Day 01Arrive in Beijing

Your memorable China tour will starts when you land in Beijing Capital airport. After you retrieve your luggage and clear the customs, our professional guide will meet you there with comfortable private transfer to the hotel. We will reserve you at the 3-star Days Inn Forbidden City Beijing with daily breakfast for 4 nights. The rest of the day is left for you to recover from the jet lag or explore the city on your own.

Meals: No meals

Our clients at the Temple of Heaven, Beijing Photo by our client Mr. Slagmulder with his feedback

Day 02Beijing

After breakfast, your guide will meet you at the hotel lobby at the pre-appointed time. And then you will take a downtown highlight travel to the Tiananmen Square where the guard of honor holds flag raising ceremony every morning. Then proceed to the Forbidden City, the Chinese imperial palace of the Ming and the Qing dynasty. In the afternoon, our guide will take you to visit the Temple of Heaven.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Day 03Beijing - Xian

It is a challenging day today. This morning, under the company of your tour guide, you will take car to the Badaling Great Wall which is located in the north suburb of Beijing city. It is the most well-preserved and representative part of the China Great Wall. You can climb to the top of the wall to take pictures and videos if you like. Then, our guide will lead you to explore the royal garden - the Summer Palace in the afternoon. On the way back to the hotel, we will drive by the Bird's Nest, where you will have a chance to see its appearance at a distance. This evening, we will transfer you to the railway station and help you board the overnight soft-sleeper train to Xi'an. Experience the first ride of your Chinese train tour.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Pit of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, Xian

Day 04Xian

The train arrives in Xian in the early morning. Our guide will pick you up at the railway station and transfer you to the 3-star City Hotel where the breakfast will be served. The first highlight today is the eighth wonder in the world - the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, which was a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of China. And then our guide will drive you back to the downtown to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the ancient City Wall. Built in Tang Dynasty, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda has a history of over 1300 years, and now it is considered as the symbol of Xi'an city.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Day 05Xian - Chongqing

You are still on your own in Xian today. We will offer the flight schedule in advance and you may find your own way to the airport by yourself. It is very convenient for you to take the airport shuttle bus (CNY26, go out from your hotel and then walk to north, turn left at the Bell Tower crossing and you may find shuttle buses in front of Melody hotel) or taxi (about CNY150) to the airport. Take the flight to Chongqing and our guide will meet you at Chongqing Airport and transfer you to board the cruise ship of President No.6. Your memorable Yangtze River tour begins at 22:00.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

An elderly woman standing at the door

Day 06Shibaozhai

Chinese and Western Buffet breakfast will be served on board, morning is free for you to relax or join some activities or lectures arranged by the cruise company. You will have an onshore excursion to Shibaozhai in the afternoon from 14:00 to 16:00. In the evening, the Captain's Welcome Party will be held. Chinese Lunch and dinner will also be served on board.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 07Badong (Shennong Stream) - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping

Today the cruise will pass through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge in the morning. The shore exploration today goes to Badong County and you will take a small junk to Shennong Stream, which is very famous for its beautiful natural scenery. While taking the junk along the stream, you could enjoy forested mountains, ancient cliff coffins, the crystal clear branch water, rompish wild monkeys and so on. The view is really breathtaking to witness. Continue sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge in the late afternoon.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Yangtze River cruise

Day 08Yichang - Shanghai

After having breakfast on the ship, you will take a shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam site from 08:00 to 10:00. After finishing your visit, you will return to the ship and pack your luggage to complete check-out procedures under the instruction of the cruise company. Your tour guide in Yichang will meet you on board and transfer you to Yichang City and visit the Yichang Museum if time permits. Then see you off at the airport for a flight to Shanghai. We will book the hotel accommodation in Shanghai for you, and all of the arrangements in Shanghai will be arranged by yourselves. The flight usually arrives at Shanghai Hongqiao airport, Terminal 2. Upon arrival, you may take subway line No. 2 for 9 stops, and then change to subway line No. 1 at Renming Square station. After 3 stops, you will get off at Shanghai Railway station stop and exit from Gate Three, and then walk to your hotel for about 5-10 minutes. If you take a taxi, it is about CNY80 to CNY100 per car from the airport to your hotel. The hotel we reserved for you is the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Zhabei Shanghai. You will check-in the hotel on your own and the balance day is free for you.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

Shanghai Bund

Day 09Shanghai

Today is free for you to explore this international metropolis by yourself. You can visit the Shanghai Museum and the Yuyuan Garden today. The Bund and the Nanjing road are also must-see destinations. The transportation in Shanghai is very convenient. You can take the Subway Line 1 at Shanghai Railway station and get off at the South Huangpo Road station after 4 stops. Please get out from the Exit No. 2. Then have a short walk for about 700 meters, you will find the Shanghai Museum. The Museum is free for visitors but we advise you to rent an auto-interpretation device at the price of CNY40 for better understanding. Yuyuan area is considered as the old Shanghai area where you can explore the traditional Shanghai Cuisine and wander around the shops at leisure. It is not far from Shanghai Museum, so you can take a taxi for your convenience and it only costs CNY12. Alternatively, you could refer to our ready-made Shanghai free day suggestions as a reference.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Day 10Departure from Shanghai

Please check out from hotel before 12:00 and find your own way to the airport and board your homeward flight by yourself. If you take a taxi to Pudong airport, the fee is around CNY200 net in the day time and CNY250 net at night. You may also take subway No. 1 from Shanghai railway station, connect subway No. 2 at Renmin Square station and then reach Shanghai Pudong airport. Thank you for choosing TravelChinaGuide and may you have a pleasant tour with us in China.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

 
 Note: We are also glad to make arrangements for you in Shanghai if you want to avoid being a little bit adventurous and enjoy your stay in a sit-back manner. Your travel specialists will quote you the price for this part upon your requirements.
 

• ◆2012 Price

Based on per person and in U.S. dollars, valid from Jan. 1st, 2012 to Feb. 28th, 2013

Season Group Size		2-5 travelers	6-9 travelers	10 travelers & above
High season	Double Occupancy	$1449	$1279	$1169
	Single Occupancy	$1869	$1699	$1559
Shoulder season	Double Occupancy	$1409	$1239	$1129
	Single Occupancy	$1799	$1629	$1489

Note: Above prices exclude the service charge of CNY150.00 per person recruited by the cruise company, you need to pay on the spot when you board the cruise.

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