Beijing China Highlight & Yangtze 12 Day Tour
(No Shopping Tours with Your Exclusive Tour Guide and Vehicle)
(No Shopping Tours with Your Exclusive Tour Guide and Vehicle)
Overview:
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Day By Day Itinerary
Day 01
Arrival in Beijing
Arrival in Beijing, met and transferred to your hotel ( booked by us ) in Beijing. In the afternoon, visit Temple of Heaven, the place where the emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties worshiped heaven and prayed for peace and harvest. You are at your leisure to take a good rest or explore the city for the remainder of the day.
Meal: No
Hotel: Yes
Day 02
Beijing
Then go through an underground tunnel to the imperial palace, also known as the "Forbidden City", the complex of imperial palace, which was home to the Emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties for over 500 years. The total area of the complex is 183 acres, so it takes quite a while to walk through, especially if you want to have a close look at everything. All together there are 9,999 1/2 rooms in the Museum, not all of which can be visited.
After Chinese lunch, continue to visit Summer Palace, the largest and most beautiful Chinese imperial garden. It is regarded as a museum of gardens in China. Located in Haidian district, about 15km from Beijing center, Summer Palace covers an area of 290 hectares. Its predecessor was the Garden of Clear Ripples (Qingyiyuan) started in 1750 and burned down by the British and French allied troops in 1860.
Tonight you are arranged to see the acrobatics show at Red Theatre. China acrobatics has a long history which can be traced back to Neolithic times. It is learned that acrobatics came from people"s labor and self-defense skills. As the world economy developed, acrobatics was also developed into a kind of performance art. Acrobatics has become a well-known worldwide performing arts.
It is a fantastic experience and spectacular to watch the amazing acrobatics as well as sound and light effects. The acts are very well choreographed and the acrobats are really top class. The show overall is very entertaining. After the show, transferred back to your hotel.
Meals: Hotel Western breakfast and Chinese lunch
Hotel: Yes
Day 03
Beijing
After breakfast, you are picked up at your hotel around 8:00am. Drive to the Ming Tombs ( Dingling, one of the 13 Ming Dynasty Tombs complex ). From the Yongle Emperor onwards, 13 Ming Dynasty Emperors were buried in this area. You will visit Dingling, the tomb of the Wanli Emperor, which is the only one of the Ming Dynasty Tombs to have been excavated.
After Chinese lunch, head to Mutainyu Great Wall to start your highlight of your Beijing tour, hiking the Great Wall of China, a massive military defense works which was left from the Ming dynasty. It is a very spectacular view. You will take lots of pictures. Back to your hotel.
Meals: Hotel Western breakfast and Chinese lunch
Hotel: Yes
Day 04
Beijing Xian by High-speed Train ( 5-6 Hour )
Pick up from your hotel in Beijing around 6:00am and take early morning high-speed train (second class seating) starting from Beijing West Railway Station for Xian. Arriving at Xian North Railway Station at noon, met and transferred to a local restaurant for Chinese lunch.
Afternoon you will visit the Terracotta Warriors - a lifetime viewing of the extraordinary 2200-year-old terracotta Army of China's First Emperor-Qin Shihuang. The emperor Qin Shi Huang who was the first emperor to unite China in 221 BC started to build his own mausoleum 35 years before his death.
His son finished the mausoleum after his death. The Terracotta Army was to protect him after his death. Only a small part of the Terracotta Army has been restored. The museum shows different stages in the slow restoration process. Then, you will take a short visit to the Pottery-making House.
After having the local flavor dinner - Dumpling Dinner, enjoy Tang Dynasty Show in the evening. The Tang Dynasty Show showcases the costumes, music, and dancing of China's golden age: the Tang dynasty (618 - 907). The show begins with an ancient Chinese musical instrument ensemble while you dine and then later the cultural dance segment begins.
The costumes are splendid and you can get some really nice photos if you sit near the stage. Dumpling, or Jiaozi in Chinese, is one of the most representative Chinese food. The food can be dated back two thousands years ago.
Transferred back to your hotel.
Meals: Hotel Western breakfast, Chinese lunch and dumpling dinner
Hotel: Yes
Day 05
Xian
After breakfast at hotel, your city tour begins with a visit to the Shaanxi Provincial History Museum - a large modern museum of the national level where you will see the artifacts that have been collected in Shaanxi Province since the upper Cave Man 18,000 years ago.
Then move on to Big Goose Pagoda ( Ascending the pagoda is optional). The Pagoda is over 1000 years old and has 6 levels. It was used to store and protect Buddhist writings in the past. The Big Goose Pagoda is situated in the Da Ci'en Temple, four kilometers south away from the center of the city.
It is one of the city's most distinctive and outstanding landmarks, possibly the most beautiful building left in Xian today. Ascending the Pagoda is optional.
After lunch, visit the Great Mosque, the biggest and most preserved complete Chinese existent mosque. It was first built at the Tianbao first year (742 years) during Tang Dynasty.
Then visit the Xian City Wall, a symbol of great significance of the famous historic cultural city of Xian. The City Wall started to be built in 194 B.C. The wall is 25.7 KM in length and is 12-16 meters in the base. Bicycles can be rented to ride. The wall encloses a city area of 36 square kilometers. Transferred back to your hotel.
