10 Days China Train Tour with Yangtze River
Tour Route: Beijing, Xian, Yangtze River, Shanghai
The No.1 River in Asia and the Third Longest River in the World-Yangtze River,Residence of China Emperor & One of The Five World Palaces-Forbidden City,The Highest Tower in Asia & The Symbol of Shanghai-Oriental Pear Tower,Comfortable Transfer Experience with Direct Train
Welcome to our capital city, Beijing. A professional guide from us will pick you up and then drive to Days Inn Joiest Beijing.
Meals: No mealsDay 2 Beijing
Picked up in your hotel and begin your with a coach tour in Beijing with mind-like friends overseas. (2 shops need to enter)
Early travel to Temple of Heaven, you may see the Taichi exercises. It is the largest building complex for worshiping the God of Heaven in the world. (90 minutes)
Explore Tiananmen Square, including Tiananmen Rostrum, the symbolic landmark of Beijing and China and other main buildings such as National Museum of China, Great Hall of the People, parliament building of China, etc. (30 minutes)
Then visit the Forbidden City, the largest imperial palace complex in the world. (2 hours)
Visit the Summer Palace, the largest, most beautiful and exquisite imperial garden in the world. (90 minutes)
Meals: Breakfast, LunchDay 3 Beijing to Xian
Today you will hike the Badaling Great Wall, climb up the Great Wall, well-known for the longest defense wall in the world. What a great experience! You will become "a true man, heroes and heroines on the Great Wall” as the old Chinese saying goes. (Cable Car is optional). (2 hours)
Then you need to enter 1 shop there. (30 mins)
Stroll around Changling Tomb, the mausoleum of Emperor Yongle who was the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty. He was the most famous historical figure among the Ming Emperors. (1 hour)
In the evening, board an overnight soft sleeper train to Xian.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchDay 4 Xian
Morning picked by our guide and visit Shaanxi Historical Museum, symbolizes the great extent of Shaanxi history and its remarkable culture (1.5 hours).
Afterwards, you will pay a visit to Big Wild Googse Pagoda, regarded as the symbol of Xian (1 hour).
Then proceed to Ancient City Wall, built to protect the ancient city (30 minites).
Meals: Breakfast, LunchDay 5 Xian to Chongqing
Meet the guide at the appointed time. Visit Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, attracts a large number of loacl and overseas tourists (2 hours).
Then explore the Qin Tombs, mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor (1 hour).
Take the flight to Chongqing.
Welcome you at the airport then driven to the port, Check into and pre-board.
Then depart Chongqing, and begin your Yangtze tour.
Day 6 Yangtze River
In the morning, announcement on itinerary. Then Shore excursion to Fengdu City, Participate activities on board; then Sailing through the Qutang gorge. In the evening, the Captain's Welcome Party will be held, after welcome dinner, enjoy the Singing & Dancing Concert.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 7 Yangtze River
Sailing through the Wu gorge, Shore Excursion For Shennong Stream or mini three gorges. Then after Farewell Dinner, enjoy the Singing & Dancing Concert. Afterwards, Pass the ship locks of the gorges dam.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 8 Yichang to Shanghai
After breakfast, shore an excursion to the Three Gorges Dam, it is the largest hydropower station in the world with an annual energy output of 84.7 billion kilowatt-hours.
After lunch, Sailing through the Xiling gorge, the longest of the three gorges that make up the Three Gorges "corridor" of the Yangtze River.
Then avrriving at Yichang, check-out then driven to Yichang airport, visit the Yichang Museum if time permits.
Then see you off for a flight to Shanghai.
Welcome you in Shanghai and Check in the hotel.
Day 9 Shanghai
Explore the Jade Buddha Temple, a venerable and famous Buddhist temple in Shanghai. (40 minutes)
Discovery in the Yuyuan Garden, a place of peace and comfort in the heart of bustling Shanghai(1 hour).
Relax yourself in the Bund, to enjoy the beautiful night scenery of this famous Oriental city(40 minutes).
Have a look at the Oriental Pearl Tower, the highest TV tower in Aisa, to have a bird view of this metropolis. (1.4 hours)
Meals: Breakfast, LunchDay 10 Depart Shanghai
Driven to the airport, tour ends.
Meals: Breakfast| Travel Period | 2-5 travelers | 6-9 travelers |
|---|---|---|
| Dec.1- Feb.28 | US$1630 | US$1399 |
| Mar.1- Nov.30 | US$1715 | US$1480 |
1. The price is based on stay in China four star hotels. If you want to deduct, upgrade or downgrade the hotel, please indicate this while sending the inquiry.
2. You will enjoy more discounts if there is more people join the tour.
3. Prices may vary according to your travel time and are higher in the high season, e.g. Qingming Festival Holiday (Apr. 4 - 6, 2020 ), Labor's Day Holiday (May 1 - 3, 2020) ,Dragon Boat Festival Holiday (Jun. 25 - 27, 2020) and National Day Holiday (Oct 1- Oct 8, 2020).
1. All arrangements and first admission/entrance fees of scenic spots specified in the itinerary.
2. Buffet breakfast, Chinese lunch or dinner as listed in the itinerary.
3. Well-equipped commercial vehicle with excellent private guide and driver accompanied on your tour between airports, train stations, scenic spots and hotels.
4. Three star hotel &cruise ship based on two persons sharing one room with twin beds.
5. Train ticket of Beijing-Xian , Airfare of Xian-Chongqing, Yichang-Shanghai.
6. Travel Agency’s Liability Insurance with your tour inside China.
7. Chinese government taxes and the city construction fees on your travel tour.
1. China entry visa fees.
2. International or domestic airfare or train tickets not included in the itinerary.
3. Meals not specified in the itinerary and extra and alcoholic or beverages during meals.
4. Tips for guides and drivers.
5. Personal expense: e.g. mini bar, personal telecommunications, laundry, excess baggage charges etc.)
6. Excursions and activities not included in itinerary.
7. Single room supplement.
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* Most hotels we offered in our tour package have WIFI in the lobby, and some of which have WIFI in hotel rooms. If you need the WIFI in your room, please make sure with your trip advisor.
* Department stores, supermarkets, boutiques, hotel and restaurants in most cities of China do accept the credit card with the sigh of MasterCard, VISA and JCB. However, it does generate commission charge. Please check the regulations with your bank manager.

Due to physical constraints, i need to know if the toilets on the train are western or Chinese?
Asked by Chris (Aug.09, 2014)
Trip Advisor (Aug.09, 2014) replied:
Hi,
The toliet on the bullet train is western. Please kindly note.

What should i pick for this trip now? Mean clothes and shoes etc...
Asked by Walt (Aug.10, 2012)
Lead To China Trip Advisor (Aug.10, 2012) replied:
Weather is quite well in China now. T-shirts, pants and sport shoes are OK. You can take a jacket for any contingency.

If we board an overnight sleeper train to Xian, how about the train duration??
Asked by Judy (Aug.07, 2012)
Lead To China Trip Advisor (Aug.07, 2012) replied:
Hello Judy, thanks for your inquiry. For the soft sleeper train of Beijing to Xian, it usually takes approx 12-13 hours. Hope your well note it.
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