12 days Historic and Modern China Tour with Yangtze Cruise
- Trip Highlights: If this is your first time to China and you don't have a lot of time, this tour is perfect for you. This Historic and Modern China Tour with Yangtze River Cruise will take you to historic Beijing and Xian, modern Shanghai, and a cruise down the Yangtze River are the highlights of this trip. This tour will show you the best of China.
- Tour Route: Shanghai (Cosmopolitan Metropolis)
Yangtze Cruises (Majestic Landscapes)Xian (Home of the Terracotta Warriors)Beijing (China's Capital)
- Tour Code: COT-S-013-B
- Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
- Starts/Ends