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Private Datong City Day Tour: Huyan & Shanhua Temple, Volcanic Geopark, and More
Datong is a renown historical city in Shanxi Province in Northern China, and this private day tour will let you explore Huayan & Shanhua Temple, Nine-dragon Screen, Datong Volcanic Group Geopark, and Tulin in Datong. Pickup from your centrally located Datong hotel is at 8am, and Chinese lunch is included.
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Xining to Chengdu Overland Journey
Rebkong is known as the Tibetan artist village throughout Tibet Plateau. On the boundless grassland you can take a picnic and see nomads milking and herding yaks. Labrang Monastery is one of the six major Tibetan monasteries of the Gelugpa order of Tibetan Buddhism. Takstang Lamo is a rural Tibetan village, surrounded by snow capped…
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4-Day Beijing Highlights Private Tour with Airport Pick Up
Visit highlights of Beijing including the Beijing airport pick up, Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Summer Palace, Houhai Lake area with Rickshaw Hutong, Nanluoguxiang Street and Lama Temple with this private 3 day tour from Beijing.You will be picked up from Beijing airport and dropped off at…
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Li-River Day Tour With The 4 Star Luxury Boat lower Deck Seat and Liusanjie Show
Enjoy stunning scenery along the Li River With The 4 Star Luxury Boat lower Deck Seating and The show of Impression Liu Sanjie in Yangshuo. Beautiful hills line the banks and gorgeous Karst peaks give you a surprise at every bend. Join us on the only way to see Li River on this cruise from Guilin to…
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Discovery Qing Eastern Complex Tombs Within One Day From Beijing
Have you ever interested in discovery the ancient tombs? Spend a day to Discovery a great Feng Shui treasure area which full of mountains with water system, a thousand years auspicious earth area for the Qing Emperors, which you will love here once you come. Discovery an amazing world treasure underground palace for Emperor Qian…
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Yuzhu Feng Expedition, Climbing to 6,000 Meters in Tibet
Have you ever read Jon Krakauer’s “Into Thin Air” and thought, “Man I would love to climb Everest some day!” And then you realized that you have no real high altitude experience and you certainly don’t have the $50,000 USD to lay down for the Everest climbing permits and expedition costs.So you are looking for…
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Lijiang Private Essentials Tour to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain including Cable Car
Discover Jade Dragon Snow Mountain-Yunnan’s most wild and beautiful mountain scenery on this full-day, private tour from Lijiang. After morning pickup from your hotel, use the convenient shuttle bus and cable car to reach the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain for stunning views of its glacier and peaks. See highlights like the Glacier Park, Ganhaizi, Baishui…
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Shanghai Museum Tower Bund and Art Galleries Private Day Tour
Explore Shanghai, China’s cosmopolitan center of commerce, during this 9-hour private guided tour of the city’s history and the innovations of its future. See the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles and modern skyscrapers along the Bund. Stroll around People’s Square and visit Shanghai Museum. Transfer to Pudong to see Shanghai’s financial district and…
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8-Day Heritages and Mountains Private Tour: From Guilin to Zhangjiajie
This is a world’s UNESCO heritage tour to the southern China, immerse in the Karst landscape of towering peaks when cruise on Li River, cycling in Yangshuo countryside and see the real local farming life ,take a car from Guilin to Fanjing mountain and Fenghuang and its neighboring city of Zhangjiajie, see the Avatar Hallelujah…
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2-Day Private Trip to Tashkorgan from Karshgar with Accommodation
This 2-day private trip offers everybody an opportunity to drive along the China-Pakistan Pakistan Karakorum Highway on the Pamir plateau which is considered as the roof of the world. Enjoy beautiful sceneries of Oytagh Kunlunshan Colorful mountain range, Gaz Valley and visit the Karakul Lake. You will also visit Stone Fort, Tajik village,hike on the Grassland, and visit a…
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Full-Day Private Tour of Shanghai
When you visit Shanghai, you want to enjoy the must-see attractions. However, there are so many so-called “Top 10” or “Must-see” highlights. So, what highlights are really worth visiting and not too commercial?Apart from a few must-see attractions, do you also want to look behind the facades, encounter people, experience history, as well as dive…
