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This 11-day journey begins in Beijing, where you will discover China’s imperial history and iconic landmarks. Travel south by high-speed rail to the picturesque water towns and cultural landscapes of Jiangnan, before concluding in dynamic, cosmopolitan Shanghai.
Enjoy premium accommodation at internationally recognized 5 star hotel brands throughout the tour. Your tour includes dedicated airport and rail-station transfers, comfortable second-class high-speed rail travel, a generous selection of meals and signature banquets, as well as ample leisure time to explore at your own pace.
Chapter 1 Imperial Charm of Beijing (Day 2‑Day 5): Trace the Millennium‑Old Royal Civilization
Chapter 2 Scenic Splendors of Jiangnan Water Towns (Day 6‑Day 8): Wuxi / Suzhou / Hangzhou): Encounter Poetic Jiangnan
Chapter 3 Exploration of Metropolitan Shanghai (Day 9‑Day 11): Experience the Cosmopolitan Oriental Metropolis
This tour includes visits to six selected shopping locations: Jade, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Pearls, Silk, Tea and Latex. Purchases are entirely optional.
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Embark on an overnight flight to Beijing, the vibrant capital of China, where your unforgettable journey begins.
Exclusive airport pick‑up service. Free time for rest upon arrival to recover from long‑distance travel.
Meals: None
Full-service Marriott in the Sanyuanqiao business district of north-east Beijing, with an indoor heated pool, fitness centre and three restaurants and bars, a short drive from Sanlitun and the 798 Art District.
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Newer DoubleTree (opened 2024) on the East Third Ring Road in south-east Chaoyang, 219 rooms, all-day and Chinese restaurants, a lobby bar and gym, next to Panjiayuan metro and the Panjiayuan antique market.
See the hotel › 8 photosVisit core city landmarks for the whole day: Tiananmen Square, a world famous landmark; the Palace Museum, the royal palace; Shichahai, where old Beijing folk charm lingers. In the evening, enjoy the exclusive Yongle Imperial Banquet for an immersive royal style dining experience.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Full-service Marriott in the Sanyuanqiao business district of north-east Beijing, with an indoor heated pool, fitness centre and three restaurants and bars, a short drive from Sanlitun and the 798 Art District.
See the hotel › 8 photosNewer DoubleTree (opened 2024) on the East Third Ring Road in south-east Chaoyang, 219 rooms, all-day and Chinese restaurants, a lobby bar and gym, next to Panjiayuan metro and the Panjiayuan antique market.
See the hotel › 8 photosHike the magnificent Juyongguan Great Wall. Visit the Chinese Jade Culture Exhibition Hall to appreciate intangible cultural heritage of Chinese jade art. In the late afternoon, head for the Olympic Park for an exterior view of the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube, two iconic Olympic venues, and witness the contrast between ancient and modern architecture.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Large new Wanda Jin hotel in Tongzhou, east Beijing, with 533 rooms, an indoor heated pool, gym, buffet and Cantonese restaurants, next to Wansheng Xi metro station and a free shuttle ride from Universal Beijing Resort.
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Hot-spring resort by the Wenyu River in Shunyi, north-east Beijing, with 598 rooms, in-room hot-spring baths, outdoor hot-spring pools, gardens, spa and restaurants, about 11 km from Beijing Capital Airport.
See the hotel › 9 photosTour the Temple of Heaven, a sacred site for imperial prayers. Visit the Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture Museum for an in‑depth experience of traditional Chinese medicine essence. After meal, transfer by private car to high‑speed‑rail station and take a comfortable high‑speed train to Wuxi to start the water‑town journey in Jiangnan.
Meals: Breakfast
High-rise Wyndham Garden in the Huishan district of Wuxi with 301 rooms, a 23rd-floor panoramic restaurant, Chinese restaurant with private dining rooms and large event space, near Huishan Ancient Town and Metro Line 3.
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Holiday Inn with 284 rooms inside the Wuxi transport hub at the north exit of Wuxi Railway Station, with a restaurant, gym and meeting rooms, handy for high-speed trains to Suzhou and Shanghai.
See the hotel › 8 photosUpon arrival in Wuxi, enjoy the scenery of Lihu Lake and visit the Jiangnan Pearl Craft Exhibition Hall. Then travel to Suzhou for a night tour of Qilishantang, an age old historic street. Host an exclusive welcome dinner at the time honoured restaurant Songhelou, where you savour authentic Su style cuisine together.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Explore the Lingering Garden, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Tour a silk workshop to observe the intangible heritage of silk weaving. Proceed to Hangzhou and visit Xiaoshan Robot Science & Innovation Exhibition Hall to discover innovative tech‑integrated cultural tourism. Stroll along Hefang Street in the evening to soak in Hangzhou’s down‑to‑earth street‑market vibe.
