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Tour Code: B-08-405
- 17 Days Budget of Beijing - Xian - Lhasa - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
- Starting from $1859 per person
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Tour FeaturesThis is one of the most unique coverall tours of China TCG offer. All of the country's major world-famous natural and historic wonders are included. The sign of imperial China of Beijing; the most mystical and spiritual places in the world - Tibet, with the amazing Potala Palace towers over the city and has served as the symbol of Tibetan Buddhism for centuries; The bustling metropolis of Shanghai, China's largest and one of the most modern cities - Shanghai part, we fill you in with possibilities, you discover yourself.
Day by Day Itinerary
Departure: Based on the cruise sailing date, Please click.
 Great Wall, 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
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)
Accommodation: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel
Day 05: Beijing - Xian
Snow-covered Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian
Morning is free. Lunch is on your side. Visit the Summer Palace and the Lama Temple in the afternoon. See off at Beijing Railway Station to take an overnight soft sleeper train to Xian. (B+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
Only 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
Day 08: Xian - Lhasa
You are suggested to take a shuttle bus to the airport and the stop is very near to your hotel. Board the flight to Lhasa by yourselves. Our guide will pick you up at Lhasa airport, where the altitude is 3,650 meters above sea level. Transfer to the hotel and acclimatize yourself to the high altitude. (B)
Accommodation: ShangBala Hotel
 Golden roof of the Potala Palace, Lhasa
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Visit the magnificent Potala Palace. After a western-style lunch, visit the Sera Monastery, the Norbulingka Park and a Tibetan family. (B+L)
Accommodation: ShangBaLa Hotel
Day 10: Lhasa
Visit the Jokhang Temple and the thriving bazaar of the Barkhor Street. After having a western-style lunch, go ahead to visit the Tibet Museum, the Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital and the Carpet Factory. (B+L)
Accommodation: ShangBaLa Hotel
Day 11: Lhasa - Chongqing
Take a flight to Chongqing. Visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo if time is available. Your memorable Yangtze River tour begins at 22:00 as you board the luxurious cruise ship. (B+L)
Accommodation: President Cruises
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 (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)
 Cruising along the Shennong Stream, Yangtze River |
Day 14: 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
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
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided only. 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 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.
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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 | $2339 | $2079 | $1909 | ||
| Sole Occupancy | $2919 | $2659 | $2479 | |||
| Low season | Double Occupancy | $2299 | $2029 | $1859 | ||
| Sole Occupancy | $2849 | $2579 | $2449 | |||
| Remark : Quotations listed are valid excluding the periods of Olympic Games staying in Beijing; May 01 to May 07, Oct 01 to Oct 07, Jan 26 to Feb 01, 2009 staying in Xian; 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;
- Tibet Travel Permit application fee;
- 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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