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Full-Day Li-River Tour with the 4 Star Luxury Boat VIP Room and Liusanjie Show
Enjoy stunning scenery along the Li River With The 4 Star Luxury Boat VIP Room and the show of Impression Liu Sanjie in Yangshuo. Beautiful hills line the banks and gorgeous Karst peaks give you a surprise at every bend. Join us on the only way to see Li River on this cruise from Guilin to…
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3-Day Private Tibet Tour from Hangzhou: Lhasa, Yamdrok Lake and Khampa La Pass
Travel to Lhasa from Hangzhou, visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple Monastery. This private 3-day tour with an expert guide includes iconic Tibetan monuments from centuries of Dalai Lamas. Explore Sera Monastery, a landmark for Buddhist scholars, and stroll through ancient Barkhor Street. Hike along the shores of Yamdrok Lake after…
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Xian Private Tour: Terracotta Warriors, Great Mosque with Qin Theme Restaurant
Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your Xian hotel, and then transfer you to the Lintong district of Xian where Terracotta Warriors were discovered. After about 3-hour visit accompanied by your private guide, you will have a lunch at Qin culture restaurant. Transfer you back to Xian downtown and visit Great Mosque…
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Eastern Qing Tombs and Huangyaguan Great Wall Private Day Tour from Beijing
Escape the city of Beijing and head away from the tourist trail and into the most beautiful and natural section of the Huangyaguan Great Wall. Then explore the largest, most complete, and best preserved extant mausoleum complex in China. Tour includes tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle.
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1 Day Relaxing Li River Cruise Private Tour with the 4 Star Luxury Boat VIP Room
Enjoy stunning scenery along the Li River with beautiful hills and gorgeous Karst peaks that gives you a new surprise at every bend from Guilin to Yangshuo. This tour provides private guide and car and The 4 Star Luxury Boat VIP Room river cruise ticket and buffet Chinese Lunch. Note: The VIP seating is at the front…
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1-Day Beijing Private Tour to Tiananmen, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven
Visit 3-5 of the most significant spiritual attractions of Beijing in one day; the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, The Jingshan park, The old Beijing at Qianmen area and the Temple of Heaven.You will be picked up and dropped off from your Beijing hotel.Highlights:1.Visit the Tiananmen Square, literally translated as the “Gate of Heavenly Peace”,…
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2-Days Private tour of Shibaoshan,Shaxi and Tiger Leaping Gorge from Dali
Visit highlights of Dali and Lijiang including Dali Shibaoshan Mountain and overnight in Dali Shaxi old town then next day visit the Lijiang Tiger Leaping gorge with this 2 days private tour from Dali.You will be picked up Dali hotel/train station and dropped off at the Lijiang/Shuhe hotel.
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8-Day Guiyang Private Guided Tour from Zhangjiajie with Lunch
Visit highlights of Southern China from Zhangjiajie to Guizhou with this private 8 days tour. You will be picked up from Zhangjiajie hotel and dropped off at Guiyang.
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1-Day Private Tour to Suzhou from Shanghai
Visit highlights of Suzhou including the Humble Administrator’s Garden,Suzhou old town and Tongli water town with this private day tour from Shanghai.You will be picked up and dropped off from your Shanghai hotel.
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When Chinese Leaves Fall
This unique autumn trip begins and ends in two of the best known nature reserves of China. The first is Jiuzhaigou, internationally recognized as one of the most beautiful nature reserves in the world, and the latter is Zhangjiajie which was brought to the public attention as it served as the background for the Hollywood…
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Xiamen Private Half Day Tour of Gulangyu Island and Shuzhuang Garden
Explore Gulangyu Island on a private half-day tour from Xiamen. After a convenient cruise port pickup, visit the picturesque island of Gulangyu with an English-speaking guide. Enjoy a relaxing stroll around the island and admire its colonial European architecture. Stop for a drink at one of its many cafés and check out the traditional Chinese…
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Private Beijing Driver Service to Jinshanling Great Wall
Enjoy a hassle free transportation experience with reliable service. Private driver, clean and comfortable vehicles, door to door service. Professional private Driver& Car service to Jinshanling Great Wall , toll , parking fee, gasoline are all inclusive. Meals and tickets fees are at your own expense.
