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Tour Features
This is indeed a cover-all itinerary. The country's major natural and historic wonders are all included. Appealing destinations will fulfill all of your imaginations and fantasies of a real China! It is a chance to update your knowledge of China with ancient civilization. Isolated among the highest mountain peaks on earth, Tibet is one of the most mystical and spiritual places in the world. Very few westerners have had the chance to experience this vast remote territory.

Day by Day Itinerary

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

Shanghai night scene

Day 01: Arrival in Shanghai
You'll be met upon arrival at the airport with comfortable private transfer and check into your hotel. After leave your luggage and have a wash, you will walk across the Nanjing Road and reach the Bund area along the Huangpu River. 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. (D)

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai


Day 02: Shanghai - Suzhou
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.  Board the soft seat train to Suzhou and our tour guide will meet you at the railway station with comfortable private transfer. (B+L)

Accommodation: Bamboo Grove Hotel


Day 03: Suzhou - Shanghai
Have a whole day tour to the Tiger Hill, the Humble Administrator's Garden and the Garden of the Master of the Nets. Board the soft seat train back to Shanghai and check in the same hotel once again. (B+L)

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai

Yangtze Three Gorges cruise tour

Day 04: 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


Day 05: Sailing
The whole day you will sail on the ship. Enjoy the natural beauty on both sides while sailing. (B+L+D)

 
Day 06: 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 07: 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 08: 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 09: Chongqing - Guilin
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 Guilin by flight and you will be met by your local tour guide with comfortable airport-hotel transfer. The evening delight is to enjoy Ethnic Songs and Dances at Lijiang Theatre after dinner. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel  - former Holiday Inn Hotel

Xiling Gorge, Yangtze River cruise tour

Day 10: Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin
Travel to Yangshuo by cruising along the magnificent Li River which itself is the highlight of today. Upon arrival in Yangshuo, a brief country-road tour by bicycle will then be arranged. A local family will be somewhere along the road expecting your visit. If you are less skillful of riding a bicycle, you can take our electric car instead. Transfer back to Guilin. (Tip: Since the lunch on the Li River cruise can hardly meet your expectation, TCG suggests you have enough breakfast at the hotel this morning.) (B+L)

Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel  - former Holiday Inn Hotel


Day 11: Guilin - Xian
Continue the Guilin highlight tour to the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill. Head for Xian by flight and you will be met by your local professional tour guide with comfort airport-hotel transfer. (B+L)

Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel  


Day 12: Xian
You will have a visit to 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 after lunch and a brief period of rest. In the evening, we arrange the Dumpling Banquet which is unique in Xian, the marvelous Tang Dynasty Music and Dance. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel  


Day 13: Xian
Morning excursion stops at the Provincial History Museum. After enjoying a la carte lunch at a famous restaurant, continue the tour to the ancient City Wall and the Great Mosque in the afternoon. You could make use of the time to explore for some souvenirs or antiques in the Bazaar near the Mosque. (B+L)

Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel  

Lhasa, Tibet

Day 14: Xian - Lhasa
Conclude the tour after visit the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi. Head for Lhasa flight, which is the highest located city in the world with the attitude of 3,650 meters above the sea level. Your professional local tour guide will expect you at the airport with comfortable private airport-hotel transfer. An a la carte dinner will be served at the top end Sichuan cuisine restaurant. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: ShangBaLa Hotel 


Day 15: Lhasa
Make the most of the day by the in-depth religious adventure to the magnificent Potala Palace, the Sera Monastery and the Norbulingka Park. Dinner is served at your hotel so the extra drive and energy will be saved for tomorrow. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: ShangBaLa Hotel 


Day 16: Lhasa
The escorted tours today will cover some other highlights of Lhasa - the Jokhang Temple, the perfect mixture of Han and Tibetan style both in the architectures and in the rituals of the Religion; the bustling bazaar along the Barkhor Street, the Tibet Museum, the Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital and the Carpet Factory. Enjoy your dinner at your hotel. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: ShangBaLa Hotel 


Day 17: Lhasa - Beijing
The mysterious Lhasa travel couldn't complete without visit a Tibetan family. Head for Beijing by flight and and you will be met by your local professional tour guide with comfort airport-hotel transfer. (B+L)

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza  - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing


Day 18: Beijing

Great Wall of China

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 19: 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 20: Departure from Beijing
After a tour to the Summer Palace, comfortable hotel-airport transfer is arranged according to your flight schedule. (B)

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