12 Days Beijing-Xian-Chongqing-Yangtze Cruise-Yichang-Shanghai


Day 1	Place & Transport	Arrive in Beijing
	Today's Activities	You'll be met by our guide at the airport and transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and get ready for your exciting China tour.


	Accommodation	Mercure Beijing Downtown


Day 2	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	The first stop of sightseeing today is the grand Tiananmen Square – the largest city square in the world. And then you will be led to the majestic Forbidden City where the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties had lived in and worked at. After that, get on a rickshaw to explore the unique Hutong and visit the local family as well as enjoy a palatable lunch with the family members. At afternoon, go to the Summer Palace to appreciate the best-preserved imperial garden.
	Attractions	Forbidden City Hutong Summer Palace Tiananmen Square
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Mercure Beijing Downtown


Day 3	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	Today you will explore the vast Temple of Heaven, a venue for ancient emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties to worship heaven and pray for good harvest. And then, visit the world-famous Mutianyu Great Wall by round trip cable, a less crowded and more beautiful section. As lunch time comes, you can get satisfied at a rather comfortable restaurant nearby the Mutianyu Great Wall. At night, a mouthwatering and authentic Peking Duck is offered to end today's marvelous tour.
	Attractions	Mutianyu Great Wall Temple of Heaven
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
	Accommodation	Mercure Beijing Downtown


Day 4	Place & Transport	Beijing-Xian
	Today's Activities	In the morning, you will be driven to watch at a distance the Bird's Nest and Water Cube, the excellent architectures built for 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, on the way to the 798 Art Zone. At afternoon, head for the airport and take a flight to Xian. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. The 798 Art Zone is based on a military-industrial factory complex and homes to more than 200 various art & culture galleries. Usually, it is compared with the New York's Greenwich Village.
	Attractions	Water Cube Bird’s Nest 798 Art Zone
	Meals	Breakfast
	Accommodation	Grand New World Hotel, Xian


Day 5	Place & Transport	Xian
	Today's Activities	The highlight today is the world-famous Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses where you might be shocked by the rows of life-size warriors in order. After a local dainty lunch, make a stop at the square in the front of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and choose the best angle to view this "Leaning Tower of China". As walking around the square, you can also appreciate the exquisite architectures and sculptures on its two sides.
	Attractions	Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Ta)Terracotta Army
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Grand New World Hotel, Xian


Day 6	Place & Transport	Xian
	Today's Activities	Today is the last day of your funny Xian tour. First, the guide will lead you to the old City Wall, on which you will enjoy riding bicycle while appreciating the cityscape. Then head into the Great Mosque to appreciate the combination of Islamic and Chinese cultures. After lunch, go to the Shaanxi History Museum to watch the rare collections like murals, coins, paintings as well as gold, bronze and silver articles.
	Attractions	Great Mosque of Xian Shaanxi History Museum Xian City Wall (Xian Chengqiang)
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Grand New World Hotel, Xian


Day 7	Place & Transport	Xian-Chongqing
	Today's Activities	In the morning, head for the airport to take a flight to Chongqing. Upon arrival, you will be met and taken to visit the old town - Ciqikou where you could appreciate old architectures as well as taste local snacks and tea. After dinner, you will be taken to board the Century Sky cruise ship to begin your memorable Yangtze River cruise tour. There is a necessary Safety, Orientation & River Briefing presentation for you.
	Attractions	Ciqikou Old Town
	Meals	Breakfast, Dinner
	Accommodation	Century Sky


Day 8	Place & Transport	Fengdu
	Today's Activities	Today there is a shore excursion to the famous Ghost City - Fengdu, where you will learn more about the ghost culture of China. Lose yourself in the wonderful Chinese folk dance and music performance by the cruise staff at the exciting Captain's Welcome Party in the evening.
	Attractions	Fengdu Ghost City
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
	Accommodation	Century Sky


Day 9	Place & Transport	Shennong Stream
	Today's Activities	The highlight of today's tour is to have a small wooden boat trip to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of Shennong Stream. Farewell dinner will be arranged tonight.
	Attractions	Shennong Stream
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
	Accommodation	Century Sky


Day 10	Place & Transport	Yichang-Shanghai
	Today's Activities	After breakfast, you will take a shuttle bus to see the significant project of Three Gorges Dam, which is also the highlight of Yangze River Cruise. After lunch, the ship will arrive in Yichang. Our guide will meet you on board and transfer you to take a flight to Shanghai.
	Attractions	Three Gorges Dam
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel Shanghai


Day 11	Place & Transport	Shanghai
	Today's Activities	The sightseeing today in Shanghai starts from visiting the Shanghai Museum and the Bund. After enjoying a special lunch, you will be taken to the Yuyuan Garden to see the typical architectural style and artistic style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Finally, take a walk around the Tianzifang, a new art zone in Shanghai where you can find special architecture of old shanghai city as well as a lot of bars, cafes, craft shops, studio, galleries, and boutiques.
	Attractions	Shanghai Museum Shanghai Bund Yuyuan Garden Tianzifang
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel Shanghai


Day 12	Place & Transport	Depart from Shanghai
	Today's Activities	Head for the airport and board your homeward flight by yourself. Your unforgettable China tour ends. Tips: The transfer service from hotel to Pudong or Hongqiao airport could be provided upon your request. Besides, we can also provide you an extension tour to Suzhou, Hangzhou or other destinations as well as flight and hotel reservation service.

	Meals	Breakfast

Prices & Departures:

Jun 2012Jul 2012Aug 2012Sept 2012Oct 2012Nov 2012Feb 2013Mar 2013Apr 2013May 2013Jun 2013Jul 2013Aug 2013Sept 2013Oct 2013Nov 2013

Tour Code	Duration	Twin Occupancy (USD)	Single Occupancy (USD)	Action
GT-07-120605	6/5/2012 - 6/16/2012	1738	2458	Book
GT-07-120612	6/12/2012 - 6/23/2012	1738	2458	Book
GT-07-120619	6/19/2012 - 6/30/2012	1738	2458	Book
GT-07-120626	6/26/2012 - 7/7/2012	1738	2458	Book

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