10 Days Huangshan Cultural Tour from $1444
Yu Garden, The Bund, Nanjing Road, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Museum, MOCA Shanghai, Jinmao Tower(Top View), Chenghuang Miao, Yellow Mountain, Yungu Cable Car Up, Yungu Cable Car Down, Hongcun Village, Xidi Village, Tunxi Ancient Street , Hu Kaiwen Inkstick Factory, Tangyue Memorial Archways, Mutianyu Great Wall, Ding Tomb, Tian‘anmen Square, Temple of Heaven , Forbidden City (With Treasure House & Hall of Clocks and Watches), Hutong Tour, Summer Palace and Cruise, Yonghegong Lama Temple…
Tour Code: HST-B Commencement Date: At your discretion Tour Type: Private & Customizable
Day 1 Arrive at Shanghai Flight: TBA BY YOURSELF
Today’s Tour: Airport/train Station To Hotel Transfer Accommodation: The Bund Hotel Shanghai
Detailed Description- The Bund Hotel Shanghai:
The Bund Hotel is a business hotel, built according to 4-star international standard. It is located in the heart of downtown city of Shanghai, with 5 minutes walking distance to the famous "Bund" and "Pedestrian Street" of Nanjing Road, and 5 minutes driving distance to the Pudong District, you can easy arrive at Liujiazui Business Center and the beautiful Oriental Pearl Tower. 5 minutes walking distance from the Bund and Pedestrian Street of Nanjing Road.
- Airport/train Station To Hotel Transfer:
You will be met by your English-speaking guide and escorted to your hotel. Have a welcome dinner and get to know your guide and the city, check your itinerary with the guide, and begin your wonderful journey!
- The Bund Hotel Shanghai:
Day 2 Shanghai (B,L)
Today’s Tour: Yu Garden, The Bund, Nanjing Road, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, Jade Buddha Temple Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, Chinese Lunch,
Detailed Description- Yu Garden:
Yuyuan Garden locates near the City God Temple in Shanghai. It is one of the more exquisite gardens in Southern China with a history of over 40 years. Although repaired for many times, each hall, pavilion, stream, stone and so on in the garden expresses the essence of the landscape design of the Ming and Qing Dynasty in Southern China.
- The Bund:
The Bund (Wai tan) is the one of the best-known landmarks that cannot be missed in Shanghai. It is considered as China’s “Wall Street”. The architectures on the Bund are described as an “Exhibition of World Architecture”. It is a busy commercial street during daytime. But, when the lights of various colors are on at night, the buildings at the Bund along the Huangpu River are just like crystal palaces, reflecting a sense of luxury and elegance. The Bund symbolizes that Shanghai is the fastest-developing city in China.
- Nanjing Road:
West Nanjing Road features a number of up-market shopping centers, office buildings, and some other retail outlets. Many of Shanghai’s oldest and largest department stores are located at East Nanjing Road. Despite, there is a variety of domestic retail outlets and some traditional delicacies with a long history. The Park Hotel there is Shanghai’s most well-known historical hotels.
- Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall:
Located on People’s Square, the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall displays the overall urban planning and development of Shanghai and besides exhibitions, it offers data searching, education, leisure, and sightseeing services. A 1:200 giant model of the city center which takes up an area of 800 square meters is displayed.
- Jade Buddha Temple:
There are two jade Buddha statues in the Jade Buddha Temple which were imported from Burma in 1882: the sitting Buddha and the reclining Buddha. They are considered as treasure in the art of Buddhism. The Tripitaka Sutra published in the reign of Emperor Qianlong is kept in the Jade Buddha Temple in full text, consisting of 7,000 volumes in total. There are also the Meditation Hall, Vegetarian Canteen, Charity and Virtue Hall, Bronze Buddha Hall and Hall of Goddess of Mercy and so on.
