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HOTEL INFORMATION:  Ramada Plaza HotelHotel Class: Lodge Poised in downtown Hangzhou, China, the New Ramada Plaza Hangzhou lies on the northwest shore of the harmonious West Lake, known for its magnificent natural beauty surrounded by fertile mountains. The hotel is located within walking distance to Qinghefang History Street, featuring building styles of the Qing dynasty. Lingyin Si, one of the largest and wealthiest Buddhist temples in China, stands six kilometers from the hotel. The hotel offers a business center, indoor pool, sauna, steam room and whirlpool. On-site dining options include the Hai hua Chinese Restaurant, Le Paris Western Restaurant and Orchard Lounge.  Huangshan International HotelHotel Class: First Class Huangshan international hotel is a 4 star hotel located in Tunxi, capital of Huangshan city. All 210 guest rooms feature modern facilities. The hotel provides recreational and sports facilities as well as food, entertainment, shopping and tour arrangements.  Salvo HotelHotel Class: Superior First Class Salvo Hotel is located in the thriving Bund Business Center of Huangpu District, It is close to the Bund, Nanjing Road, Yuyuan Park. The hotel has thirty-one floors. The building displays a combination of Chinese classical stlye and Twenty First Century modern style. There are 600 guestrooms, a business centre, Chinese restaurant, western restaurant, coffee shop, gymnasium, beauty salon, shopping arcade and game room.  Sofitel Hyland HotelHotel Class: Superior First Class The Sofitel Hyland Hotel is in the center of the commercial district of Shanghai close to regional shopping, on Nanjing Road. All 401 rooms include air-conditioning, mini-bar, radio, satellite TV, telephone, and voicemail. Additional amenities include bar, restaurant, WiFi internet, beauty salon, fitness center, massage center, and sauna.  Bamboo Grove HotelHotel Class: First Class Bamboo Grove Hotel is located in the city center and a short walk to the Master' of- Nets Garden and the Gentle Waves Garden. This four-star hotel is decroated With white walls and black tiles and embraces a delicate balance of renowned traditional Suzhou architectural elements and modern living comforts.  Sheraton HotelHotel Class: Deluxe Sheraton Suzhou Hotel & Towers is conveniently located in the heart of Suzhou. The fitness center, indoor and outdoor heated swimming pool, steam room, sauna, and Jacuzzi are available when you need to reenergize.  Xihai HotelHotel Class: Lodge This four-star hotel is located within the Xihai Scenic Spot, a resort of the West Sea Hotel. The Xihai Hotel is equipped with restaurants, a panoramic view of the West Sea, 125 rooms, air conditioning, TV, internet and phones. Offered in the dining halls is both Chinese and Western cuisine, both with a unique flare.
Day 1 - Shanghai
Check-in to your deluxe hotel, perfectly situated in the heart of the city on bustling Nanjing Road. April 25, 2008 departure will stay at Salvo Hotel. All other departures will stay at Sofitel Hyland Hotel Day 2 - Shanghai Full-day sightseeing includes the Bund, Shanghai’s grand waterfront boulevard, and the Shanghai Museum. Ascend Jinmao Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the world, for amazing views of the city and explore Xintiandi, an historic district where ancient buildings now house some of the city’s most popular shops and cafes. Meals B,L Day 3 - Shanghai / Suzhou #WHS# Travel to the ancient city of Suzhou, known for its gardens and canals. Stroll through the Old Town and see the graceful Marco Polo Bridge. Then visit the elegant Garden of the Master of Nets with its lattice-walled pavilions, rock gardens and ponds. Experience the city from a new perspective with a boat ride along the ancient Grand Canal. Your deluxe hotel is enchanting, with details of classic Suzhou gardens and architecture. Meals B,L April 25, 2008 departure will stay at Bamboo Grove Hotel. All other departures will stay at Sheraton Hotel Day 4 - Suzhou / Wuzhen / Hangzhou Depart for Wuzhen, a well preserved ancient town of traditional buildings, carved stone bridges and graceful waterways. Discover the traditional crafts of the region with visits to a local winery, silk-dyeing studio and root-carving museum. Arrive Hangzhou and check-in to your first class hotel on the shores of West Lake. Meals B,L Ramada Plaza Hotel Day 5 - Hangzhou The Chinese have long recognized the beauty of this city, West Lake and its setting amidst forested hills. A traditional saying goes, “above there is Heaven; below there is Hangzhou.” Today’s touring includes a cruise on picturesque West Lake and visits Linyin Monastery, Hefang Street and a tea plantation. Meals B,L Day 6 - Hangzhou / Tunxi / Yellow Mountain Travel to Tunxi and ascend Huangshan#WHS#- Yellow Mountain – by cable car. Revered through the ages as China’s loveliest mountain, these granite peaks have been acclaimed for centuries in art and literature. Your comfortable hotel, though modest, offers an unbeatable location on the mountain. Meals B,L,D Xihai Hotel Day 7 - Yellow Mountain / Tunxi Enjoy sunrise views across the peaks and valleys and continue your exploration of Huangshan. Descend via cable car to Tunxi and tour the Old Town before checking-in to your first class hotel. Meals B,L Huangshan International Hotel Day 8 - Tunxi / Hongcun / Xidi / Shanghai Discover hidden corners of China in Anhui Province, an area rarely visited by tour groups. The villages of Hongcun#WHS# and Xidi#WHS# have beautifully conserved the traditional layout and architecture of their Ming and early Qing Dynasty origins. As you explore the ancient streets and waterways of these picturesque towns, there may be a sense of déjà vu; Hongcun was used as a location for the Oscar-winning film, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Fly to Shanghai and transfer to your deluxe hotel. Meals B,L,D April 25, 2008 departure will stay at Salvo Hotel. All other departures will stay at Sofitel Hyland Hotel Day 9 - Shanghai Enjoy a free day at leisure to explore or shop at your own pace. Meals B Day 10 - Shanghai Your tour ends this morning. Our FreeStyle Travel makes it easy to discover more of China. Meals B
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