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The ideal route for those who is planning for their first trip to China, North and South, East and West were perfectly, this is a combined one. Taking the upstream cruise will have one night's relaxation on the elegant cruise ship. Get a glimpse of totally different cultures and languages around China and meet the friendly people!

Day by Day Itinerary

Departure: based on the cruise sailing date.

Repulse Bay, Hongkong

Day 01: Arrival in Hongkong
Our guide will pick you up at Hongkong airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the city.

Accommodation: Sheraton Hongkong  Hotel  - Harbour View Room

Day 02: Hongkong - Guilin
You will enjoy a half-day Hongkong Island tour by taking peak tram to mid-level of Central District then to Victoria Peak. Later visit Repulse Bay, Aberdeen and Stanley Market. The rest time is free. Take a flight to Guilin and transfer to the hotel. (B)

Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel  - Deluxe Room, Riverside

Day 03: Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin
Enduring memories are created today as you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. Upon arrival in Yangshuo, a short bicycle trip to the countryside will then be arranged. You will visit a local villager's home to experience the farmer's lifestyle there. Alternatively, you can take our electric car instead of taking bicycles. Transfer back to Guilin. (Tips: Since the lunch on the Li River cruise can not meet your expectation, TCG suggests that you have enough breakfast at the hotel.) (B+L)

Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel  - Deluxe Room, Riverside

Li River

Day 04: Guilin - Shanghai
Visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill. Take a flight to Shanghai and transfer to the hotel. (B+L)

Accommodation: Hyatt On The Bund


Day 05: Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai Museum and the Yuyuan Garden. After lunch, take a cruise tour on the Huangpu River. A special dinner is served at Central Hotel, whose restaurant Wang Bao He has a history of around 260 years and is the best place to serve Shanghai Cuisine. The memorable dinner will be followed by the Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Hyatt On The Bund

Day 06: Shanghai - Yichang
Visit the Jade Buddha Temple. Take a flight to Yichang and visit the Yichang Museum if time permits. After dinner, board the deluxe Century Star cruise ship to stay overnight. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Century Star  or Centruy Diamond  - Presidential Suite

Day 07: Three Gorges Dam
Sailing through the eastern section of Xiling Gorge and take an excursion to the under constructed Three Gorges Dam. Pass the ship locks of the gorges dam. The Captain's Welcome Party will be held in the evening. (B+L+D)

Captain's Welcome Party

Day 08: Three Little Gorges
This morning the ship will pass the Wu Gorge. Disembark at Wushan Daning River for an excursion to the Three Little Gorges. In the afternoon sail through the Qutang Gorge. (B+L+D)

Day 09: Fengdu
After breakfast take an excursion to the Snowy Jade Cave. Continue sailing to pass through the mountains of Eastern Sichuan. The Farewell Party tonight invites you to perform dancing or musical instruments with the cruise staff. (B+L+D)


Day 10: Chongqing - Xian
After breakfast, relax and pack your bags with leisure. The estimated arrival in Chongqing is 08:00. 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 arranged. A rich buffet lunch will be served at the 4-star hotel, Holiday Inn Yangtze. Take a flight to Xian and transfer to the best hotel of the city in the downtown area. A sumptuous buffet dinner will be served for you at the hotel this evening. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Hotel  - Executive Room

Day 11: Xian
Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. To avoid having the poor food at the site, you will take highway back to downtown to have lunch at a well-known Cantonese cuisine restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the City Wall. This evening you will be entertained with the marvelous Tang Dynasty Dinner Show in Tang Dynasty Palace. (Add: No.75, Chang'an Road, Xian) (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Hotel  - Executive Room

Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Day 12: Xian
Visit the Provincial History Museum. After enjoying the a la carte lunch at a local famous restaurant, visit the Great Mosque and a local family. (B+L)

Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Hotel  - Executive Room

Day 13: Xian - Beijing
Visit the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi on the way to the airport. After lunch, take a flight to Beijing and transfer to the hotel. (B+L)

Accommodation: The Peninsula Palace  - Deluxe Room


Day 14: Beijing
Visit the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. The Beijing Duck Dinner is served at a famous restaurant followed by a lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre.(B+L+D)

Accommodation: The Peninsula Palace  - Deluxe Room

Day 15: Beijing
Visit the Badaling Great Wall. To avoid having lunch at shopping site restaurants, you will be driven to have Sichuan food at a local popular restaurant. Visit the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb. (B+L)

Accommodation: The Peninsula Palace  - Deluxe Room

Day 16: Departure from Beijing
Visit the Summer Palace, time permitting. See off. (B)

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