10 days China Exciting City Tour with Yangtze Cruise
- Trip Highlights: This 10-day China Exciting City Tour with Yangtze Cruise will not only show you the two of China's most popular destinations: Beijing and Yangtze Cruise, but also the exciting cities of Chongqing and Guangzhou. Although these two cities are not as famous as Beijing, they are fantastic places to visit. Guangzhou is an modern city and near to Hong Kong, and Chongqing, which is famous for its spicy hotpot will enthrall you with its charm and culture.
- Tour Route: Beijing (China's Capital)
Yangtze Cruises (Majestic Landscapes)Guangzhou
- Tour Code: COT-B-013-B
- Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
- Starts/Ends: Beijing/Guangzhou
- Trip Type: Culture and History Journey, River Cruise Holidays
- Activity Level: Regular itinerary, Moderate walking
- Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
- Special Experiences:
- Mouth-watering Peking Roast Duck for dinner after sightseeing in Beijing
- Challenge the toughness of your tongue by trying the Hot-Pot dinner in Chongqing
- Boating on a scenic tributary, and shore excursions to the Ghost City and the Three Gorges Dam on the way of the Yangtze River cruise
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Beijing
Transfer via: International Flight on your own arrangement
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel 
Upon your arrival at Beijing airport, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.
Day 2 Beijing (B,L)
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Longing Pearl Store
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 and Pearl Store.
The well illuminated Forbidden City in the night.
A cute boy is standing on the center of the Temple of Heaven's round altar.
Day 3 Beijing (B,L,D)
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Great Wall, Ding Tomb, Sacred Road
Special Dinner: Peking Duck Dinner
Today's full-day excursion will take you to the majestic Great Wall (Badaling section), the Ding Tomb of Ming Tombs and Sacred road. Enjoy a famous Peking Duck Banquet for dinner.
Day 4 Beijing (B,L)
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Summer Palace, Hutongs
After breakfast, you will visit some of Beijing's Hutongs by rickshaw. Lunch will be served in one of the local's homes during the tour. In the afternoon you will visit the Summer Palace.
Day 5 Beijing / Chongqing / Embarking your ship (B,L,D)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
Sites visited: Stillwell Museum, Erling Park
Special Dinner: Hot Pot
After breakfast,our local guide escorts you to the airport for your onward flight to Chongqing. Upon your arrival at Chongqing, the largest city in Southwest China, our local guide will meet you and escort you to the city to have a half day city tour including Erling Park, Stillwell Museum. Enjoy a hot pot dinner before your transfer to get on board your ship. The ship departs Chongqing at 21:00.
Day 6 Yangtze River Cruise (B,L,D)
Accommodations: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
Sites visited: Shibaozhai
Shore excursion to Shibaozhai this morning.
Appreciate the wonderful scenery along the Yangtze Cruise.
Sailing down the exciting Lesser Three Gorges by the sampan.
Day 7 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.
Day 8 Yichang / Guangzhou (B,L)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: The Landmark 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 13:30. Then you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to Guangzhou. Upon your arrival at Guangzhou, you will be met and escorted to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Day 9 Guangzhou (B,L)
Accommodations: The Landmark Hotel
Sites visited: Chen Family Temple, Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Temple of Six Banyan Trees
Today you will first visit the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, the Chen Family Temple, and then the Local free market, The Temple of Six Banyan Trees.
The lavishly decorated Chen Family Temple is known as Guangdong Folk Art Museum.
Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall- a famous hall to commemorate the forerunner of Chinese democratic revolution.
Day 10 Guangzhou / Departure (B)
Transfer via: International Flight on your own arrangement
Free time to explore the city by yourself until to be transferred to the airport for your flight to your next destination.
Price & Included Features
- China domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- A. Entrance fees of the scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
- B.21 meals: 9 full breakfasts, 8 lunches and 4 dinners(included )Exceptions: If the western breakfast is not available in some of the hotels, breakfast would be either Chinese breakfast or Chinese and western breakfast.
- C. Hotel: for 6 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. Hotel Based on two persons sharing one room with twin beds or a king size bed; all hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast; please note double bed room is on request basis which is subject to Hotel's availability and re-confirmation upon check-in.*Service, room facilities and breakfast might be not up to standard in some remote areas.
- D.Transportation:Flights as listed in the itinerary (airport tax and fuel fee included), economy class. Train as listed in the itinerary.
- E. Sightseeing: As outlined in the Itinerary will be escorted with English-speaking guide; Service of local guide and van is for a maximum of 8 hours during the full day individual tour packages.*Please note that our English-speaking guide and driver provided for you in each city or area will not fly with you from one city to another.
- F. Private Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in each city or area by private air-conditioned vehicle with driver and English-speaking guide as listed in the itinerary.
- G. Service Charge (the planning, handling, operational and communication charges) & Government Taxes.
- H. Luggage Transfers between airports, trains and hotels.
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.
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.
Guangzhou - The Landmark Hotel
The Landmark Hotel in Shenzhen is situated in the centre of the booming commercial and shopping district of Luo Hu. The Hotel is 30 minutes drive from Huang Gang (near the border with Hong Kong) and 5 minutes from Luo Hu train station. Baoan International Airport is just 40 minutes away. Located in the central business district and opened as the first international luxury all- suite business hotel in Shenzhen, the LANDMARK is a favorite for corporate and leisure travelers to this thriving special economic zone. Facilities and services are now more appealing than ever and include the first personalized butler service in Shenzhen - together with personalized check-in and check-out.
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.
