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Making a Difference

The choice is yours, but decisions are often hard to make. Our itinerary feature page as Making a Difference will let you know the detailed arrangements of highlight attractions, accommodations, meals, special local flavors we arrange in the itinerary you will choose. Only you truly know where each of your coin will be spent, you could make your own choice! It is worth comparing the quality and value of a tour before you make your reservation.

Day by Day Itinerary

Our group at the Forbidden City, Beijing

Day 01: Arrival in Beijing
Our guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and transfer you to the hotel. Relax during the remainder of the afternoon and evening to recover from the jet lag.
 
Accommodation: Forbidden Hotel 

 
Day 02: Beijing
Before the tour starts, you will meet the other members of your group this morning during the pre-tour briefing in the hotel. Your first stop is the impressive Tian'anmen Square. From there you will enter the "Imperial Palace" known as the Forbidden City to explore its many fascinating halls and pavilions. You will then go to the Temple of Heaven, the place where the Emperors worshipped the heaven for good harvests. To round off a memorable start to your tour, we will arrange a delicious  meal at a delicate restaurant followed by a lively Acrobatic Show.(B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: Forbidden Hotel 

 

Terracotta warriors and soldiers, Xian

Day 03: Beijing
This morning you will be taken to Badaling where you will experience at first hand the wonder of the Great Wall. To avoid having lunch at the shopping site restaurant, we specially arrange your lunch served at a local popular Sichuan restaurant. Later the journey will take you to the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the peaceful shadow of Longevity Mountain.  This evening, you will be feasted by Beijing Duck Dinner valued at CNY122.00 net per person at a famous restaurant. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: Forbidden Hotel 

 
Day 04: Beijing - Xian
You will take an afternoon flight to Xian after visiting the Summer Palace and the lovely giant pandas in Beijing Zoo. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to check in at the hotel. An a la carte dinner valued at CNY60.00 net per person will be arranged at a well-known restaurant. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel

 
Day 05: Xian
The visit to the majestic Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum will start your today's tour.  In the afternoon, you will visit the City Wall and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. A splendid evening is in store when you will be entertained at the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show when partaking of the famous Dumpling Banquet Dinner. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel
 

Captain's welcome party on Yangtze cruise

Day 06: Xian - Chongqing
Today you will visit the Provincial History Museum which houses a large collection of historic and cultural artifacts unearthed in Shaanxi Province and the Great Mosque. You will then take an afternoon flight to Chongqing. After dinner, you will board the deluxe German-built cruise ship where you will spend the night. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: China Regal Cruises 

 
Day 07: Chongqing - Fengdu
At 08:00 am your memorable Yangtze River tour begins. In the afternoon the ship will stop at Fengdu, where you will visit the Ghost City, which is famous for its temple dedicated to the King of the Underworld, an association dating back to the Han Dynasty. (B+L+D)
 
 
Day 08: Badong - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping
You will visit Badong and take a small junk for a close-up view of the breath-taking natural splendors along the Shennong Stream. You are sure to be impressed by the dexterity the team of trackers as they push and haul the wooden sampans over the rapids. Back to China Regal to continue your cruise into the western section of the Xiling Gorge and pass through the five-step ship lock. (B+L+D)
 
 

Five level ship lock of Yangtze Three Gorges Dam

Day 09: Sandouping
Your morning excursion is to visit the world-famous Three Gorges Dam Project. The sheer size of the dam and the exhibition hall with the Dam model will pleasantly surprise you. Afterwards pass the eastern section of Xiling Gorge and the river guide will be available to provide a narration. Exit the gorges at Yichang city, where you pass the ship lock of Gezhouba Dam. At 20:00 enjoy yourself with the dancing and music performance in the evening party. (B+L+D)
 
 
Day 10: Wuhan - Shanghai
Arrival in Wuhan at around mid-day, you will visit the Hubei Provincial Museum after a flavored lunch served. Take a flight to Shanghai and transfer to the hotel. This evening will be free for you to explore something of Shanghai and maybe sample your dinner at one of the many cafes or restaurants there. (B+L)
 
Accommodation: Days Hotel Shanghai    - Deluxe Room 
 
 

The Bund, Shanghai

Day 11: Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai Museum and the beautiful Yuyuan Garden. Then you will have some free time to stroll along the Bund to experience the thrills of old Shanghai. After sightseeing, you will be transferred back to your hotel to have dinner. Upon returning to the hotel our tour guide will see you into the lobby to say bon voyage. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: Days Hotel Shanghai    - Deluxe Room 

 
Day 12: Departure from Shanghai
After breakfast, you will travel to the airport for your homeward flight by yourselves. However, should you wish to stay on rather than return home right away, we would suggest you choose our City Packages as an extension to your China adventure! (B)

B-- BreakfastL-- LunchD-- Dinner