CHINA EXPERIENCE JOURNEY 2025
JIANGNAN TOUR 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS
SHANGHAI - WUZHEN - HANGZHOU - SUZHOU
"The Four Great Capitals - Ten Treasures"
- Following the footsteps of the Four Great Talents of Jiangnan: the four most talented and romantic men are Duong Ba Ho - Van Trung Minh - Chuc Chi Son - Tu Trinh Khanh.
- Homeland of the Four Beauties: visit the hometown of Xi Shi and Shen Yu. The land that produced beauties and talented women of ancient China.
- Visit the Four Great Gardens: of the four famous beautiful gardens in China, the Chuyet Chinh Vien and Liu Vien in Suzhou are the best in the country.
- See the Four Great Embroidery Villages: Visit the world's most famous silk village in Suzhou.
- Enjoy the Four Great Scholars: Su Xiu, Xiang Xiu, Yue Xiu, Shu Xiu , Su Xiu - Suzhou ranks first among the famous scholars.
- Let's listen to the Four Great Folk Legends: including Liang Shanbo - Zhu Yingtai, The Legend of the White Snake, Meng Jiangnu and The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl.
- Visit the Four Great Ancient Towns: Wuzhen, Zhejiang - Phoenix , Hunan - Zhouzhuang , Jiangsu - Lijiang , Yunnan.
- Traveling to the Four Great Lakes: Hangzhou West Lake - Wuhan East Lake - Jiaxing South Lake - Jining North Lake. The most famous West Lake in China. The legendary place where Liang Shanbo met Zhu Yingtai and Bai She met Xu Xian.
- Enjoy the Four Great Teas: Long Tinh - Bach Long Tu - Tie Guan Yin - Dai Hong Pao. The group visited Long Tinh garden - the most famous tea of the four types of tea offered to the King .
- Visit the Four Great Cities: Shanghai - Beijing - Chongqing - Tianjin. The group stays in Shanghai - the largest Oriental Pearl of China.
- All will be included in the extremely unique 4-destination journey.
DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY - SHANGHAI (Light dinner on the plane)
16:50 Customers gather at Column 12 - Gate D2 - Departure Terminal, Tan Son Nhat International Airport (2nd floor).
The tour leader welcomes and checks in for flight VJ3900 SGN - PVG 19:50 - 00:55 to Shanghai.
In the evening, you will have a light dinner on the plane.
The group landed at Pudong International Airport - Shanghai, completed immigration procedures to China. Then, the car took the group to the hotel to check in and rest in Shanghai.
DAY 2: SHANGHAI - WUZHEN - SUZHOU (3 meals)
Morning: Check out and enjoy buffet breakfast at the hotel. Start the exciting and fascinating journey to Jiangnan .
The car takes the group to Wuzhen - one of the Four Great Ancient Towns. Here, you will feel the ancient contemplation in the ancient citadel complex with bold ancient Chinese architecture. Here, you will visit:
- Cao Lau O Quan Ancient Town: In the style of Tieu Kieu - Luu Thuy - Nhan Gia.
- East - South - West - North Book: Structure of a Wu Town. Each place has its own characteristics and functions.
- Thach Kieu: Consists of a system of dozens of stone bridges linked together into a maze.
Lunch : The group has lunch at a local restaurant. On the way to Suzhou, the group stops to visit:
- Hanshan Temple - an ancient temple built around the 6th century during the Liang Dynasty (502 - 519) with the original name of Miaoli Puming Tower Monastery. During the Tang Dynasty, the temple was renamed Hanshan.
- Visit Ao Yuan, also known as Ngau Yuan, built during the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty in Suzhou City. This place was recognized as a world heritage site in 2000 and is also a national tourist destination of China. (Cost of boat ride is not included)
- Duong Sinh Duong Traditional Medicine Center
Evening: Have dinner at a local restaurant. Then, return to the hotel to check in and rest.
- You are free to explore the Qili Shantang Canal Scenery - also known as Shantang Street - a pedestrian street with a history of nearly 1200 years in Suzhou. Along the street are shops and ancient inns located close together, every few steps you will see a small bridge across the river, evoking a scene like in ancient movies.
DAY 3: SUZHOU - HANGZHOU (3 meals)
Morning: Check out and have buffet breakfast at the hotel. Then depart to visit:
- Suzhou Silk Store: Learn about the ancient mulberry growing and silkworm raising process that dates back over 3000 years. Discover a world of silk and exquisite hand-embroidered products from the “silk capital” of Suzhou. Known as the Four Great Embroidery Guilds. Suzhou Silk Weaving Techniques are renowned and unmatched among the Four Great Artists.
Lunch : The group has a typical lunch at a local restaurant. On the way to Hangzhou, the group visits one of the Four Great Lakes - West Lake.
- Doan Tam Kieu - Truong Kieu: Stroll along the two largest and most famous bridges here. Experience the Four Great Folk Legends through the love stories of Luong - Chuc, Hua Tien - Bach Nuong at the place where love is proven.
