Private 2 Day Shanghai And Hangzhou Tour From Beijing's Hotel

2 days
Private
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About this activity
Day 01: Shanghai museum, silk factory, Yuyuan garden and jade Buddha temple

After picking up from your central located Beijing's hotel lobby on 4:30am in the morning, then go to airport and fly to Shanghai, then Shanghai English speaking tour guide will pick you up from Shanghai airport then explore Shanghai museum,which has a collection of more than 140,000 rare cultural pieces including bronze artifacts, ceramics, calligraphy, paintings, lacquer wares and coins. The museum is also famous for its collection of bronze pieces. Then go to Yuyuan garden, which is located in the middle of the City God Temple Pedestrian Street. Although occupying a limited area, bridges, pavilions, corridors, ponds, and rockeries are exquisitely laid out inside the garden.

Then take a short silk factory and experience Chinese silk culture after having lunch at a local restaurant, later on explore jade Buddha temple, which is one of the Shanghai must-see attractions,which is an active one that with 80 resident monks at last count. In order to make it convenient for the adherents to visit, it was bodily moved to Shanghai City at the present sire in 1920. finally walk around the bund area before coming back hotel.

Day 02: Hangzhou day tour 

The Shanghai English-speaking guide will hold your name logo and pick you up from your Shanghai hotel's lobby on 8:00am in the morning, then head to Hangzhou directly, and the West Lake came from a shallow bay in ancient times where Qiantang River ran into the sea. It was formerly named as Wulin Waters and Xizi Lake. As it lies in the west of Hangzhou, it was later named the West Lake. After your cruise tour, head to the famed Lingyin Temple, also known as the Temple of the Soul's Retreat. At there, your guide will show you the history and beautiful side of the temple. 

Then have traditional Chinese lunch at a local restaurant, Next, head to the Meijiawu Tea Village, which is located on a hill which is at the west part of Hangzhou.The tea culture village features 170 tea houses, in which travelers can learn about the history and culture of Meijiawu Tea Village and appreciate the whole process of Chinese Tea Ceremony. Meijiawu Village is reputed for its history of serving exquisite tea. Meijiawu Tea Culture Village is picturesque surrounded by mountains and waters; and this is truly the amazing way to get an inside look at China's tea culture, finally go back your Shanghai's airport and fly back to Beijing, and Bejing driver will pick you up from airport then go back hotel.
Included
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Domestic flughts from Beijing to shanghai and Shanghai to Beijing
Not included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
100% Cultural
70% Aquatic
15%