8D7N · Group Tours · Beijing-Shanghai-Suzhou-Wuzhen-Xitang-Hangzhou tour: World Heritage & Jiangnan Water Towns, Boat Ride & Cuisine
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Free cancellation · No shopping · Guaranteed departure
Guide
Tour guide included
5 diamonds: Premium
Service language:Mandarin
Departure city: Beijing
Group size
Max. 20 persons
Pick-up & drop-off methods
Arr. & dep. transfers incl.
Free cancellation
Free cancellation 2 days before
Deposit accepted
For select departure dates, pay a deposit to secure your spot
Highlights
Stay in selected top-rated 5-diamond hotels with quiet, cozy rooms for a good night's sleep, triple-occupancy options, and a hearty daily breakfast before sightseeing.
Explore Beijing's classic World Heritage sites and admire Jiangnan's stunning scenery.
Enjoy small-group travel with no compulsory shopping, no hidden fees, and all tips included. Every guest receives 24/7 concierge support.
8-day itinerary
Day 1 | Arrival in Beijing - Airport/train station pick-up (24/7 private car transfer) - Hotel check-in (with assistance) Meet up This product includes a free pickup service Airport/station pick-up Free pickup service from airport/train station:Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing Daxing International Airport, Beijing Station, Beijingxi(Beijing West) Station, Beijingbei(Beijing North) Station, Beijing Chaoyang Station, Beijing Fengtai Station, Beijingnan(Beijing South) Station Service period: All day(Private car) If your location is outside the free pickup area, you will need to go to the meeting point yourself. If you have any questions, please contact customer support. 07:00Breakfast(at own expense) 12:00Lunch(at own expense) 18:00Dinner(at own expense) 18:00Hotel  Xinyuan Hotel Beijing West Railway Station 4.8/5 orBeijing International Cultural Exchange Center orAir China Boyue Beijing Hotel We have carefully selected quality hotels for your trip and will confirm your accommodation after booking. By default, we assign hotels based on availability and do not accept specific hotel requests. If you wish to specify or choose a different hotel, please contact our customer service for more options. |
Day 2 | Summer Palace - Yuanmingyuan Garden - Tsinghua University or Peking University exterior visit 07:00Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Meal standard: CNY 50/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 08:00Transportation Take a bus to Yuanmingyuan Garden. Travel: approx. 15 km/30 mins 08:30Attraction  Summer Palace 8.4 4.7/5 Gardens UNESCO World Heritage - Cultural Sites Historical Architectures (Includes adult & child main entrance tickets)  Kunming Lake 4.6 4.8/5 Lakes (no tickets required)  Yulantang 2.6 4.8/5 Historical Architectures (no tickets required) Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 30 mins 11:00Transportation Proceed by bus to the lunch venue. Travel: approx. 15 km/30 mins 11:30Lunch(meal included for adults & children) Old Beijing Copper Pot Lamb Hot Pot - Try this local specialty. If your group has fewer than 8 people, we recommend arranging your meals separately or paying the price difference for a group meal. Thank you for your understanding. Meal standard: CNY 50/person Meal duration: approx. 50 mins 12:30Transportation Take a bus to Yuanmingyuan Garden. Travel: approx. 15 km/30 mins 13:30Attraction  Yuanmingyuan Park 7.5 4.8/5 Gardens Historical Sites (Includes adult & child main entrance tickets)  Xiyanglou Ruins 3.8 4.9/5 Historical Sites (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 14:30Transportation Take a bus to Tsinghua University or Peking University for an exterior visit. Travel: approx. 15 km/30 mins 15:20Attraction  Tsinghua University 4.6 4.7/5 (Appearance) orPeking University(Appearance) Activity duration: approx. 15 mins 18:00Dinner(at own expense) 18:00Hotel Xinyuan Hotel Beijing West Railway Station 4.8/5 orBeijing International Cultural Exchange Center orAir China Boyue Beijing Hotel |
Day 3 | Flag-raising - Mutianyu/Badaling great Wall - Olympic Park - Temple of Heaven 06:00Attraction  Tiananmen Square - National Flag 6.2 4.9/5 (no tickets required) Because the flag-raising ceremony requires an early departure, we will provide a grab-and-go breakfast. If a reservation cannot be secured, the visit will be changed to the flag-lowering ceremony. Activity duration: approx. 15 mins 07:00Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Meal standard: CNY 50/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 08:30Attraction  Mutianyu Great Wall 8.3 4.8/5 Ancient Trails Historical Sites (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 30 mins 11:00Lunch(meal included for adults & children) Local cuisine featuring duck Actual arrangements are subject to the restaurant's availability. If the group size is fewer than 8 people, guests are advised to arrange meals on their own or pay the price difference for a group meal. Thank you for your understanding! Meal standard: CNY 60/person Meal duration: approx. 50 mins 13:00Attraction  Beijing Olympic Park 7.0 4.7/5 City Parks (no tickets required)  Bird's Nest Cultural Center 3.1 (Appearance)  Water Cube 6.4 4.3/5 Modern Architecture (Appearance) Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 14:00Free time Optional paid upgrade
Purchases are voluntary. Prices shown are for reference only. Actual costs are subject to the specific itinerary. This is a suggested itinerary and does not include tickets, transportation, or guide services Sightseeing duration: approx. 1 hr 15:30Attraction  Temple of Heaven 8.4  No. 10 of Best Things to Do in North China4.8/5 Historical Architectures Historical Sites (Includes adult & child main entrance tickets)  Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests 4.8 Selected for Night Attractions in Beijing4.9/5 Historical Architectures (Includes adult & child main entrance tickets)  Echo Wall 4.5 4.6/5 Historical Architectures (Includes adult & child main entrance tickets)  Circular Mound Altar 4.0 4.9/5 Historical Sites (Includes adult & child main entrance tickets) Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 18:00Dinner(at own expense) 18:00Hotel Xinyuan Hotel Beijing West Railway Station 4.8/5 orBeijing International Cultural Exchange Center orAir China Boyue Beijing Hotel |
Day 4 | Tiananmen Square or The Palace Museum - Surprise visit 07:00Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Meal standard: CNY 50/person 08:30Attraction  Tiananmen Square 7.9 4.8/5 Squares (no tickets required) Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 09:00Attraction The Palace Museum 1. Tickets for this itinerary must be reserved under a real name 7 days in advance, with limited availability. The actual schedule will be adjusted based on the confirmed reservation times.
