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YC-14 Beijing-Xi’an-Chongqing-Yangtze Cruise-Wuhan-Kunming-Shangri-la-Lijiang-Dali-Shanghai (17D16N) |
| Day 01 Arriving at Beijing airport our China representative will be at the airport to welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Today tour begins with a visit the favourite haunt of the Empress Dowager, the Summer Palace. Walking in this veritable museum of classical Chinese garden architecture, where the royal family could relax away from the formal ceremony of the court, is a pleasant experience. There are a number of pavilions as well as the Long Corridor, now a popular place for people to spend the day. Dinner at local Chinese restaurant. |
(L/D) Overnight in Beijing
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| Day 02 Today we will visit some of the contrasting sights of Beijing, our capital city. Our first stop will be at Tian' anmen Square, the largest public square in the world. Dominating the north side of the square is the massive red Tian' anmen Gate through which we will pass into the fabled Forbidden City and another age, where we will see the home of the members of the royal family and their court during China' s Ming and Qing Dynasties. After lunch we will visit the imposing Temple of Heaven where the Emperor came each year to intercede with the Gods for a good and plentiful harvest. To round off a memorable start to your tour, we will enjoy a Beijing Duck Dinner at the famous, century-old Quan Ju De restaurant followed by a fascinating performance of Peking Opera. |
( B/L/D ) Overnight in Beijing
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| Day 03 Today we will visit the Great Wall where you will have the opportunity to not only see one of the most impressive sections of the Great Wall of China but also take a walk along it. After lunch you will travel some 50 km northwest of Beijing to the Sacred Way with its fabulous stone animals. The way leads to the Ming Tombs in the shadow of Longevity Mountain. A visit to the Underground Palace of Dingling will allow you to see imperial coffins, burial artifacts and treasures. Dinner at local Chinese restaurant. |
(B/L/D) Overnight in Beijing
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| Day 04 This morning free at leisure. We will take an afternoon flight to the ancient former capital city of Xi' an, and visit the ancient Xi' an City Wall (14th century) one of the most important city walls in China. Afterwards, we will transfer to your hotel. To celebrate your arrival in Xi' an you will enjoy a local speciality, the Dumpling Dinner, a popular meal often taken to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. |
(B/D) Overnight in Xi'an
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| Day 05 This morning we will set out for another highlight of your tour, the Terracotta Warriors Museum. The thousands of life size soldiers and horses were created to guard the tomb of Qin Shi Huangdi, the first Emperor to unite China under his firm rule. The royal tomb itself has yet to be opened but the rank upon rank of Warriors is a sight that is unrivalled anywhere in the world. After lunch, we will visit the Provincial History Museum which has the richest collection of artifacts in China. For the last visit of the afternoon we will go to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The square, seven-storey pagoda was built in 652 AD and is a fine example of Tang Dynasty Buddhist architecture. Tonight, dinner will be at the famous Tang Dynasty Palace for the deluxe Tang Dynasty Dinner Show where fine food and spectacular entertainment bring another outstanding day to a close. |
(B/L/D) Overnight in Xi'an
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| Day 06 To start your day before breakfast, you will have a unique chance to experience the mysterious and ancient art of Tai Chi Chuan, a 300-year old traditional Chinese martial art, also known as shadow boxing. After breakfast, we will visit the Forest of Stone Steles Museum. The museum, which is housed in the Temple of Confucius, has the largest collection of its kind in China with over 3,000 inscribed stones steles. Next comes the Great Mosque built in 742 during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). The traditional Chinese-style architecture makes this mosque quite distinct from its Arabic counterparts. Special flavor Hotpot will be arranged for lunch. After lunch, take an afternoon flight to Chongqing. Pick up with tour of Ciqikou Ancient Town. Dinner tonight will be Sichuan style at one of the best local restaurants, then afterwards we will transfer to the pier to join the deluxe German-built 5-star cruise ship the China Regal and spend the night on-board before starting our river cruise. |
(B/L/D) Overnight on board
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| Day 07 At eight this morning we set out along the Yangtze River at the start of the river voyage During the relaxing morning, you can enjoy all the sights of the river. After lunch we will make a stop for a visit to the Ghost City of Fengdu, famous for its temple dedicated to the King of the Underworld, an association dating back to the Han Dynasty. |
(B/L/D) Overnight on board
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| Day 08 As you progress along the mighty river, you arrive at Badong, here you will transfer to a small junk and explore the Shennong Stream. The trip features a fantastic natural backdrop and a wonderful boat ride along the crystal stream. The most impressive scene is a team of trackers push and haul the wooden sampans over the willow rapids. Sometimes, the pea boats allow you to take a closerlook at mossy rocks, verdant plants, ancient plank roads, hanging coffins and rare flying monkeys. Afterwards we go back on board and have dinner. |
