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15 Days China Essence Tour with Yangtze Cruise

Destinations: Shanghai-Yangtz River Cruise-Chongqing-Chengdu-Xian-Beijing
Tour Code: YC-00008S
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Day 1	Place & Transport	Arrive in Shanghai
	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 explore the city. Nanjing Road and The Bund are recommended.
	Attractions	Nanjing Road (Nanjinglu)Shanghai Bund
	Meals	None
	Accommodation	Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel Shanghai


Day 2	Place & Transport	Shanghai
	Today's Activities	Today's excursion transfers you to Shanghai Museum in the morning. After lunch, visit Yuyuan Garden and Jade Buddha Temple. A tasty dinner in a noted restaurant will be followed by an exciting Acrobatic Show.
	Attractions	Jade Buddha Temple Shanghai Museum Yuyuan Garden Chinese Acrobatic Show
	Meals	Breakfast,Lunch(a la carte),Dinner
	Accommodation	Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel Shanghai


Day 3	Place & Transport	Shanghai – Yichang - Yangtze River
	Today's Activities	Moring will be free for you and the lunch is left on your own. Then, take a flight to Yichang. Visit Yichang Museum. After dinner, you will embark the luxury President Cruise Ship and stay overnight. A necessary Safety, Orientation & River Briefing presentation starts at 20:30. The ship will weigh anchor at 21:00.
	Attractions	Yichang Museum
	Meals	Breakfast, Dinner
	Accommodation	President 4 Star Series


Day 4	Place & Transport	Yangtze River Cruise
	Today's Activities	The ship starts to enter the east section of Xiling Gorge. Disembark to see the great water-power project, Three Gorges Dam. You will pass the five-step ship lock at 12:00. Then, continue sailing through the west section of Xiling Gorge. The elegant and exciting Captain's Welcome Party will held in the evening. Just enjoy the Chinese folk dancing and music performance, and bear a part in it for fun.
	Attractions	Three Gorges Dam Xiling Gorge
	Meals	Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
	Accommodation	President 4 Star Series


Day 5	Place & Transport	Yangtze River Cruise
	Today's Activities	Land at Badong for a small wooden boat trip to enjoy the natural beauty of the crystal Shennong Stream after breakfast. Return to the ship and pass the spectacular Qutang Gorge and the pretty Wu Gorge.
	Attractions	Shennong Stream Qutang Gorge Wu Gorge
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
	Accommodation	President 4 Star Series


Day 6	Place & Transport	Yangtze River Cruise
	Today's Activities	Disembark at Fengdu to see Fengdu Ghost City or alternatively Shibaozhai. There will be a Farewell Party tonight. And the get-together invites you to join in the cruise staff's performance.
	Attractions	Fengdu Ghost City Shibaozhai
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
	Accommodation	President 4 Star Series


Day 7	Place & Transport	Yangtze River Cruise – Chongqing - Chengdu
	Today's Activities	Prepare well for check-out after breakfast. The ship will arrive at Chaotianmen Dock, Chongqing, at around 9:00 in the morning. Our guide will meet you on board. Drive to visit Ciqikou Old Town.After lunch, transfer you to take an express train to Chengdu.
	Attractions	Ciqikou Old Town Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Minshan Lhasa Hotel, Sichuan


Day 8	Place & Transport	Chengdu
	Today's Activities	Today's tour starts from The Giant Panda Breeding Research Base in the morning. After having lunch, see the mirable Sanxingdui Museum.
	Attractions	Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Sanxingdui Museum
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Minshan Lhasa Hotel, Sichuan


Day 9	Place & Transport	Chengdu – Xian
	Today's Activities	Pay a visit to Wangjian Tomb and Wuhou Memorial Temple. Take a flight to Xian.
	Attractions	Wuhou Memorial Temple Tomb of Wangjian
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Grand New World Hotel, Xian


Day 10	Place & Transport	Xian
	Today's Activities	Visit the amazing Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses. See Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Banpo Neolithic Village. The scheduled Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show will liven up your Dumpling Banquet for dinner.
	Attractions	Banpo Neolithic Village(Banpo Bowuguan)Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Ta)Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show Terracotta Army
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch(a la carte), Dinner (Dumpling Banquet)
	Accommodation	Grand New World Hotel, Xian


Day 11	Place & Transport	Xian – Beijing
	Today's Activities	Pay a visit to the well-preserved Xian City Wall and the featured Great Mosque. Then, enjoy some free time in Muslim Street. After lunch, board a flight to Beijing. Our local guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
	Attractions	Great Mosque of Xian Xian City Wall (Xian Chengqiang)
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Grand Mercure Xidan, Beijing


Day 12	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	Head for Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world , and the majestic Forbidden City. After lunch, pay a visit to the impressive Temple of Heaven. Today's palatable Peking Duck Banquet for dinner will be followed by a classical Peking Opera performance.
	Attractions	Forbidden City Temple of Heaven Tiananmen Square Peking Opera
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner(Peking Duck Banquet)
	Accommodation	Grand Mercure Xidan, Beijing


Day 13	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	Today's morning excursion transfers you to conquering the famed Badaling Great Wall. After enjoying lunch, proceed to Ming Tombs through the tranquil Sacred Way to get more idea of Ming Dynasty emperors. 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	Grand Mercure Xidan, Beijing


Day 14	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	Experience Hutong flavor by rickshaw. Then pay a visit to the imperial Summer Palace and Beihai Park.
	Attractions	Beihai Park Hutong Summer Palace
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch(a la carte)
	Accommodation	Grand Mercure Xidan, Beijing


Day 15	Place & Transport	Departure from Beijing
	Today's Activities	See you off at the airport.

	Meals	None

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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