Shanghai No. 2 (3 days/2 nights)

Arrival in Shanghai—the world's largest metropolis, largest port, and one of the world's major financial centers.

Excursion program with lunch at a Chinese restaurant:
9:00-10:00 Meet at the designated location. Guests not staying at the organizers' hotel will receive a complimentary transfer from their accommodation to the meeting point. The exact time will be communicated the day before the tour.

10:00-10:30 Departure for Yuyuan Garden
10:30-12:00 Visit to Yuyuan Garden—Visit a 600-year-old Taoist shrine—the Temple of the City Deity. Admire the Ming-style architecture with red walls and black roof tiles, and stone sculptures of Taoist figures. Stroll through the temple's shopping area, buy original handicrafts, and sample signature Shanghai snacks, including the famous xiaolongbao.
12:00-12:30 Transfer to the restaurant.
12:30-1:30 Lunch.
1:30-3:00 PM Walk along the Wai Tan River.
3:00-4:00 PM Huangpu River Cruise - Embark on a 45-minute river cruise along the Huangpu River, admiring famous buildings from the deck, including the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Shanghai Bund. The fresh breeze, city lights, and unique atmosphere will make this cruise a special Shanghai experience.
4:00-4:30 PM Departure to the Oriental Pearl TV Tower.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Visit to the Oriental Pearl TV Tower (first and second spheres) - Walk along the transparent observation ring at a height of 259 meters and admire the panoramic views of the city and the Huangpu River.
6:00 PM Group disbandment. Return to the hotel on your own.

Tour program with lunch at a Chinese restaurant:
8:00-9:00 Meet at the designated location. Guests not staying at the organizers' hotel will receive a complimentary shuttle service from their accommodation to the meeting point. The exact time will be communicated the day before the tour.
9:00-10:30 Departure for Suzhou.
10:30-12:30 Tiger Hill Tour. On Tiger Hill in Suzhou, you can see the second-largest leaning tower in the world, the Huqiu Tower (47.7 meters tall), built more than 200 years earlier than the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. While strolling through the grounds, explore the Yuan-dynasty Hall of Interrupted Beams with its yellow walls and gray tiles, the bonsai garden, and the sword-shaped "Sword Pond."
12:30-1:30 Lunch.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Visit to Panmen Gate - Admire China's only completely preserved ancient city gate with water and land fortifications (8 meters high)! Stroll along the mighty walls, admire the ancient canal, the Wumen Bridge (66 meters long), and the thousand-year-old Ruiguang Tower from the Tang and Song dynasties, and experience the wisdom of ancient Chinese fortification art.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Silk Museum - Visit the Suzhou Silk Museum to learn about silk production technology and its historical development. Admire valuable silk exhibits, watch a loom in action, and appreciate the craftsmanship of Suzhou Jacquard, an intangible cultural heritage of China.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Departure for Nanjin Street. Group disbandment. Independent walk and return to the hotel.

Tour program with lunch at a Chinese restaurant:
7:00-8:00 Meet at the designated location. Guests not staying at the organizers' hotel will receive a complimentary transfer from their accommodation to the meeting point. The exact time will be communicated the day before the tour.
8:00-11:00 Departure to Hangzhou.
11:00-12:30 Tea plantation.
12:30-1:30 Lunch.
1:30-3:30 PM West Lake Boat Ride - Take a boat ride on the World Heritage site of West Lake. Admire the famous "Three Pagodas Reflected in the Moon" against the backdrop of the one-yuan banknote, where three stone towers rise in the middle of the lake – a perfect photo opportunity.
Leifeng Pagoda — The famous Leifeng Pagoda, built in the style of the Tang and Song dynasties. Inside, you'll see enormous wooden carvings depicting the love story of a mortal and a shape-shifting snake. You can also explore the ruins of an ancient pagoda and rare artifacts. Climb to the fifth floor for breathtaking views of West Lake.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Departure for Tianzifang. Group breakup. Explore independently and return to your hotel.