13 days China Impression Tour with Yangtze Cruise (Route A)
- Trip Highlights: You will literally be impressed after spending 13 days on this all-around China tour. With a focus on historic and cultural splendors and the most breathtaking natural sceneries, including 3 days cruising on China's longest and most spectacular river where also locates numerous historic and cultural relics and modern man-made marvels along its way, this China is going to be a life-time memory.
- Tour Route: Shanghai (Cosmopolitan Metropolis)
Yangtze Cruises (Majestic Landscapes)Guilin (Li River & Yangshuo)Xian (Home of the Terracotta Warriors)Beijing (China's Capital)
- Tour Code: COT-S-YZ-001
- Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
- Starts/Ends: Shanghai/Beijing
- Trip Type: Top 10s, River Cruise Holidays, 13 Days China Vacations
- 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
- Cruise down the extremely scenic Li River featured crystal clear water and unique-shaped limestone hills along the way
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)
Transfer via: Internal Flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
Sites visited: Yu Garden, Yuyuan Market, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, Jade Buddha Temple
Unique Cultural Performance: Acrobatic Show
On this day you will visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, which chronicles Shanghai's past, present and future, then take a stroll through the Yu Garden. After, you can observe local people's life at the Yuyuan Market and immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of the Jade Buddha Temple. In the evening you enjoy a wonderful Acrobatic Show.
The Bund is famous for its old western styled buildings.
Yu Garden is the only ancient Chinese garden in Shanghai.
Day 3 Shanghai / Yichang / Embark your ship (B,L)
Transfer via: Internal Flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
Sites visited: Jinmao Tower, Nanjing Road, The Bund
After breakfast, you will walk down the Bund along the Huangpu River and visit Nanjing Road, and then get a bird's eye view of Shanghai from the Jinmao Tower. After, you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to your next destination-Yichang. Upon your arrival at Yichang, you will be escorted to your ship. The ship departs Yichang at 21:00.
Day 4 Yangtze River Cruise (B,L,D)
Accommodations: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
Sites visited: The Three Gorge Dam
Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam site.
Day 5 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 6 Yangtze River Cruise (B,L,D)
Accommodations: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
Sites visited: Shibaozhai
Shore excursion to Shibaozhai this morning.
Lesser three gorges is one of the exciting stops in the Yangtze Three Gorges.
Shibao Zhai is located along the banks of Yangtze River.
Day 7 Chongqing / Guilin (B,L)
Transfer via: Internal Flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Guilin Park Hotel
Sites visited: Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave
After breakfast, you will disembark the ship in Chongqing at 09:00AM. Then you will be escorted to the airport for your flight from Chongqing to Guilin.Upon your arrival at Guilin, the most scenic city in China, your personal guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. After a rest you will head out for a tour of Elephant Trunk Hill and Reed Flute Cave.
Day 8 Guilin (B,L)
Accommodations: Guilin Park Hotel
Sites visited: Li River Cruise, West Street(Yangshuo)
After breakfast, you will be driven to Zhujiang Pier (40-minute drive) to start your boat cruise down the picturesque Li River, which is the highlight of any visit to Guilin, until you get to Yangshuo County. Along the river, you will be inspired by breathtaking views of peaks and pinnacles, crystal-clear water and picturesque pastoral views of rice paddies and water buffaloes. Visitors feel they have stepped into a traditional Chinese painting. In Yangshuo, after roaming through the famed West Street, you will be driven back to Guilin.
Magically illuminated Reed Flute Cave.
West street is a popular site in Yangshuo.
Day 9 Guilin / Xian (B,L)
Transfer via: Internal Flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Grand New World Hotel
Sites visited: Hanyang Tombs, Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Special Dinner: Dumpling Dinner
Unique Cultural Performance: Tang Dynasty Show
You will be free until your Personal guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to your next destination-Xian. Upon arriving in Xian, your local guide will meet you at the airport and take you to visit the Hanyang Tomb and Big Wild Goose Pagoda before taking you to your hotel.
Day 10 Xian / Beijing (B,L)
Transfer via: Internal Flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden 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 visit the Ancient City Wall before your guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to your next destination-Beijing. Upon your arrival at the Beijing airport, your local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel.
The Bell Tower is called " the pearl of the ancient city."
Dumpling is a traditional food in the north of China. It has various stuffing.
Day 11 Beijing (B,L)
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
Unique Cultural Performance: Peking Opera Show
On this day you will visit Tiananmen Square, and the magnificent Forbidden City. In the afternoon, you will marvel at the spectacular Temple of Heaven.
Day 12 Beijing (B,L)
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Great Wall, Sacred Road
Special Dinner: Peking Duck Dinner
You will visit to the magnificent Great Wall (Badaling section) and Sacred road.
Day 13 Beijing / Final departure (B)
Transfer via: International Flight on your own arrangement
Sites visited: Summer Palace
After breakfast, you will visit the exquisite Summer Palace. In the afternoon you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to your next destination.
The mysterious Ding Tomb is located in a beautiful and quiet place.
Temple of Heaven - where the emperor prayed the heaven for a good harvest.
Price & Included Features
- China domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodations: for 8 nights at four star hotels and 4 nights at five star cruise in comfortable twin-bedded rooms with a private bath, air-conditioning, television, telephone and minibar.
- 26 meals: 12 full breakfasts, 11 lunches and 3 dinners(included )
- 3 unique cultural performance-- Acrobatic Show, Tang Dynasty Show, Peking Opera 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
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
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.
Guilin Park Hotel is a four-star international hotel. Conveniently situated between Lake Guihu and Mount Laoren in the city center. The hotel commands some of the most picturesque views in Guilin and contrasts finely with the famous Duxiu peak, Diecai Hill and Fubo Hill. Lying on the slight mountain slope, surrounded by green trees and fresh flowers, the building combines modern arts with a rich national flavour. 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
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.
