Day1 Arrival in Beijing (D)
Upon arrival in Beijing, you are met at the airport by professional English speaking guide with your name sign and your guide will take you to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure to recover from jet legs.
Accommodation: Jade Palace Hotel or the same class
Day2 Beijing (B+L+D)
A full day city tour to soak up the atmosphere of Beijing. The guide will take you to visit the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City. In the evening, you will enjoy the famous Peking Duck then go to watch the fantastic acrobat show.
Accommodation: Jade Palace Hotel or the same class
Day3 Beijing (B+L+D)
The highlights of today's tour include a visit to the Great Wall, the only man-made wonder on earth visible from the moon, the Ming Tombs then you will walk on the Sacred Way and see the resting place for thirteen Chinese Emperors of the Ming Dynasty.
Accommodation: Jade Palace Hotel or the same class
Day4 Beijing to Xian (B+L+D)
After breakfast you will take morning flight to Xian. Upon arrival in Xian, the guide will take you to the hotel. After lunch you will visit Shaanxi History Museum and Bell tower and Drum Tower Square where you can absorb the atmosphere of the ancient city.
Accommodation: Shangri-la Hotel, Xian or the same class
Day5 Xian (B+L+D)
After breakfast you will visit one of the wonder-Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses which was discovered in 1974. This incredible life-size warriors and horses were made for guarding the Tomb of Emperor Qin since 210 BC. Enjoy the evening show of Tang Dynasty which presents the palace dances and sings during the golden time when Xian was the capital of China.
Accommodation: Shangri-la Hotel, Xian or the same class
Day6 Xian to Yichang (B+L+D)
Today you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda the symbol of Xian and the magnificent City Wall which was built in Ming Dynasty and is the oldest and most complete defensive systems. You take the afternoon flight to Yichang and have dinner there before embarking on a cruise ship for your pre-cruise night on board.
Accommodation: on board of Victoria
Day7 Cruise on the Yangtze (B+L+D)
Your cruise will start sailing to San Do Ping where you will disembark for your shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam project, the largest hydroelectric power station. After returning to the cruise your ship will pass the Xiling Gorges famous for its splendid cliffs and five-step ship lock.
Accommodation: on board of Victoria
Day8 Cruise on the Yangtze (B+L+D)
Today the ship will sail through the most dramatic Yangtze Gorges and you will board smaller boats for and excursion up Daning River or Shennong Stream through the magnificent Lesser Three Gorges after returning back your cruise will sail through Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge.
Accommodation: on board of Victoria
Day9 Cruise on the Yangtze (B+L+D)
You have the shore excursion in Fengdu where is famous for its ghost city and you have a chance to see the local market. Tonight you will enjoy a farewell dinner with the captain.
Accommodation: on board of Victoria
Day10 Yangtze River to Chongqing to Shanghai (B+L+D)
This morning you will disembark at Chongqing and go to visit the lovely pandas. Then transfer to the airport for your departure to Shanghai.
Accommodation: Renaissance Shanghai Yuyuan Hotel or the same class
Day11 Shanghai (B+L+D)
Today you will go to visit the Yuyuan Garden, famous for its rocks, pavilions, halls and ponds, then you will see the Jade Buddha Temple. In the afternoon, you have a relaxing walk through the Bund and Nanjing Road to fully appreciate this diverse city with the old and new architectures in Shanghai.
Accommodation: Renaissance Shanghai Yuyuan Hotel or the same class
Day12 Shanghai Departure (B)
Transfer to the airport and take the international flight home. |