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Tour Code: CA08
11-Day Splendid China Tour of Beijing-Xian-Yangtze River-Shanghai
 
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Beijing/Tiananmen Square / Forbidden City /Temple of Heaven / Great Wall

Xian/City Wall / Terra-Cotta Warriors / Banpo Museum

Chongqing/Three Gorges / Three Gorges Dam

Shanghai/Yuyuan Garden / Nanjing Road / the Bund

Peking Opera or Kungfu Show / Shanghai Acrobatics Show
Peking Duck / Xi'an Dumpling Dinner &Tang Dynasty Show

 
 

 

Best time for Yangtze Cruise is in March to May, Sept. to Nov.
From the middle of Mar. to Nov. the sailing schedules are full, sailing unavailable in Jan. and Feb.
Those who love winter will love Beijing and Xi'an, also 2 places suitable for traveling all year around.

 
Itinerary: (RA=Recommended Accommodation; RM=Recommeded Meals, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Day1: Arrival in Beijing
Actives

Our guide and driver meet you at the airport upon your arrival. Drive about one hour to downtown, check in the hotel. Free for the rest of the day.

 
Meals

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RA

Marco Polo Parkside(5*, 010-59636688, Chaoyang Dr. 1000m from the Bird's Nest)

Day2: Beijing Impression
Actives

Your guide meet you at the hotel lobby at the dated time, set out for today's visiting.
Today's hightlights:
Tiananmen Square-A must-see in Beijing, symbol of the capital; Also an ideal place for flying kites in spring and autumn.
The Forbidden City-The most splendid royal palace architecture well preserved in the world. 
After visiting the twe sites, have a break and get ready for lunch.
Hutong pedicab visit- historic residential neigbhourhood – the hutong refers to the lanes and alleys that once dominated the residential districts of the city before 1949, a very special scenery in Beijing.
Then learn about some of the traditional arts of old Beijing handicrafts, such as Paper Cutting, Kite Making, and appreciate a Chinese calligraphy show.
Evening Activity: Beijing Opera Show (Liyuan Theater, Starts at 19:30, ends at 21:10, with interpretation in English in the screeen)

Meals

B

RA

Marco Polo Parkside

Day3: Great Wall Hiking
Actives

Your guide meet you at the hotel lobby at the dated time, drive for about two hours to Juyongguan Great Wall, the most popular great wall for foreing visitors, hiking the great wall escorted by your guide and learn the knowledge of this great project.
In the evening enjoy Massage to relax your body.

Meals

B

RA

Marco Polo Parkside

Day4: Beijing—Xi'an Flight: CZ6948 13:30-15:20
Actives

Enjoy full sleep in the mornig. Then set out to Qianmen Pedestrian Street, a new open place in Beijing, where you can find the shadow of old Beijing here.
Time permits, go to visit the Bird Nestle, shoot photos of the wolrd focus.
In the late afternoon, take the flight to Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an local guide and driver meet you at the terminal upon your arrival, drive for about 54km from the airport to Xi'an city center.
Visit the South City Wall, here you can still feel the atmosphere of an ancient capital.
Dumpling (Jiaozi) Banquet served as welcome dinner.
Evening Activity: Tang Dynasty Song & Dance Performance.
Tang Dynasty was once the most precious and strong dynansty in Chinese history.

Meals

B/D

RA

Prince International Hotel(4*, newest business hotel at downtown)

Day5: Xi'an City Discover
Actives

Terracotta Warriors and Horses -A must see in Xi'an, an embodiment of the great army of ancient Qin Dynasty.
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda-A symbol of Xi'an city, also reflects the religion of this city—Buddha religion, originally estabilshed from Tang Dynasty. 
Shaanxi Provincial Museum –The most biggest and modern historic museum in China, best place for you to discover the history of Shaanxi, visit for one –two hours.
In the evening, you can take a walk at North City Music Quarter, the locals also relax here with their family after a whole day's work. 

Meals

B

RA

Prince International Hotel

Day6: Xi'an - Chongqing Flight: MU2263 12:55-14:15
Actives

Enjoy  a leisure morning on your own. 
Take the flight to Chongqing, the largest industrial and commercial center in the southwest of China. Chongqing local guide and driver meet you at the airport.
After lunch, drive to visit the famous "Foggy city" "Mountain city"--Chongqing.
Timely transfer to the port and preboard the Cruise from 17:00 to 19:00, departs at 21:00.

Meals

B

RA

President No.1 (5*, a large modern luxirous cruiser with a capacity of 156 passengers) or other cruises.

Day7: Yangtse River Cruise
Actives

Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost city

Meals

B/L/D

RA

Yangtze cruise

Day8: Yangtze River Cruise
Actives

Shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges or Shennong Stream.

Meals

B/L/D

RA

Yangtze cruise.

Day9: Arrival Yichang – Shanghai
Actives

Shore excursion to Three Gorge Dam. Arrive Yichang at 13:30. After lunch, transferred to the Yichang Airport. 
Take the afternoon flight for Shanghai. Shanghai Local guide and driver meet you at the airport and drive about 10km to your hotel.

Meals

B/L

RA

 A-LIVE DESIGN (5*, A Fashion hotel #696, Nanjing Rd, W.)

Day10: Shanghai Sightseeing
Actives

After breakfast, visit The Bund and Nanjing Road, a walking bustling street that is always packed with people waching other people. After lunch, go to Shanghai's new zone – Pudong,and visit Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower - the world's third tallest TV tower after the 553-meter CN Tower in Toronto and the 535-meter Moscow TV Tower. 
Recommended: fantastic Acrobatics Show in the evening. Back to hotel.

Meals

B

RA

A-LIVE DESIGN (5*, A Fashion hotel #696, Nanjing Rd, W.)

Day11: Exit From Shanghai
Actives

Hotel pick up and airport transfer. See off.

 
Meals

B

RA

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