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Tour Features
This 12-Day private tour is a collection of China highlights - Beijing, the capital city for several dynasties; Xian - the starting point of world-renowned Silkroad, which witnessed the rise and fall of the history; The three Gorges Dam - the cross-the-century project and the site it has been being built - the Yangtze River, just as classical as it will tell you.

Day by Day Itinerary

Departure:

Great Wall, Beijing

Day 01: Arrival in Beijing
You'll be picked up upon arrival at Beijing Capital Airport and tranferred to check into the hotel. The left hours of the day is free for individual activities. 

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza  
 

Day 02: Beijing
You will be thrilled the whole day when you visit the Tiananmen Square - one of the largest and grandest city squares in the world; the Forbidden City of Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Temple of Heaven - once was the royal temple. The Beijing Duck Dinner is served as Welcome Dinner at a well-known restaurant. The cheering Peking Opera (the national opera) is scheduled as evening delight after dinner.  (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza  

Day 03: Beijing
You will be accompanied by our local professional guide to one of the greatest world heritage sites - the Great Wall, Badaling section. Drive to escape the shopping site tourist restaurants near the Great Wall to have a decent meal -Sichuan food, for lunch. The visits continue to the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the afternoon. You will sample Cantonese cuisine for dinner at a top restaurant in the Wangfujing Street, a la carte style.(B+L+D)

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza  

Shibaozhai, Yangtze River cruise

Day 04: Beijing - Xian
After the morning duration at the Royal Garden - Summer Palace and the Lama Temple, head for Xian by flight. Upon arrival, you will be met by your local professional tour guide and transferred to check in at the well selected hotel, where a luxurious buffet dinner is served. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Sheraton Xian Hotel 

Day 05: Xian 
You will have a visit to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum which is said to be the Eighth Wonder of the world. Drive back by highway to downtown to have a decent lunch at a well-known Cantonese cuisine restaurant. Visit  the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the City Wall after lunch. In the evening, we will arrange the marvelous Tang Dynasty Dinner Show at the splendid Tang Dynasty Palace. (Add: No.75, Chang'an Road, Xian)(B+L+D)

Accommodation: Sheraton Xian Hotel 

Day 06: Xian 
Have the last Xian stop to the Provincial History Museum before a la carte lunch is served at a famous restaurant as well, then have a visit to the Great Mosque and a local family.  (B+L)

Accommodation: Sheraton Xian Hotel 

Day 07: Xian - Chongqing
Visit the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi on the way to the airport. After lunch, head for Chongqing by afternoon flight, your local professional tour guide will expect you with comfortable transfer service. Have a brief city tour to the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo if time allows and enjoy the a la carte dinner at 4-star hotel, Holiday Inn Yangtze. Then transfer you to board the deluxe  New Century cruise ship to stay overnight. As the ship departs from Chongqing at about 23:30, your relaxing Yangtze River cruise begins. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Century Star  or Centruy Diamond  

 

Yangtze Shennong stream cruise tour

Day 08: Chongqing - Fengdu
The river guide will give a brief introduction of the cruise and the schedule during the process after the breakfast. In the afternoon, you will meet the initial onshore excursion to the Snowy Jade Cave. The Captain's Welcome Party will be held tonight.  (B+L+D)


Day 09: Badong - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping
The essential part of the Yangtze River cruise is coming today. You will appreciate the unique scenery of the Three Gorges. Qutang Gorge, the shortest but the grandest one. Wu Gorge is famous for its lofty peaks and mountains on the both sides. An interesting junk adventure along Shennong Stream will expect you here, which lasts about 3-4 hours. Then sail into the Xiling Gorge and pass the Five Level Ship Lock in the evening. (B+L+D)

Day 10: Yichang - Shanghai
Disembark for an excursion to the under constructed Three Gorges Dam. Then pack your luggage and complete check-out procedures. After having  lunch at the Yichang city, visit the Yichang Museum if time allows. Head for Shanghai by flight and your local professional tour guide will expect you with comfortable transfer service. (B+L)

Accommodation: Ramda Plaza Shanghai  
 

The water town near Shanghai

Day 11: Shanghai 
The first stop of Shanghai is to visit the Shanghai Museum which houses large collections of historical items. Then go ahead to the famous Yuyuan Garden. After lunch, take a cruise tour on the Huangpu River. The Farewell Dinner is arranged at Central Hotel as the fitting finale to your discovery of China, the restaurant Wang Bao He in the hotel has a history of over 260 years and is the best place to serve Shanghai Cuisine. You will enjoy an amazing Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Ramada Plaza Shanghai


Day 12: Departure from Shanghai
Board your homebound flight. Comfortable private hotel-airport transfer is arranged according to your flight schedule. (B)

More Yangtze Cruise 2009B-- BreakfastL-- LunchD-- Dinner