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China 6 Nights / 7 Days CHINA 6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS ABOUT: China is a populous nation in East Asia whose vast landscape encompasses grassland, desert, mountains, lakes, rivers and more than 14,000km of coastline. Capital Beijing mixes modern architecture with historic sites such as the Forbidden City palace complex and Tiananmen Square. Shanghai is a skyscraper-studded global financial center. The iconic Great Wall of China runs east-west across the country's north. TEMPERATURE AVERAGE: 20°C TO 27°C SHOPPING: Wangfujing Street CURRENCY: 1CNY=9.95INR ITINENARY Day 1 Beijing Ro : HOSANNA TOURS AND TRAVELS PVT.LTD., # 207/3, United Arcade, Kavery Avenue, State Bank Colony, Salem - 04. TAMILNADU, INDIA Arrive in Beijing by LY95 at 13:30, our car will pick us up and transfer to our hotel. In the evening we take a tour in Wangfujing Street. Day 2 Beijing Our first stop is the impressive Tiananmen Square, where most of the national ceremonies are held. From the square, you can walk to the splendid Forbidden City. Upon arrival at the largest imperial palace, travelers are always impressed by the high red walls and large quantity of buildings with golden roofs. Then we walk to Coal Hill, which is a royal garden in the past where we can enjoy a panoramic view of Forbidden City. Then we drive to Beihai Park, a former imperial Garden. After that, we drive to Shichahai Hutong to visit the traditional residence of Beijing with Rickshaws, which is an old way of transportation. Then we visit Houhai area by walking, which is a part of Shichahai. Day 3 Beijing Today we first visit the fascinating Badaling Great Wall; we take the cable car up, and walk down. Then we drive to visit Summer Palace incl boat ride. The palace was used as the royal family’s “Palace to avoid the heat” when in summer. Then we drive to Olympic park to see the modern masterpiece – Bird Nest & Water Cube from outside. In the evening, we shall see the Kongfu Show by regular seats. Ro : HOSANNA TOURS AND TRAVELS PVT.LTD., # 207/3, United Arcade, Kavery Avenue, State Bank Colony, Salem - 04. TAMILNADU, INDIA Day 4 Beijing-Shanghai Today we first visit Temple of Heaven, where ever the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshipped the Gods of Heaven. Then we go to Silk Market, in which you’ll find nearly all the things you want to buy. Then we transfer to station for Bullet Train to Shanghai G3 (1400/1848) by 2nd class seats. Upon arrival, our guide and driver in Shanghai will pick you up and drive to the hotel for rest. Day 5 Shanghai Today we first visit Yu Garden including nearby Bazzars. In Yuyuan, you can see the sophisticated design and fine layout of pavilions, halls, rockeries, ponds and cloisters. Then we visit Shanghai Museum, which specializes in ancient art works of China, especially bronze ware, chinaware, calligraphies and paintings. After that, we will take a walking tour of Nanjing Road and The Bund to enjoy the modern view of Shanghai. Then we go to take elevator up to the TV Tower and take an overlook of the Shanghai City. In the evening, you’ll be entertained by the Acrobatic show at the theater. Then we drive back to our hotel. Ro : HOSANNA TOURS AND TRAVELS PVT.LTD., # 207/3, United Arcade, Kavery Avenue, State Bank Colony, Salem - 04. TAMILNADU, INDIA Day 6 Zhujiajiao – Shanghai Today we drive to visit the beautiful Water Town of Zhujiajiao including boat cruise. Then we drive back to Shanghai and visit Tianzifang area, which used to be the living area of local people in the past, but now has been changed to modern leisure area with many interesting Coffee shops in. And then we will stop by Silk Factory before transfer back to our hotel. Day 7 Shanghai – Departure In the morning we will go to visit Xintiandi Shopping mall then to French Concession. In the afternoon, we will be transferred to airport and take departure flight. PER PERSON INR 79500 Ro : HOSANNA TOURS AND TRAVELS PVT.LTD., # 207/3, United Arcade, Kavery Avenue, State Bank Colony, Salem - 04. TAMILNADU, INDIA Exclusion: Early Check-in and Late Checkout Any other item not specified in Includes. Travel insurance Hotel is subject to availability at the time of confirmation. Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc. The itinerary shared is subject to change as per the SIC services. Government service tax Any Cost Arising Due To Natural Calamities like Landslides, Roadblocks, Etc. Any Increase In Taxes Or Fuel Leading To An Increase In Surface Transport. INSTRUCTIONS All rates mentioned above are a strictly for quotation purposes only No booking is at this stage. Vehicles/Rooms & Rates are subjected to availability upon confirmation. Any special request such as (room next to each other, connecting rooms, room on the same floor, 1 king size / 1 double bed, floor covering of any description, early check in, non smoking room, etc.) is subject to availability on first come first serve basis up on your arrival at the hotel and it is totally discretionary and up to the hotel to assign. Midnight surcharge will be imposed for all pick ups between 2200hrs – 0700hrs Unutilized services are not refundable Booking and Cancellation based on HTT Norms: – Click here To See The Rates are subject to change in case of any hike in the price of fuel, Govt. Service Tax and other levies the same will correspondingly increase our tariff with immediate effect. Any Additional expenses incurred due to Coach / Train / Flight Cancel or Delay, natural disaster, Political actions and similar; must be borne by the tourists. All tours and transfers are included and are on SIC basis – Shared Coach Tips to driver and guides locally STANDARD CHECK IN: 1400-1600HRS (ALL HOTELS) & STANDARD CHECK OUT: 1200HRS (ALL HOTELS) Age for Adults: Above 12 yrs, Child: Below 11.5 yrs and Infant: Below 2 yrs Thanks & Regards Hosanna Team , Call : +91 76398 88824 , +91 81488 88488 , 0427 – 2500800 (30 Lines ) Email: [email protected]| [email protected] Web : www.hosanna.co.in Domestic & International Packages | Honeymoon Packages | Flight, Bus, Train & Hotel Booking | MICE / Passport & Visa Services | Corporate & Educational Tours & Much More. Ro : HOSANNA TOURS AND TRAVELS PVT.LTD., # 207/3, United Arcade, Kavery Avenue, State Bank Colony, Salem - 04. TAMILNADU, INDIA .
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