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CTH-109: 12-Day China Tea Culture Tour

Tour code: CTH-109
Tour Type: Culture,Sightseeing,Shopping,Tea
Destinations: Shanghai - Hangzhou - Wuyishan - Beijing
Tour overview: From ancient times, Chinese people believed that the practice of tea culture can bring the spirit and wisdom of human beings to a higher orbit. On this tea trip, we will bring you into mist-capped mountains or plantations in Hangzhou & Wuyishan to taste the famed Dragon Well Green Tea and Oolong Tea while spend some time to experience the most magnificent sites in Beijing & Shanghai.

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Highlights

1. Stroll in the historical the Bund and visit the charming lifestyle in Zhujiajiao water town

2. Boating at the West Lake

3. Picking the dragon well tea at plantations and have wild views of Hangzhou

4. See the process of making Oolong Tea

5. Enjoy the fun activities like hiking or rafting in Mountain Wuyishan range while experience the tea culture there

6. Climbing the Great Wall to see breath-taking views

7. Take a pedicab tour in Hutong areas to view old Beijing

Tour Date	City	Tour Brief
1	Shanghai	the Bund, Nanjing Road
2	Shanghai	Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Museum, Zhujiajiao Water Town
3	Shanghai - Hangzhou	West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Feilai Peak
4	Hangzhou - Wuyishan	China Tea Museum
5	Wuyishan	Royal Tea Garden
6	Wuyishan	Water Curtain Cave, Da Hong Pao Tea Tree
7	Wuyishan	Bamboo Rafting down Nine-twist Stream
8	Wuyishan - Beijing	Summer Palace
9	Beijing	Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City
10	Beijing	the Great Wall, Ming Tombs
11	Beijing	Hutongs, Wangfujing Avenue
12	Beijing	Service Ends

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

City:	Shanghai
Activity:	Arrive in Shanghai, be met at the airport and transferred to hotel. Visit the Bund and Nanjing Road.
Attractions:	the Bund The icon of Shanghai, with remarkable western-style architectures; Stroll around the area in different period of one day to see taichi playing in the mornings and colorful neon lights at nights. Nanjing Road A bustling pedestrian road, with shopping malls, coffee shops, stores, hotels, and elegant Western and Chinese restaurants; a nice place to feel the vibe of Shanghai.
Hotels:
Meals:	no meals

Day 2

City:	Shanghai
Activity:	Visit Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Museum, and drive to visit a nearby water town – Zhujiajiao to see the traditional life of Yangtze Delta.
Attractions:	Yuyuan Garden A charm and quiet garden located in the city heart of Shanghai separated travelers from the bustling street; it is a classical Chinese architectural marvel with traditional pavilions, bridges and rocks inside. Shanghai Museum The treasure-house of Chinese culture; it is the home to over 120,000 precious cultural relics, including bronzes, sculptures, ceramics, paintings, coins, ancient furniture... Zhujiajiao Water Town A tranquil water town located in the suburb of Shanghai; it features typical ancient house, bridges, temples, and local folklore.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L

Day 3

City:	Shanghai - Hangzhou
Activity:	Take an express train to Hangzhou, be met and transferred to Boat at West Lake, and visit Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak.
Attractions:	West Lake Known as "paradise on earth", the famous lake is so popular not just for its picturesque natural scenery, but for innumerous historical sites. The beauty of West Lake consists in the changeable scenery at anytime, even in winter. Lingyin Temple Located northwest of West Lake, the temple (built in 326 AD) is Hangzhou’s earliest temple. It really won the "hidden" word charm, the whole majestic temples hidden deep in dense woods. Today the temple is a must-see spot for pilgrims and tourists Feilai Peak Figuring no stone, no surprising; no trees, nor ancient; no holes, nor secluded. There are more than 300 stone statues, and the most striking is the smiling and bare-bellied Maitreya - the biggest statue on Feilai Peak.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L

