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Beijing-Xian-Chongqing-Yangtze-Yichang-Shanghai
(JI-C-BXCYS-08)
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Itinerary:
Beijing-Xian-Chongqing-Yangtze-Yichang- Shanghai, China
Duration: 13
nights and 14 days
Tour
Schedule:
Day 1 Departure for Beijing
Aboard your international flight to Beijing Capital Internationl Airport.
Day
2 Beijing
Upon arrival in Beijing, China's capital, you will be greeted
and transferred to the hotel -
Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven Hotel (4* hotel in Beijing),
or similar.
Day
3 Beijing (AB,L,SD)
After breakfast, visit
Tiananmen Square
and the Imperial Palace in
the Forbidden City, home of Chinese Emperors for more
than 500 years. After lunch, visit
the Summer Palace, taking a leisure stroll
while admiring the thousands of ancient murals along the Long Corridor and a
boat ride on the Kunming Lake (weather permitting). Enjoy a fabulous welcome
banquet featuring the famous Beijing Duck in the evening. Stay at
Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven Hotel (4* hotel in Beijing),
or similar.
Day
4 Beijing (AB,L)
The highlight today is an excursion to
the
Great Wall. Enjoy the dramatic vistas and marvel at the Wall as it climbs
and descends steep ridges and narrow valleys. Continue on to visit a cloisonné
factory on the way to lunch. After lunch, visit
the Ming Tombs
starting with a stroll along the Sacred Way guarded by the stone statues; then
onto the Chang Ling Exhibition Museum. Drive around the intriguing
architecture of the main Olympic venues, the National Stadium (Bird’s Nest)
where the Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be hold, and the National Aquatics
with the nickname of “the Water Cube" for its unique outlooking.
Stay at Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven Hotel (4* hotel in Beijing),
or similar.
Day
5 Beijing (AB,L)
Visit
the Temple of Heaven
in the
morning, where the emperors came to pray for good harvest and pay his
appreciation. Free at leisure in the afternoon. You may take an optional Hutong
tour, a pedicab ride through the "Old City" neighborhood of narrow lanes and
courtyard gardens hidden behind Beijing's moder facade. Visit Prince Gong's
Palace, the Drum Tower, and old-style courtyard houses still inhabited by
Beijing residents.
Stay at Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven Hotel (4* hotel in Beijing),
or similar.
Day
6 Beijing - Xi'an (AB,L)
This morning take a flight to Xi'an. Upon arrival, you will start your tour of
the Ancient
City Walls,
the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and
the Bell Tower. Overnight
at the Gloria Hotel Xian (4* hotel in Xian) or similar.
Day
7 Xi'an (AB,L,SD)
Today's highlight is a visit to the
Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, home
to more than 6,000 life-size army excavated from the tomb of the first emperor
of the Qin Dynasty. After lunch, visit the
Shaanxi Provincial Museum, renowned
for its collection of Han and Tang dynasty antiquities. In the evening, enjoy a
special dumpling dinner and cultural show recreating the music, costumes and
dance of the Tang Dynasty.
Stay at the Gloria Hotel
Xian
(4* hotel in Xian)
or similar.
Day
8 Xi'an - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise (AB,L,D)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the mountainous city of Chongqing.
Upon arrival, your city tour will include a visit to the Stilwell Museum where
you will see a collection of World War II memorabilia, including exhibits on the
Flying Tigers. If time permits, visit the People's Congress Hall and the art
gallery. After dinner, board the 5-star Century Star Cruises and begin your
memorable journey on the
Yangtze River.
Day
9 Yangtze River Cruise: Shibaozhai (AB,L,D)
Today's shore excursion is to Shibaozhai, famous for its 12-story wooden pagoda
built against a sheer cliff on the river bank over some 400 years ago.
**Depending on local river conditions, alternate shore excursion to Wanzhou may
occur.
Day
10 Yangtze River Cruise: Danning River Small Gorges or Shennong Stream (AB,L,D)
This morning you will cruise through the first two of the famous Three Gorges.
Qutang Gorge, the shortest but the most dramatic gorge and Wu Gorge, known for
its sheer cliffs and twelve peaks. Your excursion will include boarding a
smaller vessel up the Danning River to view the sceneries of the Small Gorges.
If weather permits, a sampan ride will take you into the tranquil tributary.
Subject to river condition, alternate excursion to Shennong Stream may occur,
also with its spectacular views of the Small Gorges. Your cruise continues and
passes through the last and longest gorge, Xiling Gorge. Then sail through the
double-lane five stages of the Three Gorges ship locks.
Day
11 Yangtze River Cruise: Three Gorges Dam - Yichang - Shanghai (AB,L)
This morning, your cruise arrives Yang Jia Wang where you will enjoy a shore
excursion at the Three Gorges Dam site, the largest hydroelectric project in the
world. Continue onto Yichang where you disembark. Transfer to the airport for
your flight to Shanghai - "Paris of the Orient". Afternoon sightseeing features
the bustling shopping street Nanjing Road, and The Bund, famous promenade along
the Huangpu River. Check in to the Vista Holilday Inn Shanghai (4* hotel
in Shanghai), or similar.
**If direct flight is not available, transfer by motorcoach to Wuhan for flight
to Shanghai.
Day
12 Shanghai (AB,L)
This morning, you will visit the Shanghai Museum, China's most up-to-date museum
showcasing the country's ancient glory. In the afternoon, pay a visit to the
Jade Buddha Temple, renowned for its huge statue of the Buddha carved from a
single piece of white jade; and the
Yu Garden, famous for its rock gardens,
pavilions, halls and ponds, and Old Shanghai Bazaar, with shops filled with all
manner of interesting curios. Stay at
the Vista Holilday Inn Hotel Shanghai (4* hotel in Shanghai), or similar.
Day
13 Shanghai (AB)
Spend today at leisure to explore this vibrant city on your own. Perhaps take an
optional tour to one of the nearby picturesque water towns, known for their
winding canals, arched stone bridges and well-preserved architecture from Ming
and Qing Dynasty.
Stay at the Vista Holilday Inn Hotel Shanghai (4* hotel in Shanghai) or similar.
Day
14 Shanghai (AB)
Farewell to Shanghai. Transfer to the airport to connect flight home.
Guaranteed Departure Dates
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PEK
4nights |
XIA
2nights |
Yangtze
3nights |
SHA
3nights |
Departure from Shanghai |
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Apr22 |
Apr26 |
Apr28 |
May01 |
May04 |
|
May20 |
May24 |
May26 |
May29 |
Jun.01 |
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Jun17 |
Jun21 |
Jun23 |
Jun26 |
Jun.29 |
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Jul15 |
Jul19 |
Jul21 |
Jul24 |
Jul.27 |
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Sep16 |
Stp20 |
Sep22 |
Sep25 |
Sep.28 |
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Oct14 |
Oct18 |
Oct20 |
Oct23 |
Oct.26 |
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Nov04 |
Nov08 |
Nov10 |
Nov13 |
Nov.16 |
Remark:
Minimum Group Size: 2 persons
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Tour prices
include:
Hotel fee and
hotel services charge; meals specified; admissions; all domestic and local
transportation within cities specified; well trained English speaking tour
guide.
Tour prices do
not include:
Transportation
from your country to and back from China; airport departure tax, customs fee;
China Visa fee; optional tours/meals; Gratuity to guide, driver or porter is not
included.
The Standard of Service:
Accommodation:
Four star hotels (on twin sharing basis)
Transportation:
Imported car (or cars of Santana 2000) or buses with air-conditioning.
Tour Guide:
A well qualified, experience and English speaking tour guide.
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