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HISTORIC CHINA & YANGTZE CRUISE

Tour Code: SILVER-0902

12 Days Beijing - Xian - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Wuhan - Shanghai
Starting from $1349 per person

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Day by Day Itinerary


Our group at 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: Forbidden Hotel 
 

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, 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: Forbidden Hotel 


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: Forbidden Hotel 



Terracotta warriors and soldiers, 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 hotel. An a la carte dinner of Sichuan cuisine awaits you at a nice local restaurant, valued at CNY60.00 net per person (price included). (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel


Day 05: Xian
Have a big breakfast and drive out of downtown to visit the world wonder Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. In the afternoon, go on to explore Xian’s historical sites of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the ancient City Wall. 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 River cruise

Day 06: Xian - Chongqing
Before departing for Chongqing, take the time to visit the Provincial History Museum and the Great Mosque. Afterwards, fly to Chongqing and the guide will transfer you to board the German-made China Regal cruise ship after dinner. (B+D)

Accommodation: China Regal Cruises 
 

Day 07: Chongqing - Fengdu
As the ship sets sail at 08:00am, 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 08: 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)



Yangtze River cruise

Day 09: 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. (B+L+D)


Day 10: 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: Days Hotel Shanghai    - Deluxe Room 



Our group taking photos near the Bund, Shanghai

Day 11: Shanghai
To have a panoramic view of this metropolis in one short day, we arrange the Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden and the Bund wandering in your schedule. After sightseeing, you will be transferred back to your hotel to have dinner. Then our tour guide will see you into the lobby to say bon voyage.Your fulfilled China tour puts a period here. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Days Hotel Shanghai   - Deluxe Room 


Day 12: 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)

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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-Y0410 Apr 10 Apr 21 $1549 $2139 Open 
09-Y0426 Apr 26 May 07 $1549 $2139 Open 
09-Y0510 May 10 May 21 $1549 $2139 Open 
09-Y0527 May 27 Jun 07 $1379 $1829 Open 
09-Y0612 Jun 12 Jun 23 $1379 $1829 Open 
09-Y0626 Jun 26 Jul 07 $1379 $1829 Open 
09-Y0712 Jul 12 Jul 23 $1379 $1829 Open 
09-Y0724 Jul 24 Aug 04 $1379 $1829 Open 
09-Y0807 Aug 07 Aug 18 $1379 $1829 Open 
09-Y0821 Aug 21 Sep 01 $1379 $1829 Open 
09-Y0909 Sep 09 Sep 20 $1579 $2169 Open 
09-Y0925 Sep 25 Oct 06 $1579 $2169 Open 
09-Y1011 Oct 11 Oct 22 $1579 $2169 Open 
09-Y1030 Oct 30 Nov 10 $1379 $1829 Open 
09-Y1118 Nov 18 Nov 29 $1349 $1769 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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Tour groups inevitably end up at a "factory" where you can learn about how a select product is made. The main purpose of these places is to sell you their products though. "Factories" can actually be really interesting and fun to go to, just try not to get buyers remorse.

Participate! ...When I went to a silk factory, I got to help make a silk blanket with some friends. It was a lot of fun.

I recomend going to the factories to learn about how the products are produced and to get a little insight into the culture. You might want to skip the store area of the factory though so you don't make any impulse purchases.

Client's information:
Ms.Marsha Clein , United States , 2007-11-2 17:34

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