Yangtze River Cruise: Fourteen Days China Tour - 01

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Itinerary :

DAY1
Beijing
On arrival, Our guide will meet you at the airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax.

DAY2
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: Continue to visit the famous imperial garden- Summer Palace. (B,L) *

DAY3
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) *

DAY4
Beijing - Chengdu
Explore the Temple of Heaven, where ancient emperor worshipped God and prayed for harvest. Transfer to take the flight to Chengdu, meet the guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel.(B,L) *

DAY5
Chengdu - Leshan - Emeishan
Morning: Take the private car to Leshan and visit the Leshan Giant Buddha. You will take a short cruise to view this biggest carved stone Buddha in the world.

Afternoon: Continue to Emeishan in the afternoon, transfer to the hotel and have a good rest. (B,L) *

DAY6
Emeishan - Chengdu
You will have a full-day guided visit to Mt. Emei by private car. You will take the cable car to the middle of the Mountain and explore the beautiful and mysterious Mt. Emei by foot. Go back to Chengdu in the late afternoon.(B,L) *

DAY7
Chengdu - Chongqing
Transfer to take the train to Chongqing. After arriving at Chongqing, you will be transferred to the port where you will board the Cruiser for your Pre-cruise night. (B,L,D) *

DAY8
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) *

DAY9
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) *

DAY10
Yichang - Shanghai
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. Then transfer to the airport for flight to Shanghai. Meet the guide and transfer to the hotel in Shanghai.(B,L) *

DAY11
Shanghai
Morning: Explore the Jade Buddha Temple where two rare jade statues of Sakyamuni Buddha are treasured. Continue to the Yu Garden, which is a famous Chinese classic garden.

Afternoon: Visit the The Oriental Pearl TV Tower, which is the tallest TV tower in Asia and the 3rd tallest in the world. (B,L) *

DAY12
Shanghai
Take a full-day visit to Zhujiajiao which is an ancient water town with a history of more than 1700 years. And take a walk along the famous waterfront, the Bund, to fully appreciate this diverse city.(B,L) *

DAY13
Shanghai - Suzhou - Shanghai
Morning: Transfer to take the morning 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. Take the train back to Shanghai. Meet the guide and transfer to the hotel in Shanghai. (B,L) *

DAY14
Shanghai
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.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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