9 days China Historic tour with Yangtze Cruise
- Trip Highlights: This tour includes two ancient capital cities of China. You will know China's history in-depth on a comprehensive journey though out some greatest legacies in human history including the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors, and the imperial palaces, gardens, temples, and mausoleums in Beijing and Xian. Ending you tour by a deluxe river cruiser 3 days down the spectacular Yangtze River, your China journey is going to be a perfect experience.
- Tour Route: Beijing (China's Capital)
Xian (Home of the Terracotta Warriors)Yangtze Cruises (Majestic Landscapes)
- Tour Code: COT-B-010-A
- Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
- Starts/Ends: Beijing/Yichang
- Trip Type: Culture and History Journey, River Cruise Holidays
- Activity Level: Regular itinerary, Moderate walking, Easy cycling
- Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
- Special Experiences:
- Enjoy the tasty and famous Peking Roast Duck for dinner and appreciate a life show of China's national opera - Peking Opera
- An unique experience of cylcing on the ancient City Walls of Xian
- Taste delicious dumplings with surprising variety when appreciate Tang Dynasty Music and Dance reflecting the splendor of ancient China
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Beijing
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel 
Upon your arrival at Beijing airport, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel.
Day 2 Beijing (B,L)
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
Unique Cultural Performance: Kungfu Show
Today you will first visit the historic Tiananmen Square, and then the magnificent Forbidden City. In the afternoon, you will marvel at Beijing's splendid Temple of Heaven. Enjoy the Kongfu show in the evening.
The unbelievable Echo Wall in the Temple of Heaven.
You could appreciate the wonderful Kunfu Show in Beijing.
Day 3 Beijing (B,L)
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Sacred Road, Ding Tomb, Great Wall
Today's full-day excursion will take you to the majestic Great Wall (Badaling section), the Ding Tomb of Ming Tombs and Sacred road.
Day 4 Beijing / Xian (B,L)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Grand New World Hotel
Sites visited: Summer Palace
After rest for a little while and lunch, you will have a city tour to the exquisite Summer Palace. then our local guide escorts you to the flight for your onward flight to your next destination--Xi'an. Upon your arrival, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel.
Day 5 Xian (B,L)
Accommodations: Grand New World Hotel
Sites visited: Ancient City Walls, Terracotta Warriors and Horses
You will visit the incredible life-size Terracotta Warriors in the morning. After lunch, you will cycle along the top of Xian’s ancient City Walls (1-2 hours).
Day 6 Xian / Chongqing Embarking your ship (B,L)
Accommodations: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
Sites visited: Big Wild Goose Pagoda
In the afternoon, you will have city tour to Big Wild Goose Pagoda. our guide meets and helps you transfer to the airport for your flight to Chongqing. And our local guide will meet you and escort you to your ship. 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.
Enjoy the amazing Yangtze scenery through the Yangtze Cruise.
Shennong Stream's brave trackers will impress every visitors .
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 Disembarking Yichang / Final departure (B,L)
Transfer via: International flight or domestic flight on your own arrangement
Sites visited: The Three Gorge Dam
Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam site. And then you will be met and transfered to airport to take flight to your next destinaiton.
Price & Included Features
- China domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodations: for 5 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.
- 18 meals: 8 full breakfasts, 8 lunches and 2 dinners
- 1 unique cultural performance-- Kungfu Show
- 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
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
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.
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.
