Day 1 Arrival Beijing (D)
Arrive in Beijing, the capital of the Peoples Republic of China. Meet your guide upon arrival and transfer to your deluxe hotel.
Hotel: Best Western Beijing or similar (4*)
Day 2 Beijing (BLD)
Morning tour to Tiananmen Square, located in the heart of the capital, and the Imperial Palace,known as the |
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Forbidden City - one of the greatest feats of ancient Chinese architecture. Afternoon sightseeing includes Summer Palace - a former summer resort area of the royal family. Welcome Peking Duck Dinner in the evening.
Day 3 Beijing-Xian (BLD)
Full day excursion to the Great Wall - the landmark of China. It is one of the most amazing feats of human labour - the only man-made construction on earth visible from outer space. After lunch, a drive to the Ming Tombs along the Sacred Way with giant marble figures and animals guarding the tomb area for deceased emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Take overnight train to Xian.
Hotel: Tianyu Gloria Plaza Hotel or similar (4*)
Day 4 Xian (LD)
Arrive in Xian in the morning. Full day excursion to the unparalleled highlight Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses at the Tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor in China. Afternoons visit to Big Wild Goose Pagoda which was built in 652 A.D. It contains a large volume of Buddhist scriptures, which were obtained from India by the eminent monk of Xuanzang. Attend a special Tang Dynasty Dinner and Show in the evening. |
Day 5 Xian – Chongqing (BLD)
Take morning flight to Chongqing. Upon arrival, local guide will meet you at the airport and begin your tour in Chongqing including Chongqing Grand Hall, Eling Park, board your deluxe Yangtze River cruise.
Cruise: Pinghu 2000 or similar (4*)
Day 6 Cruise the Yangtze River (BLD)
Morning shore excursion to Shibaozhai, which is a gem of Chinese architecture. |
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Day 7 Cruise the Yangtze River (BLD)
Passing Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge in the morning, then shore excursion on Shennong Stream, in the afternoon passing the Xiling Gorge and Three Gorges Dam 5-stage shiplock.
Day 8 Cruise- Yichang- Shanghai (BLD)
Visit the Three Gorges Dam Project, the largest hydroelectric project in the world at present scale, arrive Yichang at noon. Take an afternoon flight to Shanghai, the bustling commercial heart of China, known as "Paris of the East". Stroll along the lively waterfront "The Bund". Enjoy an acrobatic show for your evening entertainment.
Hotel: Best Western New Century Hotel Shanghai or similar (4*)
Day 9 Shanghai (BLD)
Full day sightseeing includes the Temple of the Jade Buddha where two rare jade statues of Sakyamuni Buddha are treasured, the fascinating Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Museum.
Day 10 Depart Shanghai (B)
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, check out and transfer to the airport. Your fascinating journey comes to an end as you board your international flight home. |
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