5-Day China Classic Tour of Hong Kong, Suzhou and Shanghai

Attractions: No
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Hong Kong

Welcome to Hong Kong! Our local guide is ready to pick you up at the arrival hall of the airport and transfer you to your hotel we have booked for you. The rest of the day is free for you to make your own arrangements.

Attractions: Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, Aberdeen fishing village
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Shanghai

This morning, our local guide and driver is ready to pick you up at your hotel or a designated location (such as the airport, train station or subway station). The magical journey at Hong Kong has begun. First, you’ll experience the fastest and most scenic route up Victoria Peak, the highest point in Hong Kong, on the island (552 meters) and ride the legendary Peak Tram, which has been in operation for over 100 years or more,it is one of the oldest cable cars in the world. you can walk around, eat and take some gorgeous photos or not, it is up to you.

Later, you will head to the Repulse bay of “Hawaii of the East”. This crescent-shaped beach is the most famous beach in Hong Kong, with a long coastline, soft sand, clear water and perfect temperatures here, and is also a gathering place for the city’s wealthiest residents. Enjoy the beautiful sea view and visit the Tin Hau Temple located on the beach. Continue to visit Aberdeen Fishing Village where you can feel an old traditional fishing village and see rows of old boats, sampans and private yachts. After the tour you will be driven back to your hotel in the city centre. This afternoon and evening is at your disposal.

Attractions: Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Nanjing Pedestrain Street, The Bund, The Shanghai World Financial Center
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Shanghai

This morning, visit the Shanghai Museum , Yu Garden and explore its nearby traditional bazaar. At noon, you are free to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant of your choice.

Next, you will drive a few kilometers to enjoy a panoramic view of the modern face of Shanghai from the 100th floor of the Shanghai World Financial Center, the “Eye of Shanghai”.

Then continue with a visit to the pedestrian-only Nanjing Pedestrian Street, a bustling street for walking, before heading to the Bund, one of Shanghai’s most famous waterfront areas and architectural icons.

Attractions: Liuyuan, Shantang Ancient Street, Tiger Hill, The First Silk Factory
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Shanghai

After breakfast, our guide and driver will pick you up from the lobby at the agreed time. You will drive about 1.5 hours from Shanghai to Suzhou. To start your day, you will visit one of the four famous gardens in China and the perfect representation of traditional Suzhou gardens – Liuyuan Garden. Liuyuan Garden combines almost all the classic features of Suzhou gardens.

After visiting the Liuyuan Garden, proceed to the next attraction – Shantang Ancient Street, a great place for a leisurely walk or tour of the tourist. Once an important trade and cultural center during the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is now known as “the epitome of old Suzhou and the window of Wu culture”. Here you can taste many local snacks and enjoy many local folklore products

In the afternoon, you will go to explore the most historic site in Suzhou, the Tiger Hill. There are many historical sites here, some of which are over 2,500 years old. The most famous attraction is the Yunyan Pagoda, a more than 1,000-year-old pagoda that is seven stories high and resembles the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Next, head to the First Silk Factory in Suzhou, where you can not only see how silk is processed from worm to final product, but also learn some of the history and culture of Chinese silk. After the tour, we will drive back to our hotel in Shanghai for a rest.

Attractions: Jade Buddha Temple, Tianzifang
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: No

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel by your guide and driver. First, you will have a tour of the Jade Buddha Temple,the world’s largest jade Buddha and numerous religious artifacts, ancient statues and Buddhist scriptures come from here. This peaceful Buddhist kingdom is tucked away in a modern neighborhood and overbearing mansions and is a great place to rest in this very busy city. Next, you will be transferred to Tianzifang, a tourist arts and crafts enclave that was transformed from a traditional residential area in the French Concession area of Shanghai. It is a typical tourist attraction to appreciate the local Shikumen architecture.

In the afternoon, your guide and driver will escort you to the airport for your flight to your next destination or home.