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Experience Iconic Highlights Like the Great Wall, Forbidden City of Beijing, Metropolis Shanghai and Dynamic Hong Kong – All at an Incredible Price
Discover the perfect blend of ancient wonders and modern marvels on this incredible journey. Walk the majestic Great Wall, explore Beijing’s Forbidden City, and savor authentic Peking Duck. Visit Shanghai’s iconic Bund, Suzhou’s UNESCO-listed Lingering Gardens, and Hangzhou’s serene West Lake. Conclude in vibrant Hong Kong, where you’ll marvel at the skyline, wander bustling markets, and soak in the rich culture. With 11 nights of 4-5 star accommodation, daily breakfast, and expert guides, this unforgettable adventure is available for a limited time!
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Embark on an overnight flight to Beijing, the vibrant capital of China, where your unforgettable journey begins.
Welcome to Beijing! Upon arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), you will be warmly greeted by your local tour guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is yours to relax, recover from your flight, or begin exploring the city at your own pace.
Please Note: Group airport transfers from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) operate at scheduled times based on the arrival schedules of participating travelers. Group transfer departures are available at 14:00, 20:00, and 00:20.
If you prefer not to wait for the scheduled group transfer, a private one-way transfer from PEK Airport to your hotel can be arranged for USD 35 per person (minimum of 2 passengers).
After breakfast, begin your day with a visit to Tiananmen Square, one of the largest public squares in the world. Continue to the magnificent Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest and best-preserved imperial palace complexes ever built, serving as the home of China's emperors for nearly 500 years.
Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring the world-famous Peking Roast Duck, one of Beijing's most iconic culinary specialties.
In the afternoon, you may choose to join the optional Temple of Heaven & Hutong Life Tour (USD 89 per person). Visit the UNESCO-listed Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvests, then experience the charm of old Beijing as you explore its traditional hutongs by rickshaw, offering a fascinating glimpse into the city's rich history and local way of life.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, set out to visit the awe-inspiring Great Wall of China, the country's most iconic landmark and one of the greatest engineering achievements in history.
En route, stop at one of Asia's largest Jade Exhibition Centres, where you'll discover the cultural significance of jade in Chinese history and craftsmanship.
Upon arrival at the Great Wall, climb a section of this remarkable 3,700-mile (6,000-kilometre) wonder and admire its ancient watchtowers, impressive stonework, and breathtaking mountain scenery. A picnic-style lunch is included, allowing you to enjoy this unforgettable setting at a relaxed pace.
On the return journey to Beijing, drive past the famous Bird's Nest (National Stadium) and Water Cube (National Aquatics Center), two striking architectural landmarks built for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and enduring symbols of modern China.
The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure, or you may choose from the following optional excursions:
Optional Tour: Summer Palace & Panda House – USD 65 per person (Minimum 10 guests)
Discover the beauty of the UNESCO-listed Summer Palace, the former imperial retreat renowned for its tranquil lakes, elegant pavilions, and beautifully landscaped gardens. Continue to the Beijing Zoo's Panda House, where you'll have the opportunity to see China's beloved giant pandas and learn about the country's ongoing conservation efforts.
Optional Evening Tour: Beijing Acrobatic Show – USD 60 per person
Experience one of Beijing's most celebrated performances as world-class acrobats showcase breathtaking feats of balance, strength, flexibility, and precision. Combined with vibrant costumes, dramatic lighting, and captivating music, this spectacular show promises an unforgettable evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, visit a traditional Chinese health and wellness centre, where you'll gain insight into the ancient principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including the use of acupuncture, herbal remedies, and holistic healing practices.
Later, travel to Shanghai by high-speed train or domestic flight. Upon arrival, meet your local tour representative and continue by coach to Suzhou, a picturesque city celebrated for its tranquil canals, elegant bridges, and UNESCO-listed classical gardens.
Upon arrival in Suzhou, check in to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, begin the day with a visit to the beautiful Lingering Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of China's finest classical gardens. Admire its elegant pavilions, tranquil ponds, winding pathways, and masterfully designed landscapes that reflect the harmony of traditional Chinese garden design.
Known as the "Venice of the East," Suzhou is famous for its picturesque canals and historic waterways. You may choose to join an optional Grand Canal Cruise (USD 50 per person), offering a relaxing journey along China's historic Grand Canal while enjoying scenic views and glimpses of local life.
