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Eastern China Discovery
EASTERN CHINA · SMALL GROUP

Eastern China Discovery

10 Days / 9 Nights · Beijing → Wuxi → Suzhou → Hangzhou → Shanghai · Tour ID T2C-EC-10 · Updated October 2026

Max 16 travelersNo forced shoppingNo commission stopsLicensed local operator

01Route Overview

Tour ID

T2C-EC-10

Duration

10 days / 9 nights

Route Cities

Beijing → Wuxi → Suzhou → Hangzhou → Shanghai

Group Style

Small group · max 16 · private departures available

Guide & Transport

Licensed English-speaking guides · private AC vehicle + high-speed rail Beijing–Wuxi

Hotel Standard

Hand-picked 4★ hotels in central locations (e.g. Ramada Beijing North, boutique stays in Suzhou & Hangzhou)

02Who This Tour Suits

Ideal for

First-time visitors, history and classical-garden lovers

May not suit

Travelers who prefer one city as a base; this route moves every 1–2 nights

Fitness level

Comfortable for most ages — easy walking with some steps at the Great Wall

Walking intensity

Light-to-moderate daily walking; sightseeing days include stairs

Accessibility

Some sites have uneven terrain — please advise us of any needs at booking

Free time

Most evenings are free for you to explore at your own pace

From

USD $799 / person

twin share · land only · no international airfare

Preferred travel date
Your name
Group sizeMin 1 · Max 16
PaceModerate · culture & gardens
Deposit$50 / person

How many travelers?

2
Trip total$1,598
Deposit$100
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  • Prices, dates and availability are confirmed by a real consultant.
  • You pay only a small deposit to hold your place.
  • Deposits are paid on a secure escrow page — we never store your card.

03Day-by-Day Itinerary

Select a day to see that day's activities, transport, meals and hotel.

Day 1 · Arrival in Beijing

Meals: None
DaytimePrivate airport pickup and hotel check-in
Free timeFree at leisure to rest and adjust to the time difference
Tonight in Beijing

Overnight stay

Ramada Beijing North

Beijing

Route Sketch — Beijing → Wuxi → Suzhou → Hangzhou → Shanghai

BeijingWuxiSuzhouHangzhouShanghai
TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 1 / 10

Day 2 · Tiananmen, Forbidden City & Pandas

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
MorningMorning at Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City (Palace Museum)
AfternoonAfternoon at Beijing Zoo to meet the giant pandas
Tonight in Beijing

Overnight stay

Ramada Beijing North

Beijing

Route Sketch — Beijing → Wuxi → Suzhou → Hangzhou → Shanghai

BeijingWuxiSuzhouHangzhouShanghai
TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 2 / 10

Day 3 · Great Wall & Summer Palace

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Full-dayFull-day excursion to the Great Wall at Badaling, then the Summer Palace with a Kunming Lake boat ride
EveningWelcome Peking duck dinner in the evening
Tonight in Beijing

Overnight stay

Ramada Beijing North

Beijing

Route Sketch — Beijing → Wuxi → Suzhou → Hangzhou → Shanghai

BeijingWuxiSuzhouHangzhouShanghai
TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 3 / 10

Day 4 · Beijing → Wuxi (High-Speed Rail)

Meals: Breakfast
DaytimeSecond-class high-speed train to Wuxi
DaytimeGuide meets you at the station and transfers to the hotel
Tonight in Wuxi

Overnight stay

Wuxi Mingdu Hotel

Wuxi

Route Sketch — Beijing → Wuxi → Suzhou → Hangzhou → Shanghai

BeijingWuxiSuzhouHangzhouShanghai
TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 4 / 10

Day 5 · Wuxi → Suzhou · Li Garden

Meals: Breakfast, Main meal
DaytimeVisit Li Garden (Liyuan) on the shore of Li Lake, then onward to Suzhou
Tonight in Suzhou

Overnight stay

Suzhou Xuehai Hotel

Suzhou

Route Sketch — Beijing → Wuxi → Suzhou → Hangzhou → Shanghai

BeijingWuxiSuzhouHangzhouShanghai
TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 5 / 10

Day 6 · Suzhou → Hangzhou · Lingering Garden & Tangqi

Meals: Breakfast, Main meal
DaytimeUNESCO Lingering Garden, then travel to Hangzhou via Tangqi Ancient Town on the Grand Canal
Tonight in China

Overnight stay

Confirmed & inspected — shared with your consultant

Selected city

Route Sketch — Beijing → Wuxi → Suzhou → Hangzhou → Shanghai

BeijingWuxiSuzhouHangzhouShanghai
TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 6 / 10

