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Beijing to Tokyo: The Great Wall & Mt Fuji
Explore two ancient nations in 16 well-packed days on this unique journey that takes you from the epic lengths of the Great Wall of China to the poetic views of Mt Fuji. Hop aboard trains and ferries and face an army of Terracotta Warriors for a historical encounter you won't soon forget. Spend nights in a traditional ryokan and a shukubo temple lodging for an authentic Japanese experience. Our CEOs will take you off the beaten track to reveal the cultural treasures of the region’s ancient sites.
Highlights
Meet the ancient Terracotta Warriors, Visit the Great Wall of China, Sleep in a temple atop Mt Koya, get a bird's-eye view of Mt Fuji from a cable car, stay in a traditional ryokan
Accommodation
Hotels (13 nts), mountain monastery (1 nt, shared facilities), traditional inn (1 nt, shared facilities).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout except on the flight from China to Japan, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 15, avg 12
Meals Included
4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Discover Moment: Shanghai
Your Local Living Moment: Overnight in Mount Koya Temple, Koyasan. Great Wall excursion and entrance (Beijing). Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour. Terracotta Warriors excursion (Xi'an). Master of the Nets Garden visit (Suzhou). Shanghai orientation walk. Chinese acrobat performance (Shanghai). Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum visit. Miyajima excursion with floating torii gate visit. Nijo Castle and gardens visit (Kyoto). Gion walk. Fushimi Inari shrine visit. Lake Ashino-ko boat ride. Traditional ryokan stay with kaiseki meal. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Valid Date Ranges: 12/22/2024 - 12/22/2026 from $3,999
Prices start at: $3,999
Nights: 15
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Local Flights
All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
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The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
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Discover 2,500 years of History in Suzhou, China. Time stops in Suzhou where you find centuries of culture and modern wonders. Historically, Suzhou was synonymous with high culture and elegance. Generations of Chinese artists, scholars, writers and high society were drawn to its exquisite art forms and the delicate beauty of its gardens. Discover Suzhou’s famous canals, romantic water towns, thousand-year-old temples and world-class museums. Savor traditional tea and cuisine along Suzhou’s historic streets. Treat your eyes and ears to ancient architecture and music. Rest your head in a bed that’s authentically Suzhou. Explore Suzhou’s unique offerings for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Flanked by droves of meandering waterways and breathtaking gardens, the 2,500-year-old city of Suzhou is located along the southeastern edge of Jiangsu Province in eastern China. Suzhou is bordered by the Yangtze River in the north, Shanghai to its east, Zhejiang Province to its south and Lake Taihu in the west.
Valid passport needed for entry
Mandarin Chinese or Suzhounese
Chinese Yuan
From October to March, average temperature is 46-72° F and from April to September, average temperature is 66-90° F
Visitors from the United States and Canada are required to obtain a visa before traveling to Suzhou. Here are some simple steps to take to ensure your documentation meets Chinese guidelines.
Suzhou is located in Jiangsu Province at the center of the Yangtze River Delta, approximately 60 miles west of Shanghai. Because of its proximity to Suzhou and quick, efficient train transportation, Shanghai is the preferred arrival city for North American travelers.
Pudong International Airport (PVG) is Shanghai’s largest airport.
Distance from Suzhou: 60 miles
Driving: 1 hour 45 minutes
Bullet/High-Speed Train: 30 minutes (requires transferring lines)
Regular Train: 1 hour (requires transferring lines)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) offers easy transfers to Suzhou by train, shuttle bus or taxi.
Distance from Suzhou: 50 miles
Driving: 1 hour 15 minutes
Bullet/High-Speed Train: 30 minutes
Regular Train: 1 hour
Travelers can fly from the United States or Canada to Shanghai nonstop aboard a variety of airlines from the following gateway cities:
Suzhou Classical Gardens
Experience the pristine beauty and divine tranquility of Suzhou’s beautifully manicured classical gardens — nine of which have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites and two that are considered China’s most famous (Lingering Garden and Humble Administrator’s Garden). Thanks to impeccable preservation, this graceful place has seemingly stood still for thousands of years. Classical Chinese garden design aims to create a flawless miniature landscape and emphasize the profound harmony between man and nature — and Suzhou’s gardens are regarded as masterpieces of the genre. Though these elaborate, private gardens owned by the rich and royal date back to the sixth century B.C., it wasn’t until the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties that Suzhou’s garden art reached its zenith.
