Impression China
SG06: 14 Days Small Group Tour of Beijing - Xi'an - Chengdu - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
Tour Type: Small Group of 1-18 travelers, guaranteed departures
Guide & Driver: English-speaking guide, experienced driver with an air-conditioned coach
Accommodation: 10 nights at nice 5-star & 4-star hotels, 3 nights on Yangtze River cruise
Meals: 13 western buffet breakfasts, 7 lunches with some being a la carte style, 3 dinners
Tour Highlights:
- Must-see sights - Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Army, Giant Pandas
- See the giant pandas up close in the Panda Breeding and Research Center
- Soften and scent your body from head to toe on Yangtze River cruise
- Walk into a local Chinese family, interact & dine with the hosts in their home
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Day 1 Arrival in Beijing
Arrive at any time, Airport pick-up & airport-hotel transfer.
Welcome to the mysterious land of China. Once you have collected your luggage and been cleared by customs, our wonderful guide will greet you in the Arrivals Hall of Beijing Airport. We will transfer you to the hotel for a three-night stay, where we suggest you relax during the remainder of the afternoon and evening to recover from jet lag so that you can highly enjoy this 14 day China tour.
Accommodation: The Great Wall Hotel Beijing
- the former Sheraton
Accommodation: The Great Wall Hotel Beijing
- the former SheratonDay 2 Beijing
A tour briefing, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, A la carte welcome lunch with Peking Duck, Temple of Heaven, Chinese Kung Fu Show. (B+L)
After breakfast there will be a short meeting when you can get to know the other members of your group. Your 14 day tour of China in Beijing will start from the magnificent Tiananmen Square. Within walking distance, you reach the Forbidden City, famous for its imperial history and grand buildings with its red walls and golden roofs. You will enjoy an a la carte meal (valued at CNY150.00 per person and included in our price) at a quality restaurant at midday, where the most famous Peking Roast Duck is also served.
After lunch, we visit to the ancient Temple of Heaven with its classical and unique imperial architecture that is sure to impress you. To perfect the memorable start to your travel, we will see an exciting Kung Fu Show.
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte welcome lunch
After lunch, we visit to the ancient Temple of Heaven with its classical and unique imperial architecture that is sure to impress you. To perfect the memorable start to your travel, we will see an exciting Kung Fu Show.
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte welcome lunch
A happy memory at the majestic Forbidden City
Day 3 Beijing
Mutianyu Great Wall with a round-trip cable car, A toast with red wine on the wall. (B)
This morning, you will be transferred to Mutianyu, one of the most famous sections of the Great Wall, where you will experience the grandeur of this world wonder. The round-trip cable car is included. As your host, we will provide the group with red wine for a celebratory toast to commemorate this memorable moment on the Great Wall. Around the wall area, there are many tourist restaurants, but the service and food quality is not good and below our serving standards. We kindly suggest you have a hearty breakfast in the morning and have some fast food for lunch by yourself.
Return to the city in the afternoon. Then you will be transferred to a featured local market. Enjoy your free time there to explore the market. After that, we get you back to the hotel.
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast
Return to the city in the afternoon. Then you will be transferred to a featured local market. Enjoy your free time there to explore the market. After that, we get you back to the hotel.
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast
Have fun on Mutianyu Great Wall
Day 4 Beijing - Xi'an
Summer Palace, Olympic Bird's Nest, A la carte lunch, Hutong Rickshaw Tour, Experience Chinese Paper Cutting, Fly to Xi'an, Airport-hotel transfer. (B+L)
After breakfast this morning, you will visit the picturesque Summer Palace and then the Olympic National Stadium (Bird's Nest). You will have chance to catch a glance of the unique features of this venue and take nice photos.
Around noon, we will take you for an a la carte lunch (valued at CNY150.00 per person and included in our price) at a fancy restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the original Hutong alleys by rickshaw. You will also have a chance to learn to make Chinese Paper Cutting in the Hutong. After that, you will board a flight to Xi'an, where our local guide will pick you up outside the baggage claim area at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for a three-night stay.
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel
Around noon, we will take you for an a la carte lunch (valued at CNY150.00 per person and included in our price) at a fancy restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the original Hutong alleys by rickshaw. You will also have a chance to learn to make Chinese Paper Cutting in the Hutong. After that, you will board a flight to Xi'an, where our local guide will pick you up outside the baggage claim area at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for a three-night stay.
