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Yangtze River

Tour Code: B-09-409

14 Days Budget of Shanghai - Yichang - Yangtze River Cruise - Chongqing - Xian - Beijing: Starting from $1029 per person; Luxury| Standard| Super Deluxe| Budget

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Tour Features
Xian, Beijing and Shanghai reflect the Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow of China respectively. There are much more to explore than to say! In Chongqing, the guide will tell tirelessly the ephemeral regime in the neoteric, where you can find a slight trace, one day, any slightness will be flooded away by history - what we call "present".

Day by Day Itinerary

Departure: based on the cruise sailing date.

the Bund, Shanghai

Day 01: Arrival in Shanghai
Upon arrival, please go to the hotel we have booked for you by yourselves.

Accommodation: Zhongya Hotel

Day 02: 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 03: Shanghai
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided only. The full day's activities are arranged by yourselves. (B)

Accommodation: Zhongya Hotel

Day 04: Shanghai - Yichang
You are suggested to visit the Jade Buddha Temple on your own. Take a flight to Yichang by yourselves. Pick you up at Yichang airport and visit the Yichang Museum if time permits. Check in at the luxurious cruise ship to stay overnight. (B)

Accommodation: President Cruises

Day 05: Yangtze Three Gorges Dam
Take an excursion to the under constructed Three Gorges Dam. Enter the Xiling Gorge. The Captain's Welcome Party will be held in the evening. (B+L+D)

Terracotta army, Xian

Day 06: Badong (Shennong Stream)
Disembark at Badong and take a small pea boat along Shennong Stream to enjoy the marvelous spectacles of the nature. (B+L+D)

Day 07: Fengdu
After breakfast, visit the Ghost City of Fengdu. Continue sailing to pass through the mountains of Eastern Sichuan. (B+L+D)

Day 08: Chongqing - Xian
After breakfast, relax and pack your bags with leisure. The estimated arrival in Chongqing is 9:00. Our guide will meet you on board and a city tour to the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and the Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell will be offered. Take a flight to Xian and transfer to the hotel. (B+L)

Accommodation: City Hotel

Day 09: Xian
Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Provincial History Museum. (B+L)

Accommodation: City Hotel

Great Wall, Beijing

Day 10: Xian - Beijing
The day is arranged by yourselves, 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. See off at Xian railway station to take an overnight soft sleeper train to Beijing. (B)

Accommodation: an overnight soft sleeper train

Day 11: Beijing
Pick you up at the railway station. After having breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. (B+L)

Accommodation: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel

Day 12: Beijing
Only the 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 13: Beijing
Visit the Badaling Great Wall, the Ming Tomb and the Summer Palace. (B+L)

Accommodation: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel

Day 14: Departure from Beijing
See off. (B)

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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)

2009 Prices (Valid from Mar. 1st, 2009 to Feb. 28th, 2010)

Group size

Season

2-5 travelers

6-9 travelers

10 travelers & above

High season

Double Occupancy

$1389

$1219

$1099

Sole Occupancy

$1819

$1649

$1509

Low season

Double Occupancy

$1339

$1169

$1029

Sole Occupancy

$1729

$1559

$1389

Remark : Quotations listed are valid excluding the periods of 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;
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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