Tiger Hill
According to legend, in 496 B.C., three days after the King of Wu buried his father atop this hill, a white tiger appeared and guarded the tomb. Drenched in history and folklore, the ancient poet Su Dongpo about this popular attraction, “to visit Suzhou and not see Tiger Hill would lead to a lifetime of regret.” Upon approach, it’s hard to miss the cultural symbol of Suzhou, the Yunyan Pagoda (also called Huqiu Tower) — the park’s soaring, thousand-year-old pagoda famous for its menacing lean. After you’re done looking up, turn your eyes down towards to the Sword Pool, believed to be the king’s final resting place… for his swords. It only takes one visit to Tiger Hill to realize what Su Dongpo was talking about.
Silk Museum
Suzhou is known worldwide for its luxurious silk, and this facility houses a number of fascinating exhibits that detail the history of Suzhou's 4,000 year-old silk industry.
Pinjiang Street
Set along a canal lined with whitewashed houses, tea houses, local cafes, and shops, this charming area offers visitors a glimpse into the daily life of Suzhou's past.
Kunqu Opera and Museum
Dedicated to the distinct opera style of the region, the beautiful old theatre and museum houses a stage, musical instruments, costumes, and photos of famous performers.
Suzhou Museum
Designed by Suzhou-born architectural powerhouse I.M. Pei, the museum has more than 15,000 pieces in its collections, including ancient paintings and calligraphy, ceramics, and crafts, as well as historic books and documents.
Tongli Water Town
One of six famous water towns in the Suzhou area Tongli Water Town on Lake Tai boasts fifteen brooks and a staggering forty-seven bridges, the most celebrated bridges being Taiping (peace), Jili (luck), and Changing (celebration).
Hanshan Temple
Translated as Cold Mountain Temple, the Temple has been made famous because of a poem named "Mooring for the Night at Fengqiao Bridge" by Zhang Ji, a poet of the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907), as well as the bell ringing festival which takes place on December 31 each year.
Suzhou Industrial Park
Suzhou Industrial Park — or SIP — is the epicenter of modern-day Suzhou. Boasting hundreds of contemporary hotels, shops and restaurants, SIP is also home to several modern marvels, including Jinji Lake, the largest inland city lake in China, the Suzhou International Expo Center, two manmade islands (Peach Blossom Island and Exquisite Island), the largest Ferris wheel in Asia and a musical fountain and water curtain that doubles as a movie screen — the largest waterscape engineering feat in eastern China. If you happen to be in town on Friday or Saturday, don’t miss the 30-minute-long show that begins at 8 p.m.
Sightseeing Along Suzhou’s Historic Streets
Set out on foot (or bike) to discover Suzhou’s storied landmarks and hidden gems. For a trip back in time, head to Shantang Street, famous for its old temples, ancestral halls and memorial arches. For an even richer blast to the past, stroll along Shiquan Street to discover architecture from the Ming and Qing dynasties, as well as the popular Nanlin Restaurant and Hotel and the commanding Master of the Nets Garden. Enjoy Suzhou’s most delicious export at a local teahouse, sample dumplings, and indulge on confections on Guanqian Street. Along the way, be sure to admire the narrow canal, stone bridges and charming, whitewashed homes. Modern shoppers rejoice — Jinchang District’s Shilu Shopping Street provides a bevy of retail and department store goodies, and the shops even stay open until 10 p.m. Whether you’re exploring the city’s deep-rooted history or you’re in need of a major shopping fix, Suzhou’s streets are the place to go.
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