Meals: Breakfast
Take a boat cruise on West Lake. Visit Longjing Tea Plantation for the “Longjing Tea Tasting” experience and dive into Jiangnan tea culture. Travel to Shanghai in the late afternoon for the glamour of a modern metropolis. Admire the night view of the Bund and visit Nanjing Road.
Meals: Breakfast
New Holiday Inn & Suites opened in 2025 in Putuo District, west Shanghai, with 173 rooms and suites, an all-day restaurant, a 24-hour gym and free parking; Daduhe Road metro is about a 14-minute walk.
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Design-led lifestyle hotel in the Taopu Smart City district of Putuo, Shanghai, with 212 rooms, the Townsquare restaurant and social hub, a 24-hour gym, yoga room and an amphitheatre with a vertical garden.
See the hotel › 8 photosOne‑day tour covering City God Temple Commercial Area, Wukang Road (a popular cultural spot), and Tianzifang, a trendy cultural‑creative block. Visit the Latex Special Exhibition Hall. Secure reserved seats for Shanghai ERA Show to enjoy premium evening entertainment.
Meals: Breakfast
New Holiday Inn & Suites opened in 2025 in Putuo District, west Shanghai, with 173 rooms and suites, an all-day restaurant, a 24-hour gym and free parking; Daduhe Road metro is about a 14-minute walk.
See the hotel › 8 photosDesign-led lifestyle hotel in the Taopu Smart City district of Putuo, Shanghai, with 212 rooms, the Townsquare restaurant and social hub, a 24-hour gym, yoga room and an amphitheatre with a vertical garden.
See the hotel › 8 photosFull‑day free time at leisure
Optional Activities You Can choose Join:
1.Shanghai Heritage & City Highlights Tour Price: CAD $70 per person
Discover the perfect blend of old and new on this immersive tour through Shanghai's most iconic attractions. Wander through the beautifully landscaped Yu Garden area, exploring the bustling City God Temple precinct, renowned for its traditional architecture, local delicacies and vibrant market atmosphere. Head to Wukang Road, lined with elegant historic villas and century-old plane trees, capturing the timeless charm of old Shanghai. Afterwards, visit Xintiandi, where preserved Shikumen buildings are revitalized into a fashionable zone filled with boutique stores, cafes and restaurants. Then wander through Tianzifang, a distinctive labyrinth of Shikumen alleys dotted with art workshops, handicraft shops and cosy eateries. Conclude the tour on renowned Nanjing Road, China’s top shopping avenue, where heritage sights and modern shops together embody the dynamic spirit of cosmopolitan Shanghai.
2.Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town Discovery Price: CAD $70 per person
Escape the bustle of modern Shanghai and journey to the charming Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town, a beautifully preserved canal town with more than 1,700 years of history. Stroll along peaceful stone-paved streets lined with traditional Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture, browse quaint local shops and artisan boutiques, and soak up the town's timeless atmosphere as graceful stone bridges arch over tranquil waterways. Upon arrival back in downtown Shanghai, head to Asia Pacific Shopping Center, a popular shopping destination featuring a wide selection of merchandise. Wander through its bustling shopping corridors, explore diverse stores and hunt for distinctive goods, ideal for picking up souvenirs and experiencing local commercial vitality.Later, ascend the iconic Jin Mao Tower, one of Shanghai’s most celebrated skyscrapers. Admire the ingenious fusion of traditional Chinese pagoda design and contemporary modern architecture. Take in sweeping, panoramic bird’s-eye views stretching across the Huangpu River, covering the timeless charm of the Bund and the futuristic skyline of Lujiazui. Witness the striking contrast between classic heritage and cutting-edge urban glamour that defines modern Shanghai.
Meals: Breakfast
New Holiday Inn & Suites opened in 2025 in Putuo District, west Shanghai, with 173 rooms and suites, an all-day restaurant, a 24-hour gym and free parking; Daduhe Road metro is about a 14-minute walk.
See the hotel › 8 photosDesign-led lifestyle hotel in the Taopu Smart City district of Putuo, Shanghai, with 212 rooms, the Townsquare restaurant and social hub, a 24-hour gym, yoga room and an amphitheatre with a vertical garden.