- Yu Garden:
Day 3 Shanghai - Huangshan (B,L) Flight:Shanghai to Huangshan
Today’s Tour: Shanghai Museum, MOCA Shanghai, Jinmao Tower(Top View), Chenghuang Miao Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, Chinese Lunch, Accommodation: Huangshan Xinan Country Villa Hotel
Detailed Description- Huangshan Xinan Country Villa Hotel:
The Huangshan Xinan Country Villa Hotel (Huangshan Xin An Shanzhuang) is a four star business hotel in Huangshan, which is built according to international standards. The hotel is stands at the intersection of three rivers and affords scenic mountain views during the day (when it's not too cloudy) and views of the twinkling city lights at night. The hotel's location is convenient to the airport and also the Tunxi Old Street. Distance from the airport: 3.5Km Distance from the railway station: 2.5Km Distance from the city center: 2Km
- Shanghai Museum:
The perfectly-symmetrical Shanghai Museum houses over 120,000 cultural artifacts and period pieces, as well as a collection of more than 200,000 books on Chinese art and history in its massive library. Its three world-class exhibition halls host exciting exhibitions throughout the year, and its 11 state-of-the-art galleries feature impressive permanent collections that include paintings, ancient calligraphies, bronze and jade collections, ceramics, old coins and over 100 pieces of furniture from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
- MOCA Shanghai:
Having earned a reputation as a pace-setter for contemporary art in Shanghai, this non-profit museum has premier exhibits of Chinese and foreign art regularly making their way into its large, modern digs. Besides aiming to help nurture the appreciation of Chinese and international contemporary art and design, MoCA hopes to encourage cultural exchange between Shanghai and the world.
- Jinmao Tower(Top View):
Shanghai Jin Mao Tower, 420.5 meters in height, is the third highest building in mainland China. It is an intelligent building combining office space, hotel, and exhibition center, entertainment, sightseeing, and shopping together. The five-star Shanghai Grand Hyatt Hotel, occupying from floor 53 to floor 87 with 555 rooms, is the highlight of the Jin Mao Tower.
- Chenghuang Miao:
Shanghai City God Temple (Chenghuang Miao) is a Taoist temple known for its long history and grand architecture. The temple is also a traditionally commercial district that hosts annual temple fair events and a range of shops, restaurants, teahouses. Most of the buildings of the stores have a history of more than a hundred years old.
- Huangshan Xinan Country Villa Hotel:
Day 4 Huangshan (B,L)
Today’s Tour: Yellow Mountain, Yungu Cable Car Up Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, Chinese Lunch, Accommodation: Huangshan Beihai Hotel
Detailed Description- Huangshan Beihai Hotel:
This famous 4-star hotel is conveniently situated, close to Yungu Cableway station and sunrise observation space. Many Huangshan famous sights such as Lion Peak, Shixin Peak, and West-sea Grand Canyon are all within walking distance. This hotel is very popular for its location and hosting many celerities.
- Yellow Mountain:
Huangshan Mountain (Yellow Mountain) is considered as the most fantastic mountain under heaven. The charm of Mount Huangshan lies in its 5 supreme sights on the mountain: the gorgeous scene of sunrise, strange pines, fantastic rocks, the sea of clouds and hot springs. All beauties of Nature can be found in Mount Huangshan. There are so many for you to explore in Huangshan-a place that has attracted and inspired millions of people.
- Yungu Cable Car Up:
Our guide will company you to take the Yungu cable car up to the mountain, enjoy the sight on the cable car.
- Huangshan Beihai Hotel:
Day 5 Huangshan (B,L)
Today’s Tour: Yungu Cable Car Down, Hongcun Village, Xidi Village Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, Chinese Lunch, Accommodation: Huangshan Xinan Country Villa Hotel
Detailed Description- Huangshan Xinan Country Villa Hotel:
The Huangshan Xinan Country Villa Hotel (Huangshan Xin An Shanzhuang) is a four star business hotel in Huangshan, which is built according to international standards. The hotel is stands at the intersection of three rivers and affords scenic mountain views during the day (when it's not too cloudy) and views of the twinkling city lights at night. The hotel's location is convenient to the airport and also the Tunxi Old Street. Distance from the airport: 3.5Km Distance from the railway station: 2.5Km Distance from the city center: 2Km
- Yungu Cable Car Down:
Our guide will company you to take the Yungu cable car down to the mountain, enjoy the sight on the cable car.
