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China Panorama plus Yangtze Cruise

Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
$1608From USD p.p
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Destinations: Beijing - Xi'an - Chongqing - Yangtze Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai

　　Highlights:

Including dignified Great Wall in Beijing, Terracotta Army in Xi'an and dynamic Shanghai, this tour is going to be a wonderful China natural adventure experience of your life, together with its another highlights – fascinating Yangtze River Cruise tour.

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Day 1: Arrival/Beijing: Airport to Hotel Transfer (Beijing)
Arrive in Beijing, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.

Day 2: Beijing (B L): Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace
Your first stop today is Tiananmen Square - the largest city square in the world. Then walk into the Forbidden City (UNESCO), the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing Dynasty, to explore its many fascinating halls and pavilions. Afterwards, visit the elegant Summer Palace (UNESCO), the largest imperial garden in the world.

Day 3: Beijing (B L SD): Great Wall Badaling, Ming Tomb, Bird's Nest, Water Cube, Quanjude Roasted Duck
This morning you will be taken to Great Wall Badaling (UNESCO), the site of the most visited section of the Great Wall of China. Then approach to the Ming Tomb, the burial grounds of the Ming dynasty who ruled China from 1368 to 1644. On the way back to the city, take an outside tour to Olympic Stadium, nicknamed Bird's Nest and the National Swimming Centre, also known as the Water Cube. Dinner is served at the genuine Quanjude Peking Roast Duck Restaurant.

Day 4: Beijing/Xi'an (B L): Temple of Heaven, Hotel to Airport Transfer (Beijing), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Xi'an), Ancient City Wall
This morning visit another renowned imperial site - the Temple of Heaven (UNESCO), where ancient emperor worshipped God and prayed for harvest. Take later morning flight to Xian - the ancient capital over 1100 years. On arrival, visit the Ancient City Wall, the most complete one that survived in China.

Day 5: Xi'an (B L SD): Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Tang Dynasty Dinner Show
Visit the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses (UNESCO), the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Then head to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which is an important cultural relic and one of the remaining symbols of ancient Xi'an. In the evening, enjoy the marvelous Tang Dynasty Dinner Show - a must when you visit Xi’an.

Day 6: Xi'an/Chongqing (B L): Shaanxi History Museum, Hotel to Airport Transfer (Xi'an), Airport to Cruise Pier transfer (Chongqing), Chongqing Zoo, General Joseph W. Stilwell Museum
Visit the Shaanxi History Museum, a large-scale national comprehensive museum in Xi’an, which highlights the development of Chinese civilization. And then fly to Chongqing. On arrival, visit the Chongqing Zoo and the General Joseph W. Stilwell Museum. Embark on board in Chongqing.

Day 7: Yangtze River Cruise (B L D): Ghost City of Fengdu
Start sailing for a distance of 430 miles in all the great gorges and the deep mountain valleys. Afternoon reach the Ghost City of Fengdu for a shore excursion, the temples here reveal ancient Chinese religion and legends with their imaged constructions and ghost statures for people lucky praying. After returning to the boat, you will be invited to the Captain's Welcome Party.

Day 8: Yangtze River Cruise (B L D): Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, Shennong Stream, Xiling Gorge
Sail into the first Qutang Gorge and the second Wu Gorge and the river changes to wildly stirring, riffle water along with numerous swirling bubbles. After the boat reaches famed Shennong Stream, change to the small boat and sail deep into the fabled Three Lesser Gorges of 3 hours exploration. After getting to the upstream, change to small sampan pulled up by man tracker on bubbled water to the ethnic villages. After returning to the boat, continue to sail into the third Xiling Gorge and pass through many historical sites.

Day 9: Yichang/Shanghai (B L): Xiling Gorge, Three Gorges Dam, Cruise Pier to Airport Transfer (Yichang), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Shanghai)
Continue sailing in Xiling Gorge, and then take a shore excursion to see the massive construction of Three Gorges Dam in the morning - the world largest hydroelectric project. Then return to the boat for sailing down in the second section of Xiling Gorges. That afternoon disembark at Yichang and then fly to Shanghai. On arrival, met and transferred to your Hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax.

Day 10: Shanghai (B L D): Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, Bund, Huangpu River Cruise, Acrobatic Show
This morning, visit to Yu Garden (UNESCO), which is a famous ancient private garden with architectures of Ming and Qing dynasties. Then head to the Jade Buddha Temple where two rare jade statues of Sakyamuni Buddha are treasured. Continue to visit the Bund-Shanghai's famous riverfront and have a short cruise on Huangpu River which is one of the best ways to see both old and new Shanghai. In the evening enjoy a spectacular Acrobatic Show for your entertainment, which is one of the most famous performance arts in China.

