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CHINA: BEIJING - SHANGHAI: PROSPEROUS SPLENDOR

Tour code: CN007.087 days 7 nightsDeparts from Ho Chi Minh CityVIETJET AIR

From 26,990,000 VND

20,990,000 VND

Imbued with the essence of Jiangnan, the Shanghai – Wuzhen tour opens a poetic journey through China, where you can immerse yourself in the contrasting yet harmonious colors of old and new China. Starting with Beijing, you will step into a majestic historical space: the towering Great Wall, the solemn Forbidden City, and the vast Tiananmen Square, which seems to open up an entire sky of ancient culture... Leaving the northern capital, the journey takes you to Hangzhou, where West Lake gently mirrors the clouds, so romantic that it is likened to “paradise on earth.” The most precious highlight is Wuzhen – an ancient town with the characteristic Jiangnan appearance, with winding waterways, old tiled roofs, wooden house eaves, and lantern light reflecting on the water. The slow, peaceful atmosphere makes you feel as if you have stepped into a living ink-wash painting. Finally, Shanghai, the city where modern life explodes. Glittering skyscrapers, the skyline along the Huangpu River, the classic Bund... – all create a brilliant ending to the journey of discovering Jiangnan. This is one of the outstanding Beijing tours, Shanghai tours, and Asia travel journeys. Discover more attractive journeys with Gateway.

Highlights

  • Complimentary admission to the Forbidden City and Summer Palace
  • Complimentary West Lake cruise ticket in Hangzhou
  • Complimentary admission to Wuzhen
  • Experience the Beijing – Hangzhou high-speed train
  • Enjoy distinctive Chinese cuisine: Beijing roast duck
  • Discover the beauty of Beijing through iconic landmarks: the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square...
  • Visit Juyong Pass and admire the greatness of the Great Wall
  • Explore local life in famous neighborhoods: Xintiandi, Qinghefang, Nanjing Road, Wangfujing

Sights: Beijing - Hangzhou - Wuzhen - Shanghai

Itinerary

Guests gather at Tan Son Nhat International Airport – International Departure Terminal – 2nd floor. Gateway tour guide will meet and assist guests with the departure formalities for Beijing – China.
Estimated flight: VJ3948 SGN – PKX 20:10 – 02:00/18:05 – 00:05
On arrival at Beijing Daxing International Airport, the group completes immigration. The local coach and tour guide welcome the group at the airport, then the group goes to the hotel to check in and rest.
Overnight at the hotel.

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

Tiananmen Square
Tiananmen Square
The Forbidden City (Imperial Palace) – Located in the center of old Beijing, it was the residence of emperors from the mid-Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. The complex covers a total area of 720,000 m2, with 800 palaces and 9,999 rooms, built over 14 consecutive years. In 1987, UNESCO ranked it as the largest ancient wooden complex in the world and recognized it as a World Heritage Site.
Forbidden City
Forbidden City
Note: Due to ticket quota regulations for the Forbidden City, if tickets cannot be booked, the alternative sightseeing spot is:
Temple of Heaven Park (Altar of Heaven): With architecture modeled after the emperor's crown, this is where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties came annually to perform the "Heaven Worship" and "Prayer for Good Harvest" ceremonies, praying for peace and a bountiful grain harvest each year.
Temple of Heaven Park
Temple of Heaven Park
Shopping at Tong Ren Tang store.
Summer Palace – The Summer Palace: Built by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty to celebrate his mother's birthday. It was also a place where royalty came for leisure and entertainment. It is no exaggeration to say this was the earliest "luxury resort" in Asia. The palace is not only a beautiful park but also an architectural masterpiece with strict and highly refined feng shui. Here, you have the chance to admire typical structures such as: East Palace Gate, Hall of Happiness and Longevity, Kunming Lake, Tower of Buddhist Incense,…
Panoramic view of the Summer Palace
Panoramic view of the Summer Palace
Inside the Summer Palace
Inside the Summer Palace
The group has lunch and dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.

You have breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, the group departs to visit:
The Great Wall – The famous wonder known as the "First Wonder Under Heaven" of China and voted by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1987. This famous wall was built of earth and stone from the 5th century BC to protect the country from invaders. 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 over 2,500 years, the Great Wall has witnessed the rise and fall of many Chinese dynasties, yet it still stands majestic and towering like a loyal guard, watching the world and history turn. (The group visits Juyong Pass)

The Great Wall
The Great Wall
Shopping at a jade stone store.
Beijing National Stadium (Beijing Bird’s Nest Stadium) – A modern cultural icon of China with its distinctive elliptical architecture, looking like a large bird's nest from afar, hence also called the Bird's Nest Stadium. It hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics and the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2022 Winter Olympics, making Beijing the first city in the world to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics. (Photo stop outside)
Beijing National Stadium
Beijing National Stadium
Free time to explore and shop at the most famous and bustling street in Beijing – Wangfujing Avenue – home to many famous shopping centers, handicraft stores, and the largest bookstores not only in Beijing but in all of China.
Wangfujing Avenue during the day
Wangfujing Avenue during the day
Wangfujing Avenue bustling at night
Wangfujing Avenue bustling at night
You have lunch and dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.

