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Day by Day Itinerary

Departure: based on the cruise sailing date.

Day 01: Arrival in Beijing
You'll be picked up upon arrival at Beijing Capital Airport and tranferred to check into the hotel. The left hours of the day is free for individual activities.

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza


Day 02: Beijing
You will be thrilled the whole day when visit the Tiananmen Square - one of the largest and grandest city square in the world; the Forbidden City of Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Temple of Heaven - once was the royal temple. The Beijing Duck Dinner is served at a well-known restaurant. The cheering national Peking Opera awaits you after dinner. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza  
 
 
Day 03: Beijing
You will be accompanied by the local professional guide to one of the greatest world heritage sites - the Great Wall, Badaling section. Drive to escape the shopping site tourist restaurants to have a decent meal - Sichuan food, for lunch. The visit continue to the Ming Tomb and the Sacred Way in the afternoon. You will sample Cantonese cuisine for dinner at a top restaurant in the Wangfujing Street, a la carte style. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza  
 
 
Day 04: Beijing - Yichang
After a morning tour at the Royal Garden - Summer Palace, head for Yichang by flight. You will be picked up upon arrival at the airport with comfortable private transfer. Visit Yichang Museum if time is available. After dinner, board onto the deluxe New Century cruise ship for overnight. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Century Star or Century Diamond   


Day 05: Three Gorges Dam
Your expectant Yangtze River cruise commences at 07:00 in the morning. Sail along the eastern Xiling Gorge. Disembark and take a visit to the magnificant under constructed Three Gorges Dam Site. Then back to the ship and continue cruising along the western Xiling Gorge and pass the Five Level Ship Lock. After dinner, you are invited to participate the Captain's Welcome Party. (B+L+D)


Day 06: Three Little Gorges
Sail through Wu Gorge in the morning and take a detour to the verdant Three Little Gorges. You will also experience an exciting short pea-boat rowing. Back to the ship and view the scenery of the shortest Qutang Gorge. (B+L+D)


Day 07: Fengdu
Disembark at Fengdu to visit the Snowy Jade Cave. Then continue sailing to Chongqing. In the evening, join in the farewell party and enjoy your last night on board. (B+L+D)
 
 
Day 08: Chongqing - Xian
The ship is scheduled to arrive in Chongqing at around 08:30. Follow the advice to pack your luggage in advance. The guide will meet you on board and take you for a brief city tour to the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and the Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell. After a rich buffet lunch at the 4-star hotel, Holiday Inn Yangtze, head for Xian by flight and you will be met by the local professional guide at the airport. Transfer to check in at the well-selected hotel, where a luxurious buffet dinner is served. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Sheraton Xian Hotel  
 
 
Day 09: Xian
You will have a visit to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum which is said to be the Eighth Wonder of the world. Drive back by highway to downtown to have a decent lunch at a well-known Cantonese cuisine restaurant. Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the ancient City Wall after lunch. In the evening, please attend the marvelous Tang Dynasty Dinner Show at the splendid Tang Dynasty Palace. (Add: No.75, Chang'an Road, Xian) (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: Sheraton Xian Hotel 
 
 
Day 10: Xian
Take the full day to visit Xian beginning with the Provincial History Museum in the morning. After an a la carte lunch served at a well-selected restaurant, visit the Great Mosque and a local family. (B+L)

Accommodation: Sheraton Xian Hotel 


Day 11: Xian - Shanghai
Visit the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi on the way to the airport. After lunch, head for Shanghai by flight. The local professional tour guide will expect you at the airport with comfortable airport-hotel transfer.

Accommodation:  Ramada Plaza Shanghai

Day 12: Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai Museum which houses large collections of historical items in the morning. Then go ahead to the famous Yuyuan Garden. After lunch, take a short cruise tour on the Huangpu River. The flavored dinner is arranged at the Central Hotel, Wang Bao He restaurant which has a history over 260 years and is the best place to serve Shanghai Cuisine. Later, you will enjoy an amazing Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre. (B+L+D)

Accommodation:  Ramada Plaza Shanghai

Day 13: Departure from Shanghai
Board your homebound flight. Comfortable private hotel-airport transfer is arranged according to your flight schedule. (B)

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