11 Days Panda & Yangtze Cruise Family tour
Tour Route: Beijing, Chengdu, Yangtze River, Shanghai
Exploring the ancient imperial Beijing, Hiking along the greatest wall in the world, Tipping your hat to the solemn legion of Terracotta warriors in Xi’an, Touching the claws of the charmingly native creature--Panda in Chengdu, Be amazed and relaxed by the stunning beauty of the living landscape in Yangtze River. Finally, end this marvelous China journey at the fashion metropolis--Shanghai. All in 11 days, the magnificent China is right here, waiting for your family's discovering.
A buffet breakfast & real fresh coffee will kick start your day. Your private guide will be on time and waiting in arrivals.
First stop, Tiananmen Square. It has great cultural significance as it was the site of several important events in Chinese history.
Next visit the Forbidden City, which is 24 emperor's palace in Dynasty Ming and Qing. It is the ancient palace which has the largest scale, most magnificent, and best reservation in the world.
After that you will have a rickshaw tour to Beijing ancient Hutongs, you will get to know about Beijing's courtyard, history,layout and culture. You will have a chance to visit a local family and learn to make dumpling for lunch there.
In the evening, enjoy Peking Duck dinner in Fangzhuang Quanjude Restaurant and Kungfu Show in Red Theater.
After sightseeing, be transferred back to your hotel.
Day 2 Arrive in Beijing
After arrival in Beijing Capital Airport. Our Beijing guide will hold a sign ”Lead to China” to pick your family up warmly and transfer to your hotel.
Meals: No mealDay 3 Beijing
In the morning, you take a scenic drive through the countryside and mountains to reach China's most renowned monument—Great Wall(Mutianyu section, less crowed). Take a cable car up to the Great Wall, climbing up the venerable ramparts, you will marvel at this great construction. On the way down, those of you feeling adventurous can choose the gravity-propelled toboggan!
In the afternoon, Explore the construction art and royal dignity in the largest, most beautiful and exquisite imperial garden--Summer Palace. (including a boat cruise on Kunming Lake)
Day 4 Beijing to Chengdu
In the morning, visit the Temple of Heaven, the sacred altar for worshiping the God of Heaven in the world. Watch local people playing Taichi morning exercises.
In the afternoon, you will fly to Chengdu. Upon arrival, pick you up from airport by Chengdu guide and driver. Enjoy your free time!
Day 5 Chengdu
Today you visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to have a memorable close-up encounter with pandas. You will see real pandas enjoying their lives in this sanctuary and learn more about this lovable but endangered species via documentary film and exhibition.
Followed up will be an interesting activity for kids: Draw a panda on a T-shirt. We will invite a professional artist to teach you how to draw a panda in a blank T-shirt. After the course, you will can keep your own made panda T-shirt and wear it home. It’ll be a perfect souvenir.
In the late afternoon/evening, visit Chengdu Kuan-zhai Lane- a part of the old city in Chengdu which has been restored and renovated. This is a chance to see old Chengdu and experience the traditional lifestyle.
Day 6 Chengdu to Chongqing
In the morning, visit People's Park, You can join the local people to experience the bustle and chatter of a local teahouse in this area.
After that, drive to train station to catching your bullet train to Chongqing.
Upon arrival, pick you up and transfer to the dock by Chongqing guide and driver. Embark Yangtze Cruise at about 6:00pm, depart from Chongqing in the evening.
Day 7 Yangtze River Cruise
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 Cruise
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 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.
After your arrival in Yichang our driver will pick you up and take you to the airport for flight to Shanghai. Arrive in Shanghai, our local guide will welcome you at airport and help you check in the hotel.
Day 10 Shanghai
Today you will taste the feature of Shanghai both "Classic and Modern".
First stop is Yu Garden, which reflects a very typical southern China garden style. Jagged pavilion with elegant decoration, glittering pools with roving fish, sprouting pine trees, all these pleasant scenes refresh your mood. Continue to visit the nearby Yuyuan Market which is a bustling bazaar in old town of Shanghai.
After that, visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center to witness how Shanghai became a cosmopolitan city from a shabby fishing village.
Drive to Pudong New Area to explore the modern Shanghai. Visit Oriental Pearl Tower where you can get a magnificent view of the city’s ever-changing modern skyline and the kids will have fun in the wax museum on the first floor.
Lastly, enjoy a leisure walk along the Bund to appreciate the historical architecture and the skyline of this modern city along the Huangpu River.
In the evening, enjoy a breathtaking Acrobatic Show.
Day 11 Shanghai Departure
Your private car/van, driver and guide will be ready and waiting at your hotel lobby to get you to the airport on time. Sit back and relax as they help you check-in and escort you to the correct security gate
Meals: BreakfastTravel Period | 2-5 travelers | 6-9 travelers |
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Dec.1- Feb.28 | US$2290 | US$2020 |
Mar.1- Nov.30 | US$2390 | US$2120 |
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. Meals as listed in the itinerary.
3. Well-equipped private commercial vehicle with excellent private guide and driver accompanied on your tour between airports, train stations,scenic spots and hotels.
4. Four Star Hotel based on two persons sharing one room with twin beds. All hotels as listed in the itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast.
5. Yangtze River cruise: Based on 2 persons using one standard cabin (two twin beds) with a balcony in 5 star cruise.
6. The above price already includes the service charge of CNY150.00 per person recruited by the cruise company
7. Chongqing-Yichang high speed train, Beijing-Chengdu/Yichang-Shanghai airfare with airports taxes, fuel charges.
8. Travel Agency’s Liability Insurance with your tour inside China.
9. Chinese government taxes and the city construction fees on your travel tour.
1. China entry visa fees.
2. International 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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