The group has breakfast at the hotel, then checks out. The tour guide takes the group to depart for Hangzhou to experience the high-speed train with speeds of 300-350km/h, estimated train journey time ~ 5h30.
You have lunch at a local restaurant or a packed lunch on the train (depending on actual conditions).

The beauty of Hangzhou
The beauty of Hangzhou
Arriving in Hangzhou, the group visits:
Shopping at a tea shop and a household goods store.
Qinghefang – an old quarter preserving traditional beauty with stone-paved streets and ancient houses bearing strong marks of old architecture. The red-tiled roofs and old brick walls create a quiet space, giving a feeling of stepping into an ancient world.
Qinghefang
Qinghefang
The group has dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.

You have breakfast at the hotel.
The tour guide takes the group to explore Hangzhou – one of the major and important cities in terms of culture, history and economy in China.
Enjoy a West Lake cruise – a wonderful experience to fully admire the poetic beauty of the "pearl" of Hangzhou. Sitting on the boat gliding gently across the water, you can admire the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, the lush green islands, ancient pavilions reflected in the water and fully feel the romantic, poetic atmosphere of the only lake heritage site in China recognized by UNESCO.

West Lake
West Lake
Stroll along Su Causeway – a causeway about 2.8 km long crossing the west of West Lake, famous for rows of willows and graceful stone bridges, creating the scene "Dawn on the Su Causeway in Spring" – one of the Ten Scenes of West Lake.
Su Causeway area
Su Causeway area
Yue Fei Temple:
A place of worship for the famous military figure in Chinese history, the famous general who fought against the Jin army during the Southern Song Dynasty – Yue Fei.
Yue Fei Temple
Yue Fei Temple
The group has lunch and dinner at local restaurants.
Overnight at the hotel.

The group has breakfast at the hotel. Then checks out and departs to visit:
Wuzhen West Scenic Area famous for more than 70 small bridges connecting the two banks, of which Tongji Bridge and Renji Bridge lie at right angles creating the most unique and poetic scenery of Wuzhen. Free time to stroll around the old town area, some suggested spots: Wuzhen Post Office, Qiaoliqiao tea house, White Lotus Pagoda – a viewpoint for a panoramic view of Wuzhen, Caomu Bense dye workshop – take photos with blue-dyed fabrics, free time to take a boat ride in Wuzhen...

Wuzhen West Scenic Area
Wuzhen West Scenic Area
The tour guide takes the group to explore the city of Shanghai – one of the most vibrant urban cities, known as the financial and cultural heart of China. On the way, the group visits and shops:
Shopping at a silk shop.
Arriving in Shanghai, the group visits:
City God Temple located in Huangpu District, built in the early 15th century and renovated many times afterwards. This place attracts many pilgrims to visit and worship and is currently one of the top historical sites in Shanghai.
City God Temple
City God Temple
Free time to visit and shop at Nanjing Road – You will experience the energetic pace of life on the most famous commercial street in Shanghai, along with a pedestrian shopping area with a wide range of choices from luxury to traditional.
Nanjing Road
Nanjing Road
You have lunch and dinner at local restaurants.
Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, the group checks out, and the tour guide takes you to explore Shanghai – a city with diverse architecture from the old town to the modern urban area, reflecting a harmonious blend of past and future.
Xintiandi – a district where old and modern Shanghai intersect. The stone houses with traditional Shikumen architecture have been skillfully renovated, turning this place into a vibrant destination with cafes, restaurants, fashion stores, and art galleries.