Day 7 · Meijiawu Tea Village & West Lake

Meals: Breakfast, Main meal
DaytimeTea-tasting at Meijiawu Tea Village, boat cruise on West Lake, then onward to Shanghai
Tonight in Shanghai

Overnight stay

Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Jiading

Shanghai

Route Sketch — Beijing → Wuxi → Suzhou → Hangzhou → Shanghai

BeijingWuxiSuzhouHangzhouShanghai
TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 7 / 10

Day 8 · Shanghai · History & Free Afternoon

Meals: Breakfast, Main meal
MorningShanghai History Museum in the morning; afternoon free or optional sightseeing
Tonight in Shanghai

Overnight stay

Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Jiading

Shanghai

Route Sketch — Beijing → Wuxi → Suzhou → Hangzhou → Shanghai

BeijingWuxiSuzhouHangzhouShanghai
TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 8 / 10

Day 9 · Shanghai · Free Day

Meals: Breakfast
DaytimeA full day at leisure — the Bund, Yu Garden, museums or shopping at your own pace
Tonight in Shanghai

Overnight stay

Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Jiading

Shanghai

Route Sketch — Beijing → Wuxi → Suzhou → Hangzhou → Shanghai

BeijingWuxiSuzhouHangzhouShanghai
TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 9 / 10

Day 10 · Departure from Shanghai

Meals: Breakfast
DaytimePrivate transfer to Pudong International Airport for your departing flight
Tonight in China

Overnight stay

Confirmed & inspected — shared with your consultant

Selected city

Route Sketch — Beijing → Wuxi → Suzhou → Hangzhou → Shanghai

BeijingWuxiSuzhouHangzhouShanghai
TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 10 / 10

04What's Included, What's Not & Traveler Rules

✓ Included

  • All accommodations in twin-share rooms
  • Daily breakfast; lunches & dinners as marked in the itinerary
  • Licensed English-speaking guides
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle & in-route trains/cruise as shown
  • Entrance tickets to all listed sights
  • Airport transfers on arrival & departure days
  • 24/7 emergency line while you travel

× Not included

  • International flights to/from China
  • China visa fees
  • Meals not marked in the itinerary
  • Tips & gratuities (at your discretion)
  • Personal expenses, travel insurance
  • Optional activities not listed

Traveler Rules

Solo travelers & single rooms

Own room available with a single supplement (priced on request); roommate pairing available at no extra charge when possible.

Children & age rules

Children welcome with adult supervision — please ask about age rules and family pricing.

Dietary needs

Vegetarian, vegan, halal and allergy needs are accommodated when advised at booking.

Accessibility

Please advise us of mobility or accessibility needs — we will do our best to adjust hotels and pacing.

Luggage

One suitcase plus one carry-on per person is recommended; larger items may affect transfers.

Tipping

Gratuities are at your discretion and never required.

Inclusion details and traveler rules follow the version reviewed and approved by the operating agency in your booking contract.

Grouping, Cancellation, Rescheduling & Refunds

Minimum Group

We run each tour with a small confirmed group (typically 4–16 travelers). If a departure cannot meet its minimum, you may reschedule or receive a full refund.

Cancellation by You

Free full refund when you cancel 30+ days before departure. Within 30 days, the deposit is non-refundable as it holds your places, hotels and tickets.

Rescheduling by You

Date or itinerary changes are possible before final confirmation — contact your consultant. Your deposit can be transferred to a new departure.

Cancellation by Us / Major Change

If we cancel a departure or make a major change to the tour, you get a full refund of everything paid. Force-majeure cases follow the same full-refund principle.

How Refunds Are Paid

Refunds are processed by the licensed operating agency shown in your contract, to the original payment method, within the timeline stated in your booking contract.

Cancellation, rescheduling and refund rules follow the contract and the version reviewed by the operating agency.

05See It Through Travelers' Eyes

Real footage from travelers in China — public sources credited below. Guest reviews are verified before publication.

Great Wall at sunrise — Simatai, Beijing

Great Wall at sunrise — Simatai, Beijing

Source: CGTN Africa · Eastern China Discovery · Beijing

Yulong River bamboo rafting — 4K

Yulong River bamboo rafting — 4K

Source: Nomadic Land · Featured in Guilin & Li River requests

The Bund at night — Shanghai, 4K

The Bund at night — Shanghai, 4K

Source: Pathfinder CN · Eastern China Discovery · Shanghai

06Frequently Asked Questions