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Day by Day Itinerary

Departure: Based on the cruise sailing date, Please click.

Day 01: Arrival in Beijing
You'll be met upon arrival at the Beijing Capital Airport with comfortable private transfer and check into your hotel. The left hours of the day are for free individual activities. No scheduled program is arranged.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza  - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing


Day 02: Beijing
You will be thrilled the whole day when you visit the Tiananmen Square - one of the largest and grandest city squares 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 as Welcome Dinner at a well-known restaurant. The cheering Peking Opera (the national opera) is scheduled as evening delight after dinner. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza  - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
 
 
Day 03: Beijing
You will be accompanied by our local professional guide to one of the greatest world heritage sites - the Great Wall, Badaling section. Drive to escape the shopping site tourist restaurants near the Great Wall to have a decent meal -Sichuan food, for lunch. The visits continue to the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the afternoon. (B+L)

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza  - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
 
 
Day 04: Beijing- Wuhan
The last stop of Beijing is occupied with a brief tour to the Summer Palace. Then head for Wuhan city by flight and be met upon arrival with comfortable private transfer. You will visit the Hubei Provincial Museum. Dinner is served on board and transfer to the check in at the German-made luxurious cruise ship. Your unforgettable Yangtze River tour begins at 19:00. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: China Regal Cruises  
 
 
Day 05: Sailing
The whole day you will sail on the ship. Enjoy the natural beauty on both sides while sailing. (B+L+D)
 
 
Day 06: Three Gorges Dam
You will disembark for visiting the Three Gorges Dam which is the grandest hydroelectric project in the world. It is still in the process and planned to complete by the year of 2009. (B+L+D)
 
 
Day 07: Shennong Stream
The ship will stop at the Badong village and have an interesting junk adventure to Shennong Stream. In the process of excursion, you could enjoy the unique scenery along the way and learn the adept skill of the trackers. It will take about 3-4 hours. Get back to the ship afterwards. (B+L+D)
 
 
Day 08: Wanxian
Take car to visit a local village, Wanxian instead of much walking. You will go to see a local market and enjoy an acrobatic show. (B+L+D)
 
 
Day 09: Chongqing - Xian
The ship is scheduled to arrive in mountain city Chongqing at around 10:00. You should follow advice to pack your luggage and be met by guide. After a brief city tour to the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and the Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell, enjoy a rich buffet lunch at the 4-star hotel, Holiday Inn Yangtze. Head for Xian by flight and you will be met by your local professional tour guide. Transfer to check in at the well-selected hotel.(B+L)
 
Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel  
 
 
Day 10: 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, we arrange the Dumpling Banquet which is unique in Xian, the marvelous Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show is scheduled afterwards. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation:Grand New World Hotel  
 
 
Day 11: Xian - Shanghai
Have the last Xian stop to the Provincial History Museum and the Great Mosque. A la carte lunch is served at a famous restaurant as well. Head for Shanghai by afternoon flight, your local professional tour guide will expect you with comfortable airport-hotel transfer service. (B+L)
 
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai
 
 
Day 12: Shanghai
The first stop of Shanghai is to visit the Shanghai Museum which houses large collections of historical items. Then go ahead to the famous Yuyuan Garden, walk around Bund area along the Hangpu River and visit a local family. The Farewell Dinner is arranged at Central Hotel as the fitting finale to your discovery of China, the restaurant Wang Bao He in the hotel has a history of over 260 years and is the best place to serve Shanghai Cuisine. You will enjoy an amazing Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai
 
 
Day 13: Departure from Shanghai
Board your homebound flight. Comfortable hotel-airport transfer is arranged according to your flight schedule. (B)

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