Meals: Hotel Western breakfast and Chinese lunch
Hotel: Yes
Day 06
Xian Chongqing ( Airfare not included ) overnight on board
Take morning flight for Chongqing. Your afternoon Chongqing tour starts with the visit to Ciqikou Ancient Town. The old town is located in Shapingba district of Chongqing and on the west bank of Jialing River. The majority of the houses date from the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Then come back to the city center and visit Stillwell Museum. Stillwell Museum is situated in the Yuzhong District in Chongqing city to commemorate General Joseph W. Stilwell (1883 - 1946) who contributed greatly to China during the World War II.
After dinner, you are transferred to the Dock for your Yangtze River trip ( overnight on board ).
Meals: Hotel Western breakfast and Chinese dinner
Hotel: On board
Day 07
Cruising on the Three Gorges
Continue to cruise on the Yangtze River. Today you will be arranged to have a shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City. Fengdu is the only ghost city in China, which is famous for its ghost culture. First take a cable car up to the hill and visit the temples all over the mountain with many statues. Then, return to the ship and move towards the fantastic Three Gorges.
Meals: full meals on board
Hotel: On board
Day 08
Cruising on the Three Gorges
At Wushan, disembark the ship and board smaller vessels in order to explore either the Daning River (or Shennong Stream).
Reboard the ship and sail through the Wu Gorge. Wu Gorge (巫峡), one of the Three Gorges between Qutang Gorge and Xiling Gorge. Wu Gorge is the most famous and beautiful gorge of the three, with a total length of over 40 km starting from the mouth of the Daning River( the Little Three Gorges ) of the riverside town of Wushan to the Guandukou Town of Batong( Guandukou is 17km west of the riverside town of Badong County ).
Meals: full meals on board
Hotel: On board
Day 09
Yichang Shanghai ( Airfare not included )
After lunch on board, You will arrive in in Yichang. Transfer from cruise to airport in Yichang for your flight for Shanghai. Arrival at Shanghai, met by our English speaking tour guide and transferred to the prearranged hotel in Shanghai. You are at leisure for the remainder of the day.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch on board
Hotel: Yes
Day 10
Shanghai
Finally visit the new development zone in Pudong - Lujiazui, which is teeming with the futuristic, avant-garde buildings - Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Building, Bank of China Tower. Taking the elevator to the 88-storey Observation Deck of Jinmao Tower where you will have a spectacular view of the whole city.
Meals: Hotel Western breakfast and Chinese lunch
Hotel: Yes
Day 11
Shanghai
Then proceed to visit the pedestrians only Nanjing Pedestrian Road, a walking bustling street that is always packed with people watching other people. It is regarded as the first commercial road in Shanghai. The 5.5-km long Nanjing Road is the most bustling and prosperous street in Shanghai. You will walk from East Nanjing Road to the Bund.
Then move on to the Bund, one of the most noted waterfront and architectural symbols of Shanghai.Bund is lined with about 50 various buildings of different architectural styles including Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque, Classicism and the Renaissance. Standing on the Bund, you will have a spine-tingling view of the Pudong Skyline.
After Chinese lunch, take one hour cruising on Huang Pu River. You start with the Hangpu River Cruise that will take you along the skyscrapers on the new area known as Pudong. Then you ruise to the west side of the river that has many skyscrapers and the famous Bund that has a row of the early 20th century buildings near the river. Back to your hotel.
Meals: Hotel Western breakfast and Chinese lunch
Hotel: Yes
Day 12
Exit From Shanghai
Transfer to airport for departure or free on your own and end your pleasant China trip.
Meals: Hotel Western breakfast
Hotels in Use for this tour :
City | Luxury Deluxe Hotel | Standard Hotel | Comfortable Hotel |
Beijing | Crowne Plaza Beijing or same class |
Sunworld Hotel Beijing or same class |
King Parkview Hotel Beijing or same class |
Xian | Sofitel On Renmin Square Xian or same class |
Xian Jianguo Hotel or same class |
Xian Skytel Hotel or same class |
Cruise Ships | Victoria Cruises | President Yangtze Series Cruises | President Yangtze Series Cruises |
Shanghai | Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World or same class | Golden River View Hotel or same class |
Holiday Inn Express Zhabei Shanghai or same class |
Price inclusion: 1.All transfers and city transportation for your own use 2.Entrance fees and meals as mentioned 3.Full board on ship on Yangtze River 4.Private car or van with English speaking guide in Beijing, Chongqing, Yichang, Shanghai and Shore Excursion Group Tour 5.The prices above are based two persons sharing one cabin with full board on the cruise ship 6. Beijing - Xian High Speed Train (second class) |
Price exclusion: 1. Gratuities to drivers and guides 2. Travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident 3. Xian-Chongqing Air Ticket and Yichang - Shanghai Ticket |
Very Important Notice
1. To make sure you will get the most competitive airfares both from Xian to Chongqing and from Yichang to Shanghai on your specific flight dates, we don't include the two airfares from Xian to Chongqing and from Yichang to Shanghai in this China Highlight & Yangtze 12 Day Tour which is quoted on the basis of annual package quotations. You can book the two flights from Xian to Chongqing and from Yichangto Shanghai on your own or through us when you are going to finalize your tour booking.2. If you would like to book your accommodation in any of or all the cities on the tour package, we can deduct your hotel room charges from the package accordingly.
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