Yangtze River Cruise: Eleven Days China Tour - 01

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Itinerary :

DAY1
Beijing
On arrival, Our guide will hold a welcome sign to meet you. You will be transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax.

DAY2
Beijing
Morning: Take a half-day excursion to explore the incredible Forbidden City with its grand palaces and courtyards. Built in 1420, it was here that 24 emperors lived and ruled for over 500 years. The South Gate leads you to Tian'anmen Square - the biggest of its kind in the world.

Afternoon: Continue to the beautiful Summer Palace where you can discover gardens, palaces and pavilions with temples and halls in a tranquil, landscaped lakeside setting.

Evening: Dinner is served at the original, century-old Quanjude Roasted Duck Restaurant.After dinner you will enjoy a fascinating Peking Opera Show at the Liyuan Theatre. (B,L,D) *

DAY3
Beijing
Morning: You will take a half-day guided visit to the awesome Great Wall of China. Here you can enjoy the stunning views as you stroll along this seemingly endless piece of history, which winds its way into the far distance.

Afternoon: Continue to the Ming Tomb, which due to their enormity took over 200 years to complete. (B,L,D) *

DAY4
Beijing - Chongqing
Morning: Explore the Temple of Heaven which itself has become a symbol of the city. Here ancient emperor worshipped God and prayed for harvest. Then you will take the flight to Chongqing.

Afternoon: Visit the Chongqing Zoo and the General Joseph W. Stilwell Museum, who was chief commander of US forces in the China-Burma-India Theatre during World War II. Continued you will be transferred to the port where you will board the Cruiser for your Pre-cruise night. This evening enjoy dinner on hoard. (B,L,D) *

DAY5
Cruising on the Yangtze
After breakfast enjoy a shore excursion to Shibaozhai - a gem of Chinese architecture. This wood red pavilion, 11-storey high, was built against a protruding 220-meter rectangular rock with sheer cliffs on the north bank. After lunch aboard, cruising along the Yangtze and dinner aboard.(B,L,D) *

DAY6
Cruising on the Yangtze
Today you will witness some of the most fascinating sights in all of China. Cruise through the spectacular Qutang Gorge and 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 - Shanghai
Pass the east part of Xiling Gorge, which is famous for its strangely shaped cliff faces. Enjoy a shore excursion at the Three Gorges Dam Project. One of the largest construction project ever undertaken, it will forever change the face of the Yangtze River.

Afternoon: After disembarkation at Yichang at 13:00, transfer to take the flight to Shanghai. You will be free for the rest of the day.(B,L,D) *

DAY8
Shanghai
Morning: Visit the Shanghai Museum with its collection of ancient Chinese Art of bronze, ceramics, painting and calligraphy.

Afternoon: Visit the Yu Garden, which has over 30 pavilions, linked by a maze of corridors and bridges and the Jade Buddha Temple where two rare jade statues of Sakyamuni Buddha is treasured. Evening: Enjoy an acrobatic show at the Portman Ritz-Carlton Hotel for your entertainment after dinner.(B,L,D) *

DAY9
Shanghai - Guilin
Morning: Transfer to take your flight to Guilin.

Afternoon: Upon arrival, meet the guide and visit historic Fubo Hill and the Reed Flute Cave- a 790 feet deep dripstone cave which includes myriads of stalactites and stalagmites of dazzling colors.(B,L,D) *

DAY10
Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin
Today take a scenic river cruise along the Li River with its peaceful senerity and jagged limestone peaks. Lunch is included on board before arriving at Yangshuo where you have free time to explore and peruse the local shops and markets. Continue to take the private vehicle back to Guilin.(B,L,D) *

DAY11
Guilin
Transfer to the airport for the flight to your homeland. 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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