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12 Days China Discovery Tour with Yangtze Cruise

  • Destinations: Shanghai-Yichang-Yangtze River Cruise-Chongqing-Xian-Beijing
  • Tour Code: YR-05S1
  • From USD 1960
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Day 1

Place & Transport Shanghai
Today's Activities Upon arrival in Shanghai, you'll be warmly greeted outside the baggage claim area at airport and transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day will be left on your own to explore this dynamic international metropolis.
   
Meals None
Accommodation Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel Shanghai  
 
 

Day 2

Place & Transport Shanghai
Today's Activities In the morning, head for Shanghai Museum where a large number of cultural relics from different Dynasties are displayed and Nanjing Road. After enjoying lunch, visit Yuyuan Garden with the local market nearby, and then take a walk along Tianzifang where you can find the special architecture of old shanghai city. Enjoy the exciting Acrobatic Show. Drive back to the hotel.
Attractions Nanjing Road (Nanjinglu)Shanghai MuseumYuyuan Garden
Meals Breakfast,Lunch
Accommodation Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel Shanghai  
 
 

Day 3

Place & Transport Shanghai - Yichang
Today's Activities Morning time will be at your leisure, and please have lunch by yourself. Our guide will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to the airport, and you'll fly to Yichang. Another local guide will warmly greet you at the airport in Yichang and transfer you to the famous attraction - Three Travelers' Cave.After dinner, go to embark on the luxury President Cruise Ship and stay overnight. The Safety, Orientation & River Briefing Presentation starts at 20:30 and the ship weighs anchor at 21:00.
Attractions Three Traveler’s Cave
Meals Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation MV President 2 Cruise MV President 3 Cruise 
 
 

Day 4

Place & Transport Yangtze River Cruise
Today's Activities The ship starts to enter the eastern section of the dramatic Xiling Gorge. Disembark to explore the gargantuan project of the Three Gorges Dam. Pass the five-step ship lock at 12:00. Then continue sailing through the western section of the Xiling Gorge. The wonderful Captain's Welcome Party will be held in the evening. Indulge yourself in the excellent Chinese folk dancing and music performance. You can also join in the performance for fun.
Attractions Three Gorges DamXiling Gorge
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation MV President 2 Cruise MV President 3 Cruise 
 
 

Day 5

Place & Transport Yangtze River Cruise
Today's Activities After breakfast, we'll land at Badong for a small wooden boat trip to enjoy the astonishing natural beauty of the enchanting Shennong Stream. Then return to the ship and pass through the stunning Qutang Gorge and the enchanting Wu Gorge.
Attractions Shennong StreamQutang GorgeWu Gorge
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation MV President 2 Cruise MV President 3 Cruise 
 
 

Day 6

Place & Transport Yangtze River Cruise
Today's Activities Disembark at Fengdu to explore the mysterious Fengdu Ghost City. The exciting Farewell Party will be held tonight. And don't miss the excellent performance by the cruise staff at the get-together.
Attractions Fengdu Ghost CityShibaozhai
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation MV President 2 Cruise MV President 3 Cruise 
 
 

Day 7

Place & Transport Chongqing-Xian
Today's Activities Prepare for check-out after breakfast. The ship will reach the Chaotianmen Dock in Chongqing around 09:00 in the morning. Our guide will meet you on board. After lunch at a famed restaurant, visit the historic Ciqikou Old Town. Then head to the airport and leave for Xian. Upon your arrival, another professional guide will warmly greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
Attractions Ciqikou Old Town
Meals Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation Grand New World Hotel, Xian  
 
 

Day 8

Place & Transport Xian
Today's Activities After having the breakfast at the hotel, your excursion begins with the incredible 2000 year-old Terra-Cotta Army, one of the Eight Wonders in the World. The Warriors are part of the underground tomb of the Emperor Qin. You will marvel at the different features and facial expressions of those terra-cotta warriors and horses. After lunch, our guide will take you to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the landmark of Xian. For today's dinner, the scheduled Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show will be offered after the Dumpling Banquet. Banquet.
Attractions Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Ta)Tang Dynasty Music and Dance ShowTerracotta Army
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dumpling Banquet)
Accommodation Grand New World Hotel, Xian  
 
