Discover the heart of China on a 10-day journey filled with unforgettable experiences. Stroll through the ancient water town of Puyuan, admire the towering Grand Buddha in Wuxi, and cruise the peaceful canals. Explore Suzhou’s classical gardens and riverside streets, then take in the energy of Shanghai with its famous Bund and Yu Garden. In Hangzhou, enjoy a boat ride on West Lake, taste local Longjing tea at a hillside plantation, and wander historic streets full of culture and charm.
Auckland – Haikou
Make your own way to Auckland Airport, check in, and fly to China
Haikou – Hangzhou – Puyuan
Lunch
Dinner
Transfer in Haikou to Hangzhou, then head to Tongxiang (Puyuan). "Step into a painting, dream back a
thousand years in a day." Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town features Southern Song Dynasty architectural styles,
with a network of waterways, preserving the Jiangnan water town charm of "parallel water and land," "riverside
streets," and "riverside pavilions." The chessboard-like streets, riverside corridors, and courtyard spaces are
well-preserved, creating a captivating water town landscape.
Hotel Accommodation: Puyuan Hotel or similar 5-star hotel
Puyuan – Wuxi
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy free time. Depart for Wuxi at 10:00. Arrive and have lunch, then visit Lingshan Grand
Buddha scenic area, home to the world's tallest standing bronze Buddha statue. The serene layout, grand
architecture, and exquisite craftsmanship offer unparalleled visual and spiritual experiences. Visit Purple Sand
Museum.
Hotel Accommodation: Youxiangjia Hotel or similar 5-star hotel
Wuxi
Breakfast
Lunch
After breakfast, visit Three Kingdoms City by Taihu Lake, take an ancient warship tour, and enjoy a live
horse battle show. Visit Wuxi Pearl Exhibition Center. Lunch features Wuxi specialty dumplings and soup
dumplings. In the afternoon, take a Ancient Canal boat tour at Nanchang Street, followed by free time. Dinner is self-arranged with local snacks.
Hotel Accommodation: Youxiangjia Hotel or similar 5-star hotel
Wuxi – Suzhou
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
After breakfast, head to Suzhou. Visit Master of the Nets Garden, a famous classical Chinese private
garden. After lunch, visit Panmen, the only remaining water-and-land double gate, then explore Shantang
Street to experience Suzhou's riverside life.
Hotel Accommodation: Suyuan Hotel or similar 5-star hotel
Suzhou – Shanghai
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
After breakfast, visit Suzhou Silk Factory, then head to Shanghai. After lunch, visit The Bund, located along the Huangpu River in central Shanghai, featuring 52 buildings of various architectural styles, known as the "Exhibition of World Architecture." Visit Yu Garden, a classical Jiangnan garden from the Ming Dynasty, known for its lush greenery, ancient trees, and intricate layout.
Optional evening activity: Shanghai Acrobatics Show (NZD 80/person).
Hotel Accommodation: Yuanzhou Yiting Hotel or similar 5-star hotel
Shanghai – Hangzhou
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
After breakfast, visit People's Square and Nanjing Road, then World Cultural Heritage Art Exhibition Center. After lunch, head to Hangzhou. In the afternoon, visit West Lake scenic area: Hua Gang Guan Yu, West Lake boat tour, Su Causeway, and Leifeng Pagoda. West Lake is renowned for its scenic beauty and lush vegetation, inspiring countless poets and stories, including the famous "Legend of the White Snake."
Hotel Accommodation: Holiday Inn or similar 4-star hotel
Hongzhou
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
After breakfast, visit Hangzhou International Expo Center, the main venue for the G20 Summit. After lunch, visit Six Harmonies Pagoda and Meijiawu Tea Plantation to taste Hangzhou's famous Longjing tea.
Hotel Accommodation: Holiday Inn or similar 4-star hotel
Hangzhou – Haikou
Breakfast
Lunch
After breakfast, enjoy free time at Qinghefang Ancient Street for shopping and exploration. After lunch,
transfer to the airport for the flight back to Auckland.
Auckland
Arrive in Auckland in the morning.
| Twin Share | Single | |
|---|---|---|
| per person | $1999.00 | +$395 |
| Children | $1949.00 |
*Itinerary and costs subject to change. Airline, fuel charges and currency fluctuations prior to final payment
