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11 Days China Highlights Tour with Yangtze Cruise Discovery 2016
 
Beijing | Xian | Chongqing | Yangtze | Yichang | Shanghai
 
 
Tour Description:
This tour is on join in basis and you have to share the bus and guide with other tourists. The tour will be operated on the fixed dates specified on our website and be conducted exactly in accordance with the itinerary. By joining the this kind of tour, you will enjoy the best service with very reasonable price, while making friends with the people from all over the world.

Group Size:

Small group tour with maximum of 18 persons.
Minimum 2 Adults Guaranteed Departure!
 
Daily Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Beijing

On arrival in Beijing, you will be met & transferred by our professional English speaking guide to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.


Day 2
Beijing (B/L)

Buffet breakfast at hotel. Full day city excursion to Tiananmen Square-the largest square in the world, Forbidden City-imperial palace of Ming and Qing Dynasty, and Temple of Heaven-here ancient emperors prayed for good harvest, you will have a chance to practice Chinese Taijiquan for one hour assisting by our skillful coach. Lunch at good local Peking Roasted Duck restaurants. You can choose the Chinese Kungfu show as optional in the evening.

the Sacred Way

The Tian’anmen Square: The largest city square in the world.
The Forbidden City: the imperial palace for the Ming and Qing with a history of around 600 years.
The Temple of Heaven: The Temple of Heaven is a masterpiece of architecture and landscape design which simply and graphically illustrates a cosmogony of great importance for the evolution of one of the world’s great civilizations.


Day 3
Beijing (B/L)
Buffet breakfast at hotel followed by full day trip to the Great Wall at Mutianyu, the Ming Tombs and the Sacred Way with lunch at local Chinese restaurant.
The Ming Tombs: Consisting of mausoleums of 13 Ming emperors, is one of the largest imperial necropolises in China.
The Sacred Way: The way stood on both sides with marvelous stone sculptures by which means the road leading to heaven.
The Great Wall: the symbol of China and Climbing the Great Wall you can pass visitors from all over the world, and hear conversations in almost every language

Day 4
Beijing/Xian (B/L/D)

Buffet breakfast at hotel, then explore old town of Beijing(visit Hutong by rickshaw), lunch at the Hutong family followed by transfer to the Railway Station to catch the High-speed Train(Second Seater, about 5 hours) to Xian-the ancient capital of China. Upon arrival meet and transfer the hotel. Dumpling Dinner with dumplings making demonstration at a good dumpling restaurant.

Hutong

Hutong: A hutong is a unique form of community that exists only in China. If you are fed up with high buildings and wide streets, enter Beijing’s hutongs then. Here, you will find "Hutong Culture".

Day 5
Xian (B/L)
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion to world famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses with circle movie showed before returning to the city for visit of thebig wild Goose Pagoda and the Courtyard of Family Gao with Shadow Puppet Show enjoying. Lunch at good local restaurant. You can choose the Tang Dynasty Dinner Show as optional in the evening(highly recommended, as it is the best show in China).

The Terracotta Warriors and Horses: The most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century, the army of terra-cotta warriors and the bronze chariots entombed in vast underground vaults at emperor Qin’s tomb.
The Tang Dynasty Dinner & Show: The show that presents the palace dances and sings in the Tang Dynasty.

The Big wild Goose Pagoda: It is one of the city’s most distinctive and outstanding landmarks, possibly the most beautiful building left in Xi’an today.
The Courtyard of Family Gao: The Courtyard of Family Gao: Located in Xian’s bustling shopping area, Gao’s Courtyard is the former residence of Ming Dynasty.The residence is well preserved or restored to replicate the originals. Xian Art Gallery works in the main houses and you can enjoy local Shadow Puppet Show here

Ancient City Wall

Day 6
Xi’an/Chongqing (B/L)
Buffet breakfast at hotel. then visit Shaanxi Historical Museum, Ancient City Wall. Lunch at local good restaurant followed by transfer to the airport for flight to Chongqing . Arrive at Chongqing, you will be met at the airport & transferred to board your deluxe cruise ship for the Three Gorges river journey.

The Provincial Museum: Which is one of the best Museum in China and where you can learn a lot about the 5,000 year brilliant history of China.
The Ancient City Wall
: Xian City Wall was constructed in the early Ming Dynasty on the basis of the Imperial City of Chang An (Everlasting Peace) of the Tang Dynasty.


Day 7
Yangtze Cruise (B/L/D)

Depart Chongqing 8:00am. Shore excursion at Fengdu or Shibaozhai.

Fengdu: known as the "Ghost City" and is a place for punishing the devil and awarding the good.


Day 8
Yangtze Cruise (B/L/D)

Pass through the magnificent Qutang Gorge, and beautiful Wu Gorge a. Shore excursion to the Baidi City(optional tour). Transfer to a small sampan to cruise the Shennong Stream.

Prsident Cruisers No.6

Wu Gorge: the most beautiful section of the Yangtze River, The gorge was also known to be as dangerous as it is beautiful.
Shennong Stream: a tributary of the Yangtze River, a sampan tour in Shennong Stream will allow you to experience a high speed adventure.
Qutang Gorge: the first of the three gorges of the Yangtze River, and the one that is famous for its sheer and spectacular precipices.


