Daily Itinerary
Day 1 Tue: Fly Australia – Shanghai
Board your international flight to Shanghai; upon arrival met & transfer to Skyway Landis Hotel Shanghai for one night.
Day 2 Wed: Shanghai - Nanjing
Take the morning express train to Nanjing, once the capital city for six ancient dynasties; climb Yuejiang Tower to view the mighty Yangtze River and surrounding landscape; mingle with the crowds at Confucius Temple to experience the imperial lifestyle; night cruise on the lavish Qinghuai River; stay at Sheraton Hotel for one night. (B/L/D)
Day 3 Thu: Nanning – Zhenjiang – Yangzhou
In the morning visit the unique stone sculptures at Nanjing Museum, drive to Zhenjiang, located on the junction hub of the Grand Canal and Yangtze River; visit the legendary Golden Mount Temple; stroll along the ancient marina with temples and the former British Consulate; drive across the second longest bridge on the Yangtze River to Yangzhou. Stay at Yangzhou Guest House for two nights. (B/L/D)
Day 4 Fri: Yangzhou
Visit the Slender West Lake renowned for its natural beauty; see the Daming Temple & Xisha Pagoda, both Tang Dynasty buildings; explore the Marco Polo Museum. (B/L/D)
Day 5 Sat: Yangzhou – Nantong
This morning we drive to visit the Yangtze River Water Control System and the Shuihui Garden in Rugao County; afternoon we proceed to Nantong City and visit the Museum of Textile and Abacus; this evening enjoy a cruise along the illuminated canal; stay at Yunfeng Garden Hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 6 Sun: Nantong – Suzhou
After a short drive we arrive at Suzhou, nicknamed the ‘Oriental Venice’.
Explore the Fishman Net Master Garden and visit the Silk Reeling Factory; stay at Wu Palace Sheraton Hotel for two nights. (B/L/D)
Day 7 Mon: Suzhou
Suzhou is renowned for its classic Chinese gardens; in the morning we will explore the Humble Administrator’s Garden and take a cruise along on the canal among the ancient alleys to the picturesque Hanshan Temple. (B/L/D)
Day 8 Tue: Suzhou – Shanghai
Today we leave Suzhou for Shanghai, China’s most populated city; explore the old China town and the classic Yu Garden built 400 years
ago; take an afternoon stroll along the busy Bund; visit Xintiandi, an area of restored Sikumen Houses. Tonight enjoy an Acrobatic Show; stay at Skyway Pullman Hotel. (B/L/-)
Day 9 Wed: Shanghai
Full day to explore World Expo 10, which covers an area of 5.6 square kms with 27 master halls including the Australian Pavilion to showcase to the world the full potential of urban life in the 21st Century. Shanghai Expo officially starts from 1 May to 31 Oct 2010.
If your stay in Shanghai is not within the Expo period, a day excursion to the ancient water town Zhujiajiao will be arranged. (B/L/-)
Day 10 Thu: Fly Shanghai – Australia
Transfer to the airport for flight home. (B)
Day 11 Fri: Arrive Australia
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