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Shanghai
& Suzhou Tour
Day 01 Bangkok –
Shanghai
(L/D)
Depart from Bangkok by Air
Arrive in Shanghai in the morning. After transfer to your hotel,
take a visit to Shanghai's old town. Despite the renovations of
the past few years, this area of town has kept its bustling
atmosphere. Created in the 16th century, the Yu Garden will
enchant you with the grace of its layout and ornamentation. It
is a refined example of the mandarin gardens found in this area.
In the afternoon, visit Shanghai Museum, where you will discover
one of the world's most beautiful collections of bronze, china,
porcelain, sculptures and calligraphy and Jade Buddha Temple
with its two jade Buddha statues and architecture typical of the
Lower Yangtze area.
Day
02
Shanghai (B/L/D)
Today's tour
will be focused on Shanghai architectural discovery. Start in
the former International Concession, where you will visit the
former residence of Sun Yat Sen, the first president of the
post-imperial China. The house is an excellent example of early
20th century architecture. Then, stop at the City Planning
Museum, set in a modern building next to the Opera House. A
model of the future Shanghai, located on the top floor, will
give you a full picture of the transformations to be expected in
the next few years. Lunch in Xintiandi, former dwelling quarter
newly rehabilitated into a trendy entertainment area. Stroll
down the Bund, the famous avenue that parallels the Huang Pu
River. The road is lined with some of the most prestigious
buildings and landmarks of the city, mostly erected during the
time of the foreign concessions. The river acts as a mirror
between the old and the new Shanghai. Pudong features a
futuristic city devoted to business and finance with its facade
of skyscrapers. From the top of the Television Tower, known as
the Pearl of the Orient, you will have an overall view of the
city. Visit the Museum of the Past located in the tower.
Day
03
Shanghai - Suzhou
(B/L/D)
Depart
to Suzhou, also known as the Venice of the East. You
will visit some famous classic gardens such as the Humble
Administrator garden. Proceed to the Tiger Hill to see the
Pagoda. Suzhou is the place to find the most exquisite silk
fabric therefore you will stop at a silk workshop.
Day 04 Suzhou -
Zhouzhuang - Shanghai - Bangkok (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel. Depart to Zhouzhuang, a typical small city
of this area. Similar to ancient Suzhou, the city was built on a
dense network of canals. The waterways are lined with
whitewashed houses featuring gray-tiled roofs, gardens,
pavilions, ponds, natural waterways and rock sculptures. You
will visit the old residences of influent mandarins and
merchants of days gone by. Lunch at local restaurant. Transfer
to airport for your departure flight to Bangkok
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