China Adventure 9/10 Days - USA Departure


Beijing * Suzhou * Wuxi * Hangzhou * Shanghai

5-Star Hotels

price starts at:
U$4,299.00+ U$6,399.00

  • Tour Code: USCA0910
  • Days: 10 Day(s)
  • Departing From: Kansas City Indianapolis IND Honolulu Minneapolis 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)
  • Destination: Shanghai SuZhou WuXi Beijing Hangzhou
  • Highlights:

    5-Star Hotel Accommodations
     Complimentary Extra Value Package: Upgrade to 10 Days Trip, Daily Buffet Breakfast and Pick Up & Drop Off Services (Limited to First 500 bookings)
    Discover 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
    ☆ Great Wall
    ☆ Forbidden City
    ☆ 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:

*Since the seats are limited, we recommend you to choose optional and extension programs at the time of booking.

Group Size:

 10 - 40 Each Departure Date.

Meal Plan:

☆ Bountiful Buffet Breakfast Package( Day3-10): USD 199/Person. 

☆ Bite & Sip Package: USD 249/Person. Click here to view itinerary

Hotel Upgrade ( See Hotel Section for Details ):

☆ Deluxe 5-Star Hotel Upgrade: USD 899/Person. 

☆ Luxury 5-Star Hotel Upgrade: USD 1399/Person. 

Gold Flight Package:

☆ If your departure city has regular direct flight(s) to connect your destination country gateway, we guarantee to provide you with a non-stop flight to your destination country gateway if you select such package early enough before we issue the tickets: USD 499/Person. 

Boost Your Stay:

☆ Extend your trip from 9 days to 10 days ( 1 more night in Shanghai with 5-star hotel accommodation ): $99/per person.

Upgrade To Business Class:

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

HIGHLIGHTS:

 5-Star Hotel Accommodations

• Explore the mysterious Forbidden City, the largest and the most complete imperial palace and ancient building complex in China, and in the world.

• Walk on the famous Great Wall to feel the history associated with this almost mystical landmark.

• 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.

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Telephone:1 855.526.1286

ITINERARY

Day 1: USA to Beijing

Fly to Beijing from the USA.

Day 2: Beijing Arrival

Upon arriving at Beijing International Airport, Find your own transportation to your hotel or you can choose the optional private airport pick up service ($80 / Person / Ride--Minimum to 2 ppl ). The rest of the day is free to relax. 

Note: If you get the "Complimentary Extra Value Package", you will be greeted by your tour guide and then transferred to the hotel( not including tipping ).

Day 3: Beijing

Free at leisure to explore Beijing at your own pace. Or you may choose an optional day-tour of Beijing highlights.

(Recommended Options US$75): 

After breakfast, visit 【Tiananmen Square】-the biggest city central square in the world, the area of the square is about 44 hectares and it can accommodate 1 million people. Explore the incredible 【Forbidden City】 with its best-preserved imperial palace complex. Experience Hutong, the old town of Beijing, on a man-powered pedicab to experience how natives live in their traditional lifestyle. Step in one of the local 【Siheyuan courtyard house】 to learn how to make Chinese dumplings and enjoy a real typical home-made lunch. Walk around the 【Lotus Market】.

(Recommended Options US$55): 

Visit the 【Summer Palace】& Visit the exterior of 【Bird's Nest】&【Water Cube】(2008 Olympic stadiums)

Being the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China, Summer Palace greatly influences Chinese horticulture and landscape with its famous natural views and cultural interests, which also has long been recognized as 'The Museum of Royal Gardens'.

Day 4: Beijing

After breakfast, explore the【Juyongguan Great Wall】, one of the seven greatest man-made wonders of the world and definitely the focal point of China. You will hike along the Great Wall. On the way there, visit Jade Store first. In Chinese, jade is pronounced as ‘Yu’, and it has a history in China of at least four thousand years. After that visit 【Chinese Herbal Institute】 to learn about traditional Chinese medicine which has existed for thousands of years.

(Recommended Options US$45):

Evening large scale dramatic musical performance 【Golden Mask Dynasty Show】.

Day 5: Beijing- Shanghai-Suzhou

Take the early flight to Shanghai. Transfer to Suzhou, This city, which dates back to 514 BC, is sometimes called the "Venice of the East". Visit【Lanli Garden】where you could treasure the exotic silk embroidery history. Visit the 【Garden of Master of the Nets】the smallest yet the most delicate landscape garden in Suzhou.

Day 6: Suzhou -Wuxi

Today you will visit the Silk Spinning Factory and enjoy the Silk-making demonstration. Transfer to Wuxi. Wuxi is 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”. Visit the famous 【Nanchang Street】.

(Recommended Options US$30):

Boat ride on the 【Grand Canal 】with a walk around the local market.

