II. Recommendation on Self-paid Travel in China after the Forum

Suzhou, Hangzhou and Nanjing: 4 days and 3 nights
Day 1: Shanghai/Zhouzhuang/Suzhou, Air-conditioned Bus
After breakfast, departure from the hotel for Zhouzhuang -- a historical town in the south of Yangtze River to appreciate the wonderful view of small creeks and bridges. After lunch, leave for Suzhou (around one hour by bus) to visit Tiger Hill. Stay at a three-star hotel in Suzhou.

Day 2: Suzhou/Nanjing, Air-conditioned bus
After breakfast, visit Hanshan Temple, Humble Imperial Garden and silk shops. After lunch, leave for Nanjing—an ancient capital for six dynasties (around three hours by bus). Visit Nanjing Yangtze Bridge and Confucius Temple. Stay at a three-star hotel in Nanjing.

Day 3: Nanjing/Hangzhou, Air-conditioned Bus
After breakfast, visit Xuanwu Lake and Mochou Lake. After lunch, leave for Hangzhou (around three hours by bus) to visit Lingyin Temple. Stay at a three-star hotel in Hangzhou.

Day 4: Hangzhou/Shanghai, Air-conditioned Bus
After breakfast, visit Yuewang Temple and take the boat to tour West Lake. After lunch, taste West Lake Longjing tea at Meijiangwu. Return to Shanghai in the afternoon (around three hours by bus), then back to the hotel.

Price (a group over 10 people):
Expenses for each tourist: RMB1554, another RMB370.00 should be paid for the single room as the price difference.
The price includes: travel expenses, standard room at three-star hotels (including breakfast), meals, tickets for the first gate of scenery spot, tour guide fee, liability insurance for the travel agency.
The price excludes: tour expenses beyond the planned trip, personal consumption at hotels or tips.

Xi’an and Luoyang: 4 days and 3 nights
Day 1: Shanghai/Xi’an
Fly to Xi’an in the morning, then visit Terracotta Warriors and Dayan Pagoda (outdoors). Stay at a three-star hotel in Xi’an.

Day 2: Xi’an/Luoyang
Take the train to Luoyang in the morning （11:01/16:24）, then visit White Horse Temple. Stay at a three-star hotel in Luoyang.

Day 3: Luoyang/Dengfeng/Zhengzhou
Take the but to visit Dragon Gate Grotto, Shaolin Temple, Pagoda Forest and then appreciate Kongfu performance. Stay at a three-star hotel in Zhengzhou.

Day 4: Zhengzhou/Shanghai
Take the morning flight back to Shanghai:

Price ( a group over 10 people):
Expenses for each tourist: RMB4392.
The price includes: air ticket (the actual discount is only available one month before the departure), all travel expenses, standard room at three-star hotels (including breakfast), meals, tickets for the first gate of scenery spot, tour guide fee, liability insurance for the travel agency.
The price excludes: price difference for the single room, tour expenses beyond the planned trip, personal consumption at hotels or tips.