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15 Days tour of Beijing, Xian, Lhasa, Chongqing, Yichang and Shanghai (Standard)

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Destinations: Beijing-Xian-Lhasa-Chongqing-Yangtze River Cruise-Yichang-Shanghai
Tour Code: YR-03S
From USD 3139
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Day 1	Place & Transport	Arrive in Beijing
	Today's Activities	Our guide will warmly greet you at the airport and then transfer you to the hotel. After checking in at the hotel, the rest of the day will be your free time to adjust to the jet lag and relax yourselves.

	Meals	None
	Accommodation	Grand Mercure Xidan, Beijing


Day 2	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	Your memorable tour in Beijing begins from 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 optional Peking Opera. If you prefer, we can change it for you and the price is the same
	Attractions	Forbidden City Summer Palace Tiananmen Square
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Grand Mercure Xidan, Beijing


Day 3	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	Head to the world-renowned Badaling Great Wall where you can enjoy the spectacular views. After enjoying lunch at a notable local restaurant, go to visit the dramatic Ming Tombs.
	Attractions	Badaling Great Wall Ming Tombs
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Grand Mercure Xidan, Beijing


Day 4	Place & Transport	Beijing-Xian
	Today's Activities	This morning, you will visit Temple of Heaven where ancient emperors worshipped and prayed for harvest. Then, you will experiencing the Chinese traditional life style in the Hutong area by rickshaw. Be transferred to the airport to board the flight to Xian, the hometown of Terra Cotta Army. Local guide in Xian will warmly welcome you according to your flight schedule.
	Attractions	Hutong Temple of Heaven
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Grand New World Hotel, Xian


Day 5	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	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
	Today's Activities	In the morning, we'll visit Shaanxi History Museum which is often touted as a Treasure House. After lunch, go on digging the unique charm of Xian by visiting the well-preserved Xian City Wall, the elaborate Great Mosque and the vibrating Muslim Street. Along the Muslim Street, you could try some mouthwatering local delicacies and browse the unique local products.
	Attractions	Great Mosque of Xian Shaanxi History Museum Xian City Wall (Xian Chengqiang)
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Grand New World Hotel, Xian


Day 7	Place & Transport	Xian-Lhasa
	Today's Activities	We will transfer you to the airport, and you'll leave Xian for Lhasa which is the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. Since Lhasa stands at roughly 3,600 meters above the sea level, you need a good rest at the rest of the day in order to adapt yourself to the high altitude and avoid excessive physical activity to prevent altitude sickness.

	Meals	Breakfast, Dinner
	Accommodation	Thangka Hotel Lhasa


Day 8	Place & Transport	Lhasa
	Today's Activities	After breakfast, we'll visit Lhasa's most recognizable attraction – the Potala Palace. The Potala Palace has long been enmeshed in the collective dreams of numerous travelers to this mystical region of Tibet. After lunch, visit the dramatic Jokhang Temple which is acclaimed as Lhasa's most sacred monastery and Tibet's spiritual center. Then explore the vibrating Bhakhor Street surrounding the Jokhang Temple,at last,take you to visit the Lhasa Nunnery.
	Attractions	Barkhor Street Jokhang Temple Potala Palace
	Meals	Breakfast,Lunch
	Accommodation	Thangka Hotel Lhasa


Day 9	Place & Transport	Lhasa
	Today's Activities	In the morning we'll visit Norbulingka which serves as the summer palace of the Dalai Lama. After lunch, proceed to the Sera Monastery which ranks one of the top three famous monasteries in Lhasa. The monks at Sera Monastery debate Doctrines almost every day. If you listen to the debating of Buddhist Doctrines, you'll be deeply impressed by the intense atmosphere.
	Attractions	Norbulingka Sera Monastery
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Thangka Hotel Lhasa


Day 10	Place & Transport	Lhasa-Chongqing
	Today's Activities	Pay a visit to the Tibet Museum. After lunch, leave Lhasa for Chongqing by plane. Our local guide will meet you at Chongqing airport. After dinner, embark on the luxury President Cruise Ship. Immediately after weighing anchor at 22:00, a Safety, Orientation & River Briefing Presentation is arranged for you.
	Attractions	Tibet Museum
	Meals	Breakfast, Dinner
	Accommodation	MV President 2 Cruise MV President 3 Cruise


Day 11	Place & Transport	Yangtze River Cruise
	Today's Activities	We'll land at Fengdu for an excursion to explore the mysterious Ghost City in the morning. Alternatively, visit the imaginative Shibaozhai instead. The wonderful Captain's Welcome Party starts at 18:30. Just enjoy the marvelous Chinese folk dance and music performance, and indulge yourself in the party.
	Attractions	Fengdu Ghost City Shibaozhai
	Meals	Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
	Accommodation	MV President 2 Cruise MV President 3 Cruise


Day 12	Place & Transport	Yangtze River Cruise
	Today's Activities	Today's sailing along Yangtze River offers you the unrivalled sights of the grand Qutang Gorge and the enticing Wu 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. Then land at Badong for a small wooden boat trip to enjoy the breathtaking natural beauties of the crystal clear Shennong Stream. Return to the ship and continue sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge. Tonight's Farewell Party begins at 19:00. And don't miss the excellent performance by the cruise staff at the get-together which begins at 20:30.
	Attractions	Shennong Stream Qutang Gorge Wu Gorge
	Meals	Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
	Accommodation	MV President 2 Cruise MV President 3 Cruise


Day 13	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. Transfer you to the airport and then you will fly to the dynamic Shanghai. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by another local guide and transferred to the hotel.
	Attractions	Three Gorges Dam
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel Shanghai


Day 14	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 Museum Shanghai Bund Yuyuan Garden
	Meals	Breakfast,Lunch
	Accommodation	Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel Shanghai


Day 15	Place & Transport	Departure from Shanghai
	Today's Activities	We'll transfer you to the airport, and you can take your homeward flight. Your memorable China tour ends here.

	Meals	Breakfast

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Occupancy Type	2-5 Travelers (USD)
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 Occupancy	3186
Single Occupancy	4033
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 Occupancy	3139
Single Occupancy	3950
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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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