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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 to reach the Ming Tomb.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
 

Day Four: Beijing - Huangshan
Bid farewell to the city after paying a visit to the Summer Palace and the Lama Temple. Fly to Huangshan where fantastic nature view awaits your exploration. TCG guide will wait for you at the airport ahead of flight schedule and transfer you to the 4-star hotel for 1 night stay and relax for rest of the day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: International Hotel (4 star)


Day Five: Huangshan
Start your Huangshan tour after a short way morning transfer. Cable car is arranged to keep your energy and appreciate strange pines, absurd stones midway as you rise higher. Highlight scenic spots include Beginning-to-Believe Peak, the Peach Blossom Valley, the Lion Peak, the Flying-over Rock and the Bright Summit. Have an overnight stay at the Mountain. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Xihai Hotel (4 star)


Day Six: Huangshan
Proceed to view natural beauty in Cloud-dispelling Pavilion and the Xihai Grand Canyon this morning. Be prepared to lead down the hill by cable car after lunch and a short way transfer take you back to Huangshan city. Stroll around the Tunxi Old Street. Stay overnight at the Huangshan city hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: International Hotel (4 star)

Day Seven: Huangshan - Hongcun Village - Huangshan -Shanghai
Take car to Yixian County. Visit the fantastic Hongcun Village and the Nanping Village where the film 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' was shoot. Return to Huangshan. Fly to prosperous Shanghai to feel the fashionable atmosphere. 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 Eight: 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 tasty dinner at Wangbaohe restaurant
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Nine: Shanghai - Wuhan
Morning visit to the Jade Buddha Temple. Fly to Wuhan. TCG guide will wait for you at the airport ahead of the flight schedule and be leaded to Hubei Provincial Museum for a short stay. Then transfer to check in at the China Regal cruise ship after dining at a local notable restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cruises: China Regal Cruises (5 star)


Day Ten: Sailing
Take a whole day to gorge yourself on the beautiful scenery along the Yangtze River or relax fully on the Sun Deck to shower the sunshine.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day Eleven: 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 set sail.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day Twelve: Shennong Stream
Onshore excursion takes you to the Shennong stream at Badong, the tributary of the Wu Gorge. Return to the ship and continue sailing.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day Thirteen: Wanxian
Have a stop at Wanxian County, disembark to visit the local bazaar for souvenirs and enjoy the youth acrobatic show there. Return to the ship.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day Fourteen: Chongqing - Guilin
Cruise arrive in Chongqing at approximate 10:00. Meet the TCG guide; visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and the Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell afterwards. After being treated with an abounded buffet lunch, fly to Guilin to enjoy the top landscape of China. 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.

Specials: Buffet lunch at Holiday Inn Yangtze Hotel, Ethnic Songs and Dances Show at Lijiang Theatre
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Guilin Bravo Hotel (4 star) - former Holiday Inn Hotel

Day Fifteen: Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin
Highlight cruise excursion along the Li River will take you to Yangshuo. Upon arrival, stroll along the west street, have a short cycling trip around the village (electric car instead) and pay a visit to a villager's home. Drive back to Guilin.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tips: The cruise lunch may not be as good as your expectation, please be sure you are well fed this morning at the hotel.

Day Sixteen: Guilin - Hongkong
A whole day highlight excursion transfers you to visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill. Fly to vibrant Hongkong to indulge yourselves in the shopping paradise. Please take the shuttle bus or the taxi to TCG reserved hotel by yourselves.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Regal Kowloon Hotel (4 star)

Tips: Since English signs are available everywhere in Hongkong, you could easily have an access to the destination by yourselves. We only book the hotel with breakfast for you.

Day Seventeen: Hongkong
Hotel with breakfast has been well-handled by TCG ahead of schedule. You are suggested to have a Peak tram ride to reach the Central District, view city panorama in the Victoria Peak, promenade along the Repulse Bay and Aberdeen, and conclude the day to visit the Stanley Market.

Meals: Breakfast


Day Eighteen: Hongkong Exit
Take a shuttle bus or a taxi to the airport for your homebound flight or extend your stay.

Meals: Breakfast

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