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hey guys,

I'm looking at doing this China tour in November. Whats the weather like in November?
Have any of you been to these places? Are they any good?



Day 1
Canada / Shanghai
Depart Toronto for China while enjoying delicious meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment during your journey.
Day 2
Arrive Shanghai
Upon arrival in Shanghai, the No.1 city of China, you will be warmly greeted at the airport by the tour guide and transferred to your hotel.
Day 3
Shanghai-Suzhou (AB, L, D)
Travel by coach to Suzhou. Suzhou is known as the "Garden City" due to its many classical gardens, renowned for their charming natural beauty and harmonious construction. Upon arrival, visit the Lingering Garden which is among the best gardens in China. Since large area of the city is covered by water, including a vast number of ponds and streams, Suzhou is known as "Venice of the East". You may take a cruise along the Grand Canal to view life along China's golden waterway in its heyday ($30).
Day 4
Suzhou - Wuxi (AB, L, D)
This morning, visit a Silk Spinning Mill, and learn how silk is created from mulberry-munching silkworms to produce the nest thread and cloth. Then travel by coach to Wuxi, one of the oldest cities in China with more than 3,000 years history. Upon arrival, visit the Liyuan Garden. Later, stroll along Nanchang Street, a charming and fashionable pedestrian street composed of both ancient and modern architectural styles.
Day 5
Wuxi - Hangzhou (AB, L)
This morning, visit one of the largest Fresh Water Pearl Farms in the country, followed by tea pot museum, and travel by coach to Hangzhou, described by Marco Polo as "the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world". Then, take a boat ride on the serene West Lake, the most renowned feature of Hangzhou, noted for its scenic beauty which blends naturally with many famous historical and cultural sites. This evening, you can enjoy an optional performance, "The Night of West Lake", which brings the culture and the soul of West Lake lively in front of you. ($50pp).
Day 6
Hangzhou- Shanghai (AB, L)
This Morning, experience an oriental tea-tasting at the Dragon Well Tea Plantation. After lunch, travel by coach to Shanghai, the vibrant metropolis and commercial center of China. Upon arrival, walk along the famous Bund, a mile-long stretch along the Huangpu River. Lined by the colonial architectures of European design, this area is the best place to capture the western influences of the old days. Continue on to the bustling shopping district, Nanjing Road .You may cap off the day by attending a thrilling optional Chinese acrobatic show at your own expense - "ERA: The Intersection of Time" ($60pp).
Day 7
Shanghai (AB)
In the morning, visit the Shanghai Museum and see ancient Chinese art, furniture and jade, followed by a visit to an Emerald exhibition center. This afternoon is at leisure. You may explore the Xintiandi area, an affluent and fashionable pedestrian street composed of unique Shikumen ("stone gate") and modern architecture. At night, you may enjoy an optional "Huangpu River Night Cruise" and get a glimpse of the dazzling and charming night view of Shanghai at your own expense ($50pp).
Day 8
Shanghai - Beijing (AB, L)
Fly to Beijing in the morning. Beijing has served as the capital of five dynasties over a period of 800 years. Tour the exquisite Summer Palace, the largest preserved ancient imperial garden in China, and a former summer resort for Emperors. Then, visit a Tong Ren Tang to learn about traditional Chinese medicine, which has existed for thousands of years. Tonight, you can choose to attend a special banquet includes the local delicacy, Peking Roast Duck ($50).
Day 9
Beijing (AB, L)
Today's highlight is an excursion to the majestic Great Wall, the most famous image of China, and a chance to climb a portion of this 3,700-mile marvel. Visit one of the largest Jade Exhibitions in Asia enroute. After lunch, see skilled artisans working at a Cloisonné Factory, and visit the Sacred Path of the Ming Tombs, where thirteen of the sixteen Ming dynasty emperors are buried. Tonight, you can choose to attend an optional large scale dramatic musical, "The Golden Mask Dynasty" ($50).
Day 10
Beijing (AB, L)
Today, visit Tiananmen Square, the second largest public square in the world, and the Forbidden City, the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming to Qing dynasty. Following by that is the Hutong tour with rickshaw & lunch at local family ($50).
Day 11
Beijing/Home
Your China journey is over all too soon. Fly back home and arrive home on the same day as you leave China.