(B/L/D) Overnight on board
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| Day 09 Today we will arrive at Sandouping and see the Three Gorges Dam Project. Now virtually complete, this is the largest project of its kind ever undertaken anywhere in the world. Not only does the dam fulfill the function of controlling the floodwaters of the Yangtze but will also provide eco-friendly hydroelectric power. Once again you have the benefit of dining aboard your luxury cruise ship. |
(B/L/D) Overnight on board
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| Day 10 At noon arrive in Wuhan. Drive to the airport to take flight to Kunming. Arrive in Kunming, transfer to the hotel. |
(B/L/D) Overnight in Kunming
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| Day 11 This morning visit to Shilin' s famous Stone Forest. Lunch at local restaurant with the local dish of Yiliang duck. Return to Kunming with city tour of Gold Horse & Green Cock Archway. Dinner at local restaurant. |
| (B/L/D) Overnight in Kunming |
| Day 12 In the morning take flight to Shangri-la. This morning about 2 hours drive through mountain scenery & Yangzi River to the mountain village of Dong Zhu Lin Monastery. Lunch at local village restaurant & drive back to town. On the way visit a local Tibetan family home. If time permits, we will visit Bita Hai (Emerald Pagoda Lake). In the afternoon visit the famous 300 years old Songzanlin Monastery where the Yello Hat School of Tibetan Buddhism is practiced. We returned to town & visited the old town of Zhongdian. After dinner at local restaurant, we visit to the central square for local people nightly music & dance. |
(B/L/D) Overnight in Shangri-la
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| Day 13 This morning drive to Lijiang. On the way visit Tiger Leaping Gorges which is believed to be the deepest gorge in the world. Upon arriving Lijiang transfer to your hotel. After lunch we begin the tour of the famous ancient town in Lijiang. Dinner at ancient house Chinese restaurant. |
(B/L/D) Overnight in Lijiang
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| Day 14 This morning we begin the early morning tour of the famous Black Dragon Pool Park. On the way to Dali we visited Baisha village. This ancient village dates back Qing dynasty with old Chinese houses has hardly changed throughout the years. Upon arrival in Dali & transfer to hotel. Afternoon tour of Dali famous ancient wall city. |
(B/L/D) Overnight in Dali
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| Day 15 This morning we visit the famous Three Pagodas. After lunch we drive to Kunming. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Dinner at local restaurant. |
(B/L/D) Overnight in Kunming
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| Day 16 This morning transfer to airport for your flight to Shanghai, pick up & transfer to your hotel. Shanghai is a city that must be seen to be appreciated. You will see something of its history at the Shanghai Museum on People' s Square with its fine collection of cultural relics. Then we will visit the Yuyuan Garden. Laid out in the 16th century by a Ming official, this small (2 hectares) garden is a delight of pools, pavilions and rock gardens. Strolling through the bazaar surrounding the garden, you will find lines of stores that sell traditional Chinese arts and crafts. Next comes The Bund, one of the most famous thoroughfares in China and here you will see a collection of buildings dating from the 1930' s displaying their western influence and fulfilling the role of the commercial heart of Shanghai. Leaving the ancient for the modern you visit the TV Tower of the Oriental Pearl situated in the thriving Pudong area of the city dominated by the 88-storey Jin Mao building. This evening you will mark the end of your tour with a Farewell Dinner at the famous Seagull Palace, which allows you to enjoy gourmet food while appreciating the fascinating view of both the old Bund and the new Shanghai. |
(B/L/D) Overnight in Shanghai
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| Day 17 Transfer to airport for your return flight for leaving. (B) | |
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| Yangtze Cruise ( Apr. – Nov. ) ( USD p/p ) |
Budget |
Standard |
Luxury |
Note |
| 2 – 5 pax |
3612 |
4025 |
5986 |
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| 6 – 9 pax |
2925 |
3326 |
5179 |
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| Single Room Supplement |
1598 |
1955 |
2286 |
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| 10 pax up |
2436 |
2849 |
4446 |
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| Single Room Supplement |
1275 |
1708 |
1982 |
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| INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE |
* 5 domestic flights in the economic class with tax ( Beijing/Xi' an/Chongqing, Wuhan/Kunming/Shangri-la, Kunming/Shanghai )
* 3* hotel ( budget ), 4* hotel ( standard ) or 5* hotel ( luxury ) , twin-bed room with private
shower and WC
* English speaking local guide
* Daily meals ( exclude the special flavor food )
* Admission charges where applicable as shown in the tour description
* Tranportation in the program
* Service charges for baggage handling between hotel and airport
* Domestic travel insurance
* 4* or 5* Cruise | |
| NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE |
* International flights and tax
* Personal consumption
* Visa fee
* Tips for guide, driver and porter | |
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