Detailed Itinerary of This Tour Package
Day 1 - Arrival in Shanghai
You will be warmly greeted by CTO professional tour guide after your arrival at Shanghai airport. After transfer you to the hotel, our guide will help you check you to the hotel. The rest of the day will be left on your own to explore this international metropolis.
Accommodation :
Crowne Plaza Fudan Hotel
Day 2 - Shanghai
After your breakfast in the hotel, our guide will wait for you in the hotel lobby. Today's activities include the highlights in Shanghai, they are profound Shanghai Museum, elegant Yuyuan Garden including surrounding local bazaar, and Jade Buddha Temple. Another highlights today is the A la carte lunch in the notable restaurant. There you could order the dishes according to your own preference. After a whole days activities, the excited Acrobatic Show will wait for your appreciate. (B+L+D)
Day 3 - Shanghai - Yichang
Morning will be at your leisure, lunch is also on your own. Our guide will pick you up at the hotel and transfer to take a flight to Yichang. Our local guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to visit the famous Three Travelers' Cave if time permitts. After dinner, our guide will help you check the 5 star Century star cruise and stay overnight. (B+D)
Accommodation :
Century Star
Day 4 - Yangtze River Cruise
The ship will weigh anchor at 8:00. Sailing through the longest gorge, Xiling Gorge. Disembark and take a shuttle bus to see the great project of Three Gorges Dam Return to the ship. Pass the five-step ship lock. The elegant and exciting Captain's Welcome Party offers Chinese folk dancing and music performance. You can also join in for fun. (B+L+D)
Day 5 - Yangtze River Cruise
Today you will marvel at the fascinating sights all the way. Go through Wu Gorge in the morning. You will have a excursion to Three Little Gorges on Wushan Daning River. In the afternoon, pass the spectacular Qutang Gorge. The knowledgeable river guide will let you get more idea of Three Gorges including the ancient plank road, mengliang stairway and hanging coffins. (B+L+D)
Day 6 - Yangtze River Cruise
Today's Activities Take a shore excursion to see the karst landscape Snowy Jade Cave. Return to the ship and continue to pass through the mountains of Eastern Sichuan. Tonight Farewell Party invites you to join in the cruise staff's performance. (B+L+D)
Day 7 - Chongqing-Beijing
Please prepare well for disembarkation. Your memorable cruise tour ends in Chongqing and our guide will meet you on board. After lunch at a notable restaurant, visit Residence of General Joseph W Stillwell and Ciqikou Old Town. Transfer to the airport and take a flight to Beijing, our guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. (B+L)
Accommodation :
Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall
Day 8 - Beijing
Start to visit the capital city of China today. Three of the most popular attractions are waiting for your witness. Head to visit largest city square in the world, Tiananmen Square, and the grand Forbidden City where 24 emperors lived and ruled for over 500 years. After enjoying a la carte lunch at a local popular restaurant, visit Temple of Heaven where ancient emperors worshipped and prayed for harvest. Today's Peking Duck Dinner is served at a famous restaurant followed by a fascinating Peking Opera(Optional performance: Chinese Kongfu Show) (B+L+D)
Day 9 - Beijing
Proceed to Mutianyu Great Wall (including cable car up and toboggan down), here you can enjoy the stunning views as you stroll along. After enjoying lunch at a local popular restaurant, continue to Ming Tombs through Sacred Way. Dinner is left for you to taste some local snacks yourself. (B+L)
Day 10 - Departure from Beijing
Our guide will wait for you at the hotel lobby according to your flight schedule. Transfer to the airport to take your homeward flight. Our service ends. (B)