JAPAN CHINA – Tokyo Kyoto Shanghai Beijing

• Osaka

• Fukuyama

• Kobe

• Nadagiku Shuzo Sake Brewery

• Kurashiki

• Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

• Hiroshima

• Miyajimaguchi

• Miyajima Island

• Itsukushima

• Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

• Himeji

• Nara

• Kyoto

• Hamamatsu

• Shizuoka City

• Mt. Fuji

• Tokyo

• Beijing

• Tiananmen Square

• Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City

• Shichahai

• Courtyard and Hutong

• Great Wall Of China

• Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum in Xian

• Shanghai

• Hangzhou

• Arrival: Day01 anytime before 12 pm (flexible)
• Return: Day16 anytime after 9am (flexible)

FLY IN Airport:  Kansai Airport (KIX) – Osaka

FLY OUT Airport: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) – Shanghai

Description:

The exotic tour of Japan and China begins with the arrival at the airport in Osaka. Meet the tour rep at the exit gate of the airport and then catch the shuttle cab to reach the hotel. Complete the check-in formalities and then rest for a while in the hotel room. There are no activities planned for the day, so you can venture out on your own to explore the beautiful city. The check-in time in Japan is at three in the afternoon. Sleep off the jet lag in the Osaka hotel.

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Begin the day with a hearty breakfast and then take a trip to Fukuyama. Stop at Kobe to savor the delicious taste of sake. Drop in at Nadagiku Shuzo Sake Brewery and learn a handful of fun facts about sake. Visit Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter next to marvel at the picturesque canals fringed with weeping willow trees, and take a tour of the Edo-period gardens and the merchant houses too. Soak in the authentic ambiance of Old Japan at the merchant towns of Kurashiki. You will reach Hiroshima in the afternoon. Check into the hotel and then take your time to explore the city on your own.

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Travel to Miyajimaguchi by coach and then take an idyllic boat ride to the holy Miyajima Island. Take a tour of the picturesque island and visit the beautiful Itsukushima Shrine. Take a lunch break before re-boarding the boat back to Hiroshima. Mourn over the lost souls at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and examine the exhibitions and relics that speak volumes of the atom bomb attacks. Take a bus ride to the Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome), a skeletal structure that survived the 1945 attack and then travel to Himeji in the afternoon

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Commence the day’s tours with a trip to the breathtakingly beautiful Himeji Castle or the White Heron Castle. Roam in the beautiful castle grounds and bask in the white elegance of the Castle. Pet and feed the adorable deer at Nara Deer Park and then visit Fushimi-Inari Shrine in Kyoto to check the beautiful vermillion torii gate. Follow the trails that leads into the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari, which stands at 233 meters and belongs to the shrine grounds.

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The first half of the day is free. Make the best use of the free time to explore Kyoto before departing from the city to travel to Hamamatsu. You can take part in the optional guided Kyoto Tour to explore the cultural attractions of the city. Optional: Board the famous bullet train to reach Hamamatsu from Kyoto almost at the speed of lightning.

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Set out on the drive to Shizuoka City to visit the local tea house and sample the famous Japanese tea. Feast your eyes on the picturesque mountain scenery and countryside views on the way to Lake Yamanaka – the largest of all the Fuji Five Lakes, where a large population of graceful swans will greet you. Hop onto a swan boat for a leisurely ride in the lake and then drive to Mt Fuji to drink in the sweeping views of the Fuji Five Lakes. Hike to the observation point of Mt Fuji for splendid views of Lake Yamanaka and Fujiyoshida City, and the beautiful Komitake Shrine.

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There are no activities planned for the day, so you can explore Tokyo on your own or take part in the optional Tokyo tour.
Here is an itinerary of the optional tour. Start with a visit to Sumo Stable to attend the early morning sumo wrestling practice. Visit the Imperial Palace in the morning and drop in at the Nakamise Shopping area and Asakusa Temple right after. Board the metro train to Shibuya and take a tour of the beautiful rock garden of Japan. Enter the majestic Tokyo Tower and revel in the vibrant nightlife of Japan at Shinjuku Kabukicho.

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Arrive in Beijing and meet the tour representative at the airport and then let him accompany you to the hotel. Complete the check-in formalities and then rest for a while in the hotel room. Spend the night at the hotel and wake up early the next day to set on the exploratory tour of China.

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The excursion of Beijing begins with a tour of Tiananmen Square, followed by a trip to the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City. Visit the Pearl Factory next, to marvel at the fresh and shimmery pearls and take part in the optional tour in the afternoon to take a tour of the 700-year-old Hutong’s area in a chic and vintage pedicab. Follow through with an insight into the local family customs of Beijing. Admire the three crystal clear lakes of Shichahai and soak in the old-world ambiance of the Courtyard and Hutong.

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Set out on the trip to the Great Wall Of China on this day. Stop at Jade Museum to admire the intricate works and exhibits and then drive on along scenic routes amid mountains to reach the Great Wall. Visit the Juyong Pass of the Great Wall and take note of everything that the guide says about the Wall that stretches to the Gobi Desert from the Yellow Sea. Drop in at the herbal shops of China to learn about herbal medicines and then opt for the Golden Mask Dynasty tour later in the day.

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Catch the flight to Xian and freshen up at the hotel before setting out on tour to the famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Marvel at the life-sized army of terracotta soldiers at the Museum. Visit the Terracotta Warriors Reproduction Factory. Check out the fascinating battalion of terracotta warriors arranged in the perfect order as through ready to fight in battles. The terracotta warriors consist of terracotta sculptures that depict the army of Qin Shi Huang, the first of all the Emperors of China.

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Catch the flight to the glittering Shanghai City and the board the bus to reach Suzhou. Wander in the ancient streets of Suzhou, the Venice of the east, and admire the architecture and layout of Shan Tang Street. Opt for the idyllic cruise in the Grand Canal of China and marvel at the ancient network the waterways and the panoramic views of the surroundings.

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Spend a few hours in the fantastic Lingering Garden of Suzhou, the land of classical gardens in China. Make some time for a tour of the Silk Spinning Factory of China and then drive to Hangzhou city, the famous tea capital of the country. Visit the tea house in Meijiawu Tea Village in West Lake Park and feast your eyes on the scenic surroundings while sipping on the delicious concoction of tea. Gain an in-depth insight into the tea-making process of Longjing tea at the tea house.

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Welcome the day with a peaceful boat ride in the West Lake and drink in the ethereal view of the willow-fringed islands another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Board the coach right after to reach the famous Bund in Shanghai. The Bund is the riverfront promenade of five blocks and lined with posh trading houses and banks. Have fun at night with an optional tour by attending the thrilling Chinese Acrobatic Show “ERA: The Intersection of Time at the theater.

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After breakfast, start your day by visiting the Shanghai Museum where you can examine the thousands of art objects and priceless relics of bronze, jade, ceramics, furniture, and paintings. Later half of the day is free time to explore. Take a break from the tour in the afternoon or opt for the Shanghai tour to explore the spectacular scenery, exquisite layout, and artistic style of architecture of the Yu Garden. Visit the Old Town. Xintiandi, and Nanjing Road next during the optional tour. Seize the opportunity to take part in the optional tours of AP Plaza Experience and Special Maglev Train ride and cruising on the Huangpu River at night. Pack your bags and do some last-minute shopping in Shanghai after checking out of the hotel.

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It’s time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers and the guide as the tour ends today with a breakfast at the hotel. Check out is usually by 11am so book your return flight accordingly. Hoping that you have captured the best moments on camera and packed in a host of travel memories to carry back home with you.

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