Tour Itinerary :
13 Days tour of Beijing, Chongqing, Yichang, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou
Departure :
Tour Summary : By taking the tour, you will be fully astonished by the Cultural and Natural Heritage listed by UNESCO, such as Great Wall, Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City in Beijing, Famous Classical Gardens in Suzhou etc. In addition, cruising along Yangtze River is also very attractive.
Detailed Itinerary of This Tour Package
Day 1 - Arrive in Beijing
Day 2 - Beijing

Today's excursion starts with the famed Badaling Great Wall. As one of the Eight World Wonders, you must be fully attracted by the magnificence of the Great Wall and the graceful natural scenery along it. After lunch, transfer you to visit Ming Tombs by walking through the Sacred Way. On the way back to the hotel, take you to have a photo stop at the Olympic Stadium (Bird's Nest) and the National Swimming Centre (Water Cube). Drive back to the hotel. (B+L)
Day 3 - Beijing

Breakfast is arranged only. The whole day is left on your own to enjoy the China's capital city–Beijing. You are highly recommended to visit the largest city square of the world-Tiananmen Square, the grand Forbidden City, where 24 emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties lived and ruled there. You may also go shopping at Wangfujing Street according to your preference. (B)
Day 4 - Beijing-Chongqing

After breakfast at the hotel, pay a visit to the imperial Summer Palace. Transfer you to the airport to take the flight to Chongqing after enjoying lunch. Our guide will pick you up at the airport and take you to Chongqing Zoo(including the Panda House) to view the lovely pandas if your time permits.
After dinner, embark the 4 Star President Cruises which will weigh anchor at 22:00, there is a necessary Safety, Orientation & River Briefing presentation for you afterwards. (B+D)
Accommodation :
President 4 Star Series
Day 5 - Yangtze River Cruise

Today there is a shore excursion to the famous Ghost City, is considered to be the best place for people to learn about Chinese ghost culture, as Fengdu County has its own unique culture concerned with ghosts and the afterlife. Due to the river condition, Shibaozhai may be arranged alternatively.
In the evening, the elegant and exciting Captain's Welcome Party will be held. You can enjoy the traditional Chinese folk dancing and music performance, and even take part in it if you like. Stay overnight on the cruse. (B+L+D)
Day 6 - Yangtze River Cruise

The cruise will pass the spectacular Qutang Gorge and attractive Wu Gorges in the morning, you can fully appreciate their unique and typical natural sceneries standing on the deck of the ship, and get more information from the river guide about the Three Gorges etc. Today, another exciting attraction is Shennong Stream. There will be a small wooden boat trip along Shennong Stream for you to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Return to the ship and continue sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge. The Farewell Party starts at about 19:00. And the get-together at 20:30 invites you to join in the cruise staff's performance. (B+L+D)
Day 7 - Yichang-Shanghai

After breakfast, take a shuttle bus to see the magnificent project of Three Gorges Dam, which is considered as the climax of Yangze River Cruise and you will surely impressed by the wisdom of Chinese people. After lunch, the ship will arrive in Yichang dock at around 12:00. Our guide will meet you on board and transfer you to take your flight to Shanghai. Upon your arrival, our guide will meet you at the airport and show you to the hotel. (B+L)
Accommodation :
Hengsheng Peninsula Int`L Hotel
Day 8 - Shanghai

Breakfast is arranged only. The whole day will be left on your own to explore the modern city according to your interests. You are highly recommended to pay a visit to French Concession, Xintiandi area, stroll along Nanjing Road and do shopping there etc. (B)
Day 9 - Shanghai-Hangzhou

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, Our first destination is Shanghai Museum, which is first founded on 1952, is an ancient Artistic museum in China, you will invariantly marvel at the various and amazing cultural relics. Then drive to Yuyuan Garden. Yuyuan Garden owns about more than 400 years history, and was built as a private garden in Ming Dynasty. Then, head for the most modern place of Shanghai, Pudong New Area and take a walk along the Riverside Promenade. Then our guide will drive you to Shanghai South Railway Station to take a train to Hangzhou. Upon your arrival, our local guide will meet you at the railway station and transfer you to the hotel.(B+L)
Accommodation :
Lily Hotel, Hangzhou
Day 10 - Hangzhou

Our tour guide will meet you at the hotel lobby, and take you to the attractive West Lake, which is famous for its charming natural scenery and is awarded as "the earthly paradise", you can cruise on the lake and view the well known Red Carp Pond, one of the most beautiful landscape on West Lake. Lingyin Temple including Feilai Peak are followed by, Lingyin Temple, as the earliest temple in Hangzhou with a history of about 1600 years, has attracted more and more travelers at home and abroad. (B+L)
Day 11 - Hangzhou-Suzhou

In the early morning, take you to Hangzhou Railway Station to take the soft-seat train to Suzhou. Be warmly welcomed by the guide, and your memorable trip in Suzhou begins after a shore refreshment. Proceed to the Garden of the Master of the Nets. A palatable lunch will be followed by appreciating Humble Administrator's Garden. Drive back to the hotel.(B+L)
Accommodation :
Gusu Hotel, Suzhou
Day 12 - Suzhou-Zhouzhuang-Shanghai

Before the excursion to the well-renowned water town-Zhouzhuang, you will be driven to visit Tiger Hill. After that, Zhouzhuang is beckoning you. Considered as the Oriental Venice, Zhouzhuang processes lots of attractions, such as Twin Bridges, Shen's Compound, Fu'an Bridge and Zhang's Compound etc. Drive to Shanghai and check in the hotel after the exploration to Zhouzhuang.(B+L)
Accommodation :
Hengsheng Peninsula Int`L Hotel
Day 13 - Departure from Suzhou

Please arrange your own transportation to your next destination from Suzhou. Your memorable China trip ends. (B)