See the hotel › 8 photosAfter breakfast, a private car will transfer you to the airport for your comfortable return flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
New Holiday Inn & Suites opened in 2025 in Putuo District, west Shanghai, with 173 rooms and suites, an all-day restaurant, a 24-hour gym and free parking; Daduhe Road metro is about a 14-minute walk.
See the hotel › 8 photosDesign-led lifestyle hotel in the Taopu Smart City district of Putuo, Shanghai, with 212 rooms, the Townsquare restaurant and social hub, a 24-hour gym, yoga room and an amphitheatre with a vertical garden.
See the hotel › 8 photos10 hand-picked hotels over 18 nights of this itinerary. Open any property for photos, video, a full introduction and what's on site.
Full-service Marriott in the Sanyuanqiao business district of north-east Beijing, with an indoor heated pool, fitness centre and three restaurants and bars, a short drive from Sanlitun and the 798 Art District.
See the hotel › 8 photosNewer DoubleTree (opened 2024) on the East Third Ring Road in south-east Chaoyang, 219 rooms, all-day and Chinese restaurants, a lobby bar and gym, next to Panjiayuan metro and the Panjiayuan antique market.
See the hotel › 8 photosLarge new Wanda Jin hotel in Tongzhou, east Beijing, with 533 rooms, an indoor heated pool, gym, buffet and Cantonese restaurants, next to Wansheng Xi metro station and a free shuttle ride from Universal Beijing Resort.
See the hotel › 9 photosHot-spring resort by the Wenyu River in Shunyi, north-east Beijing, with 598 rooms, in-room hot-spring baths, outdoor hot-spring pools, gardens, spa and restaurants, about 11 km from Beijing Capital Airport.
See the hotel › 9 photosHigh-rise Wyndham Garden in the Huishan district of Wuxi with 301 rooms, a 23rd-floor panoramic restaurant, Chinese restaurant with private dining rooms and large event space, near Huishan Ancient Town and Metro Line 3.
See the hotel › 6 photosHoliday Inn with 284 rooms inside the Wuxi transport hub at the north exit of Wuxi Railway Station, with a restaurant, gym and meeting rooms, handy for high-speed trains to Suzhou and Shanghai.
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Modern Four Points opened in 2020 in Suzhou's Wuzhong District, 174 rooms, an all-day restaurant and bar, free gym, kids' club and meeting rooms, near Panmen Gate, the Master of the Nets Garden and Baodai Road metro.
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European-style hotel on Pinghai Road at the \"gateway to West Lake\", relaunched in 2026 as Marco Polo Haoting after a full refurbishment, about 300 m from Longxiangqiao metro station and a few minutes' walk from the lakeshore.
See the hotel › 8 photosNew Holiday Inn & Suites opened in 2025 in Putuo District, west Shanghai, with 173 rooms and suites, an all-day restaurant, a 24-hour gym and free parking; Daduhe Road metro is about a 14-minute walk.
See the hotel › 8 photosDesign-led lifestyle hotel in the Taopu Smart City district of Putuo, Shanghai, with 212 rooms, the Townsquare restaurant and social hub, a 24-hour gym, yoga room and an amphitheatre with a vertical garden.
See the hotel › 8 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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Second-class seat on the high-speed train from Beijing to Wuxi
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Land package · plus Gratuities $220 (mandatory, per person)
Per person · double occupancy · departures 23 Oct 2026–31 Dec 2027
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Prices shown are the land package. Gratuities $220 per person is mandatory and is added at checkout.
International flights not included — quoted from your city.
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Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast is a full-service five-star hotel in the Sanyuanqiao area of Chaoyang District, close to the Third Ring Road and the Airport Expressway. Its 300-plus rooms and suites are soundproofed and have a sitting area, walk-in shower, minibar and tea and coffee facilities; executive floors add lounge access.
On site are an indoor heated pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, spa treatment rooms and three restaurants and bars serving Chinese and Western cuisine. Sanyuanqiao metro station is a few minutes' walk away, Sanlitun is about 2 km and the 798 Art District about 4 km.
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing East Third Ring Road opened in 2024 in the south-eastern corner of Chaoyang District. The 219 rooms and suites follow the DoubleTree standard with king or twin beds, work desks and walk-in showers, and the hotel keeps the brand's warm-cookie welcome.
Dining includes an all-day restaurant serving Eastern and Western dishes, a Chinese restaurant specialising in Minnan (southern Fujian) cuisine and a lobby café-bar. There is a fitness centre and more than 700 sq m of meeting space. Panjiayuan metro station (Line 10) is about 600 m away and Tiananmen Square about 8 km.
