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Experience Iconic Highlights Like the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Metropolis Shanghai and Vibrant Saigon — All at an Incredible Price
Discover two of Asia's most captivating worlds on one seamless journey. Walk the majestic Great Wall, explore Beijing's Forbidden City, and savor authentic Peking Duck, then continue through Shanghai's iconic Bund and the classical gardens of the Yangtze region. Your adventure concludes in Saigon, where French-colonial boulevards, bustling markets, and rich wartime history await — with three nights' hotel and your time there free to explore and relax. With international airfare, quality 4-5 star accommodation, and expert guides included, this is an unforgettable journey at an exceptional price.
CHINA VISA-FREE: Canadian passport holders are eligible for 30-day visa-free entry to China. Eligibility criteria apply. Please note: a Vietnam e-visa is required for entry to Vietnam; our team can assist with the application.
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Embark on an overnight flight to Beijing.
Welcome to China!
Upon arrival, our tour representative will meet you outside the baggage claim area and transfer you to your hotel for check‑in, rest and refreshment.
Accommodation: Chun Hui Yuan Resort or similar
After breakfast, enjoy free time to explore Beijing at your own pace.
You may join optional tours at your own expense:
Optional Tour 1:
Tiananmen Square + Forbidden City Day Tour with Lunch – USD 70 per person
Start your Beijing experience at Tiananmen Square, one of the world’s largest public squares. Then visit the Forbidden City, officially known as the Palace Museum.
Built between 1406 and 1420 under Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty, this imperial complex was home to 24 successive emperors. Though damaged, rebuilt and restored many times over the centuries, most of the existing architecture dates from the 18th century and later.
Optional Tour 2:
Siheyuan Courtyard Visit + Peking Duck Dinner – USD 40 per person
In the afternoon, explore Beijing’s historic Hutong districts and experience the traditional local lifestyle. Visit a authentic Siheyuan courtyard house.
For dinner, savour world‑famous Peking Duck, once served to the imperial court. Enjoy crispy roasted duck slices wrapped in thin pancakes with spring onion, cucumber and sweet bean sauce.
Accommodation: Chun Hui Yuan Resort or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast, travel through scenic countryside and mountain roads to visit the Great Wall of China – a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site and the longest man‑made structure on Earth, stretching over 13,171 miles.
You will visit the Juyong Pass section, chosen to avoid the most crowded and tourist‑heavy areas.
The Great Wall winds across northern China from the Yellow Sea to the Gobi Desert, covering more than 3,500 miles.
On the way, you will visit a Jade Museum to learn about the long history and cultural importance of Chinese jade, and watch skilled artisans create intricate jade carvings.
In the afternoon, visit a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Consultation Centre to learn more about ancient Chinese medical practices.
Optional Tour:
Summer Palace Tour – USD 40 per person
Discover the elegant UNESCO‑listed imperial garden, featuring peaceful lakes, graceful pavilions and classic Chinese landscapes.
Accommodation: Chun Hui Yuan Resort or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast, take a high‑speed train to Suzhou.
Upon arrival, our representative will meet you. Stroll through the world‑famous Master of the Nets Garden, known for its delicate pavilions, beautiful water scenery and impressive rock formations.
Accommodation: Suzhou Baodai Bridge International Hotel or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
China is the world’s largest silk producer, and Suzhou is famous for its high‑quality silk.
Today you will witness the delicate silk‑making process from silkworm cocoons at a Silk Exhibition, and experience handmade silk quilts as light as feathers.
Travel to Wuxi, known as a “land of fish and rice”.
End the day at the famous Nanchang Street, an ancient thoroughfare blending traditional and modern life.
Optional Tour:
Grand Canal Cruise – USD 30 per person
Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Grand Canal to experience daily life along China’s ancient waterway.
Accommodation: Gloria Grand Hotel Wuxi or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Visit a Pearl Factory to learn about freshwater pearls – an important Chinese export with deep cultural significance dating back to the Han Dynasty.
Then explore Li Lake Park, home to egrets and many rare bird species, and enjoy the picturesque scenery of Taihu Lake, China’s second‑largest freshwater lake.
In the afternoon, travel to Hangzhou.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Hangzhou or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Hangzhou is known as China’s tea capital.
Visit a local tea house to enjoy tea while admiring the natural scenery and charming villages. Learn about the full process of making Longjing (Dragon Well) Tea, including picking, roasting and tasting the famous green tea.
Then visit the UNESCO‑listed West Lake.
Transfer to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai and visit the famous Bund – a riverside promenade with historic commercial buildings.
The Huangpu River separates classic European‑style architecture on the west from modern skyscrapers on the east.
Optional Tours:
West Lake Boat Ride – USD 30 per person
Enjoy a small boat tour to experience the poetic beauty of West Lake and its willow‑lined islands.
Huangpu River Cruise – USD 45 per person
One of the best ways to enjoy Shanghai’s stunning evening skyline.
Accommodation: Auto City Ruili Hotel or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy free time to explore Shanghai at your own pace.
You may join optional tours at your own expense:
Maglev Train Experience & Shanghai Bazaar Tour – USD 65 per person
Ride the world’s fastest commercial train, the Maglev Train, reaching speeds up to 390 km/h. Visit Shanghai Bazaar for souvenirs, and explore the stylish Xintiandi area, combining traditional Shikumen architecture with modern design.
Chinese Acrobatic Show – USD 55 per person
End your day with an exciting and unforgettable Chinese acrobatic performance.
Accommodation: Auto City Ruili Hotel or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the international airport for your flight to Ho chi minh city of Vietnam. Chieck in after 3 pm and rest in the hotel.
This morning, participate in an optional full day tour in Saigon & Cuchi tunnel Exploration(US$95/person), which includes the neo-Romanesque Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office with its French style architecture, City Hall, and the magnificent Saigon Opera House. Then we will visit the War Remnants Museum, which primarily contains exhibits relating to the American phase of the Vietnam War. This afternoon, journey northwest to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network originally constructed in 1948. Used by guerrilla fighters to evade French air and ground attacks, the tunnels offer a fascinating glimpse into Vietnam’s wartime history, resilience, and ingenuity.
Free at leisure today, or you may join the Optional Mekong Delta Tour (US$99/person)
Have a breakfast at hotel, we travel from Saigon to My Tho. Cruising a boat trip along Mekong river and around fishing village and islands for sight-seeing.
Crossing Mekong river, keeping on taking a boat trip along a small canal, named Vam Xep to see daily life of local inhabitants in Ben Tre province (called coconut village), visiting Quoi An tourist spot for bee farm and handicraft workshop to enjoy some honey-tea and see how people make things from coconut wood. Taking horse-carts along country road to visit fruit orchards, enjoy seasonal tropical fruits and listen to traditional music by local inhabitants.
Taking small sampans along small canal to come back the big boat, leaving boat for coconut candy workshop and tasting this speciality in coconut village. Coming back My Tho by boat. Get transfer back to hotel.
Today is free day and transfer to airport to fly back to Toronto
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Per person · double occupancy · departures 7 Sep 2026–18 Aug 2027
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