Yangtze River Cruise: Ten Days China Tour - 01

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Itinerary :

DAY1
Shanghai
On arrival, Our guide will meet you at the airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. You could take a walk along the famous waterfront, the Bund, to fully appreciate this diverse city.

DAY2
Shanghai - Suzhou
Morning: Transfer to take the train to Suzhou. Meet the guide and begin you tour with visiting the Humble Administrator's Garden, which is followed by a trip to Silk Reeling Factory.

Afternoon: Visit the Tiger Hill, which can be traced back to the founding of Suzhou. Transfer to the hotel in Suzhou. (B,L) *

DAY3
Suzhou - Shanghai
Morning: Take the train back to Shanghai. Meet the guide and transfer to the hotel in Shanghai. Explore the Jade Buddha Temple where two rare jade statues of Sakyamuni Buddha are treasured.

Afternoon: Visit the The Oriental Pearl TV Tower, which is the tallest TV tower in Asia and the 3rd tallest in the world. Continue to the Yu Garden, which is a famous Chinese classic garden. (B,L) *

DAY4
Shanghai - Chongqing
Morning: Transfer to take the flight to Chongqing.

Afternoon: Visit the ancient village of Ci Qi Kou (Porcelain Village) which is well-protected cultural site. You will be transferred to the port where you will board the Cruiser for your Pre-cruise night. (B,L,D) *

DAY5
Cruise
After breakfast have a shore excursion to Shibaozhai- a gem of Chinese architecture. Then go back to the cruiser and enjoy the splendid view of the Gorges.(B,L,D) *

DAY6
Cruise
Today you will witness some of the most fascinating sights in all of China. Enjoy a shore excursion at Shennong Stream. You will continue cruising through the Wu Gorge and the west part of Xiling Gorges.(B,L,D) *

DAY7
Yichang to Beijing
Morning: Pass the east part of Xiling Gorge, which is famous for its strangely shaped cliff faces. Have a shore excursion at the Three Gorges Dam Project. The cruiser will arrive into Yichang port at about 13:00.

Afternoon: Meet the guide and visit Yichang Museum, the exhibition of cultural relics at the Three Gorges. Then transfer to the airport for flight to Beijing. Meet the guide and transfer to the hotel in Beijing. (B,L) *

DAY8
Beijing
Morning: Take a half-day tour to the Forbidden City that 24 emperors lived and ruled for over 500 years. The South Gate leads you to Tian'anmen Square- the biggest central square in the world.

Afternoon: Explore the Temple of Heaven, where ancient emperor worshipped God and prayed for harvest. Continue to Visit the famous imperial garden- Summer Palace. (B,L) *

DAY9
Beijing
Morning: You will take a half-day guided visit to the awesome Great Wall of China. Afternoon: Continue to the Ming Tomb, the mausoleums of Emperors of the Ming Dynasty. (B,L) *

DAY10
Beijing
Transfer to take the departure flight, or alternatively extend your stay. (B)*

* B: Breakfast　L: Lunch　D: Dinner

Price Includes :

1.Entrance fees of all sites as mentioned;
2.Meals as listed in the itinerary, B= American breakfast; L= Chinese lunch; D= Chinese dinner;
3.Excellent private guide;
4.Private vehicle with driver;
5.Round transfers between airports or rail stations and hotels;
6. Hotels (twin share basis) as listed in the itinerary. Single supplement will be charged;
7.Domestic flights (Economy-class) or trains as listed, airports taxes and fuel charges;
8.Service charge & Government taxes.

Price Excludes :

1. Personal expenses such as laundry, drink, telex, telephone calls or excess baggage charges;
2. China visa fees;
3. The international flight or train of entering and exiting China;
4. Any meals that are not specified;
5. Tips to guides and drivers.

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