2. Due to limited ticket availability, the travel agency cannot guarantee successful reservations. In the event of reservation failure or closure, a refund for the Forbidden City ticket will be provided: CNY 40 per adult in the off-season and CNY 60 per adult in the peak season, along with guided commentary at the Forbidden City entrance and complimentary admission to Jingshan Park. The Palace Museum 10.0 2026 Global 100 - Best Things to Do4.9/5 Museums Historical Sites Palaces UNESCO World Heritage - Cultural Sites (Includes adult & child main entrance tickets)  Meridian Gate 5.0 4.9/5 Historical Architectures (no tickets required)  Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe Dian) 4.9 4.9/5 Historical Architectures (no tickets required)  Imperial Garden 4.3 4.9/5 Gardens (no tickets required) Guide services: Activity duration: approx. 3 hrs 12:00Lunch(meal included for adults & children) Laogen Mountain Villa (location subject to change on the day), with local specialty dishes included. Important Dining Notice: Restaurant reservations are subject to availability. If your group has fewer than 8 guests, you can choose to dine at your own expense or pay extra for a group set meal. Thank you for your understanding. Meal standard: CNY 40/person Meal duration: approx. 50 mins 14:00Attraction The Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution The Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution requires real-name reservations, with tickets released 7 days in advance. Travel agencies have no special channels and can only assist with reservations through the WeChat Mini Program. If tickets are unavailable or fully booked, visits will be changed to other museums such as the Capital Museum, Automobile Museum, Ancient Architecture Museum, Shijia Hutong Museum, Customs Museum, etc.National Museum of China The National Museum requires real-name reservations, with tickets released 7 days in advance. Travel agencies have no special channels and can only assist with reservations through the WeChat Mini Program. If tickets are unavailable or fully booked, visits will be changed to other museums such as the Capital Museum, Automobile Museum, Ancient Architecture Museum, Shijia Hutong Museum, Customs Museum, etc. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. The Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution 6.8 4.8/5 Museums Military Sites (no tickets required) orNational Museum of China(no tickets required) orCapital Museum(no tickets required) orTian'anmen Rostrum(Includes adult main entrance tickets) Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 18:00Dinner(at own expense) 18:00Hotel Xinyuan Hotel Beijing West Railway Station 4.8/5 orBeijing International Cultural Exchange Center orAir China Boyue Beijing Hotel |
Day 5 | Beijing to Shanghai (overnight in Shanghai) 06:00Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Meal standard: USD 50/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins All dayTransportation A private vehicle will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the railway station. Travel: approx. 10 km/30 mins AfternoonBeijingShanghaiBy train Reference trains are as follows (subject to actual ticket issuance): G101|G-series high-speed train|O Afternoon All day BeijingStation Shanghai HongqiaoStation or G101|G-series high-speed train|O Afternoon All day Beijingnan(Beijing South)Station ShanghaiStation Reference trains are as follows (subject to actual ticket issuance): G101, G103, G1, G105, G107, G3, G109, G111, G113, G5, G115, G117, G119, G7, G121, G123, G125, G9, G127, G129, G131. 12:00Lunch(at own expense) All dayTransportation Please take your scheduled flights as per your itinerary. Free shuttle service will be arranged to match your arrival time upon landing. The schedule is as follows: Shuttle Bus 1: Shanghai Hongqiao Airport/Railway Station and Pudong Airport -> The Bund Tourism Service Center Peak season (April–October and Spring Festival): 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 Off-season (November–March): 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 Shuttle Bus 2: Shanghai Hongqiao Airport/Railway Station/Pudong Airport -> Your hotel for the night Year-round schedule: 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, 22:00, 24:00 Shuttle Bus Notes Shuttle Bus 1 will drop you off at The Bund Tourism Service Center. You can enjoy free time around the area. Recommended spots: The Bund (2-min walk), City God Temple (8-min walk), Nanjing Road (10-min walk). Return shuttles to your hotel are available from the service center. Departure times: 17:00–17:30 (regular dates); 17:00–20:00 (Chinese public holidays). Please refer to the on-site notice at the service center for the exact schedule. Shuttle Bus 2 will take you directly to your hotel, with no scheduled activities for the day. Most group hotels are located in Pudong District. If you wish to explore Shanghai freely, please choose a flight or train with an arrival time that fits your plans. Important Reminders for Shuttle Service The pick-up and drop-off service is only available on the tour start date. No service will be provided for early or delayed arrivals. We apologize for any inconvenience. Free luggage storage is available at the transfer center from 10:00 to 19:00 daily. Buses depart promptly on schedule. We shall not be liable if you miss the trip to The Bund due to flight or train delays. If buses cannot arrive on time due to unforeseen circumstances, we will arrange taxi rides for you. Please keep all taxi receipts for reimbursement by your tour guide. Travel: approx. 