Treasures Of Thailand & China 16 Days- USA Depart


Shanghai-Suzhou-Wuxi-Hangzhou-Bangkok-Pattaya-Phuket

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U$5,799.00+ U$6,799.00

  • Tour Code: TC16
  • Days: 16 Day(s)
  • Departing From: New Orleans Fort Lauderdale Orlando San Jose Sacramento Milwaukee Oklahoma City Memphis Charlotte Austin Atlanta Portland Oregon San Antonio San Diego Miami Philadelphia Phoenix Dallas Denver Detroit Washington, D.C. Houston Seattle Chicago Boston Land Only San Francisco Las Vegas Los Angeles New York (all airports)
  • Highlights:

    ☆ Bangkok
    ☆ Pattaya
    ☆ Phuket
    ☆ Lingshan Buddhist Scenic Spot
    ☆ The Bund
    Discover 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
    ☆ Grand Canal
    ☆ Suzhou Classical Garden
    ☆ Hangzhou West Lake



  • Service Language: English
  • Better to Book Before: 15000 Day(s)
trip map:
OVERVIEW

ALL PRICES ARE IN USD

DEPOSIT POLICY:

Full Payment is Required at the Time of Booking.

Optional And Extension Programs:

* Extension Programs Policy: Since the reservations are limited, we recommend for you to select extension programs at the time of booking (No Extra Deposit Payment).

* Select your optional packages while you are in China & Thailand and pay to the local tour guide.

Group Size:

 10 - 40 Each Departure Date.

Upgrade To Business Class:( Before Final Payment)

 (Only Available For USA -- Asia International Round Trip) Cost Extra USD$4000/per person.

HIGHLIGHTS:

*Stroll in one of the four famous gardens in Suzhou--Master of the Nets Garden.

*Admire the beauty of West Lake by taking a short cruise on it.

*Immerse yourself in the bustling metropolis Shanghai.

*Three major tourism destinations in Thailand: Bangkok.Pattaya, and Phuket, and the most friendly country in the world.

*Discover Bangkok, Thailand"s capital known for ornate shrines, vibrant street life, and the multi-faceted sights of Bangkok with exciting nightlife, attractions & city life appeal the huge amount of tourists each year.

*Beautiful beach resort in Pattaya and a variety of things to do to enjoy your day.

*Phuket, with time to laze on the sandy beaches of this idyllic Thai island in the Andaman Sea.
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ITINERARY

Day 1: USA/Canada To Shanghai

Fly to Shanghai from USA/Canada.

Day 2: Shanghai Arrival

Upon arriving at Shanghai International Airport, you will be greeted by your tour guide and then transferred to hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. 

Day 3: Shanghai - Suzhou

Enjoy a morning city tour of Shanghai, the country's biggest city and a global financial hub. Explore 【The People’s Square】 and 【Nanjing Road】, the main shopping street of Shanghai and is one of the world's busiest shopping streets. Transfer to Suzhou, referred to as the "Venice of the East".  Visit 【Lanli Garden】 where you could treasure the exotic silk embroidery history. Explore 【The Garden of Master of the Nets】, among the finest gardens in China and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 4: Suzhou -Wuxi【 Lingshan Grand Buddha 】

Visit the 【Silk Spinning Factory】 for a silk making demonstration. Transfer to Wuxi, an ancient city richly endowed with nature due to its pleasantly warm and moist climate – it boasts a reputation of being the “Land of Fish and Rice”.  Explore the 【Lingshan Grand Buddha and Mt. Lingshan Scenic Area】 – a Buddhist paradise area of 30 hectares (74 acres). The park is famous for the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue and other attractions including the Brahma Palace, Five Mudra Mandala, Nine Dragons Bathing Sakyamuni, Xiangfu Temple and many other Buddhist sites. Visit the 【Teapot Museum】 and famous 【Nanchang Street】.