Day 4

City:	Hangzhou - Wuyishan
Activity:	Visit China Tea Museum, and visit a tea farm, pick tea (an hour), and see frying tea process. Take an afternoon train to Wuyishan, arrive around midnight, be met and transfer to hotel.
Attractions:	China Tea Museum With a tea culture theme, Chinese Tea Museum has not external walls so that creates “lives in Tea and Tea in lives” environment. Here explains tea planting, tea pick-up, tea appliances, tea ceremonies. Everything about tea you can find answer.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L

Day 5

City:	Wuyishan
Activity:	Go to Royal Tea Garden and learn about the history of Oolong Tea, and then visit a tea valley. In the afternoon, you will visit a tea factory to see the whole process of producing Oolong Tea.
Attractions:	Royal Tea Garden The Royal Tea Garden, set up in Wuyi Mountain in 1302, was originally paid as a tribute to the royal family. Now visit it and know about the history of Wuyi Rock Tea, and enjoy ancient royal music.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L, D

Day 6

City:	Wuyishan
Activity:	Hike from Da Hong Pao (Red Gown) to Water Curtain Cave, you will see a huge old tea tree. And go to a tea farmer's house to taste special wild mushroom tea.
Attractions:	Water Curtain Cave The largest rock cavern in Wuyi Mountain with an accommodation of 1,000 people; on the top of the cave, the flowing spring is cut into numerous drops of water by the wind, and thus forms a moving water curtain. Hence it gets the name. Da Hong Pao Tea Tree Da Hong Pao Tea Tree, known as the "King of Tea Trees", grows on rocks with a bright color, strong scent and pure taste. Its tea, with special rock charm and fragrance, is good for at least 5 distinctive infusions when steeped gong-fu style.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L, D

Day 7

City:	Wuyishan
Activity:	Visit the tea Professional School and learn about Rock Tea. In the afternoon, rafting in Jiuqu Stream.
Attractions:	Bamboo Rafting down Nine-twist Stream It takes about 2 hours to drift down the 10-kilometer stream by means of a bamboo raft. Amazing sceneries along the 10-kilometer Nine-twist Stream are perfect blend of waters and hills, presenting a real-life traditional Chinese painting.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L, D

Day 8

City:	Wuyishan - Beijing
Activity:	Take a morning flight to Beijing. Be met and transfer to visit the Summer Palace.
Attractions:	Summer Palace Located at the Shore of Kunming Lake, it was once the summer retreat of the emperor, combining water, hill and large palaces.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L, D

Day 9

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Visit Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.
Attractions:	Temple of Heaven A master piece of Ming-dynasty architecture; it served as an exclusive altar for the emperors to worship the Gods. Now the locals do morning exercises over there. Tiananmen Square Named after the Ming-dynasty gate at the northern part; with the huge portrait of Chairman Mao on it; it is the world's largest public square, with national flag raised at dawn and lowered at dusk on a daily basis. Forbidden City Served as the Palace Museum now，it was once home to 24 emperors in Chinese history. With the magnificent architectures and royal gardens well-left, it is the largest imperial palace in the world.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L

Day 10

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Visit the Great Wall, and Ming Tombs.
Attractions:	the Great Wall Ancient world wonder, stretching thousands of miles; the giant stone & brick dragon, winding through the lofty mountains, great rivers and boundless deserts, offers great hiking experience and breath-taking scenery. Ming Tombs The final resting place of 13 of the 16 Ming Emperors, with diverse stone carvings, magnificent palatial buildings and numerous funerary treasures inside.
Hotels:
Meals:

Day 11

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Take a pedicab to Hutong to see the local people's life. Free shopping at Wangfujing Shopping Avenue.
Attractions:	Hutongs The traditional living quarters of local people; they are formed by narrow alleyways, streets, courtyard houses, grey walls and tiles. Take a rickshaw tour to get a glimpse of Old Peking Culture, and pay a visit to a local family. Wangfujing Avenue With a history of 700 years, it’s the most prosperous business street with modern and fashion trends. Around the famous business zone in Beijing, you can find whatever you like in exclusive shop or century-old store.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L

Day 12

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Transfer to airport and fly to your next destination.
Attractions:	Service Ends
Hotels:
Meals:	B

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