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Mt.Putuo
Puji Temple
 
Mt. Putuo [ Tour code: GW- PQ- 002 ]
Day 1 Arrive Shanghai

Arrive in Shanghai, known as “Paris in the East”. Be transferred to the hotel for rest. (D)

Day 2 Shanghai

Visit the Bund, at the west shore of the Huangpu River, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the Jin Mao Tower can
be seen on the opposite side. The splendid row of early 20th century Europe buildings remains the
quintessential Shanghai sight. Visit fascinating Yuyuan Garden, a well-restored Suzhou-style garden, and
take a walk through the Old Town filled with antique markets and specialty stores. A fabulous Acrobatic Show
concludes your first day’s activity in Shanghai. (B-L-D)

Day 3 Shanghai

This morning you will visit marvelous Shanghai Museum, a leading attraction of the city since it opened in
1994, containing some priceless collections of paintings, porcelains and bronzes. Move on to check out the
St. Ignatius Cathedral
(Xujiahui Cathedral) built in 1846. Wander around the former French Concession
represented by the leafy Fuxing Park and the architecture in the area. Then pay a visit to the Jade Buddha
Temple
where two rare jade statues of Sakyamuni Buddha are treasured. You will have some free time in the
afternoon to explore the city. (B-L-D)

Day 4 Shanghai-Mt.
Putuo
Be transferred to Shanghai pier for the fast ferry to Mt. Putuo, a famous Buddhism scenic spot located on the
sea in the four Chinese famous Buddhism Mountains. Putuo means “beautiful little white flowers”. Today’s
highlight is to visit the Puji Temple, the largest temple on this island. The Hall of Yuantong is the main building
in Puji Temple, in which there is an 8.8-meter-high bronze statue of Guanyin, the only representation of Guanyin
constructed by Putuo Mountain natives. You will also see the "Not-leaving Guanyin", and the name is given so
because of a legend - "Buddha chooses the Mount". (B-L-D)
Day 5 Mt. Putuo
After breakfast, you will ride cable-car to visit Huiji Temple which is the third largest on the mountain. Only in
Huiji Temple is Buddha Sakyamuni worshiped. The temple is also famous for its large collection of ancient
brick carvings portraying the Guanyin Buddha. Next, proceed down to visit the second largest temple on the
island - Fayu Temple. This temple is famous for its ancient architecture, delicate woodcarvings and inscribed
calligraphy by ancient emperors. You will also have some free time to explore this island. (B-L-D)
Day 6 Mt. Putuo-
Ningbo-Hangzhou
Take a morning ferry to Ningbo. Then, drive to Hangzhou, one ancient capital city in southern China, Visit
Huqingyutang, a pharmacy shop and museum of traditional Chinese medicine. Then, you will visit the Former
Residence of Hu Xueyan
who set up Huqingyutang Drugstore and was called “the medicine king in south of
the Yangtze River”. The former residence boasts 13 towers, Zhiyuan Garden, pavilions, terraces, a small bridge
over a flowing stream and bright verandas, all ingeniously designed. (B-L-D)
Day 7 Hangzhou

A full day tour is to appreciate the incomparably lovely West Lake with its soaring bridges and flower-bright
islets. Enjoy a boat ride on West Lake. Visit the Huagang Park (Flower Harbor Park), the most attractive
waterside park. Ancient Chinese people praised the West Lake area as a land of intoxicating beauty. Then,
enjoy a walk along the Su Causeway that is spanned with six bridges offering different views, the willows to
ssing among blooming peach flowers in spring. Also, you will visit a Tea Museum showing the history and
production of Chinese tea. Move on to visit the Meijiawu Tea House, the tea village of famous Dragon’s Well
Tea. (B-L-D)

Day 8 Hangzhou-
Suzhou

Take a morning train to Suzhou, known as the “Venice of the East”. It was so named by early travelers because
the town was built around a network of canals and 300 bridges.
You will begin the day with a visit to Zhuozheng Yuan (Humble Administrator’s Garden) and Garden of the
Master of the Nets
. Humble Administrator’s Garden is the largest private garden in Suzhou with features of
Chinese classical garden in Ming Dynasty. Garden of the Master of the Nets, the smallest of the Suzhou
residential gardens, is the most impressive because of its use of space which creates the illusion of an area
that is much greater than its actual size. (B-L-D)

Day 9 Suzhou-
Shanghai
After breakfast, pay a visit to Suzhou Silk Museum to see how the world’s most beautiful silk is produced.
Enjoy a boat ride on the Grand Canal reveals the traditional way of life for the people who have lived here for
generations. China’s emperors took such route many times to inspect their territory and people in the South,
leaving lots of legends and stories in the history. Then, take a train back to Shanghai. (B-L-D)
Day10 Depart from
Shanghai
Be transferred to the airport and prepare for boarding on your homebound flight. (B)
B:Breakfast  L:Lunch  D:Dinner
 
Hotel: 3-4star (or the same standard)
 
Price: RMB --/ per person in 1/2 double room
 
≥10 person
Single Supplement
6-9 person
Single Supplement
2-5 person
Single Supplement
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Note:

1) We will arrange a national guide for the group over 10 person, the cost is RMB_____.

2) If the group is over 16 person, the cost of the 16th person is RMB_____.

 
High Season: Apr., May, Sep., Oct., 1st Nov.-15th Nov
Shoulder Season: Mar., July, June, Aug., 16th Nov.-30th Nov
Low Season: Dec., Jan., Feb
 
 
 
 
 


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