 (Recommended Options:)

Boat ride on the Grand Canal with walk around the local market. USD 30

Day 5: Wuxi-Hangzhou

After breakfast, enjoy the scenery as we pass by 【Lake Tai】, the third-largest freshwater lake in China.  Visit the 【Lihu Park】, and the largest Fresh Water Pearl Center. After lunch, transfer to Hangzhou, one of China's seven ancient capitals. With its beautiful lakes, mountains and many attractions, it has become a world-famous tourist destination and one of China’s top attractions. Marco Polo once called Hangzhou the most enchanting city in the world. Take a 【boat tour of West Lake】, the most famous attraction in Hangzhou. Last stop, 【Liuhe Pagoda】, Hangzhou Six Harmonies Pagoda, on the foot of 【Yuelun Hill】, facing the 【Qiantang River】. 

Day 6: Hangzhou-Shanghai

Morning educational stop for a taste of Dragon Well Tea at the 【Meijiawu Tea Village】. Later drive back to Shanghai on China’s central coast, the country's biggest city and a global financial hub. Appreciate scenery by walking along【the Bund】, a mile-long stretch along the 【Huangpu River】. This area is the best place to capture the western influences of the old days.


(Recommended Options:)

Cruise on the 【Huangpu River】, while on the cruise, you can take an outside view of the 【Oriental Pearl Tower】, the modern symbol of Shanghai City.  USD 45

Day 7: Shanghai

Enjoy a day of leisure or you may choose an optional day-tour of Shanghai highlights.


(Recommended Options:)

【Shanghai maglev train】is the fastest train in the world with the unbelievable top speed of 431km per hour. It is the only super high-speed bullet train with Magnetic technology in operation all over the world. Take in some last-minute shopping at the【Knock-off Market】before exploring the famous【Xintiandi】, a stylish pedestrian street made up of Shikumen and modern architecture. Explore 【Tianzifang】, a touristic arts and crafts area that has developed from a renovated traditional residential area in the French Concession area of Shanghai, into an area of boutique shops, bars and restaurants. Explore【Jin Mao Tower】, an 88-story landmark skyscraper, standing at 420.5 metres tall it’s one of the tallest buildings in the world. USD 100


(Recommended Options:)

Shanghai Permanent Show-【ERA-Intersection of Time】USD 45

Day 8: Shanghai - Bangkok

Fly to Bangkok. Well known as the City of Angels, Bangkok is the present capital city and the focal point for Thailand. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by your tour representative and escorted back to your hotel by an airport shuttle.  Please note that while we are doing our best to accommodate early arrivals, hotel check-in time is generally not before 3:00 pm. Baggage storage can be arranged at the hotel. Free at leisure time for the duration of the day.

Day 9: Bangkok

  This morning, your sightseeing in Bangkok begins with a visit to the Bangkok Chinatown District, and the Temple of Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit), home to the world's biggest solid-gold Buddha statue, measuring 10 feet high, weighing over 5 tons, and valued at $14m. Afterward, visit Khao San Road, translates as "milled rice", a hint that in former times the street was a major Bangkok rice market. In the last 20 years, however, Khaosan Road has developed into a world-famous "backpacker ghetto". Enjoy some free times, and you may want to walk to the “Grand Palace” (ticket not included), which is The Landmark of Bangkok!

Day 10: Bangkok - Pattaya

  Relax over breakfast before a scenic drive to Pattaya (approximate 1.5 hours), a popular vacation spot on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand whose beaches and entertainments draw thousands of visitors annually. Experience the Gems Gallery, learning about Thailand's most prized gemstones. Then, check in to your hotel, and the remainder of the day is at your leisure to relax on the sands or by the pool.


 (Recommended Options:)

Pattaya Seafood dinner & Alcazar Cabaret Show: USD 50

Day 11: Pattaya - Bangkok

  After breakfast, you’ll visit the Khao Phra Tamnak (Khao Phra Bat) --- Locate on a small hill on the south of Pattaya Beach, which is the best spot to see the panoramic view of Pattaya City and Pattaya Bay from above. Afterward, stop at Thai-Silk Center - the best place to shop silks in Thailand. In the afternoon, return transfer to Bangkok for an overnight stay.


