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Day by Day Itinerary

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

Captain's welcome party, Yangtze River cruises

Day 01: Arrival in Shanghai
You'll be picked up upon arrival at the airport and transferred to check into your hotel. After leave your luggage, you will have a stroll along the Bund area along the Huangpu River if the time allows.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai  
  
 
Day 02: Shanghai
The first stop of Shanghai is to visit the Shanghai Museum which houses large collections of historical items. Then go ahead to the famous Yuyuan Garden and visit a local family. The Welcome Dinner is arranged at Central Hotel, the restaurant Wang Bao He in the hotel has a history of over 260 years and is the best place to serve Shanghai Cuisine. You will enjoy an amazing Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai  
   
 
Day 03: Shanghai - Wuhan
The last stop of Shanghai is occupied with a brief tour to the Jade Buddha Temple. Then head for Wuhan city by flight and be met upon arrival with comfortable private transfer. You will visit the Hubei Provincial Museum. Dinner is served on board and transfer to the check in at the German-made luxurious cruise ship. Your unforgettable Yangtze River tour begins at 19:00. (B+L+D)
  
Accommodation: China Regal Cruises   
 
 

Three Gorges Dam project, Yangtze River tour

Day 04: Sailing
The whole day you will sail on the ship. Enjoy the natural beauty on both sides while sailing. (B+L+D)
    
  
Day 05: Sandouping
Today you will disembark for visit the grandest hydroelectric project in the world. It is still in the process and planned to complete by the year of 2009. (B+L+D)
  
 
Day 06: Shennong Stream
The ship will stop at the Badong village and have an interesting junk adventure to Shennong Stream. In the process of excursion, you could enjoy the unique scenery along the way and learn the adept skill of the trackers. It will take about 3-4 hours. Get back to the ship afterwards. (B+L+D)
 
 
Day 07: Wanxian
Take car to visit a local village, Wanxian instead of much walking. You will go to see a local market and enjoy an acrobatic show. (B+L+D)
  
 
Day 08: Chongqing - Beijing
The ship is scheduled to arrive in mountain city Chongqing at around 10:00. You should follow advice to pack your luggage and be met by guide. After a brief city tour to the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and the Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell, enjoy a rich buffet lunch at the 4-star hotel, Holiday Inn Yangtze. Head for Beijing by flight and you will be met by your local professional tour guide with comfortable airport-hotel transfer. (B+L)
 
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza  - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
 
 

Forbidden city, Beijing

Day 09: Beijing
You will be accompanied by our local professional guide to one of the greatest world heritage sites - the Great Wall, Badaling section. Drive to escape the shopping site tourist restaurants near the Great Wall to have a decent meal -Sichuan food, for lunch. The visits continue to the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the afternoon. (B+L)

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza  - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
 
 
Day 10: Beijing
You will be thrilled the whole day when you visit the Tiananmen Square - one of the largest and grandest city squares in the world; the Forbidden City of Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Temple of Heaven - once was the royal temple. The Beijing Duck Dinner is served as Welcome Dinner at a well-known restaurant. The cheering Peking Opera (the national opera) is scheduled as evening delight after dinner. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza  - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
 
 
Day 11: Departure from Beijing
After a tour to the Summer Palace, comfortable private hotel-airport transfer is arranged according to your flight schedule. (B)

More Yangtze Cruise 2009B-- BreakfastL-- LunchD-- Dinner