11 Days Memorable Yangtze River Luxury Tour
Tour Route: Beijing, Xian, Yangtze River, Shanghai
One of the Eight Wonders of the World-Terracotta Warriors Museum,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,Reasonable Tour Arrangement & Meals Quality Guarantee
After you arrive in Beijing, our local guide will pick you up and then drive to hotel for a good rest.
Meals: No mealDay 2 Beijing
In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel.
First visit the 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)
Afterwards, visit the Forbidden City, the largest imperial palace complex in the world. (2 hours)
After lunch, you will visit Summer Palace, the largest, most beautiful and exquisite imperial garden in the world. (1.5 hours)
You will have the well-known Peking Roast Duck as the dinner.
Enjoy the Peking Opera as a night show.
When tour is over, you will be transferred back to your hotel by tour guide and driver, free on your own at the rest of the day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 3 Beijing
Pick up service by your tour guide and driver in the morning.
First visit Badaling Great Wall, which is the best preserved section of the 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 included). (2 hours)
After lunch, visit Ming Tombs – Changling, 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)
Then you will be driven back to your hotel.
Day 4 Beijing to Xian
Pick up service by your tour guide and driver in the morning.
Early travel to Temple of Heaven, the largest building complex for worshiping the God of Heaven in the world. You may see the Taichi exercises(1.5 hours).
Then experience the Hutong by rickshaw. Sitting in a rickshaw, the means of transport in the Qing Dynasty, you can see the ancient Beijing lanes and quadrangle houses that have been preserved for 700 years. (1.5 hours)
Then you will be transfered to the airport for your flight to Xian in the afternoon.
After your arrival in Xian, you will be picked up from the airport and taken to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchDay 5 Xian
Morning picked by our guide and driver from your hotel.
Firstly visit Shaanxi Historical Museum. The museum building was designed in China's grand and elegant ancient Tang Dynasty (618-907) style(1.5 hours).
Then proceed to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the symbol of the old-line Xian. It attracts numerous visitors from all over the world for its fame in the Buddhist religion. You will have chance to up access to the pagoda.(1 hour).
Next you will visit the Ancient City Wall. The wall now stands 12 meters (40 feet) tall, 12-14 meters (40-46 feet) wide at the top and 15-18 meters (50-60 feet) thick at the bottom. It covers 13.7 kilometers (8.5 miles) in length with a deep moat surrounding it. You will ride on a rental bike to appreciate its surrounding view.(1.5 hours).
Enjoy the Song and Dance of Tang Dynasty and eat Jiaozi for dinner.
After today's activities, you will be transfered back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 6 Xian to Chongqing to Yangtze River
In the morning you will meet the guide at the appointed time.
Then begin today's tour from Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, which is which is called with the eighth of "the world miracle"and explore the Qin Tombs(2 hours).
Then fly to Chongqing, you will be greeted by your local guide and taken to board the ship to begin your China river tours.
19:00-21:00 Check into and pre-board.
21:00 Depart Chongqing.
Day 7 Yangtze River
07:30 Announcement on itinerary.
08:30-10:00 Shore excursion to Fengdu City. Having nearly two thousand years' history and combines the cultures of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism with the mystique of ghosts.
13:00-17:00 Participate activities on board.
17:30 Sailing through the Qutang gorge, the first of the Three Gorges encountered when cruising downstream along the Yangtze River, and it is the most imposing and steepest gorge among the Three Gorges.
18:00 Welcome Cocktail By Captain.
18:30 Welcome Dinner.
20:00 Singing & Dancing Concert.
Day 8 Yangtze River
08:00-10:00 Sailing through the Wu gorge, the second gorge of the Three Gorges system on the Yangtze River, the Gorge has been known as the Wu Gorge since at least the Three Kingdoms Period.
10:00-13:30 Shore Excursion For Shennong Stream (or mini three gorges), is one of the most important ports of call for Yangtze Three Gorges tour, the crystal clear and unpolluted water flows swiftly.
18:00 Farewell Dinner.
20:00 Singing & Dancing Concert.
20:00-24:00 Pass the ship locks of the Gorges Dam.
Day 9 Yangtze River to Yichang to Shanghai
08:00-10:00 Shore Excursion For Three Gorges Dam, it is the largest hydropower station in the world with an annual energy output of 84.7 billion kilowatt-hours.
10:00-11:00 Sailing through the Xiling gorge, the longest of the three gorges that make up the Three Gorges "corridor" of the Yangtze River.
13:00 Arriving at Yichang, disembark the cruise.
Your driver will meet you in Yichang and help you take the airport transfer to Shanghai.
Then your China cruise tours will turn to experience the fast step in the popular metropolis, Shanghai.
Upon your arrival at Shanghai, the local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel.
Meals: BreakfastDay 10 Shanghai
Firstly explore the Jade Buddha Temple. It is a must-see because it provides a great sanctuary from the active city of Shanghai(40 minutes).
Then have a discovery in the Yuyuan Garden, a famous classical garden with unique pavilions, halls, rock gardens and ponds(1 hour).
Next relax yourself in the Bund, a famous waterfront and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai(40 minutes).
Afterwards, have a look at the Oriental Pearl Tower. At last, enjoy the Acrobatic Show.
After today's tour, you will be transfered back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 11 Depart from Shanghai
Today you will be driven to the airport for your departure flight, tour ends.
Meals: BreakfastTravel Period | 2-5 travelers | 6-9 travelers |
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Dec.1- Feb.28 | US$2502 | US$2381 |
Mar.1- Nov.30 | US$2623 | US$2416 |
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).
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What will happen or should I say cost if we are living in Beijing Will it be the same?(must answer)
Asked by William (Mar.11, 2013)
Lead to China Trip Advisor (Mar.11, 2013) replied:
Thanks for your question,William. Our Guests are only overseas' travelers. Besides, the price is quiet reasonable if you compared with many Chinese tour offers, for we don't mean to earn a big money in a short time but maintain a long time cooperation with your side.
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