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China's Present, Past and Future with Suzhou Extension

11 days
From Beijing to Shanghai
4.7
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English, German
Group Size 2 - 25
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Explore the Forbidden City in Beijing
  • Walk the Great Wall at Mutianyu
  • See the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an
  • Stroll through Shanghai's Yu Garden
  • Cruise the Suzhou Grand Canal

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL BEIJING
  2. Day 2 BEIJING (Forbidden City Tour, Temple of Heaven)
  3. Day 3 BEIJING (Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall Tour, Summer Palace)
  4. Day 4 BEIJING – XI’AN (5 hrs by high-speed train; included)
  5. Day 5 XI’AN
  6. Day 6 XI’AN – SHANGHAI (11 hrs night train; included)
  7. Day 7 SHANGHAI
  8. Day 8 SHANGHAI
  9. Day 9 SHANGHAI – SUZHOU (25min by high-speed train; included)
  10. Day 10 SUZHOU
  11. Day 11 SUZHOU – DEPARTURE SHANGHAI (150km – 2hrs)
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TUI China

4.7
(35 reviews)

Number of tours

37

Age Range

2 to 99 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Buddy
    · May 9th, 2024
    Good trip with good services
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  • Anonymous
    · December 18th, 2019
    Very knowledgeable guide, friendly and would go the extra mile for us. Very punctual, helpful loved Rogan as our guide could not asked for more,
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  • Anonymous
    · December 18th, 2019
    Rogin Luo was our tour guide and he was excellent! We can not fault his service.
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    Asked on September 27th, 2023

    Would this tour work for a solo traveler? Is there a student discount available?

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    • TUI ChinaOperatorWritten September 2023

      This is a SIC (SEAT IN COACH) tour, which requires at least 2 passengers. There is no discount for students.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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