Shanghai by Train
Day 1	Depart Hong Kong by train no 100		15:00
	With departure from Kowloon mid - afternoon, one can settle into the comfortable compartment and watch the world go by. Pass through the towering high rises of Kowloon then pass through the modern satellite cities of the New Territories. Cross the border between the S.A.R and mainland China at Lowu.
	The surprising ultra-modern metropolis of Shenzhen appears as a mini Hong Kong. The economic boom in this region of China is very evident. As the train passes through rural settlements which are being displaced by industry, enter the vast suburban sprawl that is the modern city of Canton, Guangzhou.
	After dinner and drinks in the Dining Car, retire to the comfortable compartment for a good night's sleep with the prospect of a fascinating tomorrow traverse the vast expanses of rural China and cross the mighty Yangtze River Bridge at Wuhan.
Day 2	Arrive Shanghai		20:18
	Met on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Hotel: PACIFIC LUCK
Day 3	A full day Shanghai city tour includes a visit to the Bund, also known as Wai Tan. Here you will see European style architecture, mostly built in the 1920’s. The silhouette of the buildings which match each other harmoniously is regarded as the symbol of Shanghai. Continue to the Yu Garden, a Ming Dynasty garden famous both at home and abroad, the Jade Buddha Temple, famous for its precious Jade Buddha Statue, which was brought from Burma (Myanmar) 400 years ago, it is carved out of a single piece of white jade. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 4	Full day excursion to Suzhou by train. Depart in the early morning and upon arrival be met by a local guide. Highlights include Tiger Hill then Humble Adminstrator's Garden and the Garden of the Master's Fishing Net. (Breakfast / Lunch /Dinner)
Day 5	In the morning visit the recently opened Shanghai Museum. Afternoon at leisure. (Breakfast / Lunch)
Day 6	Transfer to the station,
	Depart Shanghai by train	no 99	08:04
	Settle back into the comfortable compartment for the return journey to Hong Kong. Enjoy going through your newly acquired souvenirs or perhaps read some more about the fascinating places visited. Having completed one of the world's great railway journeys you will arrive back in Kowloon early afternoon.
Day 7	Arrive Hong Kong 13:10
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