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Dignified Beijing, dynamic Shanghai, beautiful Three Gorges, picturesque city of Guilin and comprehensive Hongkong will all tell their stories of past and future in their own way.

Day by Day Itinerary

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

Tiananmen Square, Beijing

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

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza


Day 02: 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: Crowne Plaza


Day 03: 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 in the afternoon. The a la carte dinner is served at a famous Cantonese cuisine restaurant in the Wangfujing area. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza

Shanghai Xin Tian Di

Day 04: Beijing - Shanghai
Visit the Summer Palace. Take a flight to Shanghai and transfer to the hotel. Visit the Nanjing Road and the Bund.(B+L)

Accommodation: Ramada Plaza Shanghai 


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: Ramada Plaza Shanghai


Day 06: Shanghai - Wuhan
Visit the Jade Buddha Temple. Take a flight to Wuhan. Visit the Hubei Provincial Museum. After having dinner served at a local famous restaurant, check in at the deluxe German-made cruise ship. Your memorable Yangtze River tour begins at 19:00. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: China Regal Cruises

Amazing Yangtze River cruise tour

Day 07: Sailing
Full day is sailing. (B+L+D)

Day 08: Sandouping
Visit the site of Three Gorges Dam Project. (B+L+D)


Day 09: 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 10: Wanxian
Visit the local market and the youth acrobatic show in Wanxian. (B+L+D)

Day 11: Chongqing - Xian
At 10:00 arrive in Chongqing. Visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and the Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell. After having a rich buffet lunch at the 4-star hotel, Holiday Inn Yangtze, take a flight to Xian and transfer to the hotel. A sumptuous buffet dinner will be served for you at the hotel this evening. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Sheraton Xian Hotel  
 

Terracotta warriors, Xian

Day 12: 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: Sheraton Xian Hotel  


Day 13: 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: Sheraton Xian Hotel  

Day 14: Xian - Guilin
Visit the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi on the way to the airport. After lunch, take a flight to Guilin and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy Ethnic Songs and Dances at Lijiang Theatre after dinner. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel   

Day 15: 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 today.) (B+L)

Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel   

 

A free vegetable market in China

Day 16: Guilin - Hongkong
Visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill. Take a flight to Hongkong. Upon arrival, please go to the hotel we have booked for you by yourselves. (B+L)

Accommodation: InterContinental Grand Stanford Hongkong    

Day 17: Hongkong
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. You are suggested to have a half-day Hongkong Island Tour. Peak tram ride to mid-level of Central District then to the Victoria Peak, visit the Repulse Bay, Aberdeen and Stanley Market on your own. (B)

Accommodation: InterContinental Grand Stanford Hongkong    

Day 18: Departure from Hongkong
You will get to the airport to board your homeward flight by yourselves. (B)

More Yangtze Cruise 2008B-- BreakfastL-- LunchD-- Dinner