Last updated:
Home : Tours : Yangtze Cruise : 2008 Itineraries :
Tour Code: S-08-401
- 12 Days Standard of Beijing - Xian - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Wuhan - Shanghai
- Starting from $1489 per person
- Luxury| Standard | Super Deluxe| Budget
More Yangtze Cruise 2008
Font Size: - Day by Day Itinerary
Departure: Based on the cruise sailing date, Please click.
|
|
Day One: Entry Beijing
TCG guide will hold a welcome sign to meet you at the Beijing Capital Airport according to your international (internal) flight schedule. Transfer to the 4-star hotel for 3 nights stay and relax for the rest of the day.
Meals: None
Hotel: Holiday Inn Central Plaza (4 star) - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
Day Two: Beijing
Stroll along the famous Tiananmen Square - the largest square in the world, and reach the Imperial Palace. This afternoon, transfer to visit the Temple of Heaven.
Specials: Peking Roast Duck Banquet & Peking Opera Performance
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Three: Beijing
Morning excursion transfers you to climb the China Great Wall - Badaling section. A spicy Sichuan cuisine lunch is served at a notable restaurant to recruit your physical energy. This afternoon, stroll across the Sacred Path and reach the Ming Tomb.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
|
|
Day Four: Beijing - Xian
Bid farewell to the city after having a stay at the Summer Palace. Fly to Xian to appreciate China's long history. TCG guide will wait for you at the airport ahead of the flight schedule and transfer you to the 4-star hotel for 2 nights stay. Take a visit to the City Wall afterwards and have a bird-eye's view of this city.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Grand New World Hotel (4 star)
Day Five: Xian
Highlight morning excursion transfers you to visit the amazing Terracotta Soldiers Museum. This afternoon, visit the Great Mosque and the landmark of this city - Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
Specials: A la carte lunch, Dumpling Banquet and Tang Dynasty Music and Dances Show
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
|
Day Six: Xian - Chongqing
Proceed to the next stop after touring the Shaanxi History Museum. Fly to Chongqing, the starting point of the Yangtze River cruise. TCG guide will wait for you at the airport ahead of the flight schedule and visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo afterwards. Then transfer to check in at the China Regal cruise ship after being treated with an abundant dinner.
Specials: A la carte lunch, Buffet dinner at 4 star Holiday Inn Yangtze Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cruises: China Regal Cruises (5 star)
Day Seven: Chongqing - Fengdu
Set sail in the morning as the ship departs from the Mountain city Chongqing. Morning is scheduled to have a ship introduction lecture and have an onshore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City this afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Eight: Badong - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping
Sail through the Qutang Gorge early this morning and have a spectacular river view along the waterway. Onshore excursion takes you to the Shennong stream at Badong, the tributary of the Wu Gorge. Return to the ship and set sail towards the west section of the Xiling Gorge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
|
Day Nine: Sandouping
Proceed to enjoy the relaxing Yangtze River tour today. Disembark to marvel at the Three Gorges Dam, the largest water conservancy project in the world. The rest of the day continues to sail.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Ten: Wuhan - Shanghai
Yangtze exploration is about to conclude as the ship arrives in Wuhan at noon. Meet the TCG guide and be leaded to Hubei Provincial Museum for a short stay. Fly to the prosperous Shanghai to feel the fashionable atmosphere after being treated with lunch at a local notable restaurant. TCG guide will wait for you at the airport ahead of the flight schedule and transfer you to the 4-star hotel for 2 nights stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: River Bund Hotel (4 star)
Day Eleven: Shanghai
A whole day excursion covers the Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden, the famous Bund area along the Huangpu River and a local family visit.
Specials: Portman Acrobatic Show and a farewell dinner at Wangbaohe restaurant
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Twelve: Shanghai Exit
Private transfer takes you to the airport and your pleasant China tour ends here.
Meals: Breakfast
More Yangtze Cruise 2008
Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)Prices (Valid from Mar. 1st, 2008 to Feb. 28th, 2009)
|
2-5 travelers | 6-9 travelers | 10 travelers & above | |||
| High season | Double Occupancy | $2099 | $1799 | $1649 | ||
| Sole Occupancy | $2779 | $2489 | $2289 | |||
| Low season | Double Occupancy | $1939 | $1649 | $1489 | ||
| Sole Occupancy | $2499 | $2209 | $2019 | |||
| Remark : Quotations listed are valid excluding the periods of Olympic Games staying in Beijing and F1 Grand Prix staying in Shanghai. | ||||||
Quotation Includes- Domestic airfares with taxes;
- Hotel accommodation with breakfasts;
- Lunches and dinners as itinerary specifies;
- Standard cabin with all meals during the whole cruise;
- Shore excursions during the cruise;
- Private guides and drivers;
- Air-conditioned vehicles;
- Tourist sites permission fees;
- 2 bottles of mineral water each day;
- Government taxes.
For our quotation inclusions & exclusions, booking and cancellation terms, please read details.
Currency Converter
Our Private Tour is customized for you or your personal group specially. You will enjoy our private guide, driver as well as car service during the whole land tour individually, instead of sharing with other travelers.
Copyright© 1998-2008 TravelChinaGuide.com, All rights reserved. Users of this site agree to be bound by the
1. The smelly odor on the ship could cause seasickness, like the engine's smog, dead fish's odor or smoke. Flee away the room and take breath of the fresh air on the deck.
2. The food on the ship may be delicious, delicate and beckoning, but know that satiety can also lead to seasickness.
3. Fatigue can also make you seasick. Before the cruise, guarantee enough sleep and good rest. When you feel seasick, a little nap can also ease the malaise.