13 Days East China Tour with Yangtze Cruise


Day 1	Place & Transport	Arrive in Beijing
	Today's Activities	CTO guide will meet you at the airport and show you to the hotel. The rest of the day is left on your own to relax or explore the city.

	Meals	None
	Accommodation	Xuanwumen Hotel, Beijing


Day 2	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	Go on to explore Beijing by climbing the famed Badaling Great Wall in the morning. After enjoying lunch, reach Ming Tombs through the tranquil Sacred Way to get more idea of emperors in Ming Dynasty. On the way back to the city, you will have a chance to have a photo stop at the Olympic Stadium, nicknamed Bird’s Nest and the National Swimming Centre, also known as the Water Cube. Then, drive back to the hotel. Then, drive back to the hotel.
	Attractions	Badaling Great Wall Ming Tombs Sacred Way
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Xuanwumen Hotel, Beijing


Day 3	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	Today is left on your own to feel the atmosphere of China’s capital city–Beijing. You are recommended to visit Beijing Zoo where you will see the lovely panda bear, or to experience the traditional Chinese lifestyle in Hutong area by rickshaw. You may also go shopping at Wangfujing Street.
	Attractions	Beijing Zoo Hutong
	Meals	Breakfast
	Accommodation	Xuanwumen Hotel, Beijing


Day 4	Place & Transport	Beijing-Chongqing
	Today's Activities	Commence to visit Summer Palace in the morning. After lunch take a flight to Chongqing. Upon your arrival, our guide will meet you at the airport. After dinner, embark the luxury President Cruises ship. It will weigh anchor at 22:00. And there is a necessary Safety, Orientation & River Briefing presentation for you.
	Attractions	Summer Palace
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
	Accommodation	President 4 Star Series


Day 5	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 be 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 6	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	Qutang Gorge Wu Gorge
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
	Accommodation	President 4 Star Series


Day 7	Place & Transport	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 and drive you to the airport and take a flight to Shanghai. Upon your arrival, our guide will meet you at the airport and show you to the hotel.
	Attractions	Three Gorges Dam
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Hengsheng Peninsula International Hotel


Day 8	Place & Transport	Shanghai
	Today's Activities	Today is free for you to absorb something of the modern atmosphere of Shanghai. You are suggested to visit French Concession, Xintiandi area, Nanjing Road and the Bund.
	Attractions	French Concession Region Nanjing Road (Nanjinglu)Shanghai Bund Xintiandi
	Meals	Breakfast
	Accommodation	Hengsheng Peninsula International Hotel


Day 9	Place & Transport	Shanghai-Hangzhou
	Today's Activities	Today’s excursion transfers you to Shanghai Museum in the morning. After lunch, visit Yuyuan Garden and the surrounding bazaar. Then, head for the most modern place of Shanghai, Pudong New Area and take a walk along the Riverside Promenade. Then our guide will drive you to Shanghai South Railway Station to take a train to Hangzhou. Upon your arrival, our local guide will meet you at the railway station and transfer you to the hotel.
	Attractions	Shanghai Museum Yuyuan Garden Riverside Promenade Pudong New District
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Lily Hotel, Hangzhou


Day 10	Place & Transport	Hangzhou
	Today's Activities	Today’s excursion covers the must-see attractions in the city, you will visit West Lake by boat, the Red Carp Pond, the ancient Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak. Transfer back to the hotel after the tour.
	Attractions	Feilai Peak Ling Yin Temple (Temple of Soul’s Retreat)Red Carp Pond West Lake Scenic Area (Xi Hu)
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Lily Hotel, Hangzhou


Day 11	Place & Transport	Hangzhou–Suzhou
	Today's Activities	Take the express train to Suzhou from Hangzhou Railway Station in the morning. Upon your arrival in Hangzhou, our local guide will meet you at the station and transfer you to the hotel. Then, proceed to the Garden of the Master of the Nets. A palatable lunch will be followed by appreciating Humble Administrator's Garden. Drive back to the hotel.
	Attractions	Humble Administrator’s Garden Garden of the Master of Nets
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Gusu Hotel, Suzhou


Day 12	Place & Transport	Suzhou–Zhouzhuang
	Today's Activities	Pick you up at the hotel to visit Tiger Hill. Then, head for Oriental Venice, Zhouzhuang to enjoy the charming sights of a water town. Transfer back to the hotel in Suzhou after the tour.
	Attractions	Zhouzhuang Tiger Hill
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Gusu Hotel, Suzhou


Day 13	Place & Transport	Departure from Suzhou
	Today's Activities	Please arrange your own transportation to depart from Suzhou. Service ends.

	Meals	Breakfast

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