 

Day 9

Place & Transport Xian-Beijing
Today's Activities Our guide will pick you up at the hotel in the morning. We'll visit the grand Great Mosque and the vibrating Muslim Food Street. Then our guide will transfer you to the airport, and you will leave Xian for Beijing. Enjoy lunch on the flight. Upon arrival in Beijing, you'll be warmly welcomed by another tour guide. Then go to visit the Temple of Heaven. After dinner, go to the well-selected hotel.
Attractions Great Mosque of XianTemple of Heaven
Meals Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation Grand Mercure Xidan, Beijing   
 
 

Day 10

Place & Transport Beijing
Today's Activities Head to the world-renowned Badaling Great Wall where you can enjoy the spectacular views. After enjoying lunch at a notable local restaurant, go to visit the dramatic Ming Tombs.
Attractions Badaling Great WallMing Tombs
Meals Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation Grand Mercure Xidan, Beijing   
 
 

Day 11

Place & Transport Beijing
Today's Activities Proceed to visit largest and grandest square in the world - Tiananmen Square. Walking through the square, you will come to the magnificent Forbidden City. After enjoying lunch, begin to visit Summer Palace, the imperial palace and garden of Qing Dynasty. Followed by the world-famous Kungfu Show. Finally you will be transferred to the hotel.

Optional activities: We also have the wonderful Beijing Opera Performance for you to choose. If you prefer Beijing Opera Performance rather than Chinese Kung Fu Show, we can rearrange it for you without price change.
Attractions Forbidden CitySummer PalaceTiananmen Square
Meals Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation Grand Mercure Xidan, Beijing   
 
 

Day 12

Place & Transport Departure from Beijing
Today's Activities Our guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby according to your flight schedule and transfer you to the airport. So you can take your homeward flight. Our service ends here.
   
Meals Breakfast
  
 
Land Only Prices & Highlights

10% OFF sale is available for all tours running between Nov 15, 2012 to Mar 15, 2013, excluding the period of Jan 1 to Jan 3 2013 and the period of Feb 6 to Feb 18 2013.

Note: To enjoy the private group with your family or friends, please find the prices (per person) below:

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Occupancy Type2-5 Travelers
(USD)
High Season  (5/1/2012-5/31/2012,  9/1/2012-10/31/2012)
Twin Occupancy2007
Single Occupancy2639
High Season  (5/1/2013-5/31/2013,  9/1/2013-10/31/2013)
Twin Occupancy2158
Single Occupancy2790
Shoulder Season  (6/1/2012-8/31/2012,  11/1/2012-11/30/2012)
Twin Occupancy1960
Single Occupancy2556
Shoulder Season  (3/1/2013-4/30/2013,  6/1/2013-8/31/2013,  11/1/2013-11/30/2013)
Twin Occupancy2111
Single Occupancy2707
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    The prices shown above are not valid during China's Offical Holidays (National Day - 01 to 07, Oct., Spring Festival - 09 to 15, Feb. 2013, ect.).

  Services Inclusions:

  1. 1. Admission fees: to sightseeing spots & activities specified;
  2. 2. Meals: as specified above;
  3. 3. Tour guides: excellent private English-speaking guide.
  4. 4. Accommodations: hotels based on double/single occupancy as specified;
  5. 5. Transfers: domestic flights & land transfer with drivers as specified;
  6. 6. Travel Agency Liability Insurance during the tour;
  7. 7. Government taxes & fees.

  Services Exclusions:

  1. 1. International transportation: including flights to/from China;
  2. 2. China visa fees;
  3. 3. Gratuities to guides & drivers and any expense of personal nature.
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