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Chinese Acrobats and Shanghai Evening Tour

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From £40.00
Location: Shanghai, China
Rating: based on 21 reviews

Your evening tour of Shanghai begins by attending an astounding performance by the Shanghai Acrobatics School & Troupe. They have won hundreds of gold medals in different international acrobatics competitions, and are beloved by their countrymen for the incredible feats of skill and grace. If you have never experienced a world-class acrobatics show, this is a must-see event.

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Instant Confirmation
See the sights illuminated at night
All entrance fees included
Informative, friendly and professional guide
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included

After the show, you will travel by coach to catch a magical view of Shanghai at night. Your evening tour includes a visit to Peoples Square, the city lights along the Bund, and the French Concession District. The final stop is Xin Tian Di, a chic restaurant, pub and boutique area. Here you can spend time on your own or continue back to your hotel with the group.

Chinese Acrobats and Shanghai Evening Tour Highlights:

Shanghai Acrobat Troupe
Peoples Square
Bund
Former French Concession District
Xin Tian Di

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from Shanghai hotels (cruise port pickup not available)

Departure Time: 6:00pm – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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The acrobats was the best show I have ever seen, absolutely amazing. It was very convenient to be picked up and taken back to the hotel. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by: Michael H, Australia

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Hangzhou – Heaven on Earth Day Tour from Shanghai

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From £79.00
Location: Shanghai, China
Rating: based on 31 reviews

Travel to Hangzhou, a city rich in history and spectacular scenery on this day tour from Shanghai. Cruise on Hangzhou’s famous West Lake and take in the stunning views that have inspired poets and artists for centuries. Also visit the Six Harmonies Pagoda, a magnificent example of ancient Chinese architecture. You’ll come to appreciate why Marco Polo once referred to Hangzhou as ‘the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world’.

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Instant Confirmation
Day tour
Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
Lunch included
All entrance fees included
Led by a local guide
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included

Hangzhou is a city rich with history and culture, spanning back over 2000 years. It made a name for itself in the Seventh Century; when the Grand Canal, the world’s longest canal opened and linked Hangzhou to Beijing and other centres of trade. The South Song Dynasty (A.D. 1127-1279) helped make Hangzhou famous when the imperial family settled here early in the 12th century.

On arrival to Hangzhou, your first stop is Six Harmonies Pagoda, also know as Liuhe Pagoda. Overlooking the Qiantang River, this massive structure is a masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture. Visit the museum that exhibits the various ancient Chinese pagoda styles. Continue to Meijiawu Tea Village for a traditional tea ceremony and an insight into its significance in Chinese culture.

After lunch, cruise across West Lake to experience peace and serenity like no place else in China. Your cruise ends at Flower Harbour where you can walk along on Su Causeway and feed the fish in the Red Fish Pond to pray for the good luck.

Finally, experience nature and visit ‘9 Creeks and 18 Gullies’. Enjoy a lovely walk amongst this peaceful environment. There are some quaint places to stop off along the way too, including a lagoon and a small pavilion which has been converted into a great tea and snack house.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from your nominated Shanghai hotel. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking.

Departure Time: 7:30am – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Return Details: Tour returns to your Shanghai hotel.

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We had a great time; hangzhou is a nice city, but not small!! Helen our tour guide was awesome, she knew everything and could answer all our questions.

Reviewed by: flummi

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Best of Shanghai Day Tour including Jade Buddha Temple…

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From £43.00
Location: Shanghai, China
Rating: based on 66 reviews

See all the main sites of Shanghai, ‘Paris of the Orient’. Your fully guided coach tour includes lunch as well as entry into the Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Museum, Bund and Bund History Museum, Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Old Street, Fresh Water Pearl Gallery, a silk factory and Xin Tian Di, Shanghai’s entertainment district.

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Instant Confirmation
Great overview and orientation of the city
All entrance fees included
Lunch included
Led by a local guide
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included

Your tour begins with Jade Buddha Temple. Built during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty (A.D. 1875-1909), it contains a priceless collection of jade statues from Burma. The temple is constructed in the magnificent architectural style of the Song Dynasty. Currently the temple houses the Shanghai Buddhist Institute.

Next stop is Fresh Water Pearl Gallery. You’ll see the process of pearl cultivation and you may be the lucky participant to be presented with a single pearl.

People Square, in the heart of the city is a vast green area surrounded by great buildings on all sides. Here you have the opportunity to feed the doves to pray for the world peace. Shanghai Museum is a highlight of the tour. The museum design is in keeping with Feng Shui principles. It houses a great permanent collection and hosts various exhibitions with over 120,000 pieces that showcases the 5000 years of China’s history. We recommend you rent an audio phone (USD 5) to make the most of your 1.5 hours’ visit.

