China: Shanghai – Zhujiajiao – Hangzhou – Suzhou – Beijing (2 nights in Shanghai)

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1: HA NOI – SHANGHAI (Dinner)

07:00: The Vietravel coach meets the group at the meeting point and takes them to Noi Bai Airport for flight VN530 (10:05-14:25) to Shanghai.

14:25: Arrive at Shanghai Airport. After immigration procedures, the local guide and coach meet the group for sightseeing: Nanpu Bridge, the Bund, photos of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, and the old-town commercial area around the City God Temple…

18:00: Dinner at a restaurant.

Free time to sightsee and shop on Nanjing Road... The coach & guide take the group back to the hotel to rest.

Overnight in Shanghai.

Evening: Guests may join the Huangpu River cruise (at own expense).

DAY 2: SHANGHAI (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

After breakfast at the hotel, the group departs to explore Shanghai:

• Yuyuan Garden is a famous attraction in central Shanghai. This ancient garden was built in the Ming dynasty and is more than 450 years old; admire 6 outstanding structures including the Sanxiu Hall, Dianchun Hall, Huijing Tower, Wanhua Tower, the Inner Garden and the Yuhua Hall. The garden also preserves many precious antiques, from calligraphy and ancient ceramics to exquisitely carved works.
• The French Concession, with a beauty blending Europe and China.
• Stroll along Wukang Road – a famous old street with European-style villas, art cafes and unique boutique fashion stores
• Nanjing pedestrian street – the first commercial street in China

About 18:30 Dinner at a restaurant, then return to the hotel to rest.

Evening: Guests may join the Huangpu River cruise (at own expense)

Overnight at a hotel in Shanghai

DAY 3: SHANGHAI – HANGZHOU (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit the Jade Buddha Temple - one of the oldest temples in Shanghai.

Continue to visit Zhujiajiao Town (1 hour's travel from Shanghai), an ancient town with a history of up to 1,700 years and the best-preserved of the 4 ancient towns in Shanghai, where many buildings such as houses and bridges were built in the Ming dynasty and are still preserved to this day. It is also likened to the Venice of the East because of the many rivers branching and weaving through the whole town.

Lunch at a restaurant. Afterwards, the group departs for Hangzhou

On arrival in Hangzhou, dinner at a restaurant.

Evening: Guests may watch the Song Cheng show - a performance recreating famous history and anecdotes of the Hangzhou land (at own expense)

Overnight at a hotel in Hangzhou

DAY 4: HANGZHOU – SUZHOU (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Breakfast at the hotel.

After breakfast, the guide takes the group to see the West Lake cruise, Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, the Yue Fei Temple, and enjoy Longjing tea.

The guide takes the group to visit a household goods store (Hillman).

Then depart for Suzhou - a city with a long history and distinctive culture, with many famous historic relics and scenic spots.

The group has dinner at a restaurant. Free time to explore Suzhou at night.

Overnight at a hotel in Suzhou

DAY 5: SUZHOU – BEIJING – HIGH-SPEED TRAIN (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit Hanshan Temple – one of China's ancient temples, with the famous "Hanshan – Shide" mural carved in stone by a Qing-dynasty master painter, and the Lion Grove Garden – a masterpiece of Suzhou garden architecture, recognised as a world cultural heritage site and one of the four most beautiful gardens in Suzhou. In the Lion Grove, many fantastical artificial caves have been built that resemble labyrinths. Then visit Suzhou's famous silk factory.

Lunch at a restaurant. Afterwards, the group departs for Beijing.

On arrival in Beijing, the coach and guide take the group to dinner featuring Peking roast duck

Overnight at a hotel in Beijing

DAY 6: BEIJING (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit

the Great Wall of China - one of the wonders of the world, a unique man-made military structure (Juyongguan section)

Lunch at a restaurant. The group visits and shops at a natural latex store.

Visit the Tong Ren Tang Chinese medicine store – where prescriptions were once made for the Imperial Court, with the famous burn-treatment product Bao Fu Ling.

Continue to visit the Summer Palace - Empress Dowager Cixi's Summer Palace - built in the Qing dynasty. It is famous for the art of traditional Chinese landscape gardens.

