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Tour Code: S-08-405
- 16 Days Standard of Beijing - Xian - Lhasa - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Wuhan - Shanghai
- Starting from $2289 per person
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Our clients in front of the Potala Palace, Lhasa
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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
Xian City Wall
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.
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
Proceed to the next stop after visiting the Shaanxi History Museum and the City Wall to have a bird’s view of this city. Visit the Great Mosque and the City Wall to take a bird-eye's view of this city.
Specials: A la carte lunch
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day Seven: 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 Eight: 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 the Norbulingka Park and a Tibetan family this afternoon. Dinner is arranged at the hotel and rest for the left day.
Specials: Western-style lunch
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Nine: 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 Ten: Lhasa - Chongqing
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: Buffet dinner at the 4 star Holiday Inn Yangtze Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cruises: China Regal Cruises (5 star)
Day Eleven: Chongqing - Fengdu
Set sail in the morning as the ship departs 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
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Day Twelve: 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 Thirteen: 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 Fourteen: 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 fashionsble 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 Fifteen: 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 Sixteen: Shanghai Exit
Private transfer takes you to the airport and your pleasant China tour ends here.
Meals: Breakfast
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Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)Prices (Valid from Mar. 1st, 2008 to Feb. 28th, 2009)
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2-5 travelers | 6-9 travelers | 10 travelers & above | |||
| High season | Double Occupancy | $3079 | $2659 | $2449 | ||
| Sole Occupancy | $3879 | $3469 | $3209 | |||
| Low season | Double Occupancy | $2919 | $2509 | $2289 | ||
| Sole Occupancy | $3599 | $3189 | $2939 | |||
| 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;
- Tibet Travel Permit handling charge;
- 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.
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Climbing the Great Wall was pretty good. The Entombed Warriors were amazing. The trip down the Yangtze was not a fond memory, but one that stands out because of the wonderous scenery and meeting lots of good friends.
Jade Factory on the way to the Great Wall. You could buy some authentic jade products for your close family. Although the quality of the products here are better, also remember to bargin.
Xian: Muslim Street near the Great Mosque. Good place to pick out some handmade stuff for your general friends. You can also buy some mimic terracotta warrior figures. Let the vender pack them well for you and it is not a problem to bring back. Generally, the price is not over 100RMB.
Lhasa: Try to find some special Tibet-silver made jewelry on the Bakhoor street in front of the Jokhang Temple.
You can also consider bring some Chinese tea back. I believe it will be highly welcomed. It is also easy to carry with. One principle is to bargin the price half down, unless you are in the super market.