After lunch, visit the enchanting Yuyuan Garden and Shanghai Old Street. The garden includes many halls, springs and other buildings of interest. The visit brings you back to Ming Dynasty (A.D. 1368-1644).

Continue to the Bund on Shanghai’s waterfront. The Bund is Shanghai’s most famous landmark and a symbol of old and new Shanghai. Four kilometres long, it has long been one of the most important areas of Shanghai. In the 1930s, the Bund was host to the city’s financial and commercial centres.

At the silk factory, see how Chinese silk has been produced since the 14th century. There is also the option to purchase the silk at low prices. After a drive along the former French Concession District, characterized by beautiful, tree-lined streets wander through Shanghai’s hottest new entertainment district, Xin Tian Di. The brick buildings on these two-square blocks have been preserved and transformed into trendy clubs, restaurants and boutiques.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from Shanghai hotels (cruise port pickup not available)

Departure Time: 8.00am – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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Excellent service. Very very helpful tourist guide – Excellent job Miss Rita.

Reviewed by: Andrew Y, Canada

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Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Tour from Shanghai

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From £67.00
Location: Shanghai, China
Rating: based on 67 reviews

Visit two picturesque Chinese towns, Suzhou and Zhouzhuang on a day tour from Shanghai. You’ll see how daily life has remained unchanged over the centuries in these unique old towns. Visit Suzhou’s magnificent gardens, feast on a Chinese lunch and travel through Zhouzhuang’s waterways on a Chinese-style gondola.

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Instant Confirmation
Day trip (destination A to B)
Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
All entrance fees included
Lunch included
Led by a local guide
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included

Founded in around 600 B.C., Suzhou is one of the oldest towns in the Yangtze basin and is known for its beautiful gardens. With its interconnected waterways and beautiful environment, the city is often referred to as the Venice of the East . Suzhou was one of the few cities in China to escape the ravages of Mao Zedong’s Cultural Revolution and its famous gardens survived almost intact.

Upon arrival in Suzhou, your first stop is the Net Master Garden, the town’s best example of a model Ming Dynasty garden. The gardens embody the harmonious principles of Chinese garden construction, which dictate that gardens should re-create a microcosm of the universe in a confined space.

After enjoying Suzhou’s gardens, you’ll view the town’s ancient city wall and Grand Canal. You’ll also take a tour of a silk-spinning factory to see how Chinese silk has been produced since the 14th century.

After lunch, it’s time to visit the water village of Zhouzhuang and board a Chinese-style gondola to cruise the town’s beautiful waterways. Zhouzhuang’s simple, well-preserved architecture dates back more than 900 years. The majority of residences were built in the Ming and Qing dynasties, and nearly 100 classic courtyards and 60 carved-brick archways are still in use. In this water village, locals live their life on the waterways, continuing to carry out everyday activities on the water, from washing clothes to shopping from vendors in boats.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from Shanghai hotels (cruise port pickup not available)

Departure Time: 7:45am – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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The day tour to Suzhou and Zhouzhuang was better than anticipated. Coming at the end of a jam packed tour of China, I was so excited at the quieter and simplistic tour with Viator. Helen our guide, and her driver, were very capable two people. Our trip was timely and full of content. It was a little doubtful how we would connect, as we registered late as a tour in Shanghai, but I had confidence that contact would be made, and Viator lived up to my expectations. I would highly recommend this side trip both for its beauty and charm. Well worth the day spent outside of Shanghai and thanks to our guide, very personal view of life in China.

Reviewed by: Patricia R

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Guilin Airport Transfer: Airport to Hotel Roundtrip

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From £65.00
Location: Guilin, China

Ensure you have a smooth stay in China by planning your airport shuttle transfers ahead of time? Let the professional, English speaking staff look after you when you arrive in Guilin. Travel in comfortable air-conditioned vehicles to and from your hotel. Just look out for your name and let the professional team do the rest!

Inclusions:

Instant Confirmation
Meet and greet service
Roundtrip – shared shuttle transfer from airport (KWL) to hotel / return

You will be met at Guilin Airport when you clear airport customs and driven directly to the Guilin hotel. Singles, couples or groups, your ground transportation needs can all be covered by this airport shuttle service.

Upon your return transfer simple meet your driver at a prearranged time in the foyer of your hotel to be transferred to Guilin Airport for your departure flight.

