九天新锦绣中华之旅：北京、上海与华东精华

Every city on this itinerary felt special and well-chosen for a first trip to China.

I booked this tour during the October holiday peak season, and I have to give it 4 stars just because of how wonderful many of the popular sites were. Everything else from the itinerary planning to the stops at local restaurants was perfectly organized. We got to walk along the Great Wall, explore the Forbidden City, and cruise the West Lake in Hangzhou, all of which were absolutely magical. I’d definitely recommend this tour, just book it outside of major Chinese public holidays if you can.

This tour was such a great way to see multiple parts of China in just over a week without the stress of planning everything myself. Beijing’s history was awe-inspiring, and I loved slowing down to see the classic gardens and canals in Suzhou after the bustle of the capital and Shanghai. The food stops along the way were a huge bonus, we got to try authentic Peking duck, local Hangzhou cuisine, and Suzhou-style dumplings that were all incredible. I’ve already recommended this tour to all my friends who want to visit China.

Lynn, my consultant from HelloChinaTrip, helped me adjust my hotel preferences before the tour started and was so helpful the whole time. The balance between big cities and scenic water towns in Suzhou was perfect, I never got bored.

This 9-day China tour exceeded every one of my expectations!

As someone who loves both history and natural scenery, this tour checked every box for me. The Great Wall at Mutianyu was the highlight of my time in Beijing, and the boat ride across West Lake in Hangzhou on a sunny morning was unforgettable. Shanghai’s skyline at night from the Bund took my breath away, and Suzhou’s quiet water towns were the perfect relaxing end to the trip. I can’t imagine a better 9-day introduction to China than this curated tour.

I’ve wanted to visit China for years, and this tour was the perfect introduction. I got to see all the iconic spots in Beijing plus the beautiful gardens in Suzhou, and the pacing never felt rushed. 5 stars all the way.