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12 Days China Discovery Tour with Yangtze Cruise (Luxury)

  • Destinations: Shanghai-Yichang-Yangtze River Cruise-Chongqing-Xian-Beijing
  • Tour Code: YR-05L
  • From USD 2393
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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 The Longemont 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 GardenChinese Acrobatic Show
Meals Breakfast,Lunch
Accommodation The Longemont 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 deluxe Century Star Cruise Ship and stay overnight.
Attractions Three Traveler’s Cave
Meals Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation Century Star 
 
 

Day 4

Place & Transport Yangtze River Cruise
Today's Activities The ship weighs anchor at 08:00. Sail through the longest gorge - the Xiling Gorge, disembark and take a shuttle bus to explore the gargantuan project of the Three Gorges Dam. Then return to the ship. Pass the five-step ship lock. Immerse yourself in the marvelous Chinese folk dancing and music performance at the exciting Captain's Welcome Party in the evening. You can also join in the performance for fun.
Attractions Three Gorges DamXiling Gorge
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Century Star 
 
 

Day 5

Place & Transport Yangtze River Cruise
Today's Activities Today you will be pleasantly surprised at the breathtaking sights along the way. Pass through the enticing Wu Gorge in the morning. Have an excursion to the enchanting Three Little Gorges on the Wushan Daning River. In the afternoon, pass through the dramatic Qutang Gorge. The knowledgeable river guide will offer you more ideas about the Three Gorges including the ancient plank road, mengliang stairway, and hanging coffins, etc.
Attractions Qutang GorgeWu GorgeSmall Three Gorges
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Century Star 
 
 

Day 6

Place & Transport Yangtze River Cruise
Today's Activities Take an excursion to enjoy the fabulous karst landscape at Snowy Jade Cave. Return to the ship and continue to pass through the rolling mountains of East Sichuan. At tonight's Farewell Party, you can join in the amazing performance by the cruise staff..
Attractions Snowy Jade Cave
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Century Star 
 
 

Day 7

Place & Transport Chongqing-Xian
Today's Activities Please prepare for disembarkation. Your impressive cruise tour ends in Chongqing and our guide will meet you on board. After enjoying lunch at a famed restaurant, visit the historic Ciqikou Old Town. Our guide will transfer you to the airport, and you'll leave Chongqing for Xian. Another professional local guide will pick you up at the airport in Xian and transfer you to the hotel.
Attractions Ciqikou Old Town
Meals Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation Sheraton 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 Tang Dynasty Music and Dance ShowTerracotta Army
Meals Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner (Dumpling Banquet)
Accommodation Sheraton 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 enthralling imperial garden of Temple of Heaven. After dinner, go to the well-selected hotel.
Attractions Temple of Heaven
Meals Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall  
 
 

Day 10

Place & Transport Beijing
Today's Activities Today's highlight is that you will visit the dramatic Ming Tombs. The Ming Tombs is where totally 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) were buried. Then you will explore the enticing Mutianyu Great Wall (including round-trip cable car). The Great Wall, which was built to protect the northern borders against the fierce intrusions by the nomadic tribes, zigzags over 6,000 kilometers from east to west along the undulating, lofty mountains.
Attractions Ming TombsMutianyu Great Wall
Meals Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall  
 
 

Day 11

Place & Transport Beijing
Today's Activities Proceed to visit the 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 SquarePeking Opera
Meals Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall  
 
 

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

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
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High Season  (5/1/2012-5/31/2012,  9/1/2012-10/31/2012,  5/1/2013-5/31/2013,  9/1/2013-10/31/2013)
Twin Occupancy2459
Single Occupancy3478
Shoulder Season  (1/1/2012-4/30/2012,  6/1/2012-8/31/2012,  11/1/2012-4/30/2013,  6/1/2013-8/31/2013,  11/1/2013-4/30/2014)
Twin Occupancy2393
Single Occupancy3363
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  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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