South Beauty Of China (trip)

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South Beauty Of China

  • Shanghai Airport, Shanghai, China
  • Active & Adventure
China, Asia

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Contact provider for price8 DaysYear-round
Boutique accommodations Exertion level: 4
Operator: PureQuest Adventures: China 20 people max
Much like the eastern seaboard of the US or the great cities of Renaissance Tuscany, the area of the Yangtze delta known in Chinese as Jiangnan (South of the Yangtze) rose to prominence as a major cultural and economic center in the middle ages and to this day the various cities of the region continue to retain their importance. Set yourself adrift through this world of waterways, lakes and streams to where wealthy silk and salt merchants rubbed shoulders with some of classical China’s most famous scholars. The centuries of wealth, both commercial and cultural can be seen at every turn, from the world famous gardens of literati escapism in Suzhou, to the lovingly preserved canal-side mansions of Shaoxing and the unique lake-side vistas of Hangzhou. Follow the trip to seek 7 elements representing the south beauty.

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China, Asia

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  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Shanghai
Arrive Shanghai; visit Yu Garden, one of the finest Chinese gardens in the region; walk around French Concession, a historical area represents the elegance appearance of 1930s; spend the night on the Bund, a symbol of Old Shanghai’s central role as a financial center, the most famous and spectacular street in history. Overnight in Shanghai.

Day 02: Shanghai
Visit Shanghai Museum, a world-class institution, houses a collection of 120,000 invaluable art piece. Step into a traditional Shanghai ‘nong’ residency to experience a Cooking Lesson by professional Chinese chef. The 1st South Beauty Element: Taste Shanghai Hairy Crab. Overnight in Shanghai.

Day 03: Shanghai – Suzhou
Drive to Suzhou, famous throughout China for its gardens. Visit two classical gardens, the largest – the Humble Administrator’s Garden, and the smallest – the Master-of-Nets Garden. Overnight in Suzhou.

Day 04: Suzhou – Xitang – Wuzhen
  Visit Suzhou Museum, the final master piece of a well-known architect I.M. Pei, who designed the pyramids at the Louvre in Paris. Walk around Taihu Lake – 2nd element. Drive to Wuzhen (2.5 hours), stop at Xitang, a water town crisscrossed by nine rivers and linked by old-fashioned tone bridges. Overnight in Wuzhen.

Day 05: Wuzhen
Tour Wuzhen, a historical water town; find the 3rd element - Jiaxing Indigo Printing Cloth. Overnight in Wuzhen.

Day 06: Wuzhen – Hangzhou
Drive to Hangzhou (82km 1.5 hours), described by Marco Polo as “Venice of the East”; have a Boat Ride on the black awning boat – 4th element; visit Linyin Temple, one of the largest and wealthiest Buddhist Temples in China; find the 5th element - Oilpaper umbrella; watch “Impression West Lake”. Overnight in Hangzhou.

Day 07: Shaoxing Excursion
Day trip to Shaoxing (65km 1 hour); the 6th element – Shaoxing Preserved Vegetables & Rice Wine. Overnight in Hangzhou.

Day 08: Depart Hangzhou
Drive to Hangzhou Dragon Well Village (1.5 hours); learn the tea making process and sip the fresh green tea (the 7th element); hike in the nearby tea terrace and nature valley; return to Hangzhou for lunch; drive back to Shanghai or fly back to Beijing. End of service.

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