Later, visit a Silk Museum, where you'll discover the fascinating history of Chinese silk production, from silkworm cultivation to the creation of exquisite silk fabrics and garments.
In the afternoon, travel to Wuxi, where you will check in to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, visit a Freshwater Pearl Factory, where you'll learn about the fascinating process of cultivating freshwater pearls and discover why they are treasured throughout China.
Continue to the beautiful Lihu Park, a tranquil lakeside retreat featuring scenic walking paths, lush gardens, and picturesque views—an ideal setting for relaxation and photography.
In the afternoon, travel to Hangzhou, a city famed for its natural beauty and once described by the Venetian explorer Marco Polo as "the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world."
This evening, you may choose to attend the optional "Enduring Memories of Hangzhou" Show (USD 90 per person). Set on the waters of the famous West Lake, this spectacular open-air performance combines music, dance, dramatic lighting, and stunning water effects to bring the region's legends and cultural heritage to life.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic boat cruise on West Lake, one of China's most celebrated natural attractions. Surrounded by lush gardens, graceful bridges, and historic temples, West Lake has inspired poets and artists for centuries with its timeless beauty.
Continue to the renowned Dragon Well (Longjing) Tea Plantation, where you'll learn about the cultivation and production of China's most famous green tea and enjoy an authentic tea-tasting experience.
Later, travel to Shanghai, China's largest city and a dynamic metropolis where historic landmarks stand alongside soaring skyscrapers.
Upon arrival, take a stroll along The Bund, Shanghai's iconic waterfront promenade, renowned for its impressive colonial-era architecture and spectacular views across the Huangpu River to the futuristic skyline of Pudong.
In the evening, you may choose to join the optional Huangpu River Night Cruise (USD 60 per person). Admire Shanghai's glittering skyline as illuminated landmarks and towering skyscrapers create an unforgettable nighttime panorama.
Meals: Breakfast
This morning, visit the Shanghai History Museum, home to an impressive collection of ancient Chinese art and cultural artefacts that showcase the city’s rich heritage.
You may then choose to join the optional “City God Temple & Trade Tower High Visit” tour (USD 50 per person). Explore the vibrant City God Temple area, where traditional architecture, bustling markets, and local delicacies offer an authentic glimpse into old Shanghai. Continue to a modern observation point at the Trade Tower, where you can enjoy panoramic views of Shanghai’s striking skyline—a vivid contrast between historic charm and contemporary innovation.
In the evening, you may attend the optional acrobatic performance “ERA: The Intersection of Time” (USD 60 per person), a spectacular show featuring world-class acrobatics, dramatic storytelling, and breathtaking stage effects.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, make your own arrangements for transportation to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax or begin exploring the city’s vibrant culture, iconic skyline, and world-famous landmarks.
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Private Transfer Service (Minimum 2 guests per transfer)
Private transfers can be arranged upon request:
Please note that prices are subject to availability and may vary based on the quotation at the time of booking. An additional surcharge may apply for transfers during off-peak or odd hours.
Enjoy a leisurely morning at your own pace, or choose to join an optional half-day Hong Kong Highlights tour (USD 105 per person, minimum 4 guests).
In the morning, meet your tour guide at the designated meeting point and begin your exploration of Hong Kong’s most iconic sights. Ride the historic Peak Tram, one of the world’s oldest funicular railways, to the summit for breathtaking panoramic views over Victoria Harbour from the Lion’s Point View Pavilion.
Continue to Old Town Central, where you’ll stroll along Pottinger Street (also known as “Stone Slabs Street”), a charming reminder of the city’s colonial past. Visit Tai Kwun, the revitalised former Central Police Station compound, now a vibrant cultural and heritage hub. Conclude your journey at the serene Man Mo Temple, a centuries-old place of worship dedicated to the Gods of Literature and War.
The rest of the day is at leisure.
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Hong Kong at your own pace, or choose to join an optional Lantau Exploration Full-Day Tour (USD 118 per person), where you can discover the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Hong Kong’s largest island.
In the morning, meet your tour guide at the designated meeting point and begin your journey with a scenic ride on the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car, offering spectacular views of the South China Sea and surrounding mountain landscapes.