Day 11: Shanghai/Departure (B): Hotel to Airport Transfer (Shanghai)
Transfer to the airport for departure. Service ends.

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We wish you a fantastic trip and wonderful memories.

Peak Season
Mar.01,2012 - Nov.30,2012

Peak Season
Mar.01,2013 - Nov.30,2013

Your Group Size	Tour Class	Adult	Single Room supplement
2-5 persons	Deluxe	$ 2244	$ 935
	Standard	$ 2004	$ 696
	Economy	$ 1872	$ 563
6-9 persons	Deluxe	$ 1980	$ 935
	Standard	$ 1741	$ 696
	Economy	$ 1608	$ 563

Your Group Size	Tour Class	Adult	Single Room supplement
2-5 persons	Deluxe	$ 2244	$ 935
	Standard	$ 2004	$ 696
	Economy	$ 1872	$ 563
6-9 persons	Deluxe	$ 1980	$ 935
	Standard	$ 1741	$ 696
	Economy	$ 1608	$ 563

Hotels

City	Deluxe Class	Standard Class	Economy Class
Beijing	Legendale Hotel	Pentahotel Beijing	Beijing Rainbow Hotel
Xi’an	Hilton Xi'an	Titan Times Hotel	Mercure on Renmin Square Xi’an
Yangtze Cruise s	President No.1	President No.3	President No.6
Shanghai	Westin Bund Center Shanghai	Shanghai Huating Hotel & Towers	New Asia Hotel

Important Notice:
1. The above quotations are for reference and are subject to change during some Chinese festivals, holidays, and big events. You are suggested to confirm the tour price with travel advisor in such cases.

2. Due to the road conditions, weather, and availability of hotels, local guide may adjust the program accordingly.

Price Includes:

1. Sightseeing and Entrance Fees to specified attractions;

2. All meals as specified in the itinerary, B= Breakfast in hotel; L= Chinese lunch; D= Chinese dinner; SD= Special dinner;

3. Transfers by private vehicle per the itinerary with English-speaking guides;

4. All domestic flights, taxes and fuel surcharge & trains as specified;

5. Hotel accommodations based on double occupancy with daily buffet breakfast served at hotel;

6. Standard cruise cabin with full board & Cruise shore excursions if cruise is included in the itinerary;

7. Tibet Entry Permit Fees if Tibet is included in the itinerary;

8. Service Charge & Government Taxes.

Price Excludes:

1. China Entry Visa Fees;

2. International Airfares or Train Tickets to enter or leave China;

3. Any expenses of personal nature for e.g. tel calls, laundry, excess luggage charge, porterage, mineral water or any other services not mentioned above;

4. Service fees (150RMB/per person) on the cruise if cruise is included;

5. Travel Insurance;

6. Gratuities for guides, drivers and porters.

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Beijing	Chengde	Chengdu	Chongqing
Dali	Dalian	Datong	Dunhuang
Fenghuang	Guangzhou	Guilin	Guiyang
Hangzhou	Harbin	Hohhot	Hong Kong
Jiuzhaigou	Kashgar	Kunming	Leshan
Lhasa	Lijiang	Longsheng	Luoyang
Mt. Emeishan	Mt. Huangshan	Mt. Wudangshan	Mt. Wutaishan
Mt. Wuyishan	Nanjing	Pingyao	Qingdao
Sanya	Shanghai	Shangri-La	Shigatse
Suzhou	Tai'an	Taiyuan	Tingri
Tongli	Turpan	Urumqi	Wuhan
Wuxi	Wuyuan	Wuzhen	Xiamen
Xi'an	Xining	Xitang	Ya'an
Yangshuo	Yangtze Cruise	Yichang	Yuanyang
Zhangjiajie	Zhouzhuang	Zhujiajiao


Beijing	Chengde	Chengdu	Chongqing
Dali	Dalian	Datong	Dunhuang
Fenghuang	Guangzhou	Guilin	Guiyang
Hangzhou	Harbin	Hohhot	Hong Kong
Jiuzhaigou	Kashgar	Kunming	Leshan
Lhasa	Lijiang	Longsheng	Luoyang
Mt. Emeishan	Mt. Huangshan	Mt. Wudangshan	Mt. Wutaishan
Mt. Wuyishan	Nanjing	Pingyao	Qingdao
Sanya	Shanghai	Shangri-La	Shigatse
Suzhou	Tai'an	Taiyuan	Tingri
Tongli	Turpan	Urumqi	Wuhan
Wuxi	Wuyuan	Wuzhen	Xiamen
Xi'an	Xining	Xitang	Ya'an
Yangshuo	Yangtze Cruise	Yichang	Yuanyang
Zhangjiajie	Zhouzhuang	Zhujiajiao

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