Yuyuan Garden, West Lake & Hangzhou Overnight (Single)
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Port
Shanghai, China
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$1099.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 2 Days/ 1 Night
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Meals Included
Meals included
Day 1 (L/D) Shanghai - Hangzhou
Leave the ship and board an air-conditioned motorcoach. You’ll drive to the famed 16th-century Yuyuan Garden, which captures the essence of the landscape art and architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties. High walls adorned with huge stone dragons shelter teahouses, pavilions, rockeries and carp ponds.
In the Old Town area of Shanghai, wander among a maze of narrow alleys and cobblestone lanes.
A 1.5-hour train journey through the countryside brings you to the lovely city of Hangzhou. Check in at the hotel upon arrival, with the evening at leisure.
Hotel: To Be Advised
Day 2 (B/L) Hangzhou - Shanghai
Enjoy a chartered boat cruise on West Lake, situated at the heart of Hangzhou. This is one of the scenic wonders of China, whose willow-shaded causeways and fragrant cover of lotus blossoms have long been an inspiration for artists.
The Lingyin Temple is one of the largest temples in China, and it features more than 70 halls.
The mysteries of Eastern medicine unravel at the Chinese Medicine Museum. Mixing and use of natural herbal treatments has been documented for 2,500 years, and many herbal remedies are still used today. The museum’s antique architecture houses a treasury of traditional Chinese medical science and technology.
Leaving Hangzhou, you will take the train back to Shanghai and rejoin the ship.
Notes:
Bring sturdy non-skid walking shoes. The tour is guided; an escort from the ship’s staff may or may not also accompany the group. The cut-off date for booking is 30 days before the ship’s call at Shanghai. Due to the popularity of this tour and strict booking conditions, bookings must be confirmed 30 days prior to the call at Shanghai with no cancellations allowed thereafter. Accommodation is included (hotels are subject to change). Airport assistance and transfers (if any), transportation by air-conditioned coach, any flights and entrance fees indicated in the itinerary, an English-speaking guide (unless otherwise noted), water on the vehicle, and meals (as indicated) are also included. Gratuities and personal expenses are not included. Bring your passport with you on tour.
Important information regarding visa requirements:
It is solely each participant’s responsibility to obtain any necessary visas, tourist cards and vaccinations, if required, to participate in Overland Adventures and/or Overnights and to keep apprised of any policy changes. Visas may be required for any/all countries your tour departs from and travels through and for the country where you will rejoin the ship. Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the completion of the cruise. Your travel agent can assist you with your visa needs. If you require further assistance, Holland America Line’s preferred visa service is CIBTvisas. US and Canadian citizens can reach them by phone or email: US citizens: 866 788 1100 or email customerservice@cibtvisa.com. Canadian citizens: 866 935 8472 or email customerservice@cibtvisas.ca. CIBTvisas phone numbers and email addresses for Dutch, German, Australian, United Kingdom, Belgian, Singapore, Spanish, Swiss and French citizens can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions section of Holland America Line’s website, in the Cruise Preparation area. Applications and additional information can be downloaded from the CIBTvisas website at https://CIBTvisas.com/hollandamerica. You must advise CIBTvisas of your Overland Adventures or Overnights, as the visa requirements for these vacation enhancements may vary from those required for your cruise.