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel
Enjoy your time at the scenic Summer Palace
Day 5 Xi'an
Terracotta Army, A local family visit and an authentic home-cooked lunch, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Tang Dynasty Show with dumpling dinner. (B+L+D)
Today's sightseeing will start with a visit to the majestic Terracotta Army. In the museum, visitors are not only attracted by the lifelike warrior figures which have high artistic value, but also be impressed by the various kinds of ancient weapons. After that you will pay a visit to the home of a typical Chinese family and enjoy home-cooked a la carte dishes (valued at CNY120.00 per person and included in our price).
In the afternoon, you will go to visit Xi'an Museum and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. It is an ancient Buddhist pagoda and was used to store sutras 1300 years ago. This evening, you will be entertained by the fascinating and colorful Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show while enjoying a delicious Dumpling Dinner.
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast, Home-cooked a la carte lunch, Dumpling dinner
Friendly Tips
Clients visiting in Jan, Feb, Mar and Dec need to arrange the dinner and evening activity on their own for this day, since the theater is usually not open at that time.
In the afternoon, you will go to visit Xi'an Museum and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. It is an ancient Buddhist pagoda and was used to store sutras 1300 years ago. This evening, you will be entertained by the fascinating and colorful Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show while enjoying a delicious Dumpling Dinner.
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast, Home-cooked a la carte lunch, Dumpling dinner
Friendly TipsClients visiting in Jan, Feb, Mar and Dec need to arrange the dinner and evening activity on their own for this day, since the theater is usually not open at that time.
Admire the majestic Terracotta Army
Make dumplings at a local home
Day 6 Xi'an
Observe local life in the park, Tai Chi practice, Xi'an City Wall, A la carte lunch, Provincial History Museum, Great Mosque, Muslim Quarter. (B+L)
This morning, before you visit the mighty City Wall, we will take you to explore the City Wall Park first, where you can not only experience the authentic life of the local people, but also learn to practice Tai Chi in a great atmosphere. The City Wall is quite definitely the pride of Xi'an. The old and firm circumvallation is complemented by a forested area around the wall. Its moat and ring road consist of a special and unique park that, like a shining necklace, adorns the ancient capital city of thirteen dynasties. If you are interested, you may rent a bicycle to ride on the ancient wall.
At midday, we will offer you an a la carte meal (valued at CNY120.00 per person and included in our price) at a nice local restaurant. Then you will continue with visits to Shaanxi History Museum and the Great Mosque. Surrounding the mosque is a popular and lively Muslim Bazaar. You may spend some time there at leisure.
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch
At midday, we will offer you an a la carte meal (valued at CNY120.00 per person and included in our price) at a nice local restaurant. Then you will continue with visits to Shaanxi History Museum and the Great Mosque. Surrounding the mosque is a popular and lively Muslim Bazaar. You may spend some time there at leisure.
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch
Feel the charms of ancient Xi'an on the City Wall
Our guests are practicing Tai Chi with the master
Day 7 Xi'an - Chengdu
A 4-hour high-speed train to Chengdu, Train station to hotel transfer. (B)
After breakfast, the guide sees you off at the North Railway Station for your morning high speed train to Chengdu. The train journey takes around 4 hours. Upon your arrival, our local guide will meet you and help you check in at the hotel. Lunch is not included today and you can have a taste of the famous Sichuan food on your own. Our guide will also be very helpful to provide you some suggestions. This afternoon remains for you to relax.
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza
Day 8 Chengdu
Giant Panda Base, Broad and Narrow Alleys, Jinsha Site Museum, Leisure time at Renmin Park. (B)
A visit to the adorable giant panda is a must in Chengdu. This morning, the guide will take you to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to see the lovely creatures as they feed and play with each other. Then go on to visit the Broad and Narrow Alleys, where you might also have your own lunch with the guide's suggestions.
Your visit continues to Jinsha Site Museum in the afternoon. After that, you will be transferred to a popular local venue, the Renmin Park. Have a tea break and experience the casual lifestyle of Chengdu people.
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast
Your visit continues to Jinsha Site Museum in the afternoon. After that, you will be transferred to a popular local venue, the Renmin Park. Have a tea break and experience the casual lifestyle of Chengdu people.
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast
Adorable giant pandas
Folk artist is making sugar figure
Day 9 Chengdu - Chongqing
A 2-hour bullet train to Chongqing, Jiefangbei CBD, Ci Qi Kou Ancient Village, Board a Yangtze River cruise ship for a 3-night stay. (B)
Today your guide will transfer you to the railway station to catch a 2-hour bullet train to Chongqing. Upon your arrival, our guide in Chongqing will meet you at the station and escort you to visit Jiefangbei CBD and Ci Qi Kou ancient village. Our guide will provide you suggestions on where to have dinner by yourself. After dinner, board the 5-star President No. 8 ship for a three-day Yangtze River cruise tour. We will book a cabin with balcony for you so that you can have a private place to enjoy the picturesque scenery along the river.
