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Day by Day Itinerary

Departure: based on the cruise sailing date.

Day 01: Arrival in Beijing
Our guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the city.

Accommodation: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel 


Day 02: Beijing
Visit the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. (B+L)

Accommodation: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel


Day 03: Beijing
Visit the Badaling Great Wall, the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb. (B+L)

Accommodation: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel


Day 04: Beijing
We intend to leave the day free for you to absorb something of the vibrant atmosphere of Beijing. (B)

Accommodation: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel


Day 05: Beijing - Xian
Morning is free. Lunch is on your side. Visit the Summer Palace and the Lama Temple. See off at Beijing railway station to take an overnight soft sleeper train to Xian. (B+D)

Accommodation: an overnight soft sleeper train


Day 06: Xian
Pick you up at the railway station. After having breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Provincial History Museum. (B+L)

Accommodation: City Hotel 


Day 07: Xian
The day is arranged by yourselves, you are suggested to visit the City Wall, the Great Mosque and have some free time to explore the Bazaar near the Mosque by yourselves. (B)

Accommodation: City Hotel


Day 08: Xian - Lhasa 
You are suggested to take a shuttle bus to the airport and the bus stop is very near to your hotel. You yourselves will board the flight to to Lhasa, where the altitude is 3,650 meters above sea level. Our guide will pick you up at Lhasa airport and transfer to the hotel and acclimatize yourself to the high altitude. (B)

Accommodation: ShangBala Hotel

Day 09: Lhasa
Visit the magnificent Potala Palace. After a western-style lunch, visit the Sera Monastery, the Norbulingka Park and a Tibetan family. (B+L)

Accommodation: ShangBaLa Hotel


Day 10: Lhasa
Visit the Jokhang Temple and the thriving bazaar of the Barkhor Street. After having a western-style lunch, go ahead to visit the Tibet Museum, the Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital and the Carpet Factory. (B+L)

Accommodation: ShangBaLa Hotel

Day 11: Lhasa - Chongqing 
Take a flight to Chongqing. Visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo if time is available. Your memorable Yangtze River tour begins at 22:00 as you board the luxurious cruise ship. (B+L)

Accommodation: President Cruises


Day 12: Fengdu
At about 08:30, visit the Ghost City of Fengdu . The Captain's Welcome Party will be held this evening. (B+L+D)


Day 13: Badong (Shennong Stream) - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping
Visit Badong and take a small junk to enjoy the marvelous spectacles of the nature in the Shennong Stream. Continue sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge. (B+L+D)
    

Day 14: Yichang - Shanghai
Disembark for an excursion to the under constructed Three Gorges Dam. After lunch, pack your luggage and complete check-out procedures. Drive to Yichang, visit the Yichang Museum if time permits. Take a flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, please go to the hotel we have booked for you by yourselves. (B+L)

Accommodation: Zhongya Hotel

Day 15: Shanghai
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. You are suggested to visit the Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden and the Bund on your own. (B)

Accommodation: Zhongya Hotel


Day 16: Shanghai
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided only. The full day's activities are arranged by yourselves. (B)

Accommodation: Zhongya Hotel


Day 17: Shanghai - Guilin
You will get to the airport to board the flight to Guilin by yourselves. Our guide will pick you up at Guilin airport and transfer to the hotel. (B) 

Accommodation: Hotel Universal


Day 18: Guilin - Yangshuo
Transfer you to the pier to board the cruise ship. Then the activities along the Li River and in Yangshuo will be handled by yourselves. Enduring memories are created today as you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. Upon arrival in Yangshuo, you may have a short bicycle trip to the countryside. Alternatively, you can take an electric car instead of taking bicycles. (Tips: Since the lunch on the Li River cruise can not meet your expectation, TCG suggests that you have enough breakfast at the hotel today).(B+L)

Accommodation: New Century Hotel  

Day 19: Yangshuo - Guilin - Hongkong
Go back to Guilin by yourselves. The shuttle bus ticket from Yangshuo to Guilin can be purchased easily at the front desk. You are suggested to visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill by yourselves. Take a taxi to the airport by yourselves to board the flight to Hongkong. Upon arrival, please go to the hotel we have booked for you by yourselves. (B)

Accommodation: YMCA International House
 

Day 20: Hongkong
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. You are suggested to have a half-day Hongkong Island Tour. Peak tram ride to mid-level of Central District then to the Victoria Peak, visit the Repulse Bay, Aberdeen and Stanley Market on your own. (B)

Accommodation: YMCA International House


Day 21: Departure from Hongkong
You will get to the airport to board your homeward flight by yourselves. (B)

More Yangtze Cruise 2009B-- BreakfastL-- LunchD-- Dinner