Suzhou Silk Museum (Suzhou Sichou Bowuguan)

* Leave hotel by 8:30am and return by 7:00pm, it will be a long day since we are going out side of Shanghai.
* Tongli ancient water village ( 100RMB/person ), a water village with small canals built 1000 years ago. Crisscrossed, cute small bridges spanning over canals. It is  tranquil, peaceful, original. There are 2 beautiful ancients Gardens and some nice museums are included.
* Lunch at riverside restaurant have orthodox homestyle Chinese food in local people’s restaurant. We can buy our favorites vegetables and other food from the food market of Tongli and bring them to the chef to cook for us as well.
* Drive to Suzhou by 40 minutes after lunch
* Tiger Hill (60RMB/ticket) Or Take boat tour on Jing - Hang grand man-made canal and Suzhou old city through small canals and cross underneath small arch bridges. (200RMB/private boat )
* Suzhou No.1 Silk factory ( learn how silk been produced from silkworm, we can see silkworm from the eggs to cocoons, from cocoons to silk quilt, watching the silk worm eating leaves, it depends on your interests. There is a silk mall here, but we are non-shopping tour we only learn silk culture here due to Suzhou is famous for ancient classical gardens and silk )

Warm note:

1. Guide service charge:  1100RMB for 11 -12 working hours ( all entrance fee of  all attractions in the itinerary are excluded )
A comfortable Buick van: 1800RMB, about 320 kilometers driving, including parking and toll fees, driver’s meal, bottled mineral water, about 11-12 working hours

2. I can arrange a big tour with 6 up guests as well

                                                                    5 days travel

D1 10:00am about one and a half hour to go to No.1 watertown zhouzhuang ,  about 3pm 
       Go back to Shanghai visit the Pearl’s Market,Najing Road    

D2 9:00am  Jade Temple  Shanghai Museum  French Concession 

       7:30pm   see the Acrobatics in Shanghai              

D3  9:00am  about two and a half hour to Hangzhou,visit West Lake (including the boat), 

       see the fishes,Tea Farm,                    

D4 Chinese Expo Pavillion ,Stone gates (Shikumen),Antique Street,Shanghai
        Bond           

D5  9:00am Lingering Garden, Hanshan Temple, Pingjiang Road or Shantang Street 

Day 1   Shanghai

After breakfast, proceed to the Bund, also called Zhongshan East Road, which is Shanghai's famous waterfront and the symbol of Shanghai. Walking along the Bund, which is the west shore of the Huangpu River, you can see the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the World Finacial Center Which is the tallest building in the world across the river in Pudong. Later we will Visit Shanghai Museum - Originally, Shanghai Museum was built at 325 West Nanjing Road in Shanghai in 1952. In October, 1959, it moved into the Zhonghui Building at 16 Henan Zhong Lu. During this time, the museum developed very fast in all aspects. In 1952, Shanghai municipal government made a decision to build a grand-new Shanghai Museum in the center of Shanghai city. Therefore, People's Square was selected as the new site of Shanghai Museum. After lunch, you will visit Yuyuan Garden, a famous Chinese classical garden located in Shanghai's colorful and bustling Old Town.
Next, proceed to Chenghuang Market to try the famous Shanghai steamed soup dumplings as well as shop at the old antiques market.

Breakfast+Chinese Lunch

Day 2  Shanghai

Start the day by visiting Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall which is much more interesting and impressive than its sounds. It tells the story of growth of the metropolis, explains her foundation, development and future in 1 to 2 hours.Shanghai Xintiandi is close to the site of the First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party,situated on Xingye Road.Echoing with the Shanghais historical and cultural legacies,Xintiandi is a re-creation born out of sprawl of Shikumen(stone-framed doorways) housing.After lunch, you will visit Shanghai Bird and Flower Market which is locates in xizhang south road ,close to Dongtai Road antique street.It mainly sells various kinds of goldfishes,tropical fish,fish bowls,aquatic animal equipments and appliances.And also with several flowers shops.When the night falls, you will visit Nanjing Road, long the hub of modern Shanghai’s shopping and business, is always mentioned in travel guides as a must see. 


Breakfast+Chinese Lunch(I will arrange this lunch at a local family, you can learn how to cook, a lot of chinese table manner and  chinese family)

Day 3  Shanghai/Suzhou/Hangzhou

Today, we will drive to Suzhou.Upon arrival, you  will visit the Garden of the Master of the Nets, which is also called Fisherman's Garden, with a 0.6-hectare, elegant garden where Song Zongyuan, an early Qing-dynasty official used to live.
Next you will visit the Suzhou No.1 Silk factory to know the produce of silk.And then take a cruise on the famous Grand Canal , which was a water conservation project in ancient China.Afterwards, drive to Hangzhou. Tonight, you will live at the local family's apartment to share two night and two meals together.After you arrive in Hangzhou, the rest of your time be on your own. I will give you my professional suggestions for you to explore the nearby area at night.(Bars,cofe shop,night party)
 

Breakfast+Chinese Lunch

Day 4  Hangzhou

After breakfast, your local guide will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you to the West Lake, where you will enjoy sightseeing and a cruise. The lake is surrounded by hills on three sides and faces downtown Hangzhou on the fourth side. The peaceful West Lake, known as the jewel of Hangzhou, has two causeways, Bai and Su, which separate the lake into five parts. The lake also has three manmade islands: Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, Mid-lake Pavilion and Mr. Ruan Yuan's Mountain. Later, you will proceed to Lingyin Temple, one of the most famous Buddhist temples in China. The temple's name is indicative of its peaceful natural surroundings, as it is a well-hidden retreat covered on three sides by hills. Next visit the Longjing Tea Village, where you can have a nice hot cup of the famous Longjing tea.
 

Breakfast+ Chinese Lunch+Chinses Dinner(Lunch,Dinner at the local family)

Day 5  Hangzhou/Shanghai

After breakfast, drive you back to shanghai.

Price Includes:

1. Transportation: Private Transportation services(Buick Business) between tour cities in the itinerary ,Local transportation services in every tour city 2. Meals specified in the itinerary: Western breakfast in hotels(Hotel on your own booking)
Chinese lunch and dinner in local restaurants and local families 3. Sightseeing   All arrangements mentioned in the itinerary will be covered
All first admission/entrance fees in the itinerary

4. Tour guide: In every tour city of China, each tour is conducted by a professional tour guide

5.Two night accommodations in Hangzhou

You also can take train during your trip. Price will be cheaper. Please let me know if you want...

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions and WANT TO GET DISCOUNT!!!  Thanks!