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast
Accommodation: President No. 8 with balcony
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast
Accommodation: President No. 8 with balcony
Day 10 Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze Cruise orientation, An onshore excursion to Shuangguishan National Forest Park, Captain's Welcome Party. (B+L+D)
The buffet breakfast is served between 07:00 and 08:00 at the dining hall, after which the river guide will give a brief introduction to the itinerary and the facilities on the ship. Then the whole morning is free for you to relax or admire the scenery from the deck. At about 12:30, you will have a shore excursion to Shuangguishan National Forest Park. Then re-embark and continue the cruise trip. Dinner is served at 18:00. Then the Captain's Welcome Party follows, when there are singing and dancing programs and interesting games. Visitors are also encouraged to give performances.
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze Three Gorges, An exciting excursion to Shennong Stream. (B+L+D)
Today continue to sail downstream of Yangtze River. You will disembark at Badong and connect a smaller ship to take an exciting pea-boat floating along Shennong Stream. Originating from Shennongjia Mountain in Hubei Province, the stream flows for 60 km from south to north through valleys and merges into Yangtze River at Wu Gorge. Sitting in this local special pea-boat, you will see grotesque peaks and cliffs, mysterious hanging coffins, beautiful waterfalls, and various kinds of vegetation. The guide and the boat trackers will also sing the folk songs of Tujia people.
Afterwards, re-embark the ship and continue the cruise into the western section of Xiling Gorge, the longest of the three gorges.
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Afterwards, re-embark the ship and continue the cruise into the western section of Xiling Gorge, the longest of the three gorges.
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Yangtze River cruise
Boat-trackers in Shennong Stream excursion
Day 12 Yichang - Shanghai
Disembark the cruise ship, Three Gorges Dam, A 7.5-hour bullet train to Shanghai, Train station to hotel transfer. (B)
After breakfast, you will check out and disembark for an excursion to the Three Gorges Dam. As the world's largest hydro-electric project, it makes a great economic contribution by generating energy, preventing flood, and filtering sediment. Then you will be transferred to the Three Gorges Tourist Center in Yichang city, where our local guide will pick you up and take you to Yichang East Railway Station for a 7.5-hour bullet train to Shanghai, which is the last destination of your 14 day China tour. A local guide will meet you at the railway station upon your arrival and transfer you to the hotel.
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast
Accommodation: Parkline Century Park Hotel Shanghai - the former Crowne Plaza
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast
Accommodation: Parkline Century Park Hotel Shanghai
- the former Crowne PlazaDay 13 Shanghai
Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden and its traditional bazaar, A la carte farewell lunch, Former French Concession, the Bund and Huangpu River cruise. (B+L)
After breakfast, you will begin the day with visits to Shanghai Museum for its numerous precious collections and then to the well-known Yu Garden, once a private garden during the Ming dynasty and now a fabulous tourist attraction showing the design style of classical Chinese garden architecture. Walk out of the garden, you will see a traditional bazaar. It is a prosperous area that both local people and travelers like to explore.
At noon, an a la carte farewell lunch (valued at CNY120.00 per person and included in our price) will be served at a famous restaurant with the best Shanghai cuisine.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Former French Concession, the Bund area and have a cruise tour on the Huangpu River. You will also have some free time on the Bund. Upon returning to the hotel our guide will see you into the lobby and wish you bon voyage on your journey home.
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte farewell lunch
At noon, an a la carte farewell lunch (valued at CNY120.00 per person and included in our price) will be served at a famous restaurant with the best Shanghai cuisine.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Former French Concession, the Bund area and have a cruise tour on the Huangpu River. You will also have some free time on the Bund. Upon returning to the hotel our guide will see you into the lobby and wish you bon voyage on your journey home.
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte farewell lunch
Distinctive skyscrapers seen from the Bund
Day 14 Departure from Shanghai
Please check out before 12:00. We recommend the most efficient and money-saving way - taking a taxi by yourself from hotel to the airport, A pleasant trip home! (B)
As this is the final day for your wonderful 14 day tour of China, you need to pack your luggage after breakfast and check out before 12:00. Please be aware that the transfer cost from the hotel to the airport is not included in the quotation. You can book a taxi or airport shuttle bus on the day prior to your departure. Have a smooth journey home!