Day 7: 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. Transfer to Hangzhou. Hangzhou, one of the six ancient capital cities, is the hometown for green tea. Visit【West Lake】- the most famous attraction in Hangzhou. West Lake was man-made and created after the Chinese love for garden-style parks for recreation. Visit【Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond】.

(Recommended Options US$30):

Boat ride on the 【West Lake】 the most renowned feature of Hangzhou noted for its scenic beauty which blends naturally with many famous historical and cultural sites.

Day 8: Hangzhou-Shanghai

The morning starts from an educational stop for a taste of Dragon Well Tea at the Longjing Green Tea village. Later drive back to Shanghai, the largest city by population in China. 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 US$45):

Take a 【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. 

Day 9: Shanghai

Today, passengers will take their own transportation to the Airport concluding your unforgettable journey of China or you can choose the optional private airport drop off service ( $80 / Person--Minimum to 2 ppl ). Please note: the Hotel room check-out time is 11:00 AM, later check out is available for an additional cost. 


If you upgrade your trip to 10 days trip(Early Bird Price $99) or get the "Complimentary Extra Value Package", you will have 1 more night in Shanghai With 5-star hotel Accommodation ( not including tipping for the extra day ).


Free at leisure for last-minute souvenir shopping or just relax at your hotel. Or you may choose an optional day-tour of Shanghai highlights.

(Recommended Options US$45):

【Shanghai maglev train 】is the fastest train in the world with an 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. Shop till you drop at knock-off market for your last minute shopping before exploring the famous【Xintiandi】, a stylish pedestrian street composed of Shikumen architecture and modern complex. 

(Recommended Options US$45):

【Shanghai Acrobatics Show】.

Day 10: Depart From Shanghai

Today, passengers will take their own transportation to the Airport concluding your unforgettable journey of China or you can choose the optional private airport drop off service ( $80 / Person--Minimum to 2 ppl ).

Please note: the Hotel room check-out time is 11:00 AM, later check out is available for an additional cost. 

Please note: if you get the "Complimentary Extra Value Package", you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home by UTOvacation( not including tipping ).



more info

Included:

1) All tour packages include round-trip international flights from New York/ Los Angeles / San Francisco / San Jose / Seattle to China.

Departure Cities with additional airfare:

【Washington / Boston / Chicago / Houston Depart: USD 300 extra per person

【Atlanta / Austin / Charlotte / Dallas / Denver / Detroit / Memphis / Miami / Orlando /Fort Lauderdale/ Milwaukee Depart: USD 500 extra per person

【Oklahoma City / Philadelphia / Phoenix / Portland / Sacramento / San Antonio / San Diego/Las Vegas Depart: USD 500 extra per person

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

2) 5-Star Hotel Accommodations (Based on ratings by booking.com / TripAdvisor / Expedia)

3) All China domestic flight ( Beijing to Shanghai )

4) Ground transportation between the cities ( Shanghai - Suzhou - Wuxi - Hangzhou )( BY BUS )

5) Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda

6) Meals (B-breakfast L-lunch D-dinner X-no meal)

7) Special cultural programs as listed in different cities as specified in the schedule

8) Professional English speaking local tour expert in each destination city

9) All Taxes & Fuel Surcharges

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

Excluded:

1) China visa fee.

2) Travel insurance.

3) Any personal expenses.

4) Tour Extensions and Optional programs.

5) A Mandatory Service Charge & Tipping of USD 300 /person is required and payable by Credit Card Before Your Final Payment Due Date.

6) Single Supplement: USD 450.(*Our tour price is based on double occupancy and if a single passenger is traveling solo and not sharing room with any roommate for the entire trip, a single supplement fee is charged. If a passenger shares a room with travel partner(s) on the tour, such fee is waived.)

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

Lunar New Year complimentary extra value package (limited to first 500 bookings):

☆ One additional night in Shanghai (reg. 1 night), all airport transfers and daily buffet breakfasts for the entire trip will automatically be added in your cart on the "Optional Program Page" when checking out.

Transportation Upgrades:

 Gold Flight Package: If your departure city has regular direct flight(s) to connect your destination country gateway, we guarantee to provide you with a non-stop flight to your destination country gateway if you select such package early enough before we issue the tickets: USD 499/Person.

 Upgrade To Business Class(Only Available For USA -- Asia International Round Trip): USD 4000/Person.

Hotel Upgrade:

☆ Deluxe 5-Star Hotel Upgrade: USD 899/Person. 

☆ Luxury 5-Star Hotel Upgrade: USD 1399/Person.

Meal Plan:

☆ Bountiful Buffet Breakfast Package( Day3-10): USD 199/Person.

☆ Bite & Sip Package: Click here to view itinerary

                 Price: USD 249/Person.

