Our group at Badaling Great Wall, Beijing Photo by our clients David and Elizabeth Francis with their feedback

Day 01Arrival in Beijing

As the flight lands in Beijing Capital Airport, your anticipated China tour starts with a warm welcome by our guide. We will transfer you to a luxurious hotel and remain the rest of the day free for you to recover from jet lag. A full day of scheduled sightseeing awaits you tomorrow. 

Meals: No meals
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel  
- the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing

Day 02Beijing

After breakfast, meet your group members at the orientation briefing held in the hotel. Your exciting tour begins with a visit to the world famous Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City in the morning. In the world's biggest imperial palace complex, there were altogether 24 emperors implementing their power successively for 490 years. Nowadays, travelers could trace its gorgeous history from the well-preserved majestic palaces and valued collections. Lunch will feature an authentic a la carte Chinese meal at a very nice restaurant, which is to avoid the tourist eateries arranged by most agencies. In the afternoon, you will visit the historically significant Temple of Heaven where the ancient emperors held the grand sacrificial ceremony annually. Both of the design and constructions in the temple have embodied the ancient doctrine of the 'divine right of kings'. After today's sightseeing tour, you will appreciate a fabulous Chinese Kung Fu Show at the Red Theatre.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel

Terracotta warriors and soldiers, Xian Photo by our client Mr. Bruce Malkin with his feedback

Day 03Beijing

Have a big breakfast at the hotel and head for the splendid Badaling Great Wall. Only a section of China Great Wall, Badaling has kept the elite of this wonderful military project. TravelChinaGuide will specially prepare red wine for a group toasting to each other on the Great Wall to celebrate and memorialize this moment. A lunch highly recommended by our former clients awaits you at a Sichuan food restaurant, which is extremely different from the shopping site restaurants arranged by others. Then the exploration continues with a visit to the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the afternoon. The whole day's sightseeing will come to an end after seeing the Bird's Nest (Olympic National Stadium) on the way to the urban area. Our driver will stop there for a few minutes for you to take pictures if you like.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel

An old grandpa with his hookah

Day 04Beijing - Xian

Visit the Summer Palace and then have a Hutong tour. The park will present you a harmonious combination of Chinese royal buildings, Buddhist pagoda, classical garden design, man-made hills and lakes. Hutong, dating back to the Yuan dynasty, is an old alley or lane that belongs only to Beijing. Scattered in Beijing city like stars, Hutongs attract tourists from home and aboard every year by showing the essential culture and characteristics of old Beijng. After enjoying an a la carte lunch at an elegant local restaurant, you will then be leaving the capital and proceeding to Xian by plane and checking in the hotel for a two-night stay.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch,
Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel 

Day 05Xian

Have a big breakfast and drive out of downtown to visit the world wonder Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. You will be astonished by the large quantity of life-size and vivid terracotta statuaries made 2,200 years ago. An authentic homely cooked a la carte lunch awaits you at a local family that you will visit in downtown Xian, which is to avoid the tourist restaurants near the warrior site and also is a good opportunity for you to know well about the local people's life. In the afternoon, go on to explore Xian's historical sites of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the City Wall. Tonight the famous Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show will feast your eyes after you enjoy the local specialty Dumpling Dinner.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Home-cooked a la carte lunch, Dumpling dinner
Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel

Tips: The Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show will not be performed during the months of January, February and December, so clients who take our tours at that time will have dinner and evening activity arranged by themselves.

The Captain's Welcome Party on Yangtze cruise tour

Day 06Xian - Chongqing

A morning tour will take you to the Great Mosque. The Muslim bazaar beside the mosque is a good place for picking out souvenirs or gifts, so enough time will be left for you to explore. Afterwards, you will fly to Chongqing. Our guide will meet you at the airport and help you board the luxurious Yangtze River cruise ship, which begins sailing at 22:00. 

Meals: Western buffet breakfast
Accommodation: President No. 1

Day 07Shibaozhai

In the morning, the river guide will give a brief orientation of the cruise schedule and Yangtze River introduction. At about 14:00, the ship will disembark at Zhongxian and our local guide will take you for an onshore excursion to Shibaozhai. Built along the Yuyin Mountain, the world famous Shibaozhai tower shows a unique and charming architectural image. Being one of the rare wooden structures in current China, Shibaozhai tower is reputed as the Eighth Fantastic Architecture of the World for its talented and supernatural design. After finishing the visit, you will be back aboard ship and the cruise continues towards the splendid Three Gorges. This evening, the cruise staff will invite you to join the Captain's Welcome Party held on deck.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Shennong Stream cruise, Yangtze River Three Gorges