Wanda Jin Beijing Tongzhou is a new-generation Wanda Jin hotel in the Tongzhou sub-centre of Beijing. Its 533 rooms are designed for both business and leisure stays, and the hotel sits directly beside Wansheng Xi metro station.
Facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, a complimentary fitness centre, an all-day buffet restaurant, a Cantonese à-la-carte restaurant, a café and lobby bar, conference rooms and a children's play area. Universal Beijing Resort is about 5 km away and the hotel runs a free shuttle; Beijing Capital International Airport is roughly 30 km.
Chun Hui Yuan Resort is a garden-style hot-spring resort in Shunyi District on the north-eastern edge of Beijing, beside the Wenyu River. The thermal water rises from about 2,100 m underground and feeds both the outdoor hot-spring pools and the large stone bathtubs in the guest rooms.
The resort has 598 rooms spread across several buildings in landscaped grounds, with Chinese restaurants (Peking duck among the specialities), a spa and massage centre, a fitness room, children's activities and conference facilities. Beijing Capital International Airport is around 11 km away, which makes it a convenient stop before an early flight.
Wyndham Garden Wuxi Huishan is a 301-room hotel in Huishan District, north-west of central Wuxi. Rooms have a sitting area, flat-screen TV, minibar and safe, and the top-floor café-restaurant on the 23rd floor looks out over the city.
The hotel has a Chinese restaurant with 15 private dining rooms, a lobby bar, a business centre and about 1,770 sq m of meeting space. Metro Line 3 is within walking distance, Huishan Ancient Town and the Plum Garden are a short drive, Wuxi Railway Station is about 10 km and Sunan Shuofang Airport about 28 km.
Holiday Inn Wuxi Central Station is part of the Wuxi Transportation Hub complex, directly at the north exit of Wuxi Railway Station, so high-speed trains to Suzhou, Shanghai and Nanjing are a few minutes' walk away.
The hotel has 284 rooms with the standard Holiday Inn comforts, an all-day restaurant, a fitness centre and meeting rooms. Nanchan Temple and the old canal quarter are a short taxi ride, and Lake Tai's scenic spots are about half an hour away.
Four Points by Sheraton Suzhou, Wuzhong opened in 2020 in the Wuzhong District south of the old city. The 174 rooms are bright and functional in the Four Points style, with the brand's signature bed, a work desk and a walk-in shower.
The hotel has an all-day restaurant and bar, a café, a free fitness centre, a kids' club and conference rooms. Baodai Road metro station is about 700 m away, the Panmen Gate scenic area about 2 km, and the classical gardens of the old town a short drive.
The Merchant Marco Hotel stands on Pinghai Road in Hangzhou's Shangcheng District, the block known as the gateway to West Lake. The property was fully refurbished and relaunched at the start of 2026 under the name Marco Polo Haoting, pairing an Italian-inspired interior with Jiangnan touches.
Rooms include family suites and executive suites with separate work areas; the hotel has a gym, a children's activity corner and a rooftop terrace with views towards the lake. Longxiangqiao metro station (Line 1) is about 300 m away, and the West Lake promenade, Hefang Street and the Hubin shopping district are all within walking distance.
Holiday Inn & Suites Shanghai Changfeng opened in 2025 on Tongpu Road in Putuo District, in west Shanghai. It has 173 rooms and suites and is rated 5 diamonds on Trip.com. Everything is new, and it is a practical base for a city stay.
Rooms come in king or two-double layouts, some with city views, plus one- and two-bedroom suites and a kids-themed suite. Every room has both firm and soft pillows and high-speed internet.
There is an all-day restaurant, a lobby bar and a small convenience shop, and room service is available.
Daduhe Road metro station is 840 m away, about 14 minutes on foot. The Changfeng Joy City mall is 1.3 km away, and Hongqiao Airport is about 12 km.
The gym is free and open 24 hours. Parking and the guest laundry room are free, Wi-Fi is free in public areas, and staff speak English and Mandarin.
Artyzen Habitat Taopu Shanghai is a lifestyle hotel by Artyzen Hospitality Group in the Taopu Smart City development in Putuo District, a former industrial quarter of north-west Shanghai that has been rebuilt as a technology and creative hub. The design references the area's industrial past and sustainability themes run through its artwork.
Its 212 rooms come in five categories including corner-view suites. Townsquare, the all-day restaurant, doubles as a social space for food and drinks; there is a 24-hour gym, a yoga room, self-service laundry, meeting studios and a Roman-style amphitheatre with an indoor cascading garden.