- Hongcun Village:
With a history of about 900 years, Hongcun is known as the “Village in a Painting” in China. Almost each photo you take in Hongcun Village looks like a charming and realistic painting with artistic conception. The bird’s eye view of the whole village is in shape of a large buffalo which is considered as one of the wonders in the history of construction. The residences, waterways, streets, alleys, and even the decoration of the interior house of Hongcun Village remain the original conditions. In 2000, together with Xidi Village, they were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Xidi Village:
Xidi is an ancient village with a history of more than 960 years. It is considered as a “Utopia” due to the fact that there is more beauty than one can take in and the well-preserved residences complements to the beauty. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000 together with Hongcun Village. Many artists, architects, sculptors, painters, and photographers from home and abroad have come to visit Xidi Village because it is also considered as a source of inspiration.
- Huangshan Xinan Country Villa Hotel:
Day 6 Huangshan - Beijing (B,L) Flight:Huangshan to Beijing
Today’s Tour: Tunxi Ancient Street , Hu Kaiwen Inkstick Factory, Tangyue Memorial Archways Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, Chinese Lunch, Accommodation: Sunworld Hotel Beijing
Detailed Description- Sunworld Hotel Beijing:
With 308 luxuriant rooms and suites of various kinds Superior Rooms, which feature tasteful decor, enhanced by elegant furnishings, including one double bed or twin beds. Amenities include coffee/tea maker, international direct phone calls, voicemail, cable TV, hairdryer, and refrigerator.
- Tunxi Ancient Street :
Tunxi Ancient Street was originally built during the Song Dynasty. With a history of hundreds of years, this street is lined with architectures from the Song, Ming, and Qing Dynasty. Tunxi Ancient Street is among the best-preserved ancient streets in China. Tunxi Ancient Street is just like an artist’s gallery where you can find almost any souvenirs that are full of Chinese cultural connotation and at reasonable prices.
- Hu Kaiwen Inkstick Factory:
Ink sticks are one of China’s “Four Treasures of the Study”. The four treasures are the brush, paper, ink stick, and ink stone. Huangshan has been famous for centuries for production of these treasures.
- Tangyue Memorial Archways:
Tangyue Memorial Archways stand at Tangyue Village of Shexian County. The set of seven memorial archways are the most significant and majestic. They were designed as the embodiment of morality and built to honor those who made great contributions to the Dynasty. These memorial archways have been used in numerous Chinese movies or TV shows including the masterwork Dream of Red Mansions.
- Sunworld Hotel Beijing:
Day 7 Beijing (B,L)
Today’s Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall(less crownded, about 2.5 hours drive, comfort for seniors by taking cable car up and down), Cable Car at Mutianyu Great Wall (Round Trip), Ding Tomb(about 1 hour drive, be careful of the slippery steps) Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, Chinese Lunch,
Detailed Description- Mutianyu Great Wall(less crownded, about 2.5 hours drive, comfort for seniors by taking cable car up and down):
Located in Huairou County 70km northeast of Beijing, Mutianyu section of Great Wall is connected with Juyongguan Pass in the west and Gubeikou Gateway in the east. As one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall, Mutianyu section of Great Wall used to serve as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs. First built in the mid-6th during the Northern Qi dynasty, Mutianyu Great Wall is older, less crowded, more original than Badaling Great Wall.
- Cable Car at Mutianyu Great Wall (Round Trip):
You can take cable car up and down to experience a birdview of the less untouched Great Wall at Mutianyu section.
- Ding Tomb(about 1 hour drive, be careful of the slippery steps):
Also known as the “13 Tombs”, this is the burial site of 13 Emperors of the Ming Dynasty. The tombs are located at the Tianshou Mountain of Changping District. From 1409, the first tomb called “Changling Tomb” was built and the last tomb called “Siling Tomb” was constructed in 1644. Altogether, there are now 13 tombs of Emperors, 23 of Empresses, 2 of Princes, about 30 concubines, and eunuch.
