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Day by Day Itinerary

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

Tai-chi exercises, Yangtze River cruise tour

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

Wu Gorge, Yangtze River cruise tour

Day 04: Sailing
You will sail on the ship the whole day. 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 noat 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 performance. (B+L+D)
 
 
Day 08: Chongqing - Xian
The ship is scheduled to reach mountain city Chongqing around 10:00. Please follow the  advice to pack your luggage and be picked up by the local 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 Xian by flight and you will be met by your professional tour guide with comfortable airport-hotel transfer. (B+L)
 
Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel   


Day 09: Xian
This morning, visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum which is said to be the Eighth Wonder of the world. Drive back by highway to downtown to have a decent lunch at a well-known Cantonese cuisine restaurant. Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the ancient City Wall after lunch. In the evening, we arrange the Dumpling Banquet which is unique in Xian, the marvelous Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show is scheduled afterwards. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel  
 
 
Day 10: Xian - Beijing
Pack your Xian tour after visiting the Provincial History Museum and the Great Mosque. A la carte lunch is  served at a well-selected restaurant. Head for Beijing by flight and you will be met by your professional tour guide with comfortable airport-hotel transfer. (B+L)
 
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza  - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
 
 

Great Wall, Beijing

Day 11: 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 Ming Tomb and the Summer Palace in the afternoon. (B+L)
   
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza  - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
 
 
Day 12: 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 13: Departure from Beijing
Board your homebound flight. Comfortable private hotel-airport transfer is arranged according to your flight schedule. (B)

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