimble dexterous somersault combines. According to history record, the seat for human pyramid is quite amazing. Previously history record, 18 men seats on one man while 6 men seats on one man both appeared. Over a thousand jin including eight men seats on one man fully show the program well. The traditional “ Pulling the bow” and “playing with knife” are both heavy-loaded hard Kung Fu.

　　There are a great amount of living utensils and labor instruments used in the acrobatic show including bowl, plate, altar, handleless cup, rod, whip, fork, pole, ladder, desk, chair, umbrella and cap. Those normal things is changeable in the hands of acrobatic, fully exhibited a close tie between labor life with Chinese acrobatic show.

　　Simple arts and body arts combine. “playing fun with altar”, “rotating plate” combine both Porcelain painting with traditional Chinese acrobatic. In the kicking show, the colorful umbrella and colorful peddle the same offer feeling of ancient aesthetics.

　　Chinese acrobatic is quite accommodated in different style and various places. From market, theatre, lane, room with place of hundreds of people to only one, Chinese acrobatic is fit for any places with thousands years of history.

　　Chinese acrobatic has an intimate heritage tradition. One generation after another generation, regional, blood-related and sister arts, previous acrobats are always inherited and passed around.

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Shanghai Circus World

$76 For 1people

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Huangpu River Cruise

$72 For 1 people

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benniejay

2019-07-31

Yes everything was spectacular and fascinating very professional and prompt services. There were beautiful places to explore and to see in the 4 hours that we had. The comfort and beauty of the China was incredible, The history, culture and way of life of the local people we bumped into during the layover was beyond our expectations. Hiking on the Great wall after driving through a small remote countryside was very relaxing and rejuvenating. It was the best trip ever to experience on a few hours.

We had not previously used a travel agency for touring. The crew including the driver and tour guide were really funny, friendly and knowledgeable. Despite having limited time we still had free time allowing for shopping and grabbing a meal and drinks. Highly recommend this layover in Beijing.

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mirceao455

Bucharest, Romania

2019-06-28

Great, compact, amazing tour. Our guide Jenny did the best to show us the most important attractions in Beijing in just a 2 day tour. I recommand her tours, she is great with groups, friendly and well prepared.

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2funworldtravers

2019-05-25

Mike and Karen, Tucson, Arizona

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pedro148595

2019-05-22

Highly recommend for everyone coming to Beijing

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Mdezarraga2

2019-05-22

We had an amazing trip with Jenny! She is very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions in fantastic English. She also is very organized so we were on time to each stop of our tour!

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stevensE4605SC

Durban, South Africa

2019-05-09

Booking from South Africa on ChinaTour.net was so quick and easy, however I had to mail customer service as I had not received my confirmation within the 48 hours that the original mail had stated. Once done I received confirmation for all my train and internal flights within 20 minutes of sending the mail. I would highly recommend this website for booking trips through China and i will use it again in future.

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NYCfoodiegirl

New York, NY

2019-04-29

Well worth it! Jenny was really nice and incredibly helpful with the immigration process after airport personnel originally escorted to the wrong area and didn’t want to allow leaving the airport. She takes great photos! Beautiful views and fun to take the toboggan down. Wasn’t too crowded on this day - and definitely worth doing with a 7 hour layover. Nice car and driver too.

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NancyVaB

2019-04-13

Great app to buy train tickets. If you don't know the language you just show the e-ticket that the app gave you and the seller will give the tickets to you without the need to talk.

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aklein729

2019-02-20

Had a great layover tour! 100% worth it. Was easily picked up and transported to the Great Wall and back to the airport. Jenny’s English is perfect so communication flowed nicely. She even helped me take photos on the Great Wall!

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Sreesagubadi

valsayn, Trinidad and Tobago

2019-02-08

I used China tour company to visit Hangzhou on on feb 7th. It’s a private tour. The experience is very pleasant and enjoyable. Tour guide Mr. Mark Zhou was very good. He speaks good English and very patient. He knows his stuff. I visited West Lake , Buddhist temple and the Pagoda. The tour was very enjoying and place (Hangzhou) is a must to see if you wish to enjoy the nature and Chinese culture and tradition. I recommend it to every one visiting China.

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Booking Note

How to Choose Tour Type?

Affordable Group Tour:

Our small group tour is around of 15 peoples picked up from different hotels. Suitable for tourists with limited budget and who would like to travel with others from different countries.

Best Value Private Tour:

More flexible and time saving.No need to wait for other tourists.Flexible schedule . Possible to be customized for your own itinerary. A privet tour guide and air-conditioned vehicle will be at your service.

How to Book?

1. You can book online, choose to pay the deposit or full payment. We accept payment by PayPal, Credit Card, Wechat and Bank Transfer. After booking, we will send you a booking confirmation email.

2. When you arrive at the departure city, the exactly pick up time will inform by your tour guide though your hotel one night before your tour date.

3.Pick-up Service: To ensure the morning pick-up going smoothly as scheduled, we suggest you choose downtown hotels within the fourth ring road of the city. An additional transfer fee will be incurred if your hotel is outside the above mentioned area. If your hotel is located in a narrow lane or an apartment block, we suggest you find the nearest hotel on the main street as your pick-up point.

Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.

If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Hotel, flight and train ticket fees are not refundable.

Questions & Answers

Tour Code: A0335

Duration: 3days

Departure date: Everyday

Tour type: Private

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