After dinner, return to the hotel to rest.

Overnight at a hotel in Beijing

DAY 7: BEIJING – HA NOI (Breakfast, lunch)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit Tiananmen Square - a large square in Beijing, built in 1417 with an area of about 440,000 square metres. Tiananmen Square is the largest square in the world and can hold 1 million people at once. The Forbidden City – world-famous from hundreds of films about the 24 Chinese emperors who made their capital here.

Note: Under Beijing's regulations, a maximum of 30,000 visitors per day may enter the Forbidden City, which restricts international visitors and prioritises domestic ones. In addition, tickets can only be bought online after the guest has been issued a Chinese visa, so they may not be obtainable. If tickets cannot be bought, we will replace the Forbidden City with Prince Gong's Mansion (He Shen's residence) or the Temple of Heaven Park.

Lunch at a restaurant.

The coach takes the group to the airport for flight VN513 (15:45 – 18:40) back to Ha Noi. After immigration, the coach meets the group and takes them to the city centre. End of the program.

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1. Notes:

• Times & the itinerary may change the order of destinations depending on actual conditions.
• The flower-blooming and red/yellow-leaf seasons are easily affected by outside weather conditions. This is a force majeure case; we ask for your understanding.
• Hotels may be about 1 – 1.5 hours' drive from the city centre in peak seasons, Golden Week (30/4; 01/5), public holidays, Tet….
• The program has 4 compulsory shopping stops; if you skip one of them, a charge from $20/stop applies: a traditional Chinese medicine store, silk, Longjing tea, a knife store

IMPORTANT TAX NOTICE

• On completing tax obligations before leaving the country.
• Dear guests, to ensure smooth departure, guests who are business owners, household business owners, or individuals with personal income tax (PIT) obligations should proactively complete all tax obligations before leaving the country. Under current regulations, customs authorities may check tax payment status on the electronic system. To avoid disruption at departure, please check your personal tax information yourself by downloading and using the Etax Mobile app.
• In recent times, there have been many cases of people unable to leave the country because they had not completed their tax obligations to the State. Vietravel therefore recommends that you proactively check carefully and complete the necessary taxes before the trip so your travel plans are not affected.

Vietravel is not responsible if you are refused departure because you have not completed your tax obligations.

Pricing for Children

• Children under 2 years old: 30% of the adult tour price.
• Children from 2 to under 12 years old: 90% of the adult tour price (NO private bed).
• Children from 2 to under 12 years old: 100% of the adult tour price (with private bed)
• In case of only 1 adult and 1 child under 12 years old - the child pays 100% of the tour price so that 2 people can share 1 room.

Tour Change and Cancellation Policy

After paying, if you wish to cancel the tour, please bring your ID card and payment receipt to the Vietravel office to complete the cancellation procedures. The company does not accept cancellations by phone.
Cancellation time is calculated for working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
1. In case you are denied a visa, the non-refundable fee is VND 2,000,000. Excluding airfare refund fees (Applicable according to the conditions of each airline.
2. Vietravel staff can only advise on visa applications according to the regulations of the Embassy and cannot guarantee visa approval as visa issuance is the decision of the Embassy.
3. Regulations on tour cancellation/refund conditions are implemented according to the Terms and Conditions of Sale of Travel Tickets attached to the contract. - Immediately after registration and before visa application: free of charge
- Before the departure date from 25 days (working days): 25% tour fee penalty
- Before the departure date 14 - 24 days (working days): 50% tour fee penalty
- Before the departure date 10 - 13 days (working days): 70% tour fee penalty
- Before the departure date 2 - 9 days (working days): 90% tour fee penalty
- Before the departure date 1 day (working days): 100% tour fee penalty

Cancellation Policy for Public Holidays and Tet

- Before the departure date from 45 days (working days): 25% tour fee penalty
- Before the departure date 30 - 44 days (working days): 50% tour fee penalty
- Before the departure date 25 - 29 days (working days): 70% tour fee penalty
- Before the departure date 10 - 24 days (working days): 90% tour fee penalty
- Before the departure date 1 - 9 days (working days): 100% tour fee penalty
For holidays: Cancellation penalties will depend on the regulations of airlines and service providers abroad.