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16 Days Solar Eclipse and Yangtze Cruise Tour

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Day 13  Hangzhou (B,L)
Today's Activities:
Hangzhou city tour before departing for Haining city, in east of Zhejiang Province (1.5 hours driving). we can well witness the unique astronomical phenomenon-Solar Eclipse (take place on July 22nd, 2009) and watch marvelous spectacle that only the Amazon River's surging tide rivals it in Haining. Stay overnight in Haining.
Lingyin templeLingyin Temple, commonly translated as "Temple of the Soul's Retreat" is one of the largest and wealthiest temples in China. It was originally founded in 326 AD, but has been rebuilt no less than sixteen times since then.
Dragon Well Tea VillageDragon Well Tea is famous for its unique fragrance and flavor, distinguished leaf shape and green color. Dragon Tea and Tiger Spring match each other so well that they are rated together as the two superb specialties in Hangzhou. Visiting the Dragon ……
Six Harmonies PagodaSix Harmony Pagoda is Highly erected by the Qiantang River and to the south of the West Lake, it is a perfect symbol of brick-and-wood structure built in the ancient China. It was first built in 970 AD in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). The nam……
West LakeWest Lake is the symbol of Hangzhou. Marco Polo called Hangzhou the most enchanting city in all the world. Hills embrace the lake on three sides; the city proper lies to the east. Ancient Chinese people praised the West Lake area as a land of intoxic……

Day 14  Hangzhou,Suzhou (B,L)
Today's Activities:
Eclipse Day in Haining! The eclipse will start around 8:30am, and the max time of the total phase will last about 5 minutes. Our eclipse site has been arranged at the Qiantang River Tidal Bore viewing area. The inspection tour to the astronomical observatory is highly appreciated. After the astronomical shocking, drive for 1 hour to visit Wuzhen water town. Afterwards, drive for 1.5 hours to Suzhou. Stay overnight in Suzhou.
Wuzhen TownWuzhen is a small town with the history of 1200 years, with its black tiled, tung oil painted timber framework houses, that contrast sharply with its white walls and gray flagging, brings to mind a Chinese ink and wash painting.
Total Solar Eclipse in China on 22 July 2009The solar eclipse will take place on July 22, 2009 and it happens once every three hundred years. The solar eclipse is the longest total solar eclipse that will occur in the twenty-first century. Totality visible in Haining will last for up to 5 minu……

Day 15  Suzhou,Shanghai (B,L)
Today's Activities:
You will be met by local tour guide at the lobby of the hotel, he/she will contact you in advance to fix the meeting time. Then drive to visit. After tour in Suzhou, transferred to Suzhou railway station for the evening train back to Shanghai. Be met by local tour guide at Shanghai railway station and drive to the hotel.
Suzhou Silk MuseumSilk production in China has a history of 6,000 years. As early as the fifth century B.C., silk was exported to Asia, Europe and Africa along the Old Silk Road, making an outstanding contribution to world civilization. Suzhou has been a silk producer……
Tiger HillTiger Hill (Huqiu) is the most famous sight in Suzhou city, enjoying the reputation of "The first scenic spot in Wu area" by its imposing beauty, including Leisure Spring, Testing Sword Rock, Third Spring, Broken-Pillar-Hall and Mountain Villa Wrappe……
Grand CanalThe Grand Canal, 1,764 km (about 1200 miles) in length, is the longest man-made waterway as well as being the greatest in ancient China, far surpassing the next two grand canals of the world: the Suez and Panama Canals.
Panmen City GatePanmen City Gate: It is the oldest city gate in existence in Suzhou city. It used to be one of the eight city gates during the Spring & Autumn Annals (770-476 BC) when Suzhou was the capital of the Wu Kindom. The current gate was reconstructed in 135……
Lingering GardenLingering Garden: Shouzhou is famouse for its the Gardens. Lingering Garden is an elaborate succession of small gardens. Linging in the garden you would marver this unique architecture art.The Lingering Garden was first built in 1522, one of the four……

Day 16  Shanghai (B)
Today's Activities:
Morning free before departing for Shanghai airport for your flight to your sweet home. Your memorable Solar Eclipse Tour in China ends here.

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