12 days China Golden Triangle Tour with Yangtze Cruise
- Trip Highlights: The Golden Triangle of China refers to Beijing, Xian, and Shanghai, which form an equilateral triangle on map. With remarkable and unique characters of these three most visited Chinese Cities, you will touch the essence of China in just one tour. Included a deluxe river cruising experience on the world's third longest river famed for spectacular natural sceneries and abundant historic and cultural relics, as well as the man-made marvel Three Gorges Dam, this journey will be truly valuable and memorable.
- Tour Route: Shanghai (Cosmopolitan Metropolis)
Xian (Home of the Terracotta Warriors)Yangtze Cruises (Majestic Landscapes)Beijing (China's Capital)
- Tour Code: COT-B-013-C
- Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
- Starts/Ends: Shanghai/Beijing
- Trip Type: River Cruise Holidays, For First Time Visitors
- Activity Level: Regular itinerary, Moderate walking
- Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
- Special Experiences:
- Enjoy an awesome acrobatic show in Shanghai where has long-standing reputation in international circus-acrobatic circles
- Taste delicious dumplings with surprising variety when appreciate Tang Dynasty Music and Dance reflecting the splendor of ancient China
- Excursion to the mega dam of the Three Gorges
- Mouth-watering Peking Roast Duck for dinner after sightseeing in Beijing
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive / Shanghai
Transfer via: International Flight on your own arrangement
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown 
Upon your arrival at Shanghai, China's most cosmopolitan city, your personal guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax, or step out into this amazing city for an adventure on your own.
Day 2 Shanghai (B,L)
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
Sites visited: Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, Jade Buddha Temple, Jinmao Tower, Nanjing Road, The Bund
After breakfast, you will visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, which chronicles Shanghai's past, present and future. You will immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere in the Jade Buddha Temple. You will later stroll along the Bund and Nanjing Road. After, you will enjoy a bird's eye view of the modern Shanghai from the Jinmao Tower.
The amazing Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall shows Shanghai's present,past and the future development.
On the square near the Nanjing Road, people are taking lots of activities.
Day 3 Shanghai / Zhujiajiao / Shanghai (B,L)
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
Sites visited: Zhujiajiao old town, Fangsheng Bridge, Beida Street, Xi's Residence
After breakfast, you will visit historic Zhujiajiao village (50 minute drive from Shanghai). At Zhujiajiao, you will walk through Fangsheng Bridge, Beida Street, and the Xi Family Residence. You will feel as though you have stepped back in time. After your trip to this beautiful village, you will be driven back to Shanghai.
Day 4 Shanghai / Xian (B,L)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Grand New World Hotel
Sites visited: Hanyang Tombs
You will be free on this day until your personal guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to your next destination. Upon arriving in Xian, your local guide will meet you at the airport and take you to visit the Hanyang Tomb before taking you to your hotel.
Day 5 Xian (B,L,D)
Accommodations: Grand New World Hotel
Sites visited: Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Ancient City Walls, Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Special Dinner: Dumpling Dinner
Unique Cultural Performance: Tang Dynasty Show
You will visit the incredible life-size Terracotta Warriors in the morning. After lunch, you will visit the Ancient City Walls and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. In the evening, you will enjoy a fabulous Dumpling Dinner before enjoying the Tang Dynasty Show.
The well-preserved Hanyang Tombs offers you a good chance to dig up Chinese history and culture.
Buried with Qin Shi Huang's Tomb, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses are the eighth wonder in the world.
Day 6 Xian / Chongqing / Embarking (B,L)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
Sites visited: Great Mosque
After breakfast, you will tour The Great Mosque and Muslim community before your guide escorts you to the airport your flight to your next destination-Chongqing. Upon your arrival at Chongqing, the largest city in Southwest China, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your ship for your Yangtze River Cruise. Departs Chongqing at 21:00.
Day 7 Yangtze River Cruise (B,L,D)
Accommodations: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
Sites visited: Shibaozhai
Shore excursion to Shibaozhai this morning.
Day 8 Yangtze River Cruise (B,L,D)
Accommodations: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
Sites visited: Lesser Three Gorges
Shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges by smaller vessels this morning.
Day 9 Disbarking Yichang / Beijing (B,L)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: The Three Gorge Dam
Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam site this morning. After lunch, you will disembark the ship in Yichang at 13:00. Upon your arrival, our guide will meet you and help you transfer to the airport for your flight to Beijing. Upon your arrival at the Beijing airport, your local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel.
