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Tour Code: B-08-401

14 Days Budget of Beijing - Xian - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
Starting from $1159 per person
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Tour Features
This 14-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. This is a classic tour!

Day by Day Itinerary

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


A lively corridor at the Temple of Heaven, Beijing

Day 01: Arrival in Beijing
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



Our clients learning Tai Chi, Xian

Day 04: Beijing
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)

Acommodation: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel
 

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


Day 06: Xian
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



Wu Gorge, Yangtze River

Day 08: Xian - Chongqing
You are suggested to take a shuttle bus to the airport and the stop is very near to your hotel. Board the flight to Chongqing by yourselves. Our guide will pick you up at Chongqing airport. Your memorable Yangtze River tour begins at 22:00 as you board the luxurious cruise ship. (B)

Accommodation: President Cruises

 
Day 09: 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 10: Badong (Shennong Stream) - 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)


Day 11: Yichang - Shanghai
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



Prosperous Nanjing Road, Shanghai

Day 12: 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 13: Shanghai
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided only. The full day's activities are arranged by yourselves. (B)

Accommodation: Zhongya Hotel


Day 14: Departure from Shanghai
You will get to the airport to board your homeward flight by yourselves. (B)

More Yangtze Cruise 2008B-- 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.

Differences can be only made by comparison. Our Making a Difference page for all private tours will let you know extra benefits we offer over and above those on tours available from other operators. We welcome suggestions and comparison as to ways in which we can further improve our tours. Thank you for considering Travel China Guide and we warmly invite you to join us for a truly unforgettable experience!

Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)

Prices  (Valid from Mar. 1st, 2008 to Feb. 28th, 2009)
Group size
Season
2-5 travelers 6-9 travelers 10 travelers & above
High season Double Occupancy $1509 $1329 $1209
Sole Occupancy $1999 $1819 $1689
Low season Double Occupancy $1469 $1289 $1159
Sole Occupancy $1929 $1749 $1619
Remark : Quotations listed are valid excluding the periods of Olympic Games staying in Beijing; May 01 to May 07, Oct 01 to Oct 07 and Jan 26 to Feb 01, 2009 staying in Xian; F1 Grand Prix staying in Shanghai.

Inclusions
  1. Internal flights & taxes and train tickets;
  2. Hotels with daily western breakfasts;
  3. Daily lunches for the land tour as specified;
  4. Standard cruise cabin with full board;
  5. Cruise shore excursions;
  6. Entrance fees to the tourist sites;
  1. Professional individual guide & driver for the land tour;
  2. Private air-conditioned car or van for land transportation;
  3. Two bottles of mineral water per day;
  4. Government taxes.

For our special terms of quotation, reservation, payment and cancellation, Please click here.

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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.


Attractions under renovations for Olympics

I am concerned about the renovations for attractions in Beijing now. For example,

(a) Temple of Heaven (especially Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest)

(b) Forbidden City (especially Hall of Supreme Harmony),

(c) Summer Palace,

(d) Tiananmen Square

(e) Beihai Park

I would appreciate anyone could provide an update on the renovation progress in the above attractions. I am planning to visit Beijing in May 07 but may change my plan due to the renovations.

Thank you.

Client's information:
Mr.Daniel Williams , United States , 2007-10-29 14:35

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