Day 08Badong - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping

The climax of your Yangtze River Cruise is coming today. The unique scenery of the Three Gorges will be unveiled in front of you. Among them, Qutang Gorge is the most dangerous and shortest. Standing on the deck of the cruise ship, you will see the steep precipices standing on both banks of this narrow stretch of water. Wu Gorge is the most beautiful, which is renowned for its deep valley and elegant beauty. Passing through Wu Gorge by the cruise, you will feel like entering a winding gallery of painting. Here, you will change to a sampan to take an interesting adventure along Shennong Stream for 3 to 4 hours. Shennong Stream features picturesque natural beauty, distinctive Tujia flavor, boat tracking culture and valued historical relics. After that, you will return to the ship and sail into Xiling Gorge. Passing through this gorge is an adventure for it is known for numerous torrents and dangerous shoals. You may find many cultural relics in this gorge, such as hanging coffins. In the evening, the ship will travel through the Five Level Ship Lock of China Dam. 

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 09Yichang - Shanghai

Disembark for an excursion to the Three Gorges Dam. Then pack your luggage and complete check-out procedures. Our guide will pick you up at the cruise. After lunch, visit Yichang Museum if time permits. Following the visit, we will see you off on your flight to your terminal destination - Shanghai. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel. Since your hotel is near to the famous Nanjing Road, it is convenient for you to find a good western restaurant to have dinner. After dinner, take a walk along this lively commercial street.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Howard Johnson Business Club Hotel

Our group at the Bund, Shanghai Photo by our clients Denise and Dave Mickelson with their feedback

Day 10Shanghai

Shanghai is an international metropolis with a blend of rich history and fashionable modernity. The short one-day tour will give you a panoramic view of the city. In the morning, visit Shanghai Museum and the beautiful Yuyuan Garden. In the museum, there are over 120,000 historical collections of ancient China. Yuyuan Garden, which was a private residence constructed 400 years ago, is one of the best combination of ancient Chinese buildings, water, mountain and natural scenery. Around noon, a luxurious farewell a la carte lunch will be served at a famous restaurant with the best Shanghai cuisine. In the afternoon, you will have some free time to stroll along the Bund and Nanjing Road to experience the thrills of old and modern Shanghai. Following is a visit to a fabulous old street. In the end, our guide and driver will transfer you back to the hotel and say goodbye to you at the lobby.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch
Accommodation: Howard Johnson Business Club Hotel

Day 11Departure from Shanghai

There are two airports in Shanghai: one is Pudong International Airport (PVG) and another is Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Please make sure from which airport you have booked your international air ticket. You are advised to book your taxi or airport shuttle bus at the hotel Bell Desk the day before by yourself as your tour charge does not include the transfer from hotel to airport. Also, you are welcome to look over our City Tour Packages to plan a subsequent China visit. An American breakfast is included today. We wish you a safe, smooth flight and hope in the near future we can serve you again.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

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Group Code	Arrival Date 2012	Departure Date 2012	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy	Status
12-Y0410	Apr 10(Tue)	Apr 20(Fri)	$1739	$2259	Available
12-Y0424	Apr 24(Tue)	May 04(Fri)	$1739	$2259	Available
12-Y0508	May 08(Tue)	May 18(Fri)	$1779	$2329	Available
12-Y0522	May 22(Tue)	Jun 01(Fri)	$1779	$2329	Available
12-Y0605	Jun 05(Tue)	Jun 15(Fri)	$1699	$2179	Available
12-Y0626	Jun 26(Tue)	Jul 06(Fri)	$1699	$2179	Available
12-Y0710	Jul 10(Tue)	Jul 20(Fri)	$1719	$2199	Available
12-Y0724	Jul 24(Tue)	Aug 03(Fri)	$1719	$2199	Available
12-Y0807	Aug 07(Tue)	Aug 17(Fri)	$1719	$2199	Available
12-Y0821	Aug 21(Tue)	Aug 31(Fri)	$1719	$2199	Available
12-Y0904	Sep 04(Tue)	Sep 14(Fri)	$1779	$2329	Available
12-Y0918	Sep 18(Tue)	Sep 28(Fri)	$1779	$2329	Available
12-Y1009	Oct 09(Tue)	Oct 19(Fri)	$1789	$2339	Available
12-Y1023	Oct 23(Tue)	Nov 02(Fri)	$1789	$2339	Available
12-Y1106	Nov 06(Tue)	Nov 16(Fri)	$1679	$2149	Available

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