China Interlude & Suzhou Extension

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 9 days
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 10-99 yrs
  • max group size 15
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-35020
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Beijing, China
  • Ends Beijing, China
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Hutong: back lanes, one of the most representative icons in local culture in Beijing.
  • Terracotta Warriors Museum: a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang (the first Emperor of China), the eighth wonder of the ancient world.
  • French Concession: explore the elegant boulevards and leafy residential streets of Shanghai’s former French sector.
  • Bund: Shanghai’s riverfront promenade is packed with an eclectic range of buildings from the European colonial period.
  • Humble Administrator’s Garden: The largest and most renowned with its unique design was originally built in 1509 during the Ming Dynasty.
  • Panmen City Gate: A 2500 years old historical landmark is the only well preserved water-and-land city gate in the world now.
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The China Interlude & Suzhou Extension tour starts and ends in Beijing. The China Interlude & Suzhou Extension is an art and architecture tour that takes 9 days taking you through Beijing, China and other destinations in China.

From the ancient capital through the blooming busy streets of Shanghai to ancient Chinese gardens, this 9-day-tour will lead you through the highlights of the Ancient Chinese History. Back lanes of Hutong and Beijing cuisine will guide your first days and Terracotta Warriors Museum unveils the combatant character of the ancient dynasties. Journey in the high-speed train offers real local adventure, before magnificent Bund and secret corners of Shanghai. Explore with us the unique combination of ancient tragedy, nobles triumph and innovation of one of the most advanced countries in the world.Visit Suzhou, famed for the most UNESCO-recognized gardens in the world with the Lingering Garden and Humble Administrator’s Garden being the most spectacular.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Arrival Beijing
  • Day 2: Beijing – Hutong – Beijing (16km – 1h)
  • Day 3: Beijing
  • Day 4: Beijing – Xi`an (4.5 Hr, By High-speed Train; Included) – Shanghai (11hr, By High-speed Train; Included)
  • Day 5: Arrival Shanghai
  • Day 6: Shanghai
  • Day 7: Shanghai – Suzhou (25min By High-speed Train; Included)
  • Day 8: Suzhou
  • Day 9: Suzhou – Departure Shanghai (150km – 2hrs)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Standard Hotel Category = Dongfang Hotel or hotel similar 3*
  • Standard Hotel Category = 2nd class
  • Standard Hotel Category = Holiday Inn Express Zhabei or hotel similar 3*
  • Standard Hotel Category = Garden Hotel or similar 4*
  • 7 nights' hotel accommodation
Meals
  • 8 breakfasts
  • 2 Lunches (Day 4, 8)
Transport
  • 1 night on board of high-speed train (Day 4)
  • Arrival shared transfer from Beijing Airport (Day 1)
  • 2nd class seat on the high-speed train from Beijing Xi'an (Day 4)
  • 2nd class soft berth (4 berths in 1 compartment) on the high-speed train from Xi'an Shanghai (Day 4)
  • Shared air-conditioned transport during the scheduled activities (Day 2-5)
  • Shared transfer to Shanghai Railway Station with English-speaking guide assistance (Day 7)
  • 2nd class seat and without luggage check-in service on the high-speed train from Shanghai Suzhou (Day 7)
  • Private transfer from Suzhou Railway Station with English-speaking guide assistance (Day 7)
  • Private transportation in an air-conditioning vehicle for the scheduled activity (Day 8)
  • Departure private transfer to Shanghai Pudong Airport with English speaking guide assistance (Day 10)
Guide
  • Operated with English-speaking local guide during a visit of Hutong (Day 2), Terracotta Warriors Museum (Day 4), Bund (Day 5), and full-day Suzhou sightseeing tour (Day 8)
Others
  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary; Hutong day trip (Day 2); Terracotta Warriors Museum and Muslim Quarter guided tour (Day 4); Bund tour (Day 5); Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Panmen City Gate tour (Day 8)
  • Meet & Greet (Day 1, 4, 5, 7)
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Guides and porterage on high-speed trains from Beijing Xi'an (Day 4) / Xi'an Shanghai (Day 4) / Shanghai Suzhou (Day 7)
  • China visa fees
  • Domestic/ International flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
  • City tax not included, payable on the spot
  • Any visit not mentioned in the program
  • Optional tours listed, bookable in advance
  • Porterage and gratuities
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this China Interlude & Suzhou Extension tour. You can cancel the tour up to 35 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 34 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 01 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 01 May 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 34 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

China Interlude & Suzhou Extension tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this China Interlude & Suzhou Extension tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has implemented smaller group sizes than normal, allowing for more personal space on the vehicles, sights visited, hotels and restaurants.
  • Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this trip. Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
  • Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.
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