13 Days Picturesque Yangtze River Tour
Tour Route: Hong Kong, Guilin, Yangshuo, Guilin, Yangtze River, Shanghai, Beijing
The Longest and Largest Rriver in Asia-Yangtze River,Enjoy the HK Panoramic Night View on Victoria Peak,The State Guest Cave of China-Reed Flute Cave,Reasonable Tour Arrangement & Service Quality Guarantee
After you arrive in Hong Kong, our local guide will pick you up and then drive to hotel for a good rest.
Meals: No mealDay 2 Hong Kong
In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel.
Today you will have a day tour to the Stanley Market.You will find an interesting array of little shops selling silk garments, sportswear, art, Chinese costume jewelry and souvenirs.
Then proceed to Victoria Peak. Being 554 meters (about 1,817.6 feet) above sea level, Victoria Peak is the highest point within Hong Kong and occupies the western part of the island.
Next pay a visit to Repulse Bay, the most spectacular bay in the region and the Avenue of Stars, which was designed to recognize the film industry's contribution in promoting Hong Kong as a destination worldwide.
After today's activities, you will be transfered back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchDay 3 Hong Kong to Guilin
Pick up service by your tour guide and driver in the morning.
Today you will visit Disneyland full of children's naïve and excitement .
Then you will transfer to take a flight to Guilin.
After your arrival in Guilin, you will be picked up from the airport and transfered to your hotel.
Meals: BreakfastDay 4 Guilin to Yangshuo to Guilin
Pick up service by your tour guide and driver in the morning.
First, you will enjoy the cruise on the Li River. The river is from Guilin to Yangshuo. And it is an ideal place to relax in comfort in a spectacular setting.
After your arrival in Yangshuo, you can have a walk on West Street, the oldest street in Yangshuo with a history of more than 1,400 years.
When your activities end, you will be driven back to Guilin and rest in the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchDay 5 Guilin to Chongqing to Yangtze River
Pick up service by your tour guide and driver in the morning.
In the last day in Guilin, visit the Elephant Trunk Hill, which is the symbol of Guilin city by its type. The type is like a elephant have the water from Li River by its Trunk.
And then travel to Reed Flute Cave, which is a landmark and tourist attraction in Guilin, Guangxi, China. It is a natural limestone cave with multicolored lighting and has been one of Guilin’s most interesting attractions for over 1200 years.
Then you will be taken to the airport for your flight to Chongqing later.
Embark the cruise and begin your Yangtze tours.
19:00-21:00 Check into and pre-board.
21:00 Depart Chongqing.
Day 6 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 7 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 8 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.
Upon your arrival at Shanghai, the local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel.
Meals: BreakfastDay 9 Shanghai
In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel.
Firstle 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).
At last , have a look at the Oriental Pearl Tower.
After today's tour, you will be transfered back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchDay 10 Shanghai to Beijing
Today you will have free time in Shanghai.
After your free sightseeing on your own, you will be driven to the airport to take your flight to Beijing.
Arrive in Beijing, your local guide will pick you up and help you check in your hotel. Have a good rest.
Meals: BreakfastDay 11 Beijing
In the morning, your guide will meet you and escort you to visit the ancient royal palaces and gardens. You will explore the cultural content and royal dignity in these famous buildings.
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)
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, LunchDay 12 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 optional). (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.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchDay 13 Depart from Beijing
Today you will be transfered 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$3307 | US$3097 |
Mar.1- Nov.30 | US$3444 | US$3276 |
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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I am a single woman traveling on my own. How much will this trip cost me for single accommodations?
Asked by Lynn Darney (Dec.18, 2014)
Travel Consultant (Dec.18, 2014) replied:
Hi Lynn, the tour price is about USD5390 for a solo traveler based on 4 star hotels.For further tour details, please check your email box later. Thanks!

Hi, I'm Tom from America, I wanted to know what is included in the tour price?
I wanted to know if the price of the tour include the cost of the flights between cities, and the cost of the hotels?
Asked by Tom (Aug.13, 2012)
Lead To China Trip Advisor (Aug.13, 2012) replied:
Hello Tom, thanks for your enquiry. Yes, The price of this tour includes the hotel accommodation and the economy class airfare between cities listed in the itinerary. However, the international flights of arrival in Hong Kong and departure from Beijing will be on your side.
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