Yangtze River Cruise: Twelve Days China Tour - 01

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Itinerary :

DAY1
Shanghai
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. You could take a walk along the famous waterfront to fully appreciate this diverse city.

DAY2
Shanghai
Morning: Visit the Shanghai Museum with its collection of ancient Chinese Art of bronze, ceramics, painting and calligraphy.

Afternoon: Continue the Yu Garden, which has over 30 pavilions, linked by a maze of corridors and bridges. And 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) *

DAY3
Shanghai - Yichang
Morning: Transfer to take the filght to Yichang.

Afternoon: On arrival you will be transferred to the port at Yichang where you will board the Cruiser for your Pre-cruise night. This evening enjoy dinner on hoard. (B,L,D) *

DAY4
Cruising on the Yangtze
The cruise ship will depart at approximately 9:00 am this morning. Pass the east part of Xiling Gorge, which is famous for its strangely shaped cliff faces. After lunch enjoy an afternoon 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. (B,L,D) *

DAY5
Cruising on the Yangtze
Pass through the west part of Xiling Gorges this morning and enjoy a shore excursion at Shennong Stream. Pass through Wu Gorge, home of the twelve peaks of the Wu Mountains, and experience a meandering landscape of dazzling peaks and rocks. Later this afternoon pass through Qutang Gorge, which finds the river carving its wag between sheer precipices of overhanging mountains on both sides.(B,L,D) *

DAY6
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.(B,L,D) *

DAY7
Chongqing - Xi'an
Morning: After breakfast, the cruise ship will arrive into Chongqing port at approximately 9:00 am. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Xi'an, China's ancient capital.

Afternoon: Visit the Ancient City Wall, which is well preserved and still compasses the center of Xi'an. Transfer to the Hotel and check in for 2 nights. (B,L,D) *

DAY8
Xi'an
Morning: Full day visit the world-famous Terracotta Warriors where life-sized infantrymen, archer, officers and their horses symbolically guard the tomb of the first Qin emperor.

Afternoon: Followed by the dramatic Wild Goose Pagoda. Evening: After dinner you will be entertained with the marvelous Tang Dynasty Show. (B,L,D) *

DAY9
Xi'an - Beijing
Morning: City tour includes the Shanxi History Museum where you will discover how Xi'an became the cradle of Chinese culture.

Afternoon: Transfer and take the flight to Beijing. Explore the Temple of Heaven which itself has become a symbol of the city. Here ancient emperor worshipped God and prayed for harvest. Transfer to the hotel for 3 nights. (B,L,D) *

DAY10
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 a fascinating Peking Opera Show will be presented to you at the Liyuan Theatre. (B,L,D) *

DAY11
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) *

DAY12
Beijing
Transfer to the airport for your homeland. Alternatively, extend your stay. (B) *

* B: Breakfast　L: Lunch　D: Dinner

Price Includes :

1.Entrance fees of all sites as mentioned
2.The price of double occupancy is for one person on twin-share basis. The cruise includes the accommodations, the daily meal, and all the shore excursions.
3.Meals as listed in the itinerary, B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=Dinner
4.Excellent guide & driver + Private vehicle
5.Hotels (twin share basis) as listed in the itinerary
6.Domestic flights or trains as listed in the itinerary with airport taxes
7.Round transfers between airports and hotels
8.Service charge & Government taxes
9.Price based on sharing twin room on the cruise. For single room, extra charge of USD200 needed.

Price Excludes :

1.Personal expenses
2.Visa fees
3.Excess baggage charges
4.Entry or exit China international airfare or train tickets
5.Any meals that are not specified.
6.Tips to guides or drivers

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