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Run 2015 Hangzhou Marathon
Visit Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai.
Departure on Oct. 29 2015
Extension available – 5 Nights 6 Days: visit Xian and Beijing for Terra-cotta Warriors, Great Wall and a lot more.
We proudly provide the 2015 Hangzhou Marathon Entry Package with our partner running8.com, the largest runners club with the longest history in China. It was found in 1990s and there area 280,000 active runners by now.
RACE INFO
Hangzhou Marathon. It is one of the Top 3 marathon events (Beijing Marathon since 1981, Dalian Marathon since 1987 and Hangzhou Marathon since 1987) in China.
Nov. 1, 2015
Average max. 17°C/62°F; average min. 9°C/48°F.
Full marathon (42.195K), Half marathon (21.0975K), Short marathon (13.8K), Mini marathon (6.8K), Family run & couple run (1.2K)
Full marathon 6 hours; Half marathon 3 hours.
30,000 runners
Live TV broadcast by the largest sports channel CCTV5 in China.
2015 Hangzhou Marathon kicks off at Huanglong Stadium at 8am on Nov. 1. Roads are closed and the route is cleared exclusively for the runners.
ABOUT HANGZHOU
Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang province. With enchanting natural beauty and abundant cultural heritages, Hangzhou is known as “the Heaven on Earth”. It is located on the lower reaches of the Qiantang River and only 180km/112mi from Shanghai. West Lake, Lingyin Temple, and Dragon Well Green Tea, as well as Hangzhou Marathon are the names cards of the city. Read more about Hangzhou on Wikipedia.
HIGHLIGHTS
2015 Hangzhou Marathon Race Entry
Transportation with English-speaking guide
5 nights in superior 5-star hotel
International return flights from San Francisco. Tax is included. Departure from other cities available upon request.
Visit Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Shanghai. Extension to Xian and Beijing available.
West Lake, Lingyin Buddhist Temple, Suzhou Classic Gardens, Tiger Hill, the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Big Bazaar. Extensions: Terra-cotta Warriors, Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, and Summer Palace.
All breakfast, most lunches and dinners as described in the itinerary.
Escorted by professional English-speaking tour guides.
All airport and sightseeing transportations in China by deluxe A/C tour coach.
Vox audio system will be used for the tour during the peak season.
ITINERARY
2015 Hangzhou Marathon Package: Day 1 to Day 7
Day 1 San Francisco - Shanghai
Check in your flight and fly San Francisco to Shanghai. Meals, drinks and entertainment are provided on plane.
Meals on board.
Day 2 Shanghai
The flight will land at Shanghai Pudong Airport. English-speaking guide will meet you on arrival at the airport. You will be assisted with baggage handling and transferred to your hotel. Your guide will hand out English map of Shanghai. Upon arrival at hotel, you will be assisted for check-in. Welcome dinner at local restaurant.
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5-star Shanghai Renaissance Hotel
Day 3 Shanghai - Hangzhou
American buffet breakfast at the hotel. In the morning visit the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, and enjoy shopping in the Old Town Bazaar. Afternoon drive to Hangzhou (99 miles, 2 hours). You guide will assist you to get your bib numbers and running package. Enjoy dinner in local restaurant.
the Bund, Yu Garden, Old Town Bazaar
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5-star Hangzhou Grand Metropark Hotel
Day 4 Hangzhou - race day
Race day! American buffet breakfast at the hotel. We will transfer you to the start, wait you at the finish area, and transfer you back to the hotel. In the evening, enjoy the buffet dinner in the hotel.
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5-star Hangzhou Grand Metropark Hotel
Day 5 Hangzhou - Suzhou
Visit Lingyin Temple, a historical Buddhist temple located in the peaceful valley. Visit Tea plantation. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the West Lake, the most beautiful lake in China. Then drive to Suzhou (99 miles, 2 hours). Dinner is served in local restaurant.
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5-star Pan Pacific Suzhou
Day 6 Suzhou - Shanghai
Visit Lingering Garden, one of the Top 4 Gardens in China. Drive to silk factory for sightseeing. Visit the peaceful Tiger Hill. Drive to Shanghai and the rest of the day is free.
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5-star Shanghai Renaissance Hotel
Day 7 Shanghai - San Francisco
American style buffet breakfast at the hotel. We will provide transpiration to Shanghai Pudong International Airport and assist you to check-in your flight back home. If you choose the Extension tour, you will fly to Xian, where you start your Extension Tours.
