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Tour Code: B-09-402
- 17 Days Budget of Beijing - Xian - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
- Starting from $1579 per person
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Tour FeaturesThis is a China highlight tour, the most important parts are displayed in front of you by a high profile, yes, there are lots and lots of treasures to be found in almost every corner of the country and wherever you look, there is something amazing to be found! Leave those less unique things to the second tour. This itinerary can be called "Discover the new continent".
Day by Day Itinerary
Departure: based on the cruise sailing date.
 Great Wall, Beijing
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Our guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the city.
Accommodation: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel
Day 02: Beijing
Visit the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. (B+L)
Accommodation: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel
Day 03: Beijing
Visit the Badaling Great Wall, the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb. (B+L)
Accommodation: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel
Only hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. We intend to leave the day free for you to absorb something of the vibrant atmosphere of Beijing. (B)
Accommodation: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel
 Terracotta army, Xian
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Day 05: Beijing - Xian
Visit the Summer Palace, the Lama Temple and the lovely pandas in Beijing Zoo. See off at Beijing Railway Station to take an overnight soft sleeper train to Xian. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: an overnight soft sleeper train
Pick you up at the railway station. After having breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Provincial History Museum. (B+L)
Accommodation: City Hotel
Day 07: Xian
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. You are suggested to visit the City Wall, the Great Mosque and have some free time to explore the Bazaar near the Mosque by yourselves. (B)
Accommodation: City Hotel
 Li River, Guilin
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You are suggested to take a shuttle bus to the airport and the stop is very near to your hotel. Board an afternoon flight to Guilin by yourselves. Our guide willl pick you up at Guilin airport and transfer to the hotel. (B)
Accommodation: Hotel Universal
Day 09: Guilin - Yangshuo
Transfer you to the pier to board the cruise ship. Then the activities along the Li River and in Yangshuo will be handled by yourselves. Enduring memories are created today as you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. Upon arrival in Yangshuo, you may have a short bicycle trip to the countryside. Alternatively, you can take an electric car instead of taking bicycles. (Tips: Since the lunch on the Li River cruise can not meet your expectation, TCG suggests that you have enough breakfast at the hotel today). (B+L)
Accommodation: New Century Hotel
Day 10: Yangshuo - Guilin
Morning is free. Return to Guilin by yourselves. The shuttle bus ticket from Yangshuo to Guilin can be purchased easily at the front desk. Upon arrvial, please check in at the hotel by yourselves. You are suggested to visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill the rest of the day. (B)
Accommodation: Hotel Universal
 Ship lock of Yangtze Three Gorges Dam
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Day 11: Guilin - Chongqing
This morning, take a taxi to the airport by yourselves to board a flight to Chongqing. Our guide will pick you up at Chongqing airport. Visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo, the Residence of General Joseph W.Stilwell and Ci Qi Kou. Your memorable Yangtze River tour begins at 22:00 as you board the luxurious cruise ship. (B+L)
Accommodation: President Cruises
Day 12: Fengdu
At about 08:30, visit the Ghost City of Fengdu. The Captain's Welcome Party will be held this evening. (B+L+D)
Day 13: Badong - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping
Visit Badong and take a small junk to enjoy the marvelous spectacles of the nature in the Shennong Stream. Continue sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge. (B+L+D)
Disembark for an excursion to the under constructed Three Gorges Dam. After lunch, pack your luggage and complete check-out procedures. Drive to Yichang, visit the Yichang Museum if time permits. Take a flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, please go to the hotel we have booked for you by yourselves. (B+L)
Accommodation: Zhongya Hotel
 Festival Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai
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Day 15: Shanghai
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. You are suggested to visit the Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden and the Bund on your own. (B)
Accommodation: Zhongya Hotel
Day 16: Shanghai
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. The full day's activities are arranged by yourselves. (B)
Day 17: Departure from Shanghai
You will get to the airport to board your homeward flight by yourselves. (B)
More Yangtze Cruise 2009B-- BreakfastL-- LunchD-- Dinner
Important note:In Shanghai we only book the comfortable hotel for you. Our listed itinerary is just for your reference, which is not included in our package tour price. Shanghai is an international metropolis with modern transportations to be easily accessed, and English is widely used, so it is quite convenient to find the way to your destinations, there's no need to have a guide and private car according to our experiences. Thus, to save the cost for you, we, TravelChinaGuide, would like to leave this part on your own. Particularly, we have made a sketch map for the suggested itinerary. Hope it helps. Alternatively, if you want to avoid being a little bit adventurous and enjoy your stay in Shanghai in a sit-back manner, we are also glad to make arrangements for you. Your tour specialists will quote you the price for this part upon your requirements.
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Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)2009 Prices (Valid from Mar. 1st, 2009 to Feb. 28th, 2010)
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2-5 travelers | 6-9 travelers | 10 travelers & above | |||
| High season | Double Occupancy | $2009 | $1799 | $1619 | ||
| Sole Occupancy | $2709 | $2509 | $2289 | |||
| Low season | Double Occupancy | $1959 | $1759 | $1579 | ||
| Sole Occupancy | $2629 | $2429 | $2209 | |||
| Remark : Quotations listed are valid excluding the periods of May 01 to May 07, Oct 01 to Oct 07, Feb 14 to Feb 20,2010 staying in Xian and Guilin; May 01 to May 04, Oct 01 to Oct 07, Feb 14 to Feb 20, 2010 staying in Yangshuo; F1 Grand Prix staying in Shanghai. | ||||||
Inclusions- Internal flights & taxes and train tickets;
- Hotels with daily western breakfasts;
- Daily lunches for the land tour as specified;
- Standard cruise cabin with full board;
- Cruise shore excursions;
- Entrance fees to the tourist sites;
- Professional individual guide & driver for the land tour;
- Private air-conditioned car or van for land transportation;
- Two bottles of mineral water per day;
- Government taxes.
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The above private guided tour is tailored for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other participants will be in your group. In other words, others will not join in your tour and you will not take part into any tours of others on our land services.
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