Standing on the deck of Yangtze Cruise, tourists are enjoying the natural sights near Lesser Three Gorges.
The magnificent Three Gorge Dam is the largest hydro-electric power station in the world.
Day 10 Beijing (B,L)
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
On this day you will first visit Tiananmen Square followed by the magnificent Forbidden City. In the afternoon you will marvel at the incredible Temple of Heaven.
Day 11 Beijing (B,L)
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Sacred Road, Great Wall
You will visit to the magnificent Great Wall (Badaling section) and Sacred road.
Day 12 Beijing / Final departure (B)
Transfer via: International Flight on your own arrangement
Sites visited: Lama Temple(Yonghe Lamasery)
You will visit the impressive Yonghe Gong Lamasery (Lama Temple), before being escorted to the airport for your flight to your next destination.
The Sacred Road is a path to the Ming Tombs, with various stone sculptures on the two sides.
The wonderful Great Wall is a perfect place for hiking and sightseeing.
Price & Included Features
- China domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodations: for 8 nights at four star hotels and 3 nights at five star cruise in comfortable twin-bedded rooms with a private bath, air-conditioning, television, telephone and minibar.
- 24 meals: 11 full breakfasts, 10 lunches and 3 dinners(included Dumpling Dinner)
- 1 unique cultural performance-- Tang Dynasty Show in Xian
- Round-trip transfers between airports, hotels, and scenic spots in each city by private air-conditioned vehicles with experienced licensed drivers
- A local English-speaking guide in each city
- Entrance fees to all scenic spots listed in the itinerary
- Luggage transfers between airports and hotels
- China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance
- Government taxes and service charges except tips for tour guides and drivers
Accommodation
Shanghai - Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
The Four-star Holiday Inn Shanghai is strategically located with easy accessibility to shopping and tourist attractions. Combining a central location with excellent service and facilities, the Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai is an ideal choice for visitors to Shanghai. Detail
The Grand New World Hotel in Xian is rated as one of the outstanding 4 Star Hotels in Xian in China. The hotel offers a host of amenities and facilities. It stands out among the other 4 star hotels due to its superior deliverance in customer satisfaction. Detail
Yangtze Cruises - Ship of Yangtze Cruise
All the 5-star luxury liners, considered to be truly excellent, are equipped to a very high standard. With various cuisine, English-speaking service and luxurious decor among the finest, they pride themselves on providing the highest quality service especially for overseas guests. Besides standard rooms, deluxe suites are also available, with modern facilities to satisfy your need. During the Yangtze River cruise, you can not only appreciate the impressive landscape, but participate in the various interesting activities, such as the captain's welcome & farewell receptions and dinner, morning Tai Chi exercise, fun and informative Chinese tea tasting, practicing and learning Chinese calligraphy and painting. Moreover, the cruises will make stops in ancient and fascinating riverside towns. It is more than just a cruise tour. It is an experience of nature and culture on an amazing land.
Beijing - Jianguo Garden Hotel
A Four-Star International Hotel, Jianguo Garden Hotel is located in the heart of Beijing. It is located on bustling Chang'an Street, located near the well-known Shopping street of Wangfujing and just a few minute's drive to historical Tourist attractions such as Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Detail
Meals
Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary. Meal codes are: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.
Breakfast - Each breakfast will be served in your hotel. Breakfast selections include both Chinese and Western dishes to meet every diner's taste.
Lunch - Lunches are normally arranged at the Chinese restaurants near the scenic spots. Your tour guides will order food according to your appetite. Most are Chinese dishes, and some are modified to fit westerners' tastes. A complimentary glass of beer or soft drink is served with lunch.
Dinner - Same as lunch. If you prefer to not eat Chinese food, China Odyssey Tours suggests you have dinner on your own. Your local tour guide can recommend some good western restaurants in the area.
Transfer and Transport Service
China Odyssey Tours has received wide recognition for its transfer service. With our on-time service, you will never feel alone while traveling through China. We work hard to live up to the slogan's promise "You are not alone in China".
With our private small group tours, you can feel safe in the knowledge that you will enjoy flexible tour arrangements and you will have your own tour guide, car and driver in each destination, exclusive to your own group of friends or family.