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast
Meals included: Western buffet breakfast
B-- Breakfast L-- Lunch D-- Dinner
2020 Prices
Prices are per person in US Dollars; departures are guaranteed even with one person!
Earlier Booking, Bigger Savings
12% off - book by Dec 31, 2019, 10% off - book by Jan 31, 2020
| Arrival Date | Departure Date | Double Occupancy | Single Room Supplement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 02(Thu) | Apr 15(Wed) | $2229 $1961 | $809 |  |
| Apr 09(Thu) | Apr 22(Wed) | $2229 $1961 | $809 | |
| Apr 16(Thu) | Apr 29(Wed) | $2229 $1961 | $809 | |
| Apr 23(Thu) | May 06(Wed) | $2279 $2005 | $849 | |
| May 07(Thu) | May 20(Wed) | $2279 $2005 | $849 | |
| May 14(Thu) | May 27(Wed) | $2279 $2005 | $849 | |
| May 21(Thu) | Jun 03(Wed) | $2279 $2005 | $849 | |
| May 28(Thu) | Jun 10(Wed) | $2219 $1952 | $789 | |
| Jun 04(Thu) | Jun 17(Wed) | $2209 $1943 | $789 | |
| Jun 11(Thu) | Jun 24(Wed) | $2209 $1943 | $789 | |
| Jun 18(Thu) | Jul 01(Wed) | $2209 $1943 | $789 | |
| Jun 25(Thu) | Jul 08(Wed) | $2209 $1943 | $789 | |
| Jul 02(Thu) | Jul 15(Wed) | $2239 $1970 | $789 | |
| Jul 09(Thu) | Jul 22(Wed) | $2239 $1970 | $789 | |
| Jul 16(Thu) | Jul 29(Wed) | $2239 $1970 | $789 | |
| Jul 23(Thu) | Aug 05(Wed) | $2239 $1970 | $789 | |
| Jul 30(Thu) | Aug 12(Wed) | $2239 $1970 | $789 | |
| Aug 06(Thu) | Aug 19(Wed) | $2239 $1970 | $789 | |
| Aug 13(Thu) | Aug 26(Wed) | $2239 $1970 | $789 | |
| Aug 20(Thu) | Sep 02(Wed) | $2239 $1970 | $789 | |
| Aug 27(Thu) | Sep 09(Wed) | $2299 $2023 | $879 | |
| Sep 03(Thu) | Sep 16(Wed) | $2299 $2023 | $879 | |
| Sep 10(Thu) | Sep 23(Wed) | $2299 $2023 | $879 | |
| Sep 17(Thu) | Sep 30(Wed) | $2299 $2023 | $879 | |
| Sep 24(Thu) | Oct 07(Wed) | $2299 $2023 | $879 | |
| Oct 08(Thu) | Oct 21(Wed) | $2299 $2023 | $879 | |
| Oct 15(Thu) | Oct 28(Wed) | $2299 $2023 | $879 | |
| Oct 22(Thu) | Nov 04(Wed) | $2299 $2023 | $879 | |
| Oct 29(Thu) | Nov 11(Wed) | $2179 $1917 | $829 | |
| Nov 05(Thu) | Nov 18(Wed) | $2179 $1917 | $829 | |
| Nov 12(Thu) | Nov 25(Wed) | $2159 $1899 | $799 | |
Remark: The prices in red reflect the current discount.
Price Includes
- Domestic airfare & train fares
- Hotel accommodation with breakfasts
- A la carte lunches as itinerary specifies
- Professional English-speaking guides
- Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
- Entrance fees to tourist sites
- Yangtze River cruise with full board
- Tips or gratuities for hotel porters
Price Excludes
- International airfares
- Entry Visa fees
- Personal expenses
- Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers
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The condition of the cars was excellent in each location, and service attitude of the driver in each city was good as well. I particularly enjoyed the drivers that would go above and beyond what was expected of them (for example: enjoy a meal with me or involve him/herself with the tour and my experience). Of particular note, once again- is the gentlemen in Beijing. Excellent service.
Another thing about the guides was there willingness to allow for photos (I took many of them). They were all very patient and accommodating. The guide who was kind enough to pick me up at the airport in Chongqing even bought me some water before I got on the cruise, thus saving me money instead of having to purchase the water on the ship. Additionally, she explained much of the city in great detail, even though I only spent about 30 minutes with her.
Additionally, each city offered some sort of show to go to, which I gladly did, almost every night. The guides were very accommodating to this, as well, and always had good ideas for shows to go see. We had a pleasant tour experience. Thank you. ... More
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