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Day 1
Place & Transport Arrive in Beijing
Today's Activities Our guide will meet you at the airport and show you to the hotel. The rest of the day is left for you to relex or explore the city on your own.
Meals None
Accommodation Guangzhou Hotel, Beijing
Day 2
Place & Transport Beijing
Today's Activities Head for the largest city square in the world, Tiananmen Square, and the majestic Forbidden City in the morning. After having lunch, transfer to visit the impressive Temple of Heaven. You will enjoy a palatable Peking Duck Banquet for dinner in a notable restaurant followed by a classical Peking Opera performance. Then back to hotel.
Attractions Forbidden City  Temple of Heaven  Tiananmen Square  Peking Opera  
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Peking duck Banquet)
Accommodation Guangzhou Hotel, Beijing
Day 3
Place & Transport Beijing
Today's Activities Pick you up. Proceed to visit the famed Badaling Great Wall in the morning. After enjoying lunch, reach Ming Tombs through Sacred Way. 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.
Attractions Badaling Great Wall  Ming Tombs  Sacred Way  
Meals Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation Guangzhou Hotel, Beijing
Day 4
Place & Transport Beijing-Xian
Today's Activities Head for the imperial Summer Palace in the morning. Experience Hutong flavor by rickshaw in the afternoon. Then, transfer to board a flight to Xian, our local guide will meet you at the airport and show you to the hotel.
Attractions Hutong  Summer Palace  
Meals Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation Grand New World Hotel,Xian
Day 5
Place & Transport Xian
Today's Activities Pick you up and head for the amazing Terra-Cotta Warriors, then after lunch at downtown, pay a visit to the landmark of Xian, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and Banpo Neolithic Village. For today's dinner, the scheduled Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show will liven up your Dumpling Banquet. Transfer to the hotel.
Attractions Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Ta)  Shaanxi History Museum  Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show  Terracotta Army  
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dumpling Banquet)
Accommodation Grand New World Hotel,Xian
Day 6
Place & Transport Xian-Guilin
Today's Activities Pay a visit to the completely-preserved Xian City Wall, Great Mosque and Muslim Street, then transfer you to the airport and board a flight to Guilin. Our guide will meet you at the airport and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city.
Attractions Xian City Wall (Xian Chengqiang)  
Meals Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation Bravo Hotel, Guilin
Day 7
Place & Transport Guilin-Yangshuo
Today's Activities CTO guide will pick you up in the early morning and transfer to Zhujiang Pier to start the impressive cruise on Li River to Yangshuo. Upon your arrival in Yangshuo, a short bicycle tour to the countryside will be followed. On the way, you will have a family visit to experience the local farmer’s lifestyle. After dinner, enjoy the big show-Impression Liu Sanjie.
Attractions Biking in Beautiful Yangshuo  Li River  Yangshuo  Impression Liu Sanjie  
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation New Century Hotel,Yangshuo
Day 8
Place & Transport Yangshuo-Guilin-Chongqing
Today's Activities Drive back to Guilin in the morning. Visit the amusing Seven Star Park and Elephant Trunk Hill. Then, transfer to take a flight to Chongqing. CTO guide in Chongqing will wait you at the Chongqing airport. After dinner, embark the luxury President Cruise Ship. Immediately after weighing anchor at 22:00, there is a necessary Safety, Orientation & River Briefing presentation for you.
Attractions Elephant Trunk Hill  Seven Star Park  
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation President 4 Star Series
Day 9
Place & Transport Yangtze River Cruise
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.
Attractions Fengdu Ghost City  Shibaozhai  
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation President 4 Star Series
Day 10
Place & Transport Yangtze River Cruise
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.
Attractions Shennong Stream  Qutang Gorge  Wu Gorge  
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation President 4 Star Series
Day 11
Place & Transport Yangtze River Cruise-Yichang-Shanghai
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. Transfer you to the airport and see off.
Attractions Three Gorges Dam  
Meals Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation Hengsheng Peninsula International Hotel
Day 12
Place & Transport Shanghai
Today's Activities Commence to the profound Shanghai Museum in the morning. After having lunch, head for the elegant Yuyuan Garden and Pudong New District. Appreciate the exciting Chinese Acrobatic in the evening.
Attractions Shanghai Museum  Yuyuan Garden  Chinese Acrobatic Show  Pudong New District  
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Hengsheng Peninsula International Hotel
Day 13
Place & Transport Departure from Shanghai
Today's Activities Transfer to airport and see off.
Meals Breakfast
Accommodation None
 Optional Performances & Local Dishes

The prices shown below are based on each person.  Currency Converter

Season DivisionValidityOccupancy Type2-5 Travelers6-9 Travelers10 Travelers & above
High Season 2010-04-01 to 2010-05-31
2010-09-01 to 2010-10-31
Twin OccupancyCNY 15255
USD 2235
CNY 13357
USD 1957
CNY 11546
USD 1692
Single OccupancyCNY 17385
USD 2547
CNY 15462
USD 2266
CNY 13306
USD 1950
Low Season 2010-03-01 to 2010-03-31
2010-06-01 to 2010-08-31
2010-11-01 to 2011-02-28
Twin OccupancyCNY 14852
USD 2176
CNY 12955
USD 1898
CNY 11161
USD 1635
Single OccupancyCNY 16882
USD 2474
CNY 14960
USD 2192
CNY 12821
USD 1879

Kind Notices

  

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 periods of May 1st to May 3rd, Oct 1st to Oct 7th and Feb 13th to 19th, 2010 staying in Beijing; Oct 1st to 7th, May 1st to 3rd, and Feb 13th to 19th, 2010 staying in Yangshuo; F1 Grand Prix staying in Shanghai.

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.

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