- Mutianyu Great Wall(less crownded, about 2.5 hours drive, comfort for seniors by taking cable car up and down):
Day 8 Beijing (B,L)
Today’s Tour: Tian'anmen Square, Temple of Heaven , Forbidden City (With Treasure House & Hall of Clocks and Watches) Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, Chinese Lunch,
Detailed Description- Tian'anmen Square:
The heart of urban Beijing and large enough to accommodate an assembly of one million people. It stands in front of the Forbidden City, at its north the Tiananmen Rostrum, from which imperial decrees were promulgated.
- Temple of Heaven :
a masterpiece of architecture and landscape design which simply and graphically illustrates a cosmogony of great importance for the evolution of one of the world's great civilizations, and had a profound influence on architecture and planning in the Far East over many centuries. You can see lots of Beijingers practicing Taichi in the morning and you can join them.
- Forbidden City (With Treasure House & Hall of Clocks and Watches):
Built between 1406 and 1420, the Forbidden City was the palace of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties, a period extending over 500 years. The atmosphere created by the many temples, halls and courtyards - not to mention the colors of the tiles, roofs and painted wood - is unique, leaving you with a lasting impression of imperial China. The palace has over 9000 rooms. Treasure Houses takes up about 220 square metres. There are more than 440 treasures on display belonged to Qing dynasty royalty,most of which have not never been on display in the past time. Hall of Clocks and Wathches: It is located in the east of the Inner Court outside the Gate of Respect Movement (Jing Yun Men). This exhibition hall houses about 200 clocks and watches from the imperial collection. Those watches and clocks are mostly made in Switzerland, England, France, the U.S and Japan, with some Chinese made timepieces on display as well.
- Tian'anmen Square:
Day 9 Beijing (B,L)
Today’s Tour: Hutong Tour, Summer Palace and Cruise, Yonghegong Lama Temple Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, Chinese Lunch,
Detailed Description- Hutong Tour:
You will travel by taking a rickshaw or called pedicab, visit a local famliy in a traditional courtyard, talk to the host and hostess, perhaps on your are interested in topics such as a beijinger's daily life, etc. Finally we will climp up the Drum Tower where you can have a bird's eye view of the old Beijing city.
- Summer Palace and Cruise:
The Forbidden City (zijinchéng) was the Chinese imperial palace of 24 Emperors from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Also known as the Imperial Palace (Gùgong), it is the largest and best-preserved collection of ancient buildings in China. Covering an area of 720,000 square meters, there remain 980 buildings and 8704 rooms in this palace, with a city wall of 10 meters high in four directions and a moat of 52 meters in width. There set four huge gates on the four sides, among which Meridian Gate (Wu men) in the south and Divine Might Gate (Shenwu men) in the north are open as the entrances for tourists. Tiananmen also serves as the main entrance of the Forbidden City in the south.
- Yonghegong Lama Temple:
The Yonghe Lama Temple lies in the northeast of Beijing City. It was built in 1694 by Emperor Kangxi for his son Yongqin. And it was originally called the Yongqin Mansion. In 1744, Emperor Qianlong renamed it as a Lama Temple for officials to deal with affairs of state and for monks of Tibetan Buddhism. Although almost half of it remains a palace, it is the largest Buddhist temple in China.
- Hutong Tour:
Day 10 Departure Beijing (B) Flight: TBA BY YOURSELF
Today’s Tour: Hotel to Airport/Train Station Transfer Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel
Detailed Description- Hotel to Airport/Train Station Transfer:
You will be escorted to the airport/train station for your flight/train to your next destination. Please double check your luggage, stuffs, visa and passport.
- Hotel to Airport/Train Station Transfer:
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| Your Group Size | Half Twin Price ( Low Seson) | Half Twin Price ( High Season) | Inquiry/Customize |
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| 1 Person | $ 2204 | $ 2843 | |
| 2 - 5 Persons | $ 1444 | $ 1764 | |
| 6 - 9 Persons | $ 1129 | $ 1438 | |
| 10 Up Persons | $ 993 | $ 1282 | |
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