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3-Day Private Tibet Tour from Harbin: Lhasa, Yamdrok Lake and Khampa La Pass
Travel to Lhasa from Harbin, visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple Monastery. This private 3-day tour with an expert guide includes iconic Tibetan monuments from centuries of Dalai Lamas. Explore Sera Monastery, a landmark for Buddhist scholars, and stroll through ancient Barkhor Street. Hike along the shores of Yamdrok Lake after…
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Private 6-Night Silk Road Tour from Dunhuang to Kashgar
This 6-night Silk Road private tour takes you to explore the Chinese section of ancient Silk Road from Dunhuang to Kashgar. You will travel to Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi and Kashgar.
All about Eastern China
When to visit
The best times to visit Eastern China are spring and fall when temperatures are most comfortable. Just note that the first weeks of May and October are national holidays, so public transport will be jam-packed with Chinese residents going home to see their families. Summers are hot and muggy, and the winter is bitterly cold. Summer does have one thing going for it, however—the Dragon Boat Festival, which is well worth experiencing.
Getting around
Eastern China is well set up with public transport, making it easy to travel between and within its cities. There are high–speed railway lines connecting Shanghai and Hangzhou, plus regular–speed trains that run regularly and reliably. Larger cities have subways for cheap and easy travel, and there are always buses, taxis, or rideshares to get you where you need to be.
Traveler tips
Like the rest of China, the residents of Eastern China love to eat. When traveling from place to place, seek out the local food. Even towns that border each other have food wars over seemingly similar foods. Suzhou residents swear pig knuckles in their city taste superior to neighboring Wuxi. Make sure you have plenty of room in your belly to make your own decisions about who does dishes best in Eastern China. Don’t leave without trying Shanghai soup dumplings, xiaolongbao or the region’s ginormous and delicious lion’s head meatballs, shizitou.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastern China most known for?
Eastern China is most known for the futuristic city of Shanghai. But it is also known for its smaller, touristy towns, such as Hangzhou with West Lake, and Suzhou—for its imperial gardens and water towns with ancient culture. Eastern China is also home to Nanjing, a former capital.
How should I spend a week in Eastern China?
One idea would be to start and finish in Shanghai since it’s highly accessible. Visit top Shanghai sights such as the Bund, the French Concession, and the Pearl Tower, then move to Suzhou to explore the gardens and water towns. Then, visit Hangzhou for the light show on West Lake.
Is Eastern China worth visiting?
Eastern China is worth visiting since you can get a sense of China’s diversity in this area. It has Shanghai’s metropolis; the ancient culture preserved in the gardens and water towns near Suzhou; and one of China’s most famous attractions—Hangzhou’s West Lake.
What are the top attractions to visit in Eastern China?
The top attractions in Eastern China are mostly the cities themselves, ranging from the huge metropolis of Shanghai to the well-preserved ancient water towns of Zhouzhuang and Xitang. Hangzhou and its famous West Lake and light show are hugely popular. So is Huangshan, or Yellow Mountain, for its golden sunrises.
How many days do you need in Eastern China?
A week should be perfect to see the best of Eastern China, but you could also spend a lot longer. Be sure to hit Shanghai for its futuristic flair. Also visit water towns such as Zhouzhuang and Wuzhen, plus Suzhou and its imperial gardens for a step back to dynasties past.
What is the best month to visit Eastern China?
Visit Eastern China in either the spring or fall, when temperatures are moderate, making traveling between cities enjoyable. Summers are too hot and humid, and winters can be bitterly cold. Remember that the first weeks of May and October are national holidays, so public transport will be packed.