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IMPERIAL CHINA & YANGTZE CRUISE

Tour Code: GOLDEN-0903

17 Days Beijing - Xian - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Wuhan - Shanghai - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Hong Kong
Starting from $2859 per person

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Day by Day Itinerary


Our group at the Badaling Great Wall, Beijing

Day 01: Arrival in 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. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Deluxe Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing



Terracotta warriors, Xian

Day 04: Beijing - 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 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



Pea-boat ride along the Shennong Stream, Yangtze River cruise

Day 07: Xian - Chongqing
Before departing for Chongqing, visit the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi on the way to the airport. The flight touches down in Chongqing and the guide will pick you up at the airport and lead you to have a rich buffet dinner at the 4-star Holiday Inn Yangtze Hotel, valued at CNY100.00 net per person (price included). See you off to board the German-made China Regal cruise ship. (B+D)

Accommodation: China Regal Cruises
     

Day 08: Chongqing - Fengdu
As the ship sets sail at 08:00 am, your relaxing Yangtze River cruise starts. According to the sailing schedule, disembark at Fengdu to visit the Ghost City in the afternoon. Afterwards, continue the sailing to the Three Gorges. (B+L+D)


Day 09: 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)



Downtown Nanjing Road, Shanghai.

Day 10: Sandouping
In the morning, disembark at Sandouping pier for the magnificent Three Gorges Dam Project visit. The exhibition hall with the Dam model is also open to you. After the visit, back to the ship and continue sailing along the Xiling Gorge. A farewell party is held tonight. Welcome to enjoy it. (B+L+D)


Day 11: Wuhan - Shanghai
The ship pulls into Wuhan pier at about 12:00 where your Yangtze River cruise tour ends. The guide will pick you up for a Wuhan city tour to the Hubei Provincial Museum. 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 12: 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. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: JC Mandarin Hotel   - Deluxe room



Our group taking the Li River cruise, Yangshuo

Day 13: Shanghai - Guilin
One more morning is left for you at your own arrangements. After lunch, proceed to Guilin by flight and check into the local best hotel. Entertainment of Ethnic Minority Songs and Dances at Lijiang Theatre is scheduled after dinner. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel    


Day 14: Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin
Appreciate the sweet Li River scenery by cruising down from Guilin to Yangshuo, experiencing the feeling like walking in the picture. As the lunch on the ship cannot be up to your taste, please have a big breakfast at the hotel this morning. Disembark at Yangshuo and take a short bicycle tour for the picturesque rural Yangshuo scenery sightseeing. Electric car is also available if you need. You also have a chance to get a close touch with a village family on the way. Drive back to Guilin. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel    
 


Hongkong Island

Day 15: Guilin - Hongkong
Take time to visit the Reed Flute Cave,, the Elephant Trunk Hill  and the Seven Star Park around Guilin. The guide will bid a fond farewell when see you off by the flight to Hongkong. Find your own way to transfer to the reserved hotel. All the arrangements in Hongkong are on your own and we only arrange the hotel with breakfast for you. (B+L)

Accommodation: InterContinental Grand Stanford Hongkong  


Day 16: Hongkong
The whole day is free and we only arrange the hotel with breakfast for you. Suggested itinerary take a half day Hongkong Island tour including Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, Aberdeen, the Stanley Market, star ferry riding and waterfront promenade walk. (B)

Accommodation: InterContinental Grand Stanford Hongkong 


Day 17: Departure from Hongkong
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)

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Departure Dates and Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)

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Group Code Arrival Date Departure Date Double Occupancy Sole Occupancy Status  
09-YH0402 Apr 02 Apr 18 $3289 $4719 Open 
09-YH0418 Apr 18 May 04 $3159 $4459 Open 
09-YH0505 May 05 May 21 $3159 $4459 Open 
09-YH0519 May 19 Jun 04 $3159 $4459 Open 
09-YH0604 Jun 04 Jun 20 $2909 $3999 Open 
09-YH0620 Jun 20 Jul 06 $2909 $3999 Open 
09-YH0704 Jul 04 Jul 20 $2859 $3889 Open 
09-YH0718 Jul 18 Aug 03 $2859 $3889 Open 
09-YH0801 Aug 01 Aug 17 $2859 $3889 Open 
09-YH0815 Aug 15 Aug 31 $2859 $3889 Open 
09-YH0903 Sep 03 Sep 19 $3289 $4719 Open 
09-YH0917 Sep 17 Oct 03 $3289 $4719 Open 
09-YH1003 Oct 03 Oct 19 $3289 $4719 Open 
09-YH1020 Oct 20 Nov 05 $3289 $4719 Open 
09-YH1107 Nov 07 Nov 23 $2989 $4159 Open 



Inclusions
  1. Internal flights & taxes;
  2. Hotels with daily western breakfasts;
  3. Daily lunches and/or dinners at China's finest restaurants for the land tour;
  4. Excellent guide & driver for the land tour;
  5. Standard cruise cabin with full board;
  6. Cruise shore excursions;
  1. Comfortable and clean air-conditioned car or van for land transportation;
  2. Entrance fees to all tourist sites;
  3. Two bottles of mineral water per day;
  4. Government taxes;

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Client's information:
Mr.Steven  , China , 2008-3-10 17:14

The Great Wall visit took about 2-3 hs walking. Also, there were scores of steps to enter the Ming Tomb. Elderly friends please take your health condition into consideration. A 66 years old traveler's kind suggestion.

Client's information:
Ms.Linda , United States , 2007-8-30 09:18

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