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12 Day Shanghai-Yichang-Yangtze River Cruise-Chongqing-Xian-Beijing

  Tour Code: YC-05S
   
 Tour Itinerary : 12 Days tour of Shanghai, Yichang,Chongqing,Xian and Beijing
 Departure : Based on the cruise sailing date.
 Tour Summary : As one of the best way to relax ourselves, traveling is chosen by more and more people, and Yangtze River cruise is chosen as one of the perfect holiday resort due to its graceful natural scenery, abundant cultural foundation and amazing construction etc. To make your China trip more abundant, we add the capital city of Beijing, historic city of Xian and modern city of Shanghai for you.

Detailed Itinerary of This Tour Package

Day 1 - Arrive in Shanghai

Our professional local guide will meet you at the airport and hold warm welcome to you. After check in the hotel, the rest of the day will be left on your own to adapt the jet lag, and relax yourselves.
Accommodation : Ramada Shanghai Wujiaochang

Day 2 - Shanghai

Today's excursion includes Shanghai Museum, where you could see a large number of cultural and historic relics from different dynasties; Yuyuan Garden and its surround local bazaar, some free time is offered here; After the A la carte Lunch, to visit Jade Buddha Temple, where two famous Jade Buddha Statues stand on.
After dinner, the inspiring Acrobatic Show is followed by. (B+L+D)

Day 3 - Shanghai - Yichang

The whole morning is left on your own to explore the city according to your preference. Our guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and transfer you to the airport to take your flight to Yichang, where your memorable Yangtze River Cruise begins. Upon arrival, take you to visit Three Travelers' Cave if your time permits.After dinner, board Century Star Cruise ship. (B+L+D)
Accommodation : President 4 Star Series

Day 4

Disembark to see the great water-power project, Three Gorges Dam. You will pass the five-step ship lock at 12:00. Then, continue sailing through the west section of Xiling Gorge. The elegant and exciting Captain's Welcome Party will held in the evening. Just enjoy the Chinese folk dancing and music performance, and bear a part in it for fun.(B+L+D)

Day 5

Land at Badong for a small wooden boat trip to enjoy the natural beauty of the crystal Shennong Stream after breakfast. Return to the ship and pass the spectacular Qutang Gorge and the pretty Wu Gorge.(B+L+D)

Day 6

Disembark at Fengdu to see Fengdu Ghost City or alternatively Shibaozhai. There will be a Farewell Party tonight. And the get-together invites you to join in the cruise staff's performance. (B+L+D)

Day 7 - Chongqing - Xian

Please prepare well for disembarkation. Your memorable cruise tour ends in Chongqing and our guide will meet you on board. Then transfer to view Ciqikou old town.  After lunch, take you to the airport to board the flight to Xian. Your exploration to one of the four famous Ancient Cities in China begins by warm welcome of our guide in the airport. (B+L)
Accommodation : Grand New World Hotel, Xian

Day 8 - Xian

Our guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby. Drive to visit the world famous Terra-Cotta Army where you will see life-size infantrymen, archer, officers and their horses, then back to downtown to have A la carte lunch. In the afternoon, visit Xian City Wall and the landmark of Xian-Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Today's dinner, local Dumpling Banquet will be served while enjoying the splendid Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show. (B+L+D)

Day 9 - Xian - Beijing

Our guide will pick you up and visit Great Mosque and Muslim food street. Then transfer to the airport to take your flight to Beijing. Be met and transferred to the hotel.(B+L)
Accommodation : Sunworld Hotel, Beijing

Day 10 - Beijing

After breakfast at the hotel, commence to visit Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world, you can have some free time there, and take some photos. Afterwards, cross the square to visit the grand Forbidden City, which were ruled by 24 emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties. After lunch at a well-investigated restaurant, visit Temple of Heaven where ancient emperors worshipped and prayed for harvest. Peking Duck is served as a welcome dinner, and the first class Peking Opera performance is followed by. (B+L+D)

Day 11 - Beijing

The guide will meet you at the hotel lobby, and drive you to the well renowned Badaling Great Wall; you can appreciate the magnificent natural scenery while strolling along the wall. After lunch, visit the Summer Palace. (B+L)

Day 12

depart from Beijing
depart from Beijing
Transfer you to the airport to board your homeward flight and see off.
Service ends here. (B)

Accommodation : none
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The prices shown below are based on each person.  Currency Converter

Season DivisionValidityOccupancy Type2-5 Travelers6-9 Travelers10 Travelers & above
High Season 2010-09-01 to 2010-10-31
Twin OccupancyUSD1690/CNY11459USD1459/CNY9891USD1261/CNY8546
Single OccupancyUSD1947/CNY13204USD1716/CNY11636USD1485/CNY10066
Low Season 2010-11-01 to 2011-02-28
Twin OccupancyUSD1648/CNY11171USD1417/CNY9604USD1220/CNY8271
Single OccupancyUSD1905/CNY12916USD1674/CNY11349USD1444/CNY9791

  • Kind Notices

The departure date should be based on the available cruise sailing date and single cabin will incur extra single cabin supplement. The price listed are valid excluding the special periods from Oct 1st to 7th, May 1st to 3rd, and Feb 13th to 19th, 2010 staying in Beijing; F1 Grand Prix staying in Shanghai.



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