Xintiandi Street
Xintiandi Street
The Bund is known as an "outdoor international architecture museum" with about 52 historic buildings along the Huangpu River, built from the late 19th to early 20th century. It brings together many distinctive European styles such as majestic Gothic, exquisite Baroque, elegant Neoclassical, and modern Art Deco, recreating Shanghai's brilliant era as the financial and commercial center of the Far East.
The Bund
The Bund
Lujiazui is likened to the "modern heart" of Shanghai, home to iconic skyscrapers such as the Shanghai Tower, Jin Mao Tower, and Jin Mao Tower. Lujiazui is not only an economic center but also an architectural showcase reflecting China's strength and speed of development.
Lujiazui
Lujiazui
Oriental Pearl TV Tower: Rising majestically beside the Huangpu River, this is a prominent symbol of Shanghai with its unique architecture of silver and pink spheres connected gracefully. (Photo stop outside)
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
You have lunch and dinner at local restaurants.
At the scheduled time, the car takes the group to the airport for the flight back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Estimated flight: VJ3901 PVG – SGN 01:55 – 05:20/02:15 – 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 seeing you on future journeys.
(The order of the itinerary may change depending on actual tour conditions, but all sightseeing points in the program are still guaranteed)

Departures and prices

DepartsReturnsAdultChild 5–11Single room
10 Nov 202617 Nov 202622,490,000 VND20,241,000 VND+6,500,000 VND
24 Nov 20261 Dec 202620,990,000 VND18,891,000 VND+6,500,000 VND

Price includes

Airfare according to the itinerary includes 7kg carry-on and 20kg checked baggage. (In case of purchasing individual ticket tours: according to airline conditions)
Note: Airfare does not include seat selection or seating arrangements together; if you have a need, please register in advance (with fee). Seat selection depends on availability and the fee set by the airline at the time of purchase.
Overnight at local 4-star standard hotels: 2 adults/room, triple rooms will be arranged when necessary and notified to guests in advance. Expected hotels or equivalent:
* Beijing: ROYAL PLAZA HOTEL (BEIJING CAPITAL AIRPORT NEW INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTER, WISE VISOIN HOTE
* Hangzhou: ART+HOTEL (HANGZHOU YUNQI TOWN/LIANGAN INTERNATIONAL
* Shanghai: HOLIDAYINN EXPRESS ZHEN PIN - About 7km from Nanjing Pedestrian Street
Transportation for transfers and sightseeing according to the program
Meals according to the program
One-time entrance fees to the sites listed in the itinerary
Travel insurance with a maximum contract value of 735,000,000 VND/case. Guests aged 85 and above must purchase a separate travel insurance package (fee depends on the itinerary and the guest's age).
Group visa for Vietnamese nationals entering China.
Tour guide from Vietnam throughout the itinerary and tour guide meeting the group from China.
Gifts from Gateway travel company.
Drinking water on the bus: 1 bottle/guest/sightseeing day.
Value-added tax (VAT) invoice according to state regulations.

Price excludes

Passport (must be valid for more than 6 months - calculated from the date of re-entry into Vietnam).
Single room supplement.
Excess baggage fees, transportation outside the itinerary.
Sticker visa for foreign nationals entering China.
Visa fees for re-entry into Vietnam if you hold a foreign passport with a single-entry visa to Vietnam.
Other expenses not mentioned in the inclusions.
Fee for Chinese sticker visa in case of force majeure due to changes in China's entry visa policy.
Tips for tour guide and driver.
- Adults: 2 USD/guest for the night before departure and 5 USD/guest/day.
- Children (from 2 to 11 years old): 100% of adult fee
- Infants (under 2 years old): free
- Free days in the program (if any): tips are waived.

CHILDREN'S PRICES

Children under 2 years old: 40% of adult tour price (sharing bed with adults)
Children from 2 to under 11 years old: 90% of adult tour price (no separate bed)
Children from 2 to under 11 years old: 100% of adult tour price (with separate bed)
Children aged 11 and above: 100% of adult tour priceNote: Children under 2 years old do not have a seat on the plane, do not include baggage according to airline regulations and some other services.

OTHER NOTES

The tour program is an all-inclusive package combined with shopping visits; guests may not separate from the group under any circumstances, and unused services will not be refunded. The charge for skipping shopping points is as follows: Jade shop, medicine shop - 700,000 VND/shop; household goods shop/tea village, silk shop, rubber shop: 500,000 VND/shop. If necessary, guests who wish to separate from the group must inform the company at the time of tour registration for consideration and pay the fee as regulated (this fee is non-refundable).After the visa is issued, if for any reason guests do not join the tour with the Company, Gateway has the right to cancel the issued visa with the authorities and will not refund any costs.If guests already have a visa, the deduction is 800,000 VND
If guests are refused a visa, the visa fee is non-refundable: 1,500,000 VND/person.
If guests buying individual tickets are refused a visa, the non-refundable visa fee is 1,500,000 VND, and airfare follows airline conditions.Tour programs operated on international flights with the following airlines will not include meals on the plane: Vietjet Air (VJ), Vanilla Air (JW), AirAsia (AK), Jetstar Asia Airways (3K), Pacific Airlines (BL), Thai AirAsia (FD), Tiger Air (TR), T'way Airlines (TW)...
Domestic flights of local airlines do not include in-flight meals.

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