Across China · rooted in Chengdu
Travel from Beijing’s palaces and Mutianyu Great Wall to the gardens and lakes of Jiangnan. High-speed rail takes you to Nanjing for a free day and a planned visit to the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall. In Shanghai, see the Oriental Pearl Tower, take a river cruise and walk the Bund, with another free day to explore. Continue by road to Suzhou’s gardens and Hangzhou’s West Lake, Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak on this eleven-day route.
What makes this route special
Visit Beijing’s Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Mutianyu Great Wall.
Allow time for independent exploration in Nanjing and Shanghai.
Visit the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
See Shanghai from the Oriental Pearl Tower and a river cruise.
Explore Lingering Garden, Panmen and Tiger Hill in Suzhou.
Finish at West Lake, Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak in Hangzhou.
Your day-by-day itinerary
Arrive in Beijing
Meet your transfer at Beijing Capital International Airport and settle in to your hotel.
- Transport
- Beijing Capital airport pickup.
Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven
Visit the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven.
Mutianyu Great Wall and train to Nanjing
Visit the Mutianyu Great Wall, then travel from Beijing to Nanjing by high-speed train.
- Transport
- Beijing–Nanjing high-speed train.
A free day in Nanjing
Explore Nanjing at your own pace.
- Free time
- No scheduled sightseeing.
Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall
Visit the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders. Allow time for a reflective visit.
Train to Shanghai and the riverfront
Travel to Shanghai by high-speed rail. Visit the Oriental Pearl Tower’s main observation deck, take a daytime Huangpu River cruise and walk the Bund.
- Transport
- Nanjing–Shanghai high-speed train.
A free day in Shanghai
Spend the day exploring Shanghai independently.
- Free time
- No scheduled sightseeing.
Drive to Suzhou’s gardens and historic sites
Drive from Shanghai to Suzhou for Lingering Garden, Panmen and Tiger Hill.
- Transport
- Shanghai–Suzhou road transfer.
Continue to Hangzhou and West Lake
Drive from Suzhou to Hangzhou. Visit West Lake, Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak.
- Transport
- Suzhou–Hangzhou road transfer.
A free day in Hangzhou
Spend the day at your own pace in Hangzhou before the final departure day.
- Free time
- No scheduled sightseeing.
Depart from Hangzhou
Transfer to Hangzhou airport for your departure.
- Transport
- Hangzhou airport drop-off.
Payment & cancellation
| Payment due | Share of trip price |
|---|---|
| On trip confirmation | 30% deposit |
| One month before the trip | 70% balance |
| Time before arrival | Cancellation fee |
|---|---|
| More than 45 days | Only costs incurred for flights, cruises and other exceptional services. |
| 45–30 days | 25% |
| 29–16 days | 50% |
| 15–7 days | 80% |
| Less than 7 days | 100% |
| Percentage fees are based on the total trip price. | |
Questions and answers
VISAS
For the latest information on visa procedures, processing times and requirements, please kindly refer to website https://consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA/
INSURANCE
We will arrange essential insurance coverage for your trip to Mainland China. Meanwhile, we strongly recommend you purchase separate comprehensive travel insurance to cover trip cancellation, medical expenses, luggage loss, repatriation and other associated additional costs. As a minimum requirement, the insurance policy must include medical coverage, which including medical evacuation and repatriation. For this part, you are free to select your preferred insurance provider.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
If you are traveling during a Chinese public holiday, please note that while tourist attractions remain open, they may be crowded with domestic visitors. Festivities often span several days, during which some businesses may close, and coach, air, and train services could be impacted. The major Golden Week holidays occur annually around 1 to 5 May and 1 to 7 October.
ACCOMMODATION
Your accommodation is chosen for its convenience, comfort, or character. Hotels are generally of a four-star standard in major cities. Please note, there is no international classification system, so facilities and quality may differ from those in your home country.
LUGGAGE
Each traveller is permitted a maximum of two pieces of luggage: one suitcase with a maximum weight of 20kg and one piece of hand luggage with a maximum weight of 5kg. This requirement applies to domestic trains and flights. We recommend packing only what you can carry independently, as you will be responsible for handling your luggage on and off trains or air-checked. Please note: If your luggage exceed the limits, kindly inform your travel designer in advance, and we will arrange a suitable vehicle for you.
TRAVEL MONEY IN CHINA
We recommend having access to multiple sources of money while traveling. A combination of payment methods, including mobile payment apps, cash, and cards, will offer the most security and flexibility. Mobile payment apps like WeChat and Alipay are often more widely accepted than international cards or cash in China. You will need an internet connection when in China to use the apps.
