Suggest Itinerary: AMRE China 2019

CostZAR 55 000.00 excl. VAT. per person in single accommodation

IncludedReturn flights on Cathay Pacific JNB/HKG/PVG/HKG/JNB Airport taxes (subject to change due to currency fluctuations)Return airport/hotel transfersAir conditioned coach with mineral water on boardAccommodation for four nights on a bed & breakfast basis in single rooms at shanghai Central HotelDinner transfer each eveningEnglish speaking guide throughout all tours and transfersAfternoon foot massageTransport and English speaking guide to Huzhou for technical visit.Morning Shanghai orientation to Yuyuan Gardens, tea ceremony Afternoon new Shanghai walking tour visit to Observation TowerVisit Zhujiajiao Water villageDinner at Lost Heaven including soft drinks, beer and house wine for two hoursDinner at Mercato including soft drinks, beer and house wine for two hoursDinner at Fogo including soft drinks, beer and house wine for two hoursDinner at Ye shanghai including soft drinks, beer and house wine for two hoursLunch sandwich pack included for either day of arrival or day of departure (depends on flights)Lunch at Las Tapas with two glasses of soft drinks or beerLunch at Boutique Hotel Zhujiajiao Anlu with two glasses of soft drinks or beerRecommended gratuities in both cities

Excluded: Visas

Itinerary in brief

Sunday 25th AugustDepart on Cathay Pacific CX748 at 12H25.

Monday 26th August07H10 Arrive in Hong Kong and connect onto CX5876 departing at 08H25.11H05 Arrive in Shanghai and transfer to the hotel.Afternoon at leisure to enjoy lunch in the hotel, get some rest or go for a real Chinese foot massage.Evening dinner at Lost Heaven & overnight Shanghai Central Hotel

Tuesday 27th AugustFull day to visit Double Arrow Factory facilitiesEvening dinner at Mercato & overnight Shanghai Central Hotel

Wednesday 28th AugustFull day technical visit to Huzhou.Dinner at Fogo & overnight Shanghai Central Hotel

Thursday 29th AugustMorning Shanghai Orientation tour and visit to Yuyuan Gardens. Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony and have some free time to shop in the old town.Lunch at Las Tapas.Afternoon New Shanghai tour which will include a walk along the Bund and sunset visit to Shanghai Tower Observatory.Dinner at Ye shanghai in Xintiandi area & overnight Shanghai Central Hotel

Friday 30th AugustVisit Zhujiajiao Water Village with sampan rideLunch at Boutique hotel Zhujiajiao AnluTransfer to the airport for the flight home.Cathay Pacific CX5897 departs at 20H05 for arrival in Hong Kong at 22H45Connect onto CX749 at 00H02.

Saturday 31st August07H10 Arrive back in Johannesburg

Shanghai Central Hotel: Central Hotel Shanghai is a 9-minute walk from People's Square Metro Station, a 3-minute walk from Nanjing Road and a 10-minute drive from the famous Bund. It offers 3 dining options, a fitness centre and rooms with free wired internet. Hotel Central Shanghai is a 15-minute drive from Yu Garden and Shanghai Xin Tian Di. People's Square can be reached on foot within 10 minutes. It is a 20-minute drive from Hongqiao Airport and a 45-minute drive from Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Central Hotel Shanghai is a 43-minute drive to Shanghai Disneyland. Featuring modern interiors, air-conditioned guest rooms are fitted with a personal safe, an iPod dock and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The ensuite bathroom comes with toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can request for a massage service, or unwind in the sauna room. Indoor Golf and billiards can be played. The staff at the tour desk can assist with making travel arrangements. Laundry and dry cleaning services are offered. Huangpu is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, architecture and sightseeing.

Shanghai OrientationOn this program guests are taken to the most famous example of China’s ancient garden I nthe Old Town of shanghai, the Yuyuan Gardens. This example of Chinese Classical garden was built by a wealthy family in the Qing Dynasty around 400 years ago. After Yuyuan guests will be invited to a Chinese Tea House to enjoy the traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony. Guests can then walk around the Old Town Market at leisure. This market is full of interesting foods and souvenirs.