10 km/30 mins AfternoonTransportation Please fly to Shanghai independently according to your flight itinerary. We will arrange a vehicle to take you to the hotel for check-in. You may also join the paid Shanghai night view tour. After the tour, we will also provide a vehicle to take you back to the hotel. AfternoonAttraction Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 30 mins 18:00Dinner(at own expense) 18:00Hotel  Wisdomrose hotel 4.7/5 orArt Mansion orRegal Jinfeng Hotel We have carefully selected quality hotels for your trip and will confirm your accommodation after booking. By default, we assign hotels based on availability and do not accept specific hotel requests. If you wish to specify or choose a different hotel, please contact our customer service for more options. |
Day 6 | Shanghai - Suzhou - Wuzhen (accommodation: Tongxiang) 07:30Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Enjoy the hotel's delicious breakfast. Meal standard: USD 50/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 07:45Transportation Take the tour bus to Suzhou, via Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station. Travel: approx. 80 km/2 hrs 30 mins 10:30Attraction  Shantang Street 7.6 4.4/5 Featured Neighborhoods (no tickets required) Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 30 mins 12:00Lunch(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 13:00Attraction  Lingering Garden(Liuyuan Garden) 7.8 4.7/5 Gardens Historical Architectures (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 30 mins 15:00Transportation Take the bus to Wuzhen Xizha. Duration: 1 hr 30 mins 16:30Attraction  Wuzhen West Gate Scenic Area 7.8 No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Wuzhen4.5/5 Ancient Towns (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 17:30Dinner(at own expense) 18:00Attraction  Night Tour For West Scenic Zone 5.7 Selected for Night Attractions in Zhejiang4.6/5 (no tickets required) Duration: 2 hrs Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 20:00Hotel  Ziye Hotel 4.7/5 orPuyuan Fashion Resort-Pujin Hotel orDragon Dream Hotel |
Day 7 | Wuzhen - Xitang - Hangzhou (accommodation: Hangzhou) 07:00Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Enjoy the delicious breakfast at the hotel. Meal standard: CNY 50/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 08:30Transportation Take the bus to Xitang. Travel: approx. 60 km/1 hr 09:30Attraction  Xitang Historic Town of China 7.0 No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Jiaxing4.5/5 Ancient Towns (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 12:00Lunch(meal included for adults & children) Enjoy the group lunch. Meal standard: CNY 50/person Meal duration: approx. 50 mins 12:30Transportation Take the bus to Hangzhou. Travel: approx. 140 km/2 hrs 14:30Attraction  Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area 8.9 No. 1 of Best Things to Do in West Lake4.6/5 Mountains Temples (no tickets required) Friendly reminder: If the reservation quota for Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area is full or access is unavailable due to congestion, we will upgrade your tour to Liuhe Pagoda Cultural Park free of charge. Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 17:00Dinner(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 50 mins 20:00Hotel  Zhejiang Radio and Television Mingdu Hotel 4.5/5 orTaixuhu Holiday Hotel orWhite Horse Lake Jianguo Hotel |
Day 8 | Hangzhou/Shanghai - Tour ends 07:30Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Enjoy the delicious breakfast at the hotel. Meal standard: USD 50/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 08:30Attraction  West Lake 10.0 4.7/5 Lakes (no tickets required) Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 30 mins 10:30Attraction  Qing He Fang 6.6 4.6/5 Featured Neighborhoods (no tickets required) Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 12:00Lunch(meal included for adults & children) Enjoy the group lunch. Meal standard: CNY 50/person Meal duration: approx. 50 mins Tour ends This product includes airport/station drop-off Free drop-off service to airport/train station: Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Hangzhoudong(Hangzhou East) Station Service period: 15:00-18:00(rideshare) If the airport/train station is not within the free drop-off area, please make your own arrangements |
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