Upon arrival, visit the tranquil Po Lin Monastery and the iconic Tian Tan Buddha, one of the world’s largest outdoor bronze statues and a significant spiritual landmark.
Continue to the picturesque Tai O Fishing Village, known for its traditional stilt houses and rich fishing heritage. Enjoy free time to explore the village or take an optional boat ride (at own expense), offering a closer look at local life—and with a bit of luck, the chance to spot the rare Chinese white dolphins.
Enjoy a relaxed morning at your leisure. At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
We hope you leave with wonderful memories of your journey.
6 hand-picked hotels over 11 nights of this itinerary. Open any property for photos, video, a full introduction and what's on site.
4-star hotel in Beijing's northern Changping District, formerly the Ramada Beijing North and now trading as the Beijing Meida Hotel. Opened in 2007 and renovated in 2011, it has 259 rooms, an indoor pool, gym, Chinese restaurant with Chinese and Western breakfast, and paid airport transfers; Longze subway station is 1.6 km away and Beijing Capital Airport about 34 km.
See the hotel › 10 photosOne night in Suzhou at a Holiday Inn Express, IHG's mid-scale select-service brand. The itinerary does not say which of the dozen Holiday Inn Express properties in Suzhou is used (Changjiang, Suzhou New District, Industrial Park, Shantang Street, City Center, Taihu Lake and others), so this profile describes the brand standard rather than one building: modern non-smoking rooms with free Wi-Fi, an included Express Start breakfast buffet, 24-hour front desk and self-service laundry.
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Large conference and business hotel in Wuxi's Liangxi district, opened in 2021, a 14-minute walk from Wuxi Railway Station and 10 minutes from two metro stations; the airport is about 19 km away. 249 rooms with smart controls, a 4,000 m² Chinese restaurant with 21 private rooms, lobby bar, café and tea house, spa and foot-massage rooms, free parking and Chinese-and-Western breakfast.
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The original Holiday Inn in Hangzhou, a 25-storey 4-star tower at the Fengqi Road / Jianguo North Road crossroads in the city's commercial centre, one minute's walk from North Jianguo Road metro station (Lines 2 and 5) and about 2.5 km from West Lake. Opened in 1999 and refurbished in 2010, with around 320 rooms and suites, an indoor pool, fitness centre, Chinese and Western restaurants and a lobby bar.
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400-room 4-star Holiday Inn on Huqingping Road in Xujing, western Shanghai, about 7 km from Hongqiao Airport and Hongqiao Railway Station and 4 km from the National Exhibition and Convention Center and East Xujing metro station (Line 2), to which it runs a free shuttle. Three restaurants (all-day dining, Chinese and Japanese), the Crossroads pub and a lobby lounge, an indoor heated pool, gym and spa, free parking with EV chargers, and two ballrooms plus six function rooms.
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840-room hotel opened in 2021 on the North Point waterfront of Hong Kong Island, part of the Harbour Plaza group, about 2 minutes from MTR Fortress Hill station (Exit B) by covered footbridge and a short ride from Causeway Bay, the Convention Centre and Central. Many rooms look over Victoria Harbour; there is a Victorian-styled restaurant Café A with buffet breakfast, a fitness centre, a seasonal outdoor pool, a grand ballroom and serviced suites for longer stays.
See the hotel › 10 photosWhere a day says “or similar”, a comparable property of the same standard may be used on some departures. Room photos are representative; the room category is set by your booked package.
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Air-inclusive package · plus Tipping $220 (mandatory, per person)
Per person · double occupancy · departures 15 Oct 2026–30 Dec 2027
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The Beijing Meida Hotel stands on Changping Road in the fast-growing north of Beijing, near the Zhongguancun Life Science Park and the Badaling Expressway, which makes it a practical base for the Great Wall, the Ming Tombs and the Summer Palace; Longze station on subway Line 13 is 1.6 km away, Shahe railway station 7 km and Beijing Capital Airport about 34 km. Opened in 2007 as the Ramada Beijing North and renovated in 2011, it has 259 rooms with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathtubs and refrigerators; the superior rooms are about 43 m².
The restaurant serves Chinese dishes and a Chinese and Western breakfast, and there is a tea room and a convenience store. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, gym, conference and multi-function rooms, a free laundry room, luggage storage and currency exchange; on-site parking is charged by the hour and airport pick-up can be booked for a fee. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out by 12:00.
