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Tour Code: GOLDEN-0904
- 15 Days Beijing - Xian - Lhasa - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
- Starting from $2699 per person
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 01: Arrival in Beijing

Our group at the Forbidden City, Beijing
As the flight touches down in Beijing, your expected China tour starts with a warm welcome by TCG guide at the airport. Transfer to the hotel and have a good rest in the rest day. A full day scheduled sightseeing awaits you tomorrow.
Accommodation: Deluxe Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
Day 02: Beijing
After breakfast, meet your group members at the orientation briefing held in the hotel. Commence the visit to the world famous Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City in the morning and the Temple of Heaven in the afternoon. The evening will be enlightened by Beijing speciality Duck Dinner at a famous restaurant, CNY122.00 net per person (price included), as well as a brilliant Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Deluxe Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
Day 03: Beijing
Have a big breakfast in the hotel and head for the splendid Badaling Great Wall. A lunch highly recommended by our former clients awaits you at a local Sichuan food restaurant. Go on to explore China’s history by visiting the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the afternoon.The whole day sightseeings will come to an end after visiting the the Bird Nest (Olympic National Stadium) and the Water Cube (Olympic Aquatic Center). (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Deluxe Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
Day 04: Beijing - Xian

Pit of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, Xian
Visit the Summer Palace and go to Beijing Zoo to see the lovely pandas. Proceed to Xian by flight and check in at the local best hotel. To save time for your good rest, we specially arrange the dinner at the hotel with western buffet style for you, valued at CNY170.00 net per person (price included). (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Hotel 



- downtown
Day 05: Xian
Have a big breakfast and drive out of downtown to visit the world wonder Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. An a la carte lunch valued at CNY80.00 net per person (price included) awaits you in downtown at a notable restaurant. In the afternoon, go on to explore Xian’s historical sites of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the ancient City Wall. Your evening will be enlightened by the Tang Dynasty Dinner Show at the Tang Dynasty Palace. (Add: No.75, Chang'an Road, Xian) (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Hotel 



- downtown
Day 06: Xian
Full day sightseeing takes you to the Provincial History Museum, a local family and the Great Mosque visit. The Muslim Bazaar beside the mosque is a good place for souvenirs or gifts. Enough time will be left for you to explore. The a la carte lunch and dinner both valued at CNY80.00 net per person (price included) are reserved at the well selected local restaurants. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Hotel 



- downtown
Day 07: Xian - Lhasa

Our group in front of the Potala Palace, Lhasa
Board a morning flight taking you to Lhasa and transfer you to the local finest hotel for a good rest to acclimatize the high altitude of 3,650 meters above the sea level. This evening, an a la carte dinner of Sichuan cuisine awaits you at local best restaurant, valued at CNY120.00 net per person (price included). (B+D)
Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Lhasa 



Day 08: Lhasa
The full day sightseeing takes you to visit the Potala Palace, the Sera Monastery and a typical Tibetan family. A western-style lunch and a special dinner with Tibetan dance and fashion show performance by local Tibetan people are well prepared. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Four Points By Sheraton Lhasa 



Day 09: Lhasa
Take your time to visit the Jokhang Temple and the Barkhor Street as well as the Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital in the morning. After a western-style lunch, go on to visit the Norbulingka Park. The dinner is arranged at the hotel for you. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Four Points By Sheraton Lhasa 



Day 10: Lhasa - Chongqing

Fantastic Shennong stream
Leave for Chongqing by a morning flight and have a brief Chongqing city tour to the Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell. A rich buffet dinner valued at CNY100.00 net per person (price included) awaits you at the 4-star Holiday Inn Yangtze Hotel. See you off to board the deluxe New Century cruise ship to stay overnight. As the ship departs from Chongqing at about 23:30, your relaxing Yangtze River cruise begins. (B+D)
Accommodation: New Century Cruises ![]()
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Day 11: Chongqing - Fengdu
The river guide will give a brief introduction of the cruise after the breakfast. According to the sailing schedule, you will meet the initial onshore excursion to the Snowy Jade Cave. Afterwards, continue the sailing to the Three Gorges. The Captain's Welcome Party will be held tonight. (B+L+D)
Day 12: Badong - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping
After a big breakfast, disembark at Badong to take an exciting pea-boat floating along the Shennong Stream. Back to the ship to have lunch and continue the cruise into the western section of the Xiling Gorge. Pass through the splendid five-step ship lock in the evening. (B+L+D)
Day 13: Yichang - Shanghai

Downtown Nanjing Road, Shanghai
Disembark for an excursion to the under constructed Three Gorges Dam. Then pack your luggage and complete check-out procedures. The guide will pick you up for a Yichang city tour to the Yichang Museum if time allows. Following the visit, see you off by the flight to your last destination Shanghai. Check in at the hotel and have a good rest. (B+L)
Accommodation: JC Mandarin Hotel 



- Deluxe room
Day 14: Shanghai
To have a panoramic view of this metropolis in one short day, we arrange the Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden and a short but memorable Huangpu River cruise tour in your schedule. This evening, please enjoy the evening highlights we prepare for you, the farewell dinner of authentic Shanghai cuisine served at the 260 years old Wang Bao He restaurant in Central Hotel, valued at CNY105.00 net per person (price included), as well as an enticing Portman Acrobatic Show at Shanghai Centre Theatre. See you off to the hotel and put a period to your fulfilled China tour. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: JC Mandarin Hotel 



- Deluxe room
Day 15: Departure from Shanghai
Find your own way to the airport according to your flight schedule. As also, welcome to look over our City Tour Packages to plan an extensional China visit! (B)
B-- BreakfastL-- LunchD-- Dinner
Guaranteed Departures with Even 1 Person!
- Internal flights & taxes;
- Hotels with daily western breakfasts;
- Daily lunches and/or dinners at China's finest restaurants for the land tour;
- Excellent guide & driver for the land tour;
- Standard cruise cabin with full board;
- Cruise shore excursions;
- Comfortable and clean air-conditioned car or van for land transportation;
- Entrance fees to all tourist sites;
- Tibet Travel Permit application fee;
- Two bottles of mineral water per day;
- Government taxes;
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