 (Recommended Options:)

Night Market & Siam Niramit Show with Dinner: USD 50

Day 12: Bangkok

  Free day at leisure.


 (Recommended Options:)

Ayutthaya Excursions (incl. Tuk Tuk Ride experience): USD 75

Day 13: Bangkok - Phuket

  After breakfast, fly to Phuket, the biggest of Thailand’s islands. Upon arrival, visit the Phuket Old Town was built on riches reaped from Phuket's tin boom of last century when the metal was an extremely valuable commodity. Unlike many Thai provincial capitals, Phuket Town fairly shines with personality and nowhere more so than its Old Town. In this historically rich part of town, you will find shrines, temples (Buddhist and Chinese), ornate and beautifully preserved 'shophouses', quaint cafés, tiny printing shops, impromptu private and public museums and even a mini ex-red light district. Later, ride on a Long-tailed boat to Pearl Farm, to gain a little knowledge of south-sea pearls, and follow-up the Souvenir-shop. Afterward, return to your hotel, enjoy the rest of your afternoon free at leisure.

Day 14: Phuket

Enjoy a free day at leisure.

 (Recommended Options:)

James Bound Island Tours: USD 65

Day 15: Phuket

  Enjoy a free day at leisure.

Day 16: Phuket Departure

  After breakfast, transfer to airport and board the flight back to your sweet home. 

  Note: *Depending on the air availability, we might take the flight back to USA/Canada which departure in the early morning (00:00am-03: 00 am) on the next day and today a full day on our own to explore the city, and transfer to Phuket airport in the evening. Hotel checks out before noon. 【 Late check-outs are available for purchase if you wish to relax and enjoy your hotel room. 】


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Included:

1) Round-trip international flight from New York City / Los Angeles / San Francisco to China and Thailand

【Seattle /San Jose/ Washington / Boston/ Las Vegas  / Chicago / Houston  --Depart Need USD 300 More】

【Atlanta / Austin / Charlotte / Dallas / Denver / Detroit / Memphis / Miami / Milwaukee--Depart Need USD 500 More】

【Oklahoma City / Philadelphia / Phoenix / Portland / Sacramento / San Antonio / San Diego--Depart Need USD 500 More】

  Land tour Only without round trip air ticket: -USD200 Minus

2) Ground transportation between the cities ( BY BUS )

3)Hand-picked 4 star hotel accommodations with daily ABF (Based on ratings by booking.com)

4) Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda

5) Food as specified on the itinerary (B-breakfast L-lunch D-dinner X-no meal) 

Please note that if the flight for your tour is during the lunch or dinner time, your meal will be served on board by the airline.

6) Special cultural programs as specified in the schedule

7) Professional English speaking local tour expert

8) All tax and fuel surcharge

9) UTOvacation’s Travel Assurance Program ( Free Reschedule before 150 days prior to trip departure and before air tickets are issued )

Excluded:

1) Travel insurance.

2) Any personal expenses.

3) Tour Extensions and Optional programs.

4) A Mandatory Service Charge & Tipping USD 290/person is required and payable by Credit Card Before Depart.

5) China visa fee.

6) Single Supplement: USD 599.

7) A no-show fee of $100 per person, per day will be issued if, for any reason, a customer does not attend the daily scheduled activities. This applies to all sponsored tours, packages and all discounted China tours, including this product. 

UTOvacation prioritizes the safety and well-being of our customers. We do not oblige our customers to travel to destinations still impacted by Covid-19, force majeure, natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, and more), political change, war, riots, and more. We believe in transparency and providing our customers with all the information they need to make informed decisions. Therefore, we kindly ask our customers to review our terms and conditions carefully and take full responsibility for their purchasing and travel decisions.

