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Day by Day Itinerary

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

Day One: Entry Hongkong
Upon arrival in Hongkong, please take a shuttle bus or a taxi to TCG reserved hotel by yourselves. The balance of day is to indulge yourselves in the shopping paradise or just take a rest at the hotel.

Meals: None
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 Two: 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 the 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 Three: Hongkong - Guilin
Morning is at your leisure. The air ticket will be delivered to you ahead of schedule. Please board the flight to Guilin on your own. TCG guide will hold a welcome sign to meet you at the Guilin Airport. Transfer to the 4-star hotel for 2 nights stay.

Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Guilin Bravo Hotel (4 star) - former Holiday Inn Hotel

Day Four: 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 Five: Guilin - Chongqing
A city highlight excursion transfers you to visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill. 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. Transfer to check in at the China Regal cruise ship after being treated with an abundant dinner.

Specials: Buffet dinner at the 4 star Holiday Inn Yangtze Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cruises: China Regal Cruises (5 star)


Day Six: 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 Seven: 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 Eight: 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 Nine: 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 Ten: 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 Eleven: Shanghai - Beijing
Fly to China's capital city Beijing to appreciate its world class heritages. TCG guide will wait for you at the airport ahead of the flight schedule and transfer you to the 4-star hotel for 3 nights stay. Visit the Summer Palace.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Holiday Inn Central Plaza (4 star) - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing

Day Twelve: 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

Forbidden City, Beijing

Day Thirteen: 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 Fourteen: Beijing Exit
Private transfer takes you to the airport and your pleasant China tour ends here.

Meals: Breakfast

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