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15 Days China Essence Tour with Yangtze Cruise

Destinations: Shanghai-Yichang-Yangtze River Cruise-Chongqing-Chengdu-Xian-Beijing
Tour Code: YC-00008B
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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 relax or explore the city. Nanjing Road and the Bund are recommended.
	Attractions	Nanjing Road (Nanjinglu)Shanghai Bund
	Meals	None
	Accommodation	Hengsheng Peninsula International Hotel


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.
	Attractions	Jade Buddha Temple Shanghai Museum Yuyuan Garden
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Hengsheng Peninsula International Hotel


Day 3	Place & Transport	Shanghai–Yichang
	Today's Activities	Moring will be free for you and the lunch is left on your own. Then, please arrange your transportation to the airport and take a flight to Yichang. Upon your arrival, our guide will meet you at the airport. After dinner, 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.

	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	Chongqing-Chengdu
	Today's Activities	Prepare well for check-out after breakfast. The ship will arrive at Chaotianmen Dock, Chongqing, at around 9:00. Our guide will meet you on board. Drive to visit General Joseph W Stillwell Museum and Ciqikou Old Town.Take the express train to Chengdu. Upon your arrival, our guide will meet you at the railway station and transfer you to the hotel.
	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 Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in the morning. After having lunch, see the mirable Sanxingdui Museum. Then transfer back to the hotel after the tour.
	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 Tomb of Wangjian and Wuhou Memorial Temple. After lunch, transfer you to the airport and take a flight to Xian. Upon your arrival, our guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
	Attractions	Wuhou Memorial Temple Tomb of Wangjian
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	City Hotel, Xian


Day 10	Place & Transport	Xian
	Today's Activities	Today is your own day to explore the city, you are suggested to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian City Wall, the Great Mosque and have some free time to explore the Bazaar near the Mosque by yourselves.
	Attractions	Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Ta)Great Mosque of Xian Xian City Wall (Xian Chengqiang)
	Meals	Breakfast
	Accommodation	City Hotel, Xian


Day 11	Place & Transport	Xian-Beijing
	Today's Activities	Today's initial sightseeing starts with the Banpo Neolithic Village and Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. After lunch, commerce to visit the amazing Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses. After dinenr, our guide will transfer you to the railway station to take an overnight soft-sleeper train to Beijing.
	Attractions	Banpo Neolithic Village(Banpo Bowuguan)Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor Terracotta Army
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 12	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	Our guide will meet you at the railway station and transfer you to the hotel. After breakfast at the hotel, you will visit 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. Then transfer you back to the hotel after the tour.
	Attractions	Forbidden City Temple of Heaven Tiananmen Square
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Xuanwumen Hotel, 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 emperors in Ming Dynasty. 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.
	Attractions	Badaling Great Wall Ming Tombs Sacred Way
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Xuanwumen Hotel, Beijing


Day 14	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	Today will be your own day in Beijing. You are recommended to visit Beijing Zoo where you will see the lovely panda bear, the imperial garden Summer Palace and experience the traditional Chinese lifestyle in Hutong area by rickshaw. You may also go shopping at Wangfujing Street.
	Attractions	Beijing Zoo Hutong Summer Palace
	Meals	Breakfast
	Accommodation	Xuanwumen Hotel, Beijing


Day 15	Place & Transport	Departure from Beijing
	Today's Activities	Please arrange your own transportation to the airport and board your homeward flight. Service ends.

	Meals	Breakfast

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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