15 Days China Highlight Tour from Shanghai
Tour Route: Shanghai, Yangtze River, Lhasa, Xian, Beijing
Yangtze Cruise and Lhasa of Tibet are the most suitable summer resort in China. Besides, there are many colorful activities worthing to visit.
On arrival in Shanghai, you will be met and transferred to a downtown hotel for 2 nights stay.
Accommodation:
Day 2 Shanghai
Morning tour to the Shanghai Museum, and then visit the classical Yu Garden which was built in 1559 in both Ming and Qing styles. After lunch visit the Old Town and the Jade Buddha Temple. Evening Acrobatic Show has been arranged.
Day 3 Shanghai to Yichang
Morning at leisure in Shanghai. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Yichang. Visit Chinese Sturgeon Museum. After dinner you will be transferred to your Cruises for a four night upstream cruise to Chongqing.
Day 4 Yangtze Cruising
Morning visit to the Three Gorges Dam. Sailling through the Three Gorges Shiplocks, sailing through Xiling Gorge.
Day 5 Yangtze Cruising
Sailing through Wu Gorge, excursion to the Lesser Three, sailing through Qutang Gorge.
Day 6 Yangtze Cruising
Shore excursion of Fengdu or Wanxian.
Day 7 Chongqing to Lhasa
While arriving at Chongqing, you will be transferred to airport and take flight to Lhasa. Upon arrival, met and transferred to the hotel for 3 nights stay in Lhasa.
Day 8 Lhasa
We start today’s tour from Potala Palace- the home of the Dalai Lamas, then move on to Norbulingka, the Dalai Lama’s summer palace. In the afternoon visit Jokhang Temple, the home of the most precious Buddha image the country possesses- the Sakyamuni Buddha. We also visit Barkhor Square in the center of Lhasa to absorb the local culture.
Day 9 Lhasa
Today we will visit the Drepung Monastery on the western outskirts of Lhasa. It was once the largest and the wealthiest in Tibet. In the afternoon visit Sera Monastery, which was once rival to the Drepung.
Day 10 Lhasa to Xian
You will be met and transferred for your flight to Xi’an.
Day 11 Xian
Full day tour to the mighty army of 8000 Terracotta Warriors, the Huaqing Hot Springs and Great Mosque, which is the largest Mosque in China. You will also spend some time looking around the Muslim Quarter.
Day 12 Xian to Beijing
Morning tour visit the City Wall and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, take the afternoon flight to Beijing.
Day 13 Beijing
A day tour to Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest city square, and the majestic Forbidden City, followed by the visit to the Panda Hall. You will then continue to the attractive Summer Palace and gardens. Peking Duck Dinner has been arranged this evening.
Day 14 Beijing
Morning visit the Ming Tombs, Changling of the Ming Tombs. Afternoon visit the magnificent and mammoth cultural phenomenon – Great Wall at Badaling. Have dinner in Old Beijing restaurant. Enjoy an evening of Chinese Culture with the Kungfu Show.
Day 15 Departure from Beijing
Met and transferred to the airport for your home country.
| Travel Period | 2-5 travelers | 6-9 travelers |
|---|---|---|
| Dec.1- Feb.28 | US$3265 | US$2828 |
| Mar.1- Nov.30 | US$3433 | US$2991 |
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 internal transportation and transfers in China, including internal flights from Shanghai to Yichang, Chongqing to Lhasa, Lhasa to Xian and Xian to Beijing.
2. Four-star hotel in each city with private facilities;
3. Five star Victoria cruise ship
4. Meals specified in the itinerary
5. English speaking guide in each city.
6. Air-conditioned vehicles;
7. Comprehensive sightseeing with all entrance fees.
8. All domestic airport taxes
9. Complimentary domestic travel insurance
1. Flights arriving Shanghai and departing Beijing.
2. Chinese visa fee.
3. Your own international travel insurance.
4. Expenses in hotels such as laundry, tips, telephone and room service, etc.
5. Gratuities for service provided by tour guides and drivers.
6. Other personal expenses.
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All of the tour packages exclude the international airfares. We suggest you can book it one your own. You can compare the price between OTAs (Expedia, Priceline, Sky scanner...) and the airlines. When you have a confirmed date, set alarm and compare it always.
As the China Visa, we cannot apply for you as we are an China inbound travel company. However, we can send you our invitation letter with our company's official seal to you after you booked the tour from us, which could assist you to get China Visa from China embassy easily. Usually, we suggest you to apply the visa about one month or one month and a half before your travel date.
* 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.
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