Optional Features

Tour Extensions( Pre-Tour Only)-(Choose before the trip):

   1): Beijing Express View Itinerary Click Here 

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                 Price: USD$599.00

                  Single Supplement: USD$ 220.00

                  Gratuity: USD$ 45.00

                 Included:

                 *Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

                 *Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda,

                 *Food as specified on the itinerary 

                 *Guided Sightseeing Luxury Tour 

                 *Ground transportation

                 *Hand-picked 4 star hotel accommodations with daily ABF

                 *Special cultural programs as listed in different cities as specified in the schedule

                 *Professional English speaking local tour expert in each destination city

                 *Minimum guarantee of 6 ppl 


Stay Like A Local-Extensions: 

1) Phuket 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS Hotel with flight extension (airport drop off not included)

                 Price: USD 499.00

                 Single Supplement: USD 300.00

                 Included:

                 *Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

                 *3-4 star hotel accommodations with daily ABF


2) Return Flight Extension-3 DAYS (airport drop off not included)

                 Price: USD 299.00

                  Included:

                 *Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary


3) Return Flight Extension-5 DAYS (airport drop off not included)

                 Price: USD 399.00

                 Included:

                 *Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary


Optional Programs-Minimum guarantee of 10 ppl ) :

* Select your optional packages while you are in China & Thailand and pay to the local tour guide.

Day 04 Suzhou "Boat ride on the Grand Canal with walk around the local market" ($30)  

Day 06 Shanghai "Huangpu River Night Cruise"  ($45)  

Day 07 Shanghai "Shanghai maglev train & knock-off market & Xintiandi & Tianzifang & Jinmao Tower." ($100)  

Day 07 Shanghai "ERA Show-The intersection of Time."($45)

Day 10. Pattaya Seafood dinner & Alcazar Cabaret Show: US$50 Click Here )

Day 11. Night Market & Siam Niramit Show with Dinner: US$50 Click Here )

Day 12. Ayutthaya Excursions (incl. Tuk Tuk Ride experience): US$75 Click Here )

Day 14. James Bond Island Tours: US$65Click Here )

Visa

* This trip requires a Chinese Visa for USA & Canada passport holders. 

* UTOvaction"s China Visa Service is USD$484 Per Person for American Passports.



* Thailand Visa Is Not Required For USA, Canada Passport Holders.


Visit the "IATA Travel Centre" for detailed information on country-specific passport, visa and health requirements:

https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/passport-visa-health-travel-document-requirements.htm


A final trip confirmation will be sent to the main contact passenger via email one month prior to departure that includes a day-by-day itinerary, hotel information, and flight information.

If acquiring a visa on your own, the supporting documents will be provided from UTOvacation one month prior to the trip departure date. Supporting documents requested early are subject to a $100pp administration fee.

* All information and requirements in regard to visa applications are available on the Chinese Consulate"s website. Applicants are required to bring their visa application along with all supporting documents. Please contact your local Chinese Embassy/Consulate directly if you apply for a Chinese visa on your own.

Please call 1-855-526-1286 or email [email protected] for any inquiries about travel visas.


More about Travel Documents

*It is your responsibility to ensure that you- and any child travelling with you- have all the valid travel documents necessary to enter in, exit from or transit through, each country/region on your itinerary. Note that the documents required for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required for the return.

*Your passport should be valid for six months beyond your date of return. Passport must be in good condition: passport damaged beyond normal wear and tear will not be accepted.

*Consult with the appropriate embassy, high commission or consulate about the travel document requirement for any country that you plan to enter in, exit from or transit through.

*Some country no longer issue paper visas but rather electronic visas. E-Visa holders must present the printed e-Visa and valid passport at the checkpoint.

*International travel with infants and children may be required to show documentary evidence of your relationship and a Letter Consent or permission for the child’s travel from the parent(s) or legal guardian not present.

*Americans holding dual citizenship must travel to the United States with a valid U.S. passport. American permanent residents returning to the United States from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).

*Canadians holding dual citizenship must travel to Canada with a valid Canadian passport. Canadian permanent residents returning Canada from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid Canadian Permanent Resident Card (PR Card).