Optional Tours:

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Day 3 Beijing: Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City with lunch: USD 75/Person

Day 3 Beijing: Summer Palace, Bird"s Nest & Water Cube (Exterior): USD 55/Person

Day 4 Beijing: The Golden Mask Dynasty Show: USD 45/Person  

Day 6 Suzhou: Boat ride on the Grand Canal: USD 30/Person  

Day 7 Hangzhou: Boat ride on the West Lake: USD 30/Person

Day 8 Shanghai: Huangpu River Night Cruise: USD 45/Person

Day 9 Shanghai: Shanghai maglev train and knock-off market: USD 45/Person

Day 9 Shanghai: Shanghai Acrobatics Show: USD 45/Person

Tour Extensions:

1) Xi"an Terra Cotta Warriors 3Days  2Nights Package: 

                 Price: USD 1799.00/Person

                 Single Supplement: USD 1799.00

                  Gratuity: USD 60/Person

                 Included:

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

                 *All China domestic flights and ground transportation

                 *Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda,

                 *Food as specifying on itinerary 

                 *Guided Sightseeing Luxury Tour 

                 *Ground transportation

                 * 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

2) Yangtze River Cruise 6Days 5Nights Package: 

                  Price: USD 1999.00/Person

                  Single Supplement#1: USD 1999.00(For the solo traveler of the entire trip)

                  Single Supplement#2: USD 1999.00(For the party of three travelers, all of you will share a triple room on land hotels and for the cruise portion, two cabins will be provided as there is no triple cabin on the cruise)

                    Gratuity: USD 90/Person

                  Included:

                  *5-Star Yangtze River Cruise 

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

                  *All China domestic flights and ground transportation

                  *Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda

                  *Food as specifying on itinerary 

                  *Guided Sightseeing Luxury Tour 

                  *Ground transportation 

                  * 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

Stay Like A Local-Extensions:

1) Shanghai 3 Nights Hotel Extension (Airport pick up and drop off service not included)

                 Price: USD 1399.00/Person

                 Single Supplement: USD 1399.00

                 Included:

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

                 * 4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF

2) Shanghai 5 Nights Hotel Extension  (Airport pick up and drop off service not included)

                 Price: USD 1599.00/Person

                 Single Supplement: USD 1599.00

                 Included:

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

                 * 4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF

3) Return Flight Extension-3 DAYS (Airport pick up and drop off service not included)

                 Price: USD 1299.00/Person

                 Included:

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

4) Return Flight Extension-5 DAYS (Airport pick up and drop off service not included)

                 Price: USD 1399.00/Person

                 Included:

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

5) Return Flight Extension: 6-60 DAYS (Drop Off Service Not included)  (Depart from other Asian Cities)

                 Price: USD 1899/person

                 Included:

                 *Return flight from Tokyo / Osaka / Seoul / Taipei / Beijing / Shanghai / Hong Kong / Manila / Singapore / Kuala Lumpur / Ho Chi Minh City / Phnom Penh / Bangkok / Phuket

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

                 *Please note the exact departure date or return city may be selected at a later point prior to final payment or you may specify your preferred return date in the "Remark" Column.

Visa

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

* UTOvaction"s China Visa Service Options:

【 Please Click Here To Read The detailed information and requirements for the following options before you book! 】

1: Group visa ( Single entry valid for 1 month from the date issue. At Least 2 People Travel Together. For less than 79 years old ): $398pp

2: Individual visa ( Multiple entries valid for up to 10 years ): $484pp

* 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. Please contact your local Chinese Embassy/Consulate directly if you apply for a Chinese visa on your own and applicants are required to bring their visa application along with all supporting documents.


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

 

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

5-Star Hotel Accommodations: (Based on ratings by booking.com / TripAdvisor / Expedia)

Beijing: Chunhuiyuan Hot Spring Holiday Resort / similar

Suzhou: Grand Metropark Hotel Suzhou / similar

Wuxi: Wuxi Grand Gloria Hotel / similar

Hangzhou: New Century Grand Hotel Hangzhou / similar

Shanghai: Auto City Ruili Hotel / similar


Deluxe 5-Star Hotel Upgrade:

Beijing: The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing / similar

Suzhou: Pan Pacific Suzhou / similar

Wuxi: Grand Park Hotel Wuxi / similar

Hangzhou: Hangzhou Grand Metropark Hotel / similar

Shanghai: Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Hotel / similar


Luxury 5-Star Hotel Upgrade: 

Beijing: Fairmont Beijing / similar

Suzhou: InterContinental Suzhou / similar

Wuxi: Hyatt Regency Wuxi / similar

Hangzhou: Shangri-La Hangzhou / similar

Shanghai: Fairmont Peace Hotel / Le Royal Meridien Shanghai / similar


International Air:

*UTOvacation reserve the right to confirm the airlines, sample as 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:


Remark: 

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

2) Guaranteed departure with minimum 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 the 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 change 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 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 right 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.