The service offers the experience of veteran drivers, with a minimum three years’ professional driving experience.

Schedule

Departure Point: Guilin International Airport – You will be greeted by a representative after you have cleared airport customs. Just look for your name.

Your Guilin city hotel: Confirm your exact pick up time (for departure) from your hotel 24-hour prior to departure

Departure Time: 24 hours a day to meet your flight times

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Guilin Half Day Tour including Li River, Reed Flute…

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From £37.00
Location: Guilin, China
Rating: based on 2 reviews

Short on time? Then this half-day sightseeing tour of Guilin is perfect. Visit the hot spots of Guilin and its magical surroundings in a short but sweet 3 – 4 hour morning or afternoon city tour. Highlights include Elephant Hill, reed Flute Cave and Fubu Hill. Take in the major sights of Guilin, without it taking up all your time! Choose from a morning or afternoon departure.

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Instant Confirmation
Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
Choice of morning or afternoon departure
Comprehensive tour of the city
All entrance fees included
Informative, friendly and professional guide
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included

Guilin and the nearby Li River display some of the most unique and beautiful terrain in all of China. This half-day tour showcases some of the geographic and cultural highlights in the city of Guilin itself.

Your adventure starts at Fubo Hill which has both natural beauty and historic art. Beginning in the Tang Dynasty, local artisans created intricate carvings and elegant stone Buddha’s. From here it’s on to Reed Flute Cave to see the impressive natural beauty of its stalactite and stalagmite formations. Locals call this cave the “Palace of Natural Arts,” for reasons you’ll soon discover. Next will be a stop at a local pearl market for rest, refreshments and shopping.

Then you will visit the centrepiece of Guilin’s riverside park, Elephant Hill. Nature created this marvel some 3.5 million years ago and its shape resembles an elephant drinking water through its trunk. Finish your tour with a vigorous climb up the hill to take in the panoramic scenery of the city, river and surrounding countryside.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from Guilin hotels (cruise port pickup not available)

Departure Time: 8:30am / 2:30pm — Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time.

Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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Our hotel was pretty close to Elephant Hill so we really chose this primarily for the Reed Flute Cave. We were not disappointed at all. Even though we had high expectations of the Reed Flute Cave, we were still incredibly impressed.

Reviewed by: Michelle C, Canada

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Guilin Full Day Tour including Fubo Hill, Reed Flute…

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From £59.00
Location: Guilin, China
Rating: based on 3 reviews

The scenery of Guilin has been called “the most magnificent under heaven”. Guilin is famous for the verdant beauty of nearby mountains, elegant waterways, magnificent crags and fantastic caverns. Experience the best of Guilin on this full day sightseeing tour including Fubo Hill, Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Hill, Solitary Beauty Peak, Mansion of Prince Jingjiang and Seven Star Park.

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Instant Confirmation
Comprehensive tour of the city
Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
All entrance fees included
Lunch included
Informative, friendly and professional guide
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included

Your full-day Guilin city tour begins with two attractions that features sculpted stone: one carved by man and the other by nature. At Fubo Hill, you will stroll along the pathways to see intricate carvings and stone Buddha’s dating back to the Tang Dynasty. Then it’s on to Reed Flute Cave, one of the main attractions in Guilin, this is a must-see, it’s where nature has sculpted the “Palace of Natural Arts,” beautiful stalactite and stalagmite formations, illuminated by colourful lights.

After a leisurely stop to shop for local pearls, jewellery and crafts, it’s on to the symbolic centre of the city, Elephant Hill. Resembling an elephant drinking water through its trunk, this monolithic hill is approximately 3.5 million years old, with stairs to climb for a bird’s eye view of Guilin. After lunch you will visit Solitary Beauty Peak and the ancient home of a nobleman in the Ming Dynasty. Here you’ll tour the Mansion of Prince Jingjiang and stroll along the scenic waterways of nearby Seven Star Park.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from your Guilin hotel

Departure Time: 8:30am

Return Details: Tour returns to original departure point

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Good tour. The caves is beautiful.

Reviewed by: Yves S, France

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Li River Cruise Full Day Tour of Guilin and…

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From £65.00
Location: Guilin, China
Rating: based on 4 reviews

Take a day tour from Guilin along the impressionable Li River, twisting and turning through lush Chinese landscape that will have you ‘snap happy’ with the camera for the majority of the sightseeing tour! After some local, fresh catches for lunch on the way to Yangshuo, you will have the opportunity to indulge in a bit of shopping and maybe pick up some real bargains in pearl and jade, or fine Chinese paintings.

