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14 Days China Highlights Tour with Yangtze Cruise (Standard)

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Destinations: Beijing-Xian-Guilin-Yangtze River Cruise-Shanghai
Tour Code: CV-04S
From USD 2577
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Day 1	Place & Transport	Arrive in Beijing
	Today's Activities	Our local guide in Beijing will meet you at the airport take you to check in the hotel. The rest of day will be free for you to relax yourselves and do enough preparation for your next memorable trip in China.

	Meals	None
	Accommodation	Mercure Beijing Downtown


Day 2	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	After breakfast, your visit in Beijing begins from the largest public square in the world - Tiananmen Square. Walking through the square, you will enter the world's largest palace building complex-Forbidden City. Afterwards, drive to Old Beijing's Hutongs(narrow alleys) for a rickshaw ride, visit a traditional courtyard house and taste a delicious lunch served at a local family home. Then enjoy the breathtaking views of Summer Palace, the finest imperial garden built in Qing Dynasty.
	Attractions	Forbidden City Summer Palace Tiananmen Square
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Mercure Beijing Downtown


Day 3	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	The morning excursion takes you to Temple of Heaven where emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties worshipped heaven for good harvest. After lunch at a local restaurant, you take a scenic drive to the Great Wall, the less- crowded Mutianyu section (including round-trip cable car). Taste delicious Peking Duck at dinner. In the evening, watch the world-famous Kungfu Show before driving back to hotel.

	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Peking Duck Dinner
	Accommodation	Mercure Beijing Downtown


Day 4	Place & Transport	Beijing-Xian
	Today's Activities	Check out in the morning, and then take a photo stop at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube-the main stadiums of 2008 Beijing Olympics on the way to Beijing 798 Art Zone. Beijing 798 Art Zone with more than 200 art & culture galleries was once a military-industrial factory complex since early 1950's. As for lunch, you can get by yourself in Beijing 798 Art Zone. Then take the afternoon flight to Xi'an for more Chinese history experience. Upon arrival in Xian, our local guide will greet you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free.

	Meals	Breakfast
	Accommodation	Grand New World Hotel, Xian


Day 5	Place & Transport	Xian
	Today's Activities	Take an excursion to China's greatest archaeological discovery-Terracotta Warriors and Horses, an underground army for the tomb of China's First Emperor over 2,200 years ago. After a local tasty lunch, drive to the square in front of Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Built in the Tang Dynasty, the pagoda is the landmark of this city. A walk around the square will help you appreciate the exquisite Tang-styled architectures and sculptures. This evening, you attend a special Dumpling banquet followed by a remarkable Tang Dynasty Culture Show.
	Attractions	Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Ta)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	The morning tour includes the well preserved Xi'an City Wall, which was built in the 13th century on the foundations of the original Tang Forbidden City; a bike ride on the wall is arranged. Followed by visiting the Great Mosque and the famous Muslim Street nearby, you touch the real local life here. After a la carte lunch, you fly to Guilin and indulge yourself in China's most amazing natural scenery. Meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel in the city.
	Attractions	Great Mosque of Xian Xian City Wall (Xian Chengqiang)
	Meals	Breakfast, A La Carte Lunch
	Accommodation	Bravo Hotel, Guilin


Day 7	Place & Transport	Guilin-Yangshuo
	Today's Activities	A beautiful day starts with a scenic drive through the countryside; you arrive at the Zhujiang Pier to embark on a memorable Li River cruise. The 4-hours' cruise allows you to appreciate the classical Chinese landscapes — bamboo groves, fishermen's villages, limestone peaks and Karst sceneries,... your cruise ends at the famed Yangshuo finally. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and explore this fascinating town by riding a bicycle through the quiet and comfortable countryside and enjoy the rural life in China. On the way of biking, a visit to a local family is included to experience the local lifestyle. The evening is free for you to relax and explore the well-known West Street. Note: If you don't like riding bicycle in Yangshuo, battery car could also be arranged after you pay for the extra charge occurred. .