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Extension Tours - Xian and Beijing: Day 7 to Day 12
Day 7 Shanghai - Xian
You will be escorted to the airport and fly to Xian. Upon arrival at Xian Airport, you will be greeted by your local guide and assisted with baggage, and transferred to the city. You will be served mineral water and provided with English map en route with program orientation. Upon arrival in the city, visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. Lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, drive to the Southern Gate of the Old City Wall. Special Dumpling Banquet Dinner at a local restaurant.
Fly to Xian
Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Old City Wall
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5-star Xian Golden Flower by Shangri-La
Day 8 Xian
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Visit Terra Cotta Warriors Museum at the excavation site. Have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Muslim area and the bazaar. Balance of the day is at leisure. Evening is open. You can enjoy Western dinner at hotel or try one of unique local restaurants and stroll the night market. Or taken an optional dinner show that include dinner, Tang dynasty show and round trip transfers.
the Terra Cotta Warriors, the Muslim bazaar
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5-star Xian Golden Flower by Shangri-La
Day 9 Xian - Beijing
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Fly to Beijing. You guide in Beijing will meet you in the airport. You will be assisted with baggage handling. Your guide will hand out English map of Beijing and give your an orientation of Beijing trip. Visit Temple of Heaven, Wangfujing Street and Night Food Market.
Temple of Heaven, Wangfujing Street, Night Food Market
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5-star Beijing Marriott City Wall Hotel
Day 10 Beijing
After breakfast in hotel, your guide will pick you up and drive to Tian An Men Square. Visit Tian An Men Square and Forbidden City. In the afternoon, visit Summer Palace, another one of the Top 4 Gardens in China. The evening is open for your to explore Beijing on your own.
Tian An Men Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace
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5-star Beijing Marriott City Wall Hotel
Day 11 Beijing
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Visit Visit the Jade Museum. Drive to Ming Tombs for sightseeing. After lunch visit The Great Wall. Enjoy the special dinner at Peking Roasted Duck restaurant.
Great Wall, Ming Tombs
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5-star Beijing Marriott City Wall Hotel
Day 12 Beijing - San Francisco
American buffet breakfast at the hotel. You will be picked up and transferred to the airport with assistance of your baggage. Fly back home and arrive on the same day.
2099 Yan’an West Road, Changning District Shanghai, China. 200336
+86-21-62750000
The 5-star hotel offers nice rooms, excellent service, and good breakfast. It gives you an unparalleled experience with a home away from home feel. See how people like this hotel on TripAdvisor.
Grand Metropark Hotel Hangzhou is located in the commercial and financial center. Ten minutes walk to the famous West Lake. It has 380 elegant guest rooms with free internet service to all house guests. Hotel also provides various recreation facilities: fitness centre, tennis, outdoor swimming pool, table tennis, etc. See how people like this hotel on TripAdvisor.
Pan Pacific Suzhou
259 Xin Shi Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. 215007
+86-512-65103388
It is a garden style hotel ideally located in the old town of Suzhou. Great service and excellent rooms and facilities will make your stay very enjoyable. Reviews on TripAdvisor.
Shangri-La Golden Flower Hotel
8 Chang Le Road West, Xian, China. 710032
+86-29-83232981
Situated in the city center, Shangri-La Golden Flower Xian is an international standard 5-star hotel situated a 40-minute drive from Xi’an airport. Rooms at this newly renovated Xi’an 5-star hotel are spacious and thoughtfully-appointed and both accommodation and service standards are excellent. Reviews on TripAdvisor.
Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall
7 Jian Guo Men South Avenue, Dongcheng District Beijing, China. 100005
+86-10-58118888
This superior 5-star hotel is the largest Marriott outside USA. It is located in the center of the city with wonderful rooms and splendid breakfasts. Check out the reviews on TripAdvisor.
PRICES DETAILS
Prices Include
2015 Hangzhou Marathon Entry
Round trip airfare from SFO and domestic flights in China (taxes included).
Superior 5-star hotels sharing double occupancy. Single room surcharge $300 for Hangzhou Marathon Package (5 nights), and $400 for Extension Tours (5 Nights)
Meals, sightseeing with entrance fees, deluxe A/C coach for land transportation
Professional English-speaking tour guides
24-hour emergency assistance
Prices Do Not Include
Passport fee
China Visa fee ($140 visa fee + $50 service fee = $190 per passport)