Day 9
Yangtze Cruise/Yichang/Shanghai (B/L)
Visit the Three Gorges Dam. Arrives in Yichang. Be transferred to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival meet and transfer to Hotel.

Three Gorges Dam: the largest water conservancy project ever under taken by human being is now being built at Sandouping in the middle of Xiling Gorge.

the Bund
Day10
Shanghai (B/L)
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Full day city tour with visit to the Yu Garden, the "Bund", Nanjing Road and the Jade Buddha Temple with lunch at local Chinese restaurant. You can choose the Acrobatic Show as optional in the evening.


Yu Garden: a place of peace and comfort in the heart of bustling Shanghai, dates back to the fabled Ming Dynasty.
The Jade Buddha Temple: The most famous Buddhist temple in Shanghai.

The Bund: known as a miniature museum of international architecture with dozens of high buildings standing along the shore.

Nanjing Road: the longest commercial street in China, lined with big department and specialty stores, upscale boutiques, and a variety of fine restaurants, enjoying the reputation of "China’s No.1 Street".

Day 11
Shanghai/Departure(B)
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Free until transfer to the airport for flight to the next destination.
End of service.

 
 
 
Price Details(per person in US$):
Tour-Code
Arrival Date
in Beijing
Departure Date From Shanghai
Price
Single Room Supply
Availability
T03-160326
Mar 26

Apr 05

RMB/CNY 9380
US$ 1488
RMB 2880
T03-160409
Apr 09
Apr 19
RMB/CNY 9620
US$ 1526
RMB 3120
T03-160423
Apr 23
May 03
RMB/CNY 9690
US$ 1538
RMB 3120
T03-160507
May 07
May 17
RMB/CNY 10030
US$ 1592
RMB 3400
T03-160521
May 21
May 31
RMB/CNY 10030
US$ 1592
RMB 3400
T03-160604
Jun 04
Jun 14
RMB/CNY 9450
US$ 1500
RMB 2950
T03-160618
Jun 18
Jun 28
RMB/CNY 9450
US$ 1500
RMB 2950
T03-160702
Jul 02
Jul 12
RMB/CNY 9450
US$ 1500
RMB 2950
T03-160716
Jul 16
Jul 26
RMB/CNY 9450
US$ 1500
RMB 2950
T03-160730
Jul 30
Aug 09
RMB/CNY 9450
US$ 1500
RMB 2950
T03-160813
Aug 13
Aug 23
RMB/CNY 9450
US$ 1500
RMB 2950
T03-160827
Aug 27
Sep 06
RMB/CNY 9550
US$ 1515
RMB 3050
T03-160910
Sep 10
Sep 20
RMB/CNY 10150
US$ 1611
RMB 3550
T03-160924
Sep 24
Oct 04
RMB/CNY 10150
US$ 1611
RMB 3550
T03-161008
Oct 08
Oct 18
RMB/CNY 10150
US$ 1611
RMB 3550
T03-161022
Oct 22
Nov 01
RMB/CNY 10150
US$ 1611
RMB 3550
T03-161105
Nov 05
Nov 15
RMB/CNY 9380
US$ 1488
RMB 2880

2017 Group List

Important Note: The above price is quoted in Chinese currency RMB. Currently the exchange rate between USD and RMB is 1:6.3, you can easily convert our price into USD. But we are unable to forecast the exchange rate in the future, so we will charge foreign currency based on the latest rate when you are going to settle the payment.

 
 
 
 
Service included Service not included
A.
Hotels (twin share basis) as listed in the itinerary
B.
Entrance fees
C.
English Speaking Guide & Driver +  car / van / coach for Transfers & sightseeing
D.
Meals as listed in the itinerary, B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=Dinner
E.
Domestic flights or trains as listed in the itinerary
F.
Service Charge & Government Taxes
G.
Luggage Transfers between airports and hotels
A.
Entry or Exit China International Airfare or train tickets
B.
Visa Fees
C.
Gratuities, Tips to guides or drivers
D.
Single Room Supplement
E.
Personal Expenses
F.
Meals: Any meals which are not specified with "B", "L", or "D"
G. Evening Optional Shows
Note:
1) The prices listed include a discount for cash payment either by wire transfer , for any other type of payment, the discount price may not apply and subject to surcharge.
2) There will be extra US$20/person for arrival transfer before scheduled date or departure transfer after scheduled date.
3) Above are prices for adults. Children at the age of 12 or above will be treated as adult.
4)

Please refer to Terms & Conditions before making the reservation.

 
 
 
Featured Hotels for this tour:
 
City
Hotel
Rate
Beijing
Plaza Hotel or similar
Four Star
( ★ ★ ★
)
Xian
Xian Huashan International Hotel or similar
Shanghai
Lee Gardens Hotel Shanghai or similar
Ship
Yangtze No.2 or Similar (Five Star)
 

Chongqing Hotpot