CHINA NOSHOPPING: DREAM OF THE THOUSAND-YEAR-OLD ANCIENT TOWNS

After breakfast, the tour guide takes the group to explore the city of Shanghai – the most vibrant metropolis, known as the financial and cultural heart of China. With diverse architecture from old quarters to modern urban districts, this city shows a harmonious blend of past and future. Guests visit:
Lujiazui is often described as the "modern heart" of Shanghai, bringing together iconic skyscrapers such as the Shanghai Tower, the Kingkey Financial Center and the Jin Mao Tower. Lujiazui is not only an economic centre but also a showcase of architecture reflecting China's power and speed of development.

(Photo stop outside)

Guests have breakfast at the hotel, then check out and set off for Hangzhou – one of China's major cities of culture, history and economy.
The group visits:
West Lake cruise – a wonderful way to fully appreciate the poetic beauty of Hangzhou, the "jewel". Sitting on a boat gliding across the water, you can admire the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, the emerald islands and the reflections of ancient pavilions, and fully feel the romantic, poetic atmosphere of this lake, the only one in China recognised by UNESCO as a heritage site.

After breakfast at the hotel, the group checks out. The tour guide takes the group to West Wuzhen – the beauty of the Jiangnan waterlands.
Wuzhen Xizha is famous for more than 70 small bridges linking both banks, of which the Tongji Bridge and Renji Bridge cross at right angles, creating the most unique and romantic scene of the water town. Guests are free to stroll around the old quarter and visit some suggested spots: the Wuzhen Post Office, the Qiaoliqiao teahouse, the White Lotus Pagoda – a viewpoint over the whole town, the Caomu Bense dye workshop – to take photos with blue-dyed fabrics, and free boat rides through the water town...

Guests have breakfast at the hotel, then check out. The journey continues: the tour guide takes the group to explore Suzhou – praised as a place of "scenic beauty with heart", with exquisite classical gardens, poetic canal systems and graceful stone bridges. Guests visit:
Hanshan Temple (寒山寺 Hanshan Temple): The classical and serene beauty of this place has inspired many masterpieces of Chinese poetry through history. Guests have the chance to experience ringing the sacred bell three times in the wooden pagoda, stand on the stone bridge and gaze at the tranquil Maple Bridge Wharf. In addition, couples who visit can make a wish at the shrine dedicated to the two monks, Hanshan and Shide, for a lasting, happy life together. (Cost of making a wish at own expense)

Expected flight: VJ3901 PVG – SGN 01:55 – 05:20/02:15 – 05:40
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat Airport, the Shanghai – China tour ends. The group leader says goodbye and looks forward to welcoming you on future journeys.
(The order of the programme may change depending on actual conditions, but all sightseeing spots in the itinerary will be fully covered)