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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 and reach the Ming Tomb.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day Four: Beijing - Shanghai
Bid farewell to the city after having a stay at the Summer Palace. 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 flight schedule and transfer you to the 4-star hotel for 2 nights stay. Visit the famous Bund area along the Huangpu River.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: River Bund Hotel (4 star)


Day Five: 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 Six: 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 Seven: 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 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: 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 Ten: 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 Eleven: Chongqing - Xian
Cruise arrive in Chongqing at approximate 10:00. Meet the TCG guide and visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and the Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell afterwards. After being treated with an abundant lunch, 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.

Specials: Buffet lunch at the 4 star Holiday Inn Yangtze Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Grand New World Hotel (4 star)

Day Twelve: 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 Thirteen: Xian - Guilin
Proceed to the next stop after visiting the Shaanxi History Museum and the City Wall. Fly to the scenic 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: A la carte lunch, Ethnic Songs and Dances Show at Lijiang Theatre
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Guilin Bravo Hotel (4 star) - former Holiday Inn Hotel


Day Fourteen: 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 Fifteen: Guilin - Hongkong
A city highlight excursion transfers you to visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill. Fly to the 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 Sixteen: 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 Seventeen: Hongkong Exit
Take a shuttle bus or the taxi to the airport for your homebound flight or extend your stay.

Meals: Breakfast

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