Holiday Inn Express is IHG's limited-service brand, and Suzhou has more than ten of them, from the older Suzhou Changjiang in the west of the city to newer hotels in the New District, the Industrial Park by Jinji Lake, Shantang Street, the city centre and Taihu Lake. The operator confirms the exact property with the final documents; all are 3-star-class business hotels rather than resorts.
Whichever property is used, the brand standard applies: compact, well-lit non-smoking rooms with free Wi-Fi, a work desk, kettle and flat-screen TV, a complimentary Express Start breakfast buffet with Chinese and Western items, a 24-hour front desk, a small fitness room at most locations, and free parking. Check-in is normally from 14:00 and check-out by 12:00.
The Golden Pear Hotel, known locally as the Wuxi Xinlizhuang Hotel, is a newly built (2021) high-rise near Wuxi Railway Station, with Yuanrong Plaza and the Phoenix 798 creative block close by; the Beizhakou and Minfeng metro stations are within a 10-minute walk and Sunan Shuofang airport is about 19 km away. It is a designated venue for Wuxi government conferences. The 249 rooms (from 28 m² business rooms on floors 5–20 to 80 m² family suites) have smart controls, free Wi-Fi, 50-inch screens and daily housekeeping.
The 4,000 m² Xinlizhuang restaurant serves Peking duck, seasonal seafood and Jiangsu-Zhejiang and Cantonese dishes in a banquet hall and 21 private rooms, and there is a lobby bar, coffee shop and tea house. Breakfast offers Chinese and Western choices. Leisure facilities are limited to spa and foot-massage rooms and chess/card rooms (no pool or gym listed). Free parking includes new-energy-vehicle chargers; check-in is from 14:00 and check-out by 12:00.
The hotel occupies a 25-storey tower at the junction of Fengqi Road and Jianguo North Road in central Hangzhou; Exit C of North Jianguo Road metro station is a minute away, so West Lake (about 2.5 km) is five minutes by metro, Hangzhou Railway Station is about 3 km and Xiaoshan International Airport about 25 km. It opened in 1999 as IHG's first Hangzhou hotel and was refurbished in 2010.
Around 320 rooms and suites, including executive floors, have air conditioning, minibar, safe and Wi-Fi. There is a Chinese restaurant, an all-day international buffet restaurant and a lobby lounge bar, plus an indoor pool with steam room and jacuzzi and a fitness centre. Check-out is at noon.
Holiday Inn Shanghai Hongqiao West is in the Hongqiao business district of Qingpu, about 7 km from Hongqiao International Airport and Hongqiao Railway Station, 4 km from the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) and East Xujing station on Metro Line 2, roughly 10 km from Sheshan and Happy Valley and 50 km from Pudong Airport; downtown Shanghai is about 18 km east. A free scheduled shuttle runs to East Xujing station and the NECC. The 400 rooms and suites have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, minibar, fridge and safe, with room service available.
Dining covers an all-day restaurant, a Chinese restaurant, a Japanese restaurant, the Crossroads pub and a lobby lounge; children eat free. Leisure facilities include an indoor heated pool, a gym and a spa, and there is a business centre, laundry, currency exchange and free on-site parking with EV chargers. Check-in is at 14:00 and check-out at 12:00.
Hotel Alexandra stands at 32 City Garden Road in North Point, on the harbourfront of Hong Kong Island, roughly two minutes' walk from MTR Fortress Hill station by covered footbridge, one stop from Causeway Bay and within easy reach of the Convention and Exhibition Centre, Taikoo Place and Central. It opened in 2021 with 840 rooms and suites, many with Victoria Harbour and skyline views; all have free Wi-Fi and modern amenities, and a separate wing of serviced suites caters to monthly stays.
Café A on the lobby floor, with crystal chandeliers and Victorian décor, serves an international buffet breakfast from 07:00 to 10:30 (HK$180 for guests not on a breakfast rate) plus lunch, afternoon tea and dinner buffets. The fitness centre on the West Wing lobby floor is open 07:00–23:00, and the ground-floor outdoor pool opens from May to November. A pre-booked hotel limousine serves the airport and the High Speed Rail station, and the Grand Ballroom and meeting rooms host large groups.
