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Day by Day Itinerary

Departure: Based on the cruise sailing date, Please click.

Day One: Entry Beijing 
TCG guide will hold a welcome sign to meet you at the Beijing Capital Airport according to your international (internal) flight schedule. Transfer to the 4-star hotel for 3 nights stay and relax for the rest of the day.

Meals: None
Hotel: Holiday Inn Central Plaza (4 star) - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing


Day Two: Beijing
Stroll along the famous Tiananmen Square - the largest square in the world, and reach the Imperial Palace. This afternoon, transfer to visit the Temple of Heaven.

Specials: Peking Roast Duck Banquet & Peking Opera Performance
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day Three: Beijing
Morning excursion transfers you to climb the China Great Wall - Badaling section. A spicy Sichuan cuisine lunch is served at a notable restaurant to recruit your physical energy. This afternoon, stroll across the Sacred Path to reach the Ming Tomb.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch


Day Four: Beijing - Xian
Bid farewell to the city after having a stay at the Summer Palace. Fly to Xian to appreciate China's long history. TCG guide will wait for you at the airport ahead of the flight schedule and transfer you to the 4-star hotel for 2 nights stay. Take a visit to the City Wall afterwards and have a bird-eye's view of this city.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Grand New World Hotel (4 star)

 
Day Five: Xian
Highlight morning excursion transfers you to visit the amazing Terracotta Soldiers Museum. This afternoon, visit the Great Mosque and the landmark of this city - Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
 
Specials: A la carte lunch, Dumpling Banquet and Tang Dynasty Music and Dances Show
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day Six: Xian
Proceed to the next stop after touring the Shaanxi History Museum. Afternoon is free at your leisure to stroll around this historical city. 

Specials: A la carte lunch
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 
Day Seven: Xian - Lhasa - Tsetang
Proceed to the next stop after touring in the Hanyangling Museum near the Xianyang International Airport if flight schedule allows. Fly to Lhasa, a Buddha holy land, to be exposed in the clear azure sky and collect your lifelong memories. TCG guide will wait for you at the airport ahead of the flight schedule and transfer you to the 3-star hotel in Tsetang for 3 nights stay. Please adapt yourselves to the high altitude the rest of the day.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Tsetang Hotel (3 star)

Day Eight: Tsetang - Lhasa
Take a ferry across the Yarlong Tsangpo River to visit the Samye Monastery. Drive back to Lhasa.

Specials: A la carte dinner
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: ShangBaLa Hotel (3 star)

Day Nine: Lhasa
Have a morning excursion to Lhasa's main iconic imagery, Potola Palace and appreciate the amazing culture relics there. Have a tour to the Sera Monastery and the Norbulingka Park this afternoon. Dinner is arranged at the hotel and rest for the left day.

Specials: Western-style lunch
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Ten: Lhasa
Drive east towards to visit the Jokhang Temple and reach the bustling Barkhor Street at the end of the road. The old town area is the most prosperous district for Tibetans. A leisure afternoon is scheduled to visit the Tibet Museum, Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital and the Carpet Factory. Dinner is arranged at the hotel and rest for the left day.

Specials: Western-style lunch
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day Eleven: Lhasa - Shangri-La
Proceed to the next stop after having a Tibetan family visit. Fly to the 'Eden in Dream' Shangri-La in Yunnan. TCG guide will wait for you at the airport ahead of the flight schedule and transfer you to the 3-star hotel for 2 nights stay. Please adapt yourselves to the high altitude the rest of the day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel:  Paradise Hotel  (5 star)

 
Day Twelve: Shangri-La
Visit the 'the Pearl on the Plateau' - Bita Lake and the Shudu Lake over 3500 meters (about 3828 yards) above the sea level. Drive back to Shangri-La, visit the Songzanlin Monastery (Guihua Monastery), the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch


Day Thirteen: Shangri-La - Lijiang
Take car to Lijiang, stop to visit the Tiger Leaping Gorge, which is believed to be the deepest gorge in the world, the First Bend of the Yangtze River and the Stone Drum Town.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Grand Hotel (3 star)


Day Fourteen: Lijiang
Morning excursion offers an opportunity to approach the Baisha Village , a local Naxi family, the Baisha Murals and the Rock Joseph's Former Residence in Yuhu Village. Relax or explore further the city at your own step the rest of day.

Specials: Naxi Ancient Music and Dance Performance in Dongba Palace
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day Fifteen: Lijiang
No scheduled tour plans this morning and you could walk around the city at your own leisure step.

Meals: Breakfast


Day Sixteen: Lijiang - Kunming
Fly to Kunming, nicknamed City of Spring. TCG guide will wait for you at the airport ahead of the flight schedule and transfer you to the 4-star hotel for 1 night stay. Have a spectacular view of the Stone Forest after 90 minutes transfer and the Flowers and Birds Market.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Wei Long Hotel (4 star)

Day Seventeen: Kunming - Chongqing
Fly to Chongqing, the starting point of the Yangtze River cruise. TCG guide will wait for you at the airport ahead of flight schedule and visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo afterwards. Then transfer to check in at the China Regal cruise ship after being treated with an abundant buffet dinner at the 4-star Holiday Inn Yangtze Hotel.

Specials: Buffet dinner at Holiday Inn Yangtze Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cruises: China Regal Cruises (5 star)


Day Eighteen: Chongqing - Fengdu
Start to set sail in the morning as the ship departs Mountain city Chongqing. Morning is scheduled to have a ship introduction lecture and have an onshore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City this afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day Nineteen: Badong - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping
Sail through the Qutang Gorge early this morning and have a spectacular river view along the waterway. Onshore excursion takes you to the Shennong stream at Badong, the tributary of the Wu Gorge. Return to the ship and set sail towards the west section of the Xiling Gorge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Twenty: Sandouping
Proceed to enjoy the relaxing Yangtze River tour today. Disembark to marvel at the Three Gorges Dam , the largest water conservancy project in the world. The rest of the day continues to sail.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day Twenty-one: Wuhan - Shanghai
Yangtze exploration is about to conclude as the ship arrives in Wuhan at noon. Meet the TCG guide and be leaded to Hubei Provincial Museum for a short stay. Fly to prosperous Shanghai feel the fashion atmosphere after be treated with lunch at a local notable restaurant. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: River Bund Hotel (4 star)


Day Twenty-two: Shanghai
A whole day excursion covers the Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden, the famous Bund area along the Huangpu River and a local family visit.

Specials: Portman Acrobatic Show and a farewell dinner at Wangbaohe restaurant
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day Twenty-three: Shanghai Exit
Private transfer takes you to the airport and your pleasant China tour ends here.

Meals: Breakfast

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