Hotels & Flights

Hand-picked 4 star hotels: (Based on ratings by booking.com)

Suzhou: Holiday Inn Suzhou Huirong Plaza/similar

Hangzhou: Merchant Marco Garden Hotel/similar

Wuxi: Swiss-Bel Hotel Liyuan/similar

Shanghai: Shanghai Koyal International Hotel/similar

Bangkok: The Royal River Hotel or similar

Pattaya: Cholchan Pattaya Beach Resort or similar

Phuket: D Varee Mai Khao Beach or similar


International Air:

 (*UTOvacation reserve the right to confirm the airlines below)

  ☆ United Airline

  ☆ American Airline

  ☆ Delta Airline

  ☆ Air China

  ☆ Air Canada

  ☆ Hainan Airlines

  ☆ China Eastern Airlines

  ☆ Cathy Pacific Airlines

  ☆ China Southern Airlines

  ☆ Xiamen Airlines

  ☆ Beijing Capital Airlines

  ☆ Sichuan Airlines

  ☆ Hongkong Airline

  ☆ Eva Air

  ☆ Saudia


Remark: 

1) We reserve the right to modify the itinerary if necessary subject to the local conditions.

2) Guaranteed departure with minimum of 10 travelers.

3) Price subject to change at the time of reservation.

4) For travelers under 12 years old are as follow:

Child between 2-11 
years old with bed
Infant under 2 years old
100% of 
adult tour fare

We don"t suggest people bring Infants under 2 years old to participate on this tour 

5) Tour fare is based on American/Canadian adults (non-student group), twin share.

6) As this is a sight-seeing and shopping tour, there are designated local shopping stops on this tour, and a minimum amount of time (60 mins) must be spent at each shopping site. However, there is no obligation to purchase anything. For those who are not very keen on shopping, visits to shopping sites should be treated as cultural learning experiences as all the products including jade, silk, tea, etc are deeply ingrained in the Chinese culture and well worth learning.

7)The hotels listed in the itinerary are subject to change and may be substituted with a similar category hotel without prior notice, if unavailable. Multi-carriers/airlines are used for the group tour airfare. Once the group tickets are issued the airline information may be released by the group ticketing department about 30 days prior to trip departure. Uto vacation can reserve the right to issue tickets without prior notice.

8) For Travel Visa service:

* If you choose UTO’s Visa Application Service with your booking, we will contact you by email about 60-120 days prior to trip departure for your visa application. Please call 1-855-526-1286 for more information.

* Please note: A final trip confirmation will be sent to the main contact passenger via email one month prior to departure that includes a day-by-day itinerary, hotel information, and flight information. If acquiring a visa on your own, the supporting documents will be provided from UTOvacation one month prior to the trip departure date. Supporting documents requested early are subject to a $50 administration fee. 

9) Any deviations to other destinations and/or extensions are subject to a $150 change fee, plus any air fare difference---please call 1-855-526-1286 for detail information.

10) Reservation changes: changes to an existing reservation, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person charge plus any additional supplier fees. This includes name changes* and removal of any services such as optional tours and transfers. *Please note that name changes to airline reservations are subject to full cancellation and re-booking. See airline name changes section for specific information. Replacing a traveling passenger with another traveling passenger constitutes a cancellation, subject to cancellation penalties, and is not covered by this reservation changes policy. Changes or additions after departure are subject to local rates at the time of amendment and must be paid directly by the passenger to the service provider. There are no refunds for unused services.

11) If for any reason, a passenger does not attend the scheduled daily activities during the tour, an additional supplement fee of $100 per person per day has to be paid. 

12) Please note that if the flight for your tour is during the lunch or dinner time, your meal will be served on board by the airline.

13) All tour extension & optional programs require a minimum of 10 participants to commence. UTOvacation reserve the rights to cancel the tour extension without prior notice. In the instance of cancellation, the tour extension or optional tours shall be refunded.

14) This tour requires some walking during sightseeing. Handicap facilities are not up to the North American standard. We ask all passengers to be careful of the small steps in the old shrines and temples.