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Day by Day Itinerary

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

Day One: Entry Shanghai
TCG guide will hold a welcome sign to meet you at the Shanghai Pudong (Hongqiao) Airport according to your international (internal) flight schedule. Transfer to the 4-star hotel for 3 nights stay. Visit the famous Bund area along the Huangpu River.

Specials: Portman Acrobatic Show and a tasty dinner at Wangbaohe restaurant
Meals: Dinner
Hotel: River Bund Hotel (4 star)


Day Two: Shanghai - Suzhou
A whole day excursion covers the Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden and a local family visit. Ride a soft seat train to Suzhou. TCG guide will wait for you at the railway station ahead of train schedule and transfer you to the 4-star hotel for 1 night stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Bamboo Grove Hotel (4 star)


Day Three: Suzhou - Shanghai
Take a fascinating sightseeing tour to the Humble Administrator's Garden, the largest and most distinguished one among all of the gardens. Surely you should not miss a tour to the Tiger Hill and the Garden of the Master of the Nets. Ride a soft seat train back to Shanghai. TCG guide will wait for you at the railway station ahead of the train schedule and transfer you to the 4-star hotel for 2 nights stay.

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

Day Four: 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 lead you 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 Five: 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 Six: 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 Seven: 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 Eight: 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 Nine: Chongqing - Guilin
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 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 the 4 star Holiday Inn Yangtze Hotel, Ethnic Songs and Dances Show at Lijiang Theatre
Meals: B, L, D
Hotel: Guilin Bravo Hotel (4 star) - former Holiday Inn Hotel

Day Ten: 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 Eleven: Guilin - Xian
A whole day highlight excursion transfers you to visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill. 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.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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 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
Proceed to the next stop after visiting the Shaanxi History Museum, the City Wall. Visit the Great Mosque, the oldest masjid in China and find a special souvenir at the Bazaar near the Great Mosque.

Specials: A la carte lunch
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day Fourteen: Xian - Lhasa
Proceed to the next stop after touring in the Hanyangling Museum near the Xianyang International Airport if flight schedule allows. Fly to Lhasa, a Buddha holy land, to be exposed in the clear azure sky and collect your lifelong memories. TCG guide will wait for you at the airport ahead of flight schedule and transfer you to the 3-star hotel for 3 nights stay. Please adapt yourselves to the high altitude the rest of the day.

Specials: A la carte dinner
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: ShangBaLa Hotel  (3 star)


Day Fifteen: Lhasa
Have a morning excursion to Lhasa's main iconic imagery, Potola Palace and appreciate the amazing culture relics there. Have a tour to the Sera Monastery and the Norbulingka Park this afternoon. Dinner is arranged at the hotel and rest for the left day.

Specials: Western-style lunch
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day Sixteen: Lhasa
Drive towards east to visit the Jokhang Temple and reach the bustling Barkhor Street at the end of the road. The old town area is the most prosperous district for Tibetans. A leisure afternoon is scheduled to visit the Tibet Museum, Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital and the Carpet Factory. Dinner is arranged at the hotel and rest for the left day.

Specials: Western-style lunch
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Seventeen: Lhasa - Beijing
Proceed to the next stop after having a Tibetan family visit. Fly to China's capital Beijing, 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.

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


Day Eighteen: 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 Nineteen: 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 Twenty: Beijing Exit
Bid farewell to the city after having a stay at the Summer Palace. Private transfer takes you to the airport and your pleasant China tour ends here.

Meals: Breakfast

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