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Garden And Waterways Intinerary

Gardens & Waterways Extension

This extension can be taken from Shanghai

As a Chinese proverb declares, “Above there is Heaven, below there are Suzhou and Hangzhou”. Suzhou with its many famous gardens and long history of silk production. Lakes, streams, canals, bridges and boats create a scene like a beautiful Chinese scroll painting. Hangzhou with the scenic West Lake is also full of artistic and historic background

GARDENS & WATERWAYS ITINERARY

Day 01:
Morning train from Shanghai to Hangzhou. Transfer to your 4*Hotel. 
West Lake cruise.(L)

Day 02:
Morning tour including the Six Harmony Pagoda and Tea Museum.  Afternoon train to Suzhou.
Transfer your 4*Hotel (B,L)

Day 03:
Full day tour includes the Humble Administrators Garden, Surging Wave Pavilion, Garden of Harmony and Silk Museum (B,L)

Day 04:
Transfer to Shanghai Airport for your onward flight (B)

 

This is simply a suggested itinerary and can easily be customized to suit your schedule, budget, and interests.

 

What is included:

• Train Shanghai-Hangzhou-Suzhou 
• Accommodation in a 4 Star Hotels with buffet breakfast 
• Arrival/Departure transfers 
• Full sightseeing programme with Chinese lunches
• Entrance Fees
• Services of an English speaking guide




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When to go

China has a great diversity of climates. From bitterly cold winters to dry hot summers in the North and Semi-tropical summers and mild winters in the South. March to May and September to early November are the best times to visit China.

 

Flying time

London to Beijing is approximately 10 hours whilst to Shanghai and Hong Kong approximately 12 hours with direct flights operated by British Airways, Air China, Virgin Atlantic and Cathay Pacific Airways


Time difference

GMT+8. Despite the vast size of the country, Beijing time is standard throughout China.

 

Passport & Visa

Visa Required?
British Yes
USA  Yes
Other EU Yes


Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months for a single entry, 12 months for a double entry or six month multiple entry and 18 months for a 12 month multiple entry visa.

 

Health requirements

Diphtheria Yes
Hepatitis A Yes
Malaria  Sometimes
Tetanus Yes
Typhoid Yes
Yellow Fever No*

 

Inoculation regulations can change at short notice. Please take medical advice in the case of doubt. Where 'Sometimes' appears in the table above, precautions may be required depending on the season and region visited.