Inclusions:

Instant Confirmation
Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
Comprehensive tour of the city
Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
Lunch included
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
Informative, friendly and professional guide

On this full day sightseeing tour from Guilin you’ll be cruising upriver for four hours, sitting in cushioned comfort in the main cabin or enjoying the open-air viewing platform. Bring lots of film because this cruise along the Li River is a photographer’s dream, and you’ll want to capture the dramatic landscapes that Chinese artists have been painting for centuries.

Lunch will be served onboard, with local favourites and fresh catches from the Li River. Your destination is the village of Yangshuo, where you’ll disembark and stroll amid the colourful, bustling marketplace of local street vendors. After you stretch your legs and see the sights, it’s a bus trip back to Guilin to see the farms and countryside away from the river. The trip doesn’t end here, because you also get a choice of shopping stops and some real bargains in pearl and jade, or fine Chinese paintings.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from Guilin hotels (cruise port pickup not available)

Departure Time: 8:00am – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time.

Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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This was the first day of 3 in Guilin, and it definitely set the tone. We loved the cruise, our tour guide who was both hilarious and knowledgeable, and the visit to Yangshuo. Even the bus rides had great views. You will stand in awe the entire day. This day alone made us fall in love with Guilin. Seeing the exact view that’s on the 20 Yuan was surreal. I couldn’t say enough about this trip. If you get a chance to take a country tour while in Yangshuo, I recommend it.

Reviewed by: Michelle C, Canada

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Beijing International Airport Transfer: PEK to Hotel Roundtrip

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From £49.00
Location: Beijing, China
Rating: based on 33 reviews

Booked your flights and wondering how to get to and from your hotel in Beijing? Look no further. Roundtrip transfers are available to be booked online before you go. Be met by English speaking guides on your arrival and departure transfers, it’s that easy!

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Instant Confirmation
Meet and greet at airport by local representative
Roundtrip airport to hotel shared transfer

Make it easy for yourself. Book your roundtrip transfer shuttle service before you arrive in Beijing, China’s capital city.

You will be met at Beijing Airport and driven directly to your hotel. Singles, couples or groups, your ground transportation needs can all be covered by this airport shuttle service.

Upon your return simply meet your driver in the foyer of your hotel at a prearranged time to be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.

The service offers the experience of veteran drivers, with a minimum three years’ professional driving experience and English-speaking staff will greet you when you clear airport customs.

When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details (Flight numbers and times) and your Beijing accommodation details (Hotel name and address). Your roundtrip transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.

Schedule

Departure Point: Beijing International Airport (PEK) – You will be greeted by English-speaking staff after you have cleared airport customs.

Beijing City Hotel to PEK – For your departure arrangements, please call the local supplier to confirm your exact pick up time from your hotel. Supplier contact details will be provided on your voucher.

Departure Time: 24 hours a day to meet your flight times

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Great Wall of China Small Group Day Tour from…

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From £68.00
Location: Beijing, China

Discover the Great Wall of China on this small group tour from Beijing. Travel to the restored Mutianyu section and climb the Ming Dynasty watchtowers for incredible views of the Great Wall and the surrounding countryside. You can descend the wall by toboggan or take in the aerial view by cable car (at an additional cost). You’ll then enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch and finish your day with a reflexology foot massage. This small group tour has a maximum of 12 participants, allowing for a personalized Great Wall experience.

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Instant Confirmation
Small group tour ensures personal service
All entrance fees included
Lunch included
Reflexology foot massage
Informative, friendly and professional guide
Transport by air-conditioned mini van/coach

The Great Wall of China was originally built more than 2,000 years ago to ward off Hun intruders from the north. Today, the wall is considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and makes a great Beijing day trip.

You’ll travel by air-conditioned minivan to the less-touristy Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China, located 56 miles (90 kilometres) from Beijing. This section of the Great Wall offers unparalleled views from the Ming Dynasty watchtowers. Walk at your own pace as you traverse the wall to the watchtowers, becoming immersed in the history and myths told by your local guide. Along the way, you will have great views and photo opportunities of the wall snaking through the beautiful countryside. You can choose to descend the Great Wall by toboggan or take the scenic cable car.

Scaling the Great Wall will leave you with an appetite. You’ll get the opportunity to try some Chinese specialty dishes as you enjoy a traditional lunch served in a nearby local village. To soothe your weary feet, you will end the day with a reflexology foot massage.

You’ll return to Beijing in the early evening.

Schedule

Departure Point: Sunworld Hotel, No.88 Dengshikou Street, Dong Cheng District

Departure Time: 7:00am

Return Details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 6:30pm

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