Shanghai WalkingSitting on a bus is not the best way to get a feel for the vibrancy of Shanghai. You will get much better views of the city from walking along the most famous boulevard in Shanghai, the Bund. The Bund is the classic image of Shanghai and the city’s main attraction. Sweeping along the western side of the Huangpu River, the majestic buildings date back to Shanghai’s grandest days. Many banks and financial companies built impressive office here

in the early 20th century when Shanghai was the financial capital of Asia. To Westerners, it was Asia’s Wall Street where fortunes were made and lost.

The Huangpu River divides the two Shanghai’s, east & west, past & future. It serves as the city’s shipping artery both to the East China Sea and the mouth of the Yangtze River. At 632 meters the Shanghai Tower is the tallest building in Shanghai and certainly the best place to see the magnificent city from – more than a bird’s eye view they say.

Shanghai Tower ObservatoryAt 632 meters the Shanghai Tower is the tallest building in the city and currently the second tallest building the world. The observation deck found on the 121st floor is currently the world’s highest observation deck.

Chinese Foot MassageAs the heart can be described as your body’s engine, so can your feet be seen as the shock absorbers. Taking up to 15 000 steps every day and about 70 000 miles in a lifetime this is an important part of the human body. Especially in Chinese culture. In the West, the protection of such a complex part of the body still lies very much in wearing the correct footwear, but in the East, the concept of holistic medicine means that much more attention is paid to the health of these appendages.

Water Village – Zhujiajiao (known as the Venice of Shangahi)Zhujiajiao is an ancient town that has existed on the bank of Dianshan Lake, at the foot of Dianshan Hill for over 1000 years. You will be taken back in time as you enjoy the beautiful water features, ancient arched stone bridges, dugout canoes, strange streets paved with stones and elegant gardens.

The Ahn Luh Zhujiajiao is located in town. It is a boutique hotel which was built around a half-century-old mansion called “Wu Feng Lou” which was used for Chinese opera performances. Enjoy lunch in this amazing setting.

Shanghai Shopping:Shanghai is a shopper’s paradise. As China's style capital, Shanghai is home to a population of insatiable shopping addicts—and the fashion landscape is primed to cater to their favourite pastime. This bustling metropolis has become one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, with all the luxury brands you are already familiar with...and then some. Expect streets lined with luxury labels, boisterous plazas, colourful open-air markets, glitzy malls and trendy unique boutiques. Apart from numerous glitzy malls, keep an eye out of Nanjing Road, Huaihai Road, 210 Taikang Road, Mulan Huage (antique market), South Bund Fabric Market and French concession Boutiques.

Shanghai Restaurants:

Dinner at Lost HeavenThe concept and design behind the restaurant is drawn from artistic and cultural elements of minority lives in Yunnan. The founders continuously search for indigenous recipes and cooking techniques from the Yunnan region. They combine what they learn with Western and Southeast Asian cuisine to bring more inspired dishes to their customers

Dinner at MercatoIn 2012, Three on the Bund partnered with 3 Michelin starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten to create the now famed Mercato Italian restaurant offering a new type of dining experience on the Bund. Since opening it has become one of the most popular restaurant and food lovers favourite choice on the Shanghai dining scene.

Lunch at Las Tapas (Spanish)The restaurant is the first home of traditional tapas From Spain. It offers the true spirit of Spain with warm hospitality and delicious meals. A refreshing change from Chinese food.

FogoSet in a heritage building, Fogo is a rooftop lounge bar and restaurant frequented by locals. Muted lighting, shiny marble and low seats and tables, with artistic-looking installations scattered about. Plus, ample terrace space. The food manifests as that sort of photogenic, nicely plated steaks, seafood and fusion dishes (tandoori Caesar salad). Drinks are your standard mix of fruity, strong and bitter flavours, but they're worth a try for the solid execution and the hint of creativity.

Ye ShanghaiThis restaurant is located in one of the Shikumen houses, made of grey bricks and red stripes. Their cuisine is as impressive as its setting. There are six carefully selected chefs including Master Chef Zhang. They are tasked with dazzling the taste buds of Shanghai’s food lovers with their contemporary interpretations of the classic dishes from Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shangai.