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Day 1
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Place & Transport |
Arrive in Beijing
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| Today's Activities |
Your special culture tour starts with a warm welcome by our guide at Beijing airport. Transfer to the hotel and relax for the rest of the day.
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| Meals |
None |
| Accommodation |
Sunworld Hotel, Beijing |
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Day 2
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Place & Transport |
Beijing
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| Today's Activities |
Today's Beijing exploration covers the largest city square in the world, Tiananmen Square, and the majestic Forbidden City in the morning. After lunch, head for the impressive Temple of Heaven. You will enjoy the welcome dinner of a palatable Peking Duck Banquet in a notable restaurant followed by a classical Peking Opera performance. Back to the hotel.
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| Attractions |
Forbidden CityTemple of HeavenTiananmen Square |
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Peking Duck Banquet) |
| Accommodation |
Sunworld Hotel, Beijing |
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Day 3
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Place & Transport |
Beijing
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| Today's Activities |
Go on to explore Beijing by conquering the famed Badaling Great Wall in the morning. After enjoying lunch, reach Ming Tombs through the tranquil Sacred Way to get more idea of Ming Dynasty. On the way back to the city, you will have a photo stop at the Olympic Stadium, nicknamed Bird's Nest and the National Swimming Centre, also known as the Water Cube. Dinner is left for you to taste some local snacks yourself.
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Badaling Great WallMing TombsSacred Way |
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch |
| Accommodation |
Sunworld Hotel, Beijing |
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Day 4
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Place & Transport |
Beijing-Luoyang
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| Today's Activities |
You will take a flight to Luoyang after visiting the imperial Summer Palace. Our guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest time of the day is on your own to explore the city.
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| Attractions |
Summer Palace |
| Meals |
Breakfast |
| Accommodation |
Luoyang Peony Hotel |
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Day 5
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Place & Transport |
Luoyang-Songshan-Luoyang
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| Today's Activities |
Head for the notable Shaolin Temple and enjoy the first-class matial arts-Shaolin Kungfu Performance. Then pay a visit to the Pagoda Forest, which was built to commemorate the eminence and contributions of prestigious and respectable Buddhists. After lunch, visit the grand White Horse Temple. Back to Luoyang afterwards.
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| Attractions |
White Horse TempleShaolin TemplePagoda Forest |
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch |
| Accommodation |
Luoyang Peony Hotel |
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Day 6
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Place & Transport |
Luoyang-Xian
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| Today's Activities |
Today’s excursion takes you to one of the Four Grottoes in China-Longmen Grottoes. After lunch at downtown, transfer to take your train to Xian. CTO guide in Xian will pick you up and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is for you to relex.
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| Attractions |
Longmen Grottoes |
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch |
| Accommodation |
Grand New World Hotel,Xian |
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Day 8
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Place & Transport |
Xian-Chongqing
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| Today's Activities |
See Xian City Wall and the Great Mosque and Muslim street in the morning. After lunch,transfer to take a flight to Chongqing. Our guide will wait you at the airport. embark the President Cruises ship and the sailing starts at 22:00 .And there is a necessary Safety, Orientation & River Briefing presentation for you.
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| Attractions |
Great Mosque of XianXian City Wall (Xian Chengqiang) |
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch(a la carte), Dinner |
| Accommodation |
President 4 Star Series |
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Day 9
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Place & Transport |
Yangtze River Cruise
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| Today's Activities |
Land at Fengdu for an excursion to Ghost City in the morning. Alternatively, visit Shibaozhai instead. The elegant and exciting Captain's Welcome Party will held at 18:30. Just enjoy the Chinese folk dancing and music performance, and bear a part in it for fun.
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Fengdu Ghost CityShibaozhai |
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Accommodation |
President 4 Star Series |
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Day 10
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Place & Transport |
Yangtze River Cruise
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| Today's Activities |
Today's sailing along Yangtze River offers you the charming sights of the spectacular Qutang Gorge and the pretty Wu Gorge. The knowledgeable river guide will let you get more idea of Three Gorges including the ancient plank road, mengliang stairway and hanging coffins. Land at Badong for a small wooden boat trip to enjoy the natural beauty of the crystal Shennong Stream. Return to the ship and continue sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge. Tonight Farewell Party starts at 19:00. And the get-together at 20:30 invites you to join in the cruise staff's performance.
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Shennong StreamQutang GorgeWu Gorge |
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Accommodation |
President 4 Star Series |
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Day 11
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Place & Transport |
Yichang-Shanghai
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| Today's Activities |
Get up early and disembark to see the great project of Three Gorges Dam after breakfast. Return to the ship and prepare well for check-out. After lunch, the ship will arrive in Yichang at around 12:00. Our guide will meet you on board and drive you to the airport and take a flight to Shanghai. Be met and transfer to the hotel.
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| Attractions |
Three Gorges Dam |
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch |
| Accommodation |
Ramada Shanghai Wujiaochang |
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Day 12
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Place & Transport |
Shanghai
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| Today's Activities |
Commence to the profound Shanghai Museum in the morning. After having lunch, head for the elegant Yuyuan Garden and the ancient Jade Buddha Temple. Appreciate the exciting Acrobatic Show in the evening.
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Jade Buddha TempleShanghai MuseumYuyuan Garden |
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch(a la carte), Dinner |
| Accommodation |
Ramada Shanghai Wujiaochang |
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Day 13
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Place & Transport |
Departure from Shanghai
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| Today's Activities |
Hotel to airport transfer(Shanghai), see off.
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Breakfast |
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The departure date should be based on the available cruise sailing date and single cabin will incur extra single cabin supplement. The price listed are valid excluding the special periods from Oct 1st to 7th, May 1st to 3rd, and Feb 13th to 19th, 2010 staying in Beijing; Luoyang Peony Fair Festival from Apr 1st to May 1st, Oct 1st to Oct 7th staying in Luoyang; F1 Grand Prix staying in Shanghai .
| Season Division | Validity | Occupancy Type | 2-5 Travelers | 6-9 Travelers | 10 Travelers & above |
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| High Season | 2010-09-01 to 2010-10-31
| Twin Occupancy | CNY 13234 USD 1943 | CNY 11302 USD 1659 | CNY 9762 USD 1433 |
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| Single Occupancy | CNY 15394 USD 2260 | CNY 13462 USD 1977 | CNY 11547 USD 1695 |
| Low Season | 2010-11-01 to 2011-02-28
| Twin Occupancy | CNY 12946 USD 1901 | CNY 11014 USD 1617 | CNY 9487 USD 1393 |
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| Single Occupancy | CNY 15106 USD 2218 | CNY 13174 USD 1934 | CNY 11272 USD 1655 |
The prices shown below are based on each person. Currency Converter |
Services Inclusions:
- 1. Admission fees: to sightseeing spots & activities specified;
- 2. Meals: as specified above;
- 3. Tour guides: excellent private English-speaking guide.
- 4. Accommodations: hotels based on double/single occupancy as specified;
- 5. Transfers: domestic flights & land transfer with drivers as specified;
- 6. Travel Agency Liability Insurance during the tour;
- 7. Government taxes & fees.
Services Exclusions:
- 1. International transportation: including flights to/from China;
- 2. China visa fees;
- 3. Gratuities to guides & drivers and any expense of personal nature.