	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	New Century Hotel,Yangshuo


Day 8	Place & Transport	Yangshuo-Guilin
	Today's Activities	Drive back to tour the amazing Reed Flute Cave, the landmark and most fascinating Karst cave in Guilin. Reed Flute Cave filled with stalactites and stalagmites offers an awesome spectacle to visitors. After a la carte lunch at the local famous restaurant, you will visit the symbol of Guilin - Elephant Trunk Hill. The hill's shape is just like a huge elephant drinking water from the river with its trunk. The rest of the day is on your own.

	Meals	Breakfast, A La Carte Lunch
	Accommodation	Bravo Hotel, Guilin


Day 9	Place & Transport	Guilin - Chongqing
	Today's Activities	After breakfast, drive to the airport for a flight to the mountain city of Chongqing, China's largest city with a population of over 30 million. Our guide will meet you at the airport, and then take you to visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo where you can see the Chinese "National Treasure" face-to-face, and Ciqikou Old Town which boasts a long history of over 1,000 years. After dinner, our guide will take you to board the cruise ship to start your memorable 3-night cruise down the Yangtze River.
	Attractions	Ciqikou Old Town
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
	Accommodation	MV President 2 Cruise MV President 3 Cruise


Day 10	Place & Transport	Yangtze River Cruise
	Today's Activities	Sail along the Yangtze River today. There is a necessary Safety, Orientation & River Briefing presentation for you in the morning. Take a shore excursion to Shibaozhai, which looks like a strangely-shaped pagoda hugging a hill. It is about 200 meters or 700 feet tall. Shibaozhai Pagoda is a 12-tier wooden pavilion with a height of 56 meters (184 feet) built against the mountain. Visitors reach the top of the mountain by climbing the stairs inside the pavilion. Enjoy the wonderful Chinese folk dance and music performance by the cruise staff at the exciting Captain's Welcome Banquet in the evening.

	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
	Accommodation	MV President 2 Cruise MV President 3 Cruise


Day 11	Place & Transport	Yangtze River Cruise
	Today's Activities	Another day of cruise offers you the charming sights of the spectacular Qutang Gorge and the pretty Wu Gorge. The cruise guide will tell you more about the Three Gorges, including the ancient plank road, mengliang stairway and the hanging coffins of the Ba people. On the way, you will land at Badong for a small wooden boat trip to experience the excitement of river travel and enjoy the natural beauty of the Shennong Stream. After that we will return to the ship and continue sailing into the spectacular Xiling Gorge. You can show your talents in tonight's Farewell Party performance.

	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
	Accommodation	MV President 2 Cruise MV President 3 Cruise


Day 12	Place & Transport	Yichang-Shanghai
	Today's Activities	After breakfast, pay a visit to the great project of Three Gorges Dam which is 610 feet high and over a mile wide. Then back to the ship and prepare for check-out. The ship will arrive in Yichang at about 11:30 and our guide will meet you on board. After lunch at local restaurant, drive to the airport for a flight to Shanghai, China's most dynamic city and vibrant financial center. Our local guide will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
	Attractions	Three Gorges Dam
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel Shanghai


Day 13	Place & Transport	Shanghai
	Today's Activities	You visit the Shanghai Museum, with a collection of more than 120,000 cultural relics of ancient China; its display includes ceramics, jade, bronze, furniture and paintings, etc. A La Carte Lunch is included. After the tour of the 400-year old famous classical Yuyuan Garden with the local market nearby, then take a walk at the Bund and the prosperous Nanjing Road. After dinner, you attend an unforgettable Acrobatic Show.
	Attractions	Nanjing Road (Nanjinglu)Shanghai Museum Shanghai Bund Yuyuan Garden Chinese Acrobatic Show
	Meals	Breakfast, A La Carte Lunch, Dinner
	Accommodation	Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel Shanghai


Day 14	Place & Transport	Departure from Shanghai
	Today's Activities	Local guide will see you off at the airport according to your homeward flight schedule. Your unforgettable China trip ends here.

	Meals	Breakfast

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Occupancy Type	2-5 Travelers (USD)
High Season (3/1/2012-11/30/2012, 3/1/2013-11/30/2013)
Twin Occupancy	2624
Single Occupancy	3409
Low Season (12/1/2011-2/29/2012, 12/1/2012-2/28/2013)
Twin Occupancy	2577
Single Occupancy	3325
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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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