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Tour Code: B-08-404
- 20 Days Budget of Beijing - Lhasa - Xian - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
- Starting from $2319 per person
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Tour FeaturesExperience the amazing cultures of the minorities, Manchu Nationality - who established the Regime in Northeast and then moved to Beijing as the Qing Dynasty in history; Tibetans in Lhasa, Muslim in Xian; Tujia Nationality living in certain sections along the Yangtze River and Zhuang Minority whose population is just only to Han people and, people from all around the world in Shanghai...
Day by Day Itinerary
Departure: Based on the cruise sailing date, Please click.
 Tibetans praying at the Jokhang Temple, Lhasa |
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 Ming Tomb and the Summer Palace. (B+L)
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 Ming Tomb and the Summer Palace. (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 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
 Our clients at the Great Mosque, Xian |
Day 05: Beijing - Lhasa
Take a morning flight to Lhasa where the altitude is 3,650 meters above sea level. Transfer to the hotel and acclimatize yourself to the high altitude in the afternoon. (B)
Accommodation: ShangBaLa Hotel
Take a morning flight to Lhasa where the altitude is 3,650 meters above sea level. Transfer to the hotel and acclimatize yourself to the high altitude in the afternoon. (B)
Accommodation: ShangBaLa Hotel
Day 06: Lhasa
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 07: 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 08: Lhasa - Xian
Take a flight to Xian and transfer to the hotel. Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. (B+L)
Accommodation: City Hotel
Day 09: Xian
Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum and the Provincial History Museum. (B+L)
Accommodation: City Hotel
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 07: 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 08: Lhasa - Xian
Take a flight to Xian and transfer to the hotel. Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. (B+L)
Accommodation: City Hotel
Day 09: Xian
Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum and the Provincial History Museum. (B+L)
Accommodation: City Hotel
 Bicycle tour in rural Yangshuo |
Day 10: 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
Day 16: 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)
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
Day 11: Xian - Guilin
You are suggested to take a shuttle bus to the airport and the stop is very near to your hotel. Board the flight to Guilin by yourselves. Our guide will pick you up at Guilin airport and transfer to the hotel. (B)
Accommodation: Hotel Universal
Day 12: 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 13: 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. (B)
Accommodation: Hotel Universal
You are suggested to take a shuttle bus to the airport and the stop is very near to your hotel. Board the flight to Guilin by yourselves. Our guide will pick you up at Guilin airport and transfer to the hotel. (B)
Accommodation: Hotel Universal
Day 12: 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 13: 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. (B)
Accommodation: Hotel Universal
 Shennong Stream cruising, Yangtze River |
Day 14: 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 15: Fengdu
At about 08:30, visit the Ghost City of Fengdu. The Captain's Welcome Party will be held this evening. (B+L+D)
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 15: 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 16: 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 17: 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
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
 Maglev in Shanghai |
Day 18: 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 19: Shanghai
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. The full day's activities are arranged by yourselves. (B)
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 19: Shanghai
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. The full day's activities are arranged by yourselves. (B)
Accommodation: Zhongya Hotel
Day 20: Departure from Shanghai
You will get to the airport to board your homeward flight by yourselves. (B)
Day 20: 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 | $2919 | $2609 | $2369 | ||
| Sole Occupancy | $3599 | $3289 | $3039 | |||
| Low season | Double Occupancy | $2879 | $2569 | $2319 | ||
| Sole Occupancy | $3519 | $3209 | $2949 | |||
| 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 and Guilin; May 01 to May 04, Oct 01 to Oct 07, Jan 26 to Feb 01, 2009 staying in Yangshuo; F1 Grand Prix staying in Shanghai. | ||||||
Inclusions- Internal flights & taxes;
- 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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