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Overview
Along the eastern coastline of China, there are many beautiful places for exploring – starting from the charming seashore city of Xiamen, after seeing the unique Earthen Towers in mountainous area, head to Hangzhou and Huangshan for a leisure cruise on West lake and mountain walking; Head to the Pearl of the Oriental of Shanghai and strolling in the classic Chinese garden in Suzhou.
Duration: 8 days & 7 nights
Destinations: Xiamen - Hangzhou - Huangshan - Shanghai - Suzhou - Shanghai
Starting Point: Xiamen
Ending Point: Shanghai
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Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Xiamen
Day 2 Transfer to Nanjing County, visit Hakka Earth Tower and Taxia Village
After breakfast, drive 3 hours to Nanjing County to visit Tianluokeng Earth Towers (Tulou) of Hakka people, Yuchang Earth Building, and Taxia Village. Transfer back to Xiamen.
Meal: B, L

Day 3 Visit Gulangyu Island. Fly to Hangzhou and visit Traditional Chinese Medicine Museum
Day tour to Gulangyu Island- Sunlight Rock, Birds Garden, Shuzhuang Garden, Piano Museum. After that, you will be transferred to airport for your flight to Hangzhou. Arrive in Hangzhou, be met and transferred to your hotel. Visit Traditional Chinese Medicine Museum.
Meal: B, L
Day 4 Visit West Lake and Longji Village. Take private tranfer to Huangshan, visit Hongcun and Xidi Village
A boat cruise on West Lake, and walk on Su Causeway and Bai Causeway, enjoying the breathtaking view along the lake. Then transfer to walk from Longjing Village, where the well-know Longjing Green Tea is produced, finally arrive at Jiuxi Scenic Area (1 hour). After lunch, take a private transfer to Huangshan, visit Hongcun and Xidi Village, where the Oscar Winner “Couching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” was filmed. Overnight at a local character hotel.
Meal: B, L, D
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Day 5 Visit Yellow Mountain, fly to Shanghai
Drive to take a cable car up to Yellow Mountain, visit West Sea Grand Gorge, and explore other scenic spots on the mountain. Then go down the mountain by cable car, visit old street of Huangshan, and transfer to fly to Shanghai by evening flight.
Meal: B, L
Day 6 Full day Shanghai city tour
Visit Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai History Museum and walk along the Bund.
Meal: B, L
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Day 7 Drive to Suzhou, visit Net Master Garden, No. 1 Silk Factory, Old Quarters and Tongli Old Town
Drive to Suzhou, visit Net Master Garden, No. 1 Silk Factory and take a rickshaw to see the old quarters of Suzhou, then proceed to visit Tongli ancient town, see the ancient architectural residential houses and bridges, and take a cruise at the same town. Then drive back to Shanghai.
Meal: B, L

Day 8 Shanghai Departure
Free time for your own exploration. Transfer to the airport to connect your flight to your next destination.
Meal: B
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