CHINA: BEIJING – HANGZHOU: SNOWY SCENERY OF JIANGNAN

You have breakfast at the hotel. The tour guide takes the group sightseeing:
Tiananmen Square: The largest central square in the world, with 600 years of history, a source of pride for Beijing, along with surrounding structures of cultural and historical significance such as the Tiananmen Gate, the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong,… Today, it is also the venue for many major cultural and political events.

East Palace Gate Area, Hall of Longevity, Kunming Lake, Fragrant Buddhist Pavilion...

You have breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, the group departs for sightseeing:
The Great Wall – a famous wonder known as the “Greatest Wonder of China” and recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1987. This famous wall was built from earth and stone from the 5th century BC with the purpose of protecting the country against invading armies. The most famous section was built from 220 BC to 200 BC under Qin Shi Huang – the first emperor of China. With a history of more than 2,500 years, the Great Wall has witnessed the rise and fall of countless Chinese dynasties. It still stands majestically there like a loyal guardian, watching the course of events and history turn. (The group visits Juyongguan Pass)

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The group has breakfast at the hotel, then checks out. The tour guide takes the group to Hangzhou on a high-speed train at speeds of 300-350 km/h, with an estimated train journey of about 5 hours 30 minutes.
Guests have lunch at a local restaurant or a packed lunch on the train (depending on the actual situation).
Arriving in Hangzhou, the group visits:
Qinghefang Old Street – an old street preserving traditional beauty, with stone-paved lanes and ancient houses carrying the imprint of old architecture. Red-tiled roofs and old brick walls create a quiet atmosphere that makes you feel as if you have stepped into an ancient world.

You have breakfast at the hotel.
The tour guide takes the group to explore Hangzhou – one of China's major cities of culture, history and economy.
Cruise on West Lake – a tranquil gem located on the west side of Hangzhou city. Stretching 3.3 km long and 2.8 km wide, the lake is famous for its romantic scenery and unique culture. In 2011, West Lake was recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site, and it is the only lake in China to appear on this heritage list.

The group has breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards, after checking out, the coach continues the journey to Wuzhen West Town – known as the “soul” of Wuzhen, preserving more than 7,000 years of civilization and over 1,300 years of historical formation. It is one of the most classic waterside towns in the Jiangnan region, famous for its old wooden houses reflected on the canals, arched stone bridges and a peaceful rhythm of life that carries the spirit of ancient China.
Wuzhen Xizha (West Water Town) is famous for more than 70 small bridges spanning its canals, forming a network where water and streets meet. Among them, Tongji Bridge and Renji Bridge stand at right angles to each other, forming the most poetic and characteristic viewpoint of the town. Strolling along wooden corridors with curved roofs and listening to the gentle sound of oars on the water, visitors feel as if they have stepped into an ancient world – where houses over a hundred years old still keep their refined Ming and Qing architectural features, and every brick and stone bridge tells a quiet story of the Jiangnan past. Guests are free to walk around and visit suggested spots such as: Wuzhen Post Office, Qiaoliqiao Tea House, Caomu Bense dyeing workshop – take photos with blue-dyed fabrics; freely take a boat ride in Wuzhen...

You have breakfast at the hotel and check out. The tour guide then takes the group sightseeing in the bustling metropolis of Shanghai – where modern life blends harmoniously with historical marks:
Check-in at Wukang Building: A century-old building regarded as a vivid symbol of the history and art of glamorous Shanghai.

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Estimated flight: VJ3901 PVG – SGN 01:55 – 05:20/VJ5011 02:15 - 05:40
Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, the China tour: Beijing – Hangzhou, ends. The Gateway tour leader says goodbye and looks forward to welcoming you on your next journeys.
(The order of the program may change according to the actual situation of the tour, but all sightseeing spots in the program will still be fully covered)