7 Days Shanghai-Hangzhou-Hengdian World Film Studio Tour

Meals: No meals
Accommodation: In Shanghai

Arrive in Shanghai, Paris of the Oriental, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.

Shanghai City View

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Shanghai

Today, enjoy your full day city tour that start with the visit to the Jade Buddha Temple, then move to Shanghai silk museum before a visit to Yuyuan Garden, a Chinese classic garden in city downtown, and the nearby old street. Next have a bird-eye view of the city after ascending Oriental Pearl TV Tower, which is the third tallest TV and radio tower in the World. After the tour, you can take a nice walk along the Bund, Shanghai famed waterfront promenade and Nanjing Road, China No. 1 commercial street for souvenir shopping. Today if you are interested you can take an Acrobatics Show as the optional activity.

The Bund

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Hangzhou

In the morning, you will take one-hour high speed train to Hangzhou, a city Marco Polo once praised as, “the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world”. You will then appreciate such wonderful view by taking a scenic boat cruise in West Lake, admiring its willow-lined banks, charming pavilions, and poetic landscapes.

In the afternoon, continue your journey to Meijiawu Longjing Tea Village, a refreshing wonderland surrounded by mountains with a large area of emerald Dragon Well tea plantations in neat lines and curves. Learn about the history of Longjing tea from your guide, walk among the tea plantations with fun and take beautiful photos.

Afterwards, pay a visit to the majestic Six Harmonies Pagoda, an ancient riverside structure offering sweeping views of the Qiantang River.

Optional Night Activity: Enjoy the spectacular water-and-light performance Impression West Lake – Enduring Memories of Hangzhou, a breathtaking live show staged on West Lake by Yimou Zhang.

West Lake

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Hangzhou

Pick up from your hotel and drive to the Canal Square, start the tour by visiting Grand Canal Museums, a cluster of themed museums at the southern end of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, by Gongchen Bridge, converted from historic factory buildings. It includes Hangzhou Arts and Crafts Museum, China Knife, Scissors & Sword Museum, China Umbrella Museum, China Fan Museum and Hangzhou Workmanship Demonstration Pavilion. Here you have a chance to use your imagination to draw a picture on an oiled paper umbrella. In the Pavilion you have chance to see other traditional craftspeople working on their creations, such as making fans, umbrellas, teapots, scissors ect.

Then visit an ancient Buddhist temple built in northern song dynasty – Xiangji Temple before lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, stroll along Hefang Street, also called Qinghefang street, a lively old street filled with traditional shops, local snacks, and handicrafts and pay a visit to the Hu Qingyu Hall, which presents to visitors a style of antique architecture besides a treasury of traditional Chinese medical science and technology.

Hefang Street

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Hengdian

After breakfast at the hotel, depart from Hangzhou by private car directly to Hengdian World Studios, about 2.5 hours driving. Today you will visit The Palace of Emperor Qin and Qing Ming Shang He Tu.

The Palace of Emperor Qin: Visit this grand palace complex built in the style of the Qin Dynasty imperial palace. It is famous as the filming location for many popular Chinese historical dramas and movies. You can admire the magnificent classical architecture, walk through the grand halls and corridors, experience immersive 4D or 3D shows, and take photos in the ancient Chinese imperial setting.

The Palace of Emperor Qin

Qing Ming Shang He Tu: Stroll through a scenic area based on the famous ancient Chinese painting ‘Along the River During the Qingming Festival'. It recreates the prosperous street life, folk customs, and beautiful water town scenery of the Northern Song Dynasty. You can enjoy traditional performances, visit ancient-style shops, and experience the daily life scene of ancient Chinese civilians.

In the evening, enjoy your free time for leisure walking, shopping for souvenirs, or trying local snacks in Hengdian's commercial streets.

Qing Ming Shang He Tu

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Hengdian

After breafast, visit Palace of Ming and Qing Dynasties. This scenic area is modeled after the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, highly resembling the Forbidden City in Beijing. It is where many classic Chinese palace dramas were filmed. You can explore imperial halls, gardens, and courtyards, watch horse riding shows and traditional cultural performances, and experience the atmosphere of ancient Chinese royal palaces.

In the afternoon, proceed to Guangzhou Street & Hong Kong Street. This area reproduces the architectural style and street view of old Guangzhou and old Hong Kong from the late Qing Dynasty to the early Republic of China era. You can see classic arcade buildings, nostalgic street signs, and experience the unique style of southern China's coastal cities. There are also immersive interactive shows and street performances for visitors to enjoy.

Optional Night Activity: Dream Valley, the most popular night scenic spot in Hengdian. It features large-scale real-scene performances such as volcanic eruptions, flood shows, and cultural performances. You can also enjoy recreational facilities, light shows, and a lively night atmosphere.

Palace of Ming and Qing Dynasties

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy your leisure morning, take a high speed train to Shanghai for your flight to next destination.

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