- West Lake Boat Ride: Drift on the waves of West Lake like the great poets: Bai Juyi - Su Dongpo once did.
- See the Three Altar and Moon - an ancient stone structure used to measure the ebb and flow of the tides here and the tallest and oldest Leifeng Pagoda in Hangzhou.
- To De Walking Street - A road with cool, lush willow trees for visitors who love to enjoy the scenery along the lake.
- Visit Long Tinh Tea Garden - one of the four famous royal teas in the world, known as the Four Great Teas.
Evening: The group has dinner at a local restaurant. Then, check in at the hotel. Overnight in Hangzhou.
You can freely visit Hangzhou ancient town, or enjoy the show "Songcheng Ancient Love" - recreating the history and famous anecdotes of China during the Song Dynasty such as the talented general Yue Fei, the legend of Thanh Xa - Bach Xa (at your own expense).
DAY 4: HANGZHOU - SHANGHAI (3 meals)
Morning: Check out and have buffet breakfast at the hotel. Then, the group car will transfer to Shanghai to visit:
- Admire the Oriental Pearl Tower - a symbol of China, a blend of modern and ancient styles.
- Shanghai Bund - Famous for many TV dramas. It is often called the Bund with its blend of gothic, neoclassical, baroque and art deco styles; while the other side is the skyscrapers of modern Pudong.
Lunch: The group has lunch at a local restaurant. Then, the car takes the group to continue visiting:
- Thanh Hoang Temple Walking Street: Here, the group visits and shops at brown wooden houses, black tiles, white walls with curved roofs carved with elaborate dragons and phoenixes.
- Shanghai Jadeite: learn about precious jade and own beautiful pieces of jade for your jewelry.
In the evening, the group had dinner at a local restaurant.
Then the car takes the group back to the hotel to check in and rest.
You can choose to join the Night Tour Cruise on the Huangpu River (at your own expense) to enjoy the poetic scenery on the riverbank under the sparkling lights and magical night sky in Shanghai.
DAY 5: SHANGHAI - HO CHI MINH CITY (3 meals)
Morning: Check out and have buffet breakfast at the hotel. Then you have 2 tour options as follows:
Program 01 - Sightseeing:
- Trung Nguyen Legend Shanghai Coffee World or Check-in Starbucks Reserve Roastery (at your own expense).
- Dancing House - The biggest highlight of the building's appearance is the three-layer yellow rotating curtain, which combines Chinese and Western cultural elements.
Lunch: The group has lunch at a local restaurant. Then, the car takes the group to continue visiting:
- Nanjing Zhonghua First Road - one of the busiest shopping areas in the city, with a history spanning over 100 years. The harmonious combination of towering department stores and colonial buildings located side by side on the pedestrian street gives the area its charm.
- Tianzifang (Dien Tu Phuong) : is considered a miniature Shanghai. A lively area with traditional alleys, lined with cafes, bars, craft shops, art galleries and street food stalls…
- Lujiazui Commercial Center - located on the banks of the Huangpu River, a check-in point in a bustling place
In the evening, the group had dinner at a local restaurant.
Program 02 - Sightseeing:
Shanghai Disneyland ( at your own expense) - minimum registration of 10 guests/group : You will visit 4 themed amusement parks at Disneyland on your own:
- Tomorrow Land - a place to enjoy an exciting sci-fi space. An ideal destination for those who love adventure.
- Main Street USA - This area depicts a small corner of America in the early 20th century with old houses and cars.
- Discovery Land - built as a mysterious world with many treasures. Here, you will have the opportunity to visit the land of Roaring Rapids, play flying games in the air or explore the land of Tarzan: Call of Jungle.
- Magical World - a place that brings a pleasant state of mind with sweet background music and romantic atmosphere, making you feel like you are entering a completely different world.
- You are free to participate in games and watch special performances such as Golden Mickey reenacting award-winning Walt Disneys cartoons, Lion King festival, participate in space exploration games, ride a deep forest exploration train, Disney parade, Toy city, Fireworks show...
- (The company will reimburse lunch and dinner: 40 yuan/guest/meal for guests to eat on their own)
Then, the car and guide will pick up the group to the airport, check out for flight VJ3901 PVG - SGN 01:55 - 05:20 to Ho Chi Minh City.
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, the tour leader says goodbye to you and see you on the next trip.
- Round-trip international airfare direct from Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai ( Including 07kg carry-on baggage and 20kg checked baggage).
- Airport taxes of 2 countries, aviation security insurance and fuel surcharges.
- Chinese visa for group entry.
- 4 - 5 star hotel . Standard 1 room, 2 - 3 guests/room:
- Shanghai: Xinmi International Hotel (or similar)
- Hangzhou: Wyndham Hangzhou Hotel, Hangzhou Xinghai Narada Hotel (or equivalent)
- Suzhou: Suzhou Stream Hotel (or similar)
- Meals as per program, including:
- 01 light dinner on the plane
- 04 breakfasts at hotel
- 07 main meals with traditional dishes and local specialties
- 1 BBQ meal
- New tourist car, convenient, comfortable for sightseeing.
- Tickets to visit places according to the program.
- Vietnamese delegation leader and local tour guide accompany the group throughout the program.
- Travel insurance.
TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Passport (must be valid for more than 6 months from the date of return to Vietnam).
- VAT invoice
- Excess baggage according to airline regulations.
- Service charge for bringing alcohol, beer and soft drinks into the restaurant (if any).
- Personal expenses (telephone, laundry, drinks in the mini bar... )
- Personal expenses not mentioned in the inclusions section.
- Food and drinks not mentioned in the program
- Single room surcharge: CONTACT FOR CONSULTATION (if any).
- Compulsory Tips for local tour guide & driver: 35 USD/guest/tour.
- Visa to enter Vietnam (for foreigners): CONTACT FOR CONSULTATION.
- China entry visa (for foreigners): CONTACT FOR CONSULTATION.
- Costs incurred in case of flight cancellation.
PAYMENT & TOUR BOOKING REGULATIONS
- Phase 1: Deposit 60% of tour price after registration.
- Phase 2: Pay the total tour amount 14 days in advance.
After depositing, if you cancel the tour, you will be charged a cancellation fee as follows:
- Cancel tour after registration penalty fee is 100% deposit (+ visa fee if any).
- Cancellation 10 days in advance, penalty fee equal to 75% of total tour program price (+ visa fee if any) & (Calculated by working days).
- After the above time, penalty fee = 100% of total tour price (+ visa fee if any) & (Calculated by working days).
Tour cancellation time is calculated for working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays and must be confirmed by the Company. Cancellation of the trip must be notified directly to the Company or by fax, email and must be confirmed by the Company. Cancellation by phone is not accepted.
NOTES WHEN REGISTERING FOR TOUR
- Before registering for a tour, please read carefully the tour program, terms, tour price included and not included in the program.
- Please bring your Passport (original), deposit 50% of the tour price when registering for the tour and complete payment 2 weeks before tour departure.
- Customers with dual nationality or Travel documents, please notify the tour sales staff at the time of tour registration and submit the original with related documents (if any).
- Due to the nature of the group tour, the company will be responsible for collecting enough guests (15 adults or more) for the tour to depart on schedule. If the number of guests is less than 15, the company is responsible for notifying the guests 7 days before the departure date and will negotiate a new departure date or refund the full amount to the guests who have registered previously.
- If you have a different nationality, or multiple nationalities. Please proactively notify us before finalizing the tour.
- In case of foreign guests (not overseas Vietnamese), the Chinese side will charge an additional 100 USD/guest.
- For customers over 75 years old, you and your family must commit to ensuring your health condition to be able to join the tour with the company when registering and must have a relative under 60 years old (in good health) accompanying you.
- Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or have a letter of authorization from their parents.
- Pregnant customers please inform the company staff for more information. We do not accept pregnant customers from 6 months or more for safety reasons.
- If you require a single room, please pay an additional fee, 02 adults sleeping with 1 child.
- Children and infants tour prices do not include beds. Children and infants who want their own bed must pay the adult tour price.
- Because flights depend on airlines, in some cases flight times may change without prior notice. The order of attractions and the itinerary may change depending on the actual situation but still ensure all the attractions as at the beginning. The hotel name will be officially confirmed on the group meeting day, 02 - 03 days before departure.
- In case you are denied entry to the host country, the company is not responsible.
- Because this tourist visa is a special type, when arriving at the airport, the tour leader will collect your passport and keep it throughout the tour to present to the tourism department when needed.
- If you have ever failed to get a visa sticker or group visa, please notify the travel agency.
NOTE: The company is exempted from responsibility during the tour implementation if there are cases of force majeure due to weather, natural disasters, epidemics, strikes, riots, wars or due to delayed or canceled flights, trains, ships, trams due to weather or technical reasons... leading to the tour being unable to continue, the company will refund the tour fee to you after deducting the costs of services performed such as visa fees, airfare, accommodation services... and is not responsible for compensating for any other costs.
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PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING FOR CHINESE GROUP VISA
1. Passport:
- Take a photo or scan, note that the corners must not be lost, flattened to 180 degrees, and not stuck to fingers. (For new passports issued within 6 months, please add your old passport)
- For passports with place of birth on the passport information page.
- Scan that side only.
- For passports that do not have a place of residence section on the passport information page.
- Required to scan additional notes regardless of whether the page has information or not.
2. 4x6 photo: Latest photo within 6 months to present, white background, clear facial features, forehead, no smile, no glare, no heavy makeup, no jewelry, no photoshop editing software - no selfie, no off-shoulder shirt (the shirt worn for the photo must be different from the white background and the 4x6 photo must be different from the passport photo). (Only accept photo files, do not accept original photos)
3. Front of citizen ID card: For adults (photo or scan)
4. Birth certificate : For children without citizen identification (photo or scan)
Note: Depending on the time, your company needs to collect the guest's passport to scan the entire passport to supplement the group visa application.