| Day 1 Arrive in Shanghai |
| Upon your arrival, our English-speaking guide will pick you up at the airport and escort you to the hotel. Free time for the rest of the day on your own leisure. |
| Day 2 Shanghai (B, L) |
| Toady, you'll visit Yuyuan Garden - a classic Chinese garden in Shanghai and its neighboring Yuyuan Market, a local bazaar to buy something or just observe life of the locals. Then immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of Jade Buddha Temple. Later, gaze at history at Shanghai Museum. |
| Yuyuan Garden: |
The most celebrated classical Chinese garden in Shanghai, with a long history of more than four hundred years; famed as "an architectural miracle in the south of Yangtze River". |
| Yuyuan Market: |
Built as a majestic temple in the 15th century; a well-known and busy market today, specializing in traditional arts and crafts and Shanghai local snacks that hard to find elsewhere. |
| Jade Buddha Temple: |
An ancient temple with long history; imparting a peaceful and transcendent atmosphere; also renowned for two gorgeous white jade Buddhist statues. |
| Shanghai Museum: |
The spacious museum sits in a beautiful park near the famous shopping district and holds many ancient and unique works of art, bronzes, ceramics, paintings, and calligraphy. |
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3 Shanghai / Huangshan City (B,L) transfer by flight |
| After breakfast, you will stroll along the bustling Nanjing Road and the historic Bund. Then have a bird's eye view of the city at the Oriental Pearl Tower and visit the Shanghai Municipal History Museum at the tower's pedestal. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Huangshan City. |
| Nanjing Road: |
The earliest and most prosperous shopping street in Shanghai dating back to the 1840s; offering all-in-one shopping centers, gorgeous restaurants and spectacular night views over this area. |
| The Bund: |
Regarded as the symbol of Shanghai and an epitome of Shanghai's history; famous for various styles of magnificent buildings and a marvelous view for the landmarks of the city. |
| Oriental Pearl Tower: |
A landmark of Shanghai and the tallest completed tower in Asia, it implements Chinese elements in its design and features a breathtaking bird's eye view of the city. |
Shanghai Municipal History Museum:
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It is a museum on the development of shanghai over the past century which fully displays a profound change happened in every aspects of shanghai. |
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4 Mt. Huangshan (B,L) |
| Take Yungu cable car up to the mountain. Enjoy the sightseeing in Beihai (North Sea) Scenic Area and Xihai (West Sea) Scenic Area (West Sea), including Brush Pen Peak, Lion Peak, Cloud Dispelling Pavilion, Begin-to-Believe Peak, Flying Rock, Bright Summit Peak. In the evening you will enjoy the sunset from the Cloud Dispelling Pavilion. Stay overnight at the summit. |
| Mt. Huangshan: |
High mountains, ancient pines, bizarre rocks, and seas of clouds form the essential elements of traditional Chinese landscape paintings that all come alive at this celebrated mountain. |
| Sunset at Mt. Huangshan: |
The sunset of Mt. Huangshan dyed the whole sky and the sea of cloud into a fascinating color of red and golden and yellow! |
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5 Huangshan City / Departure (B) |
| Take Yungu Cable Car down the mountain. Visit the Hukaiwen Ink Factory to discover how Chinese Inksticks are produced for calligraphy and paintings. Latter, go to Tunxi Ancient Street, the antique market which offers a number of attractive curios, paintings and engravings to explore local culture. Transfer to the airport for your next destination. |
| Hukaiwen Ink Factory: |
Visitors to the factory are led on a tour to observe the entire process. The one thing not told are the secret ingredients added that keep the ink's wonderful smell and color for centuries. |
| Tunxi Ancient Street: |
Making a great side-trip for visitors to Mt. Huangshan, this antique market was established centuries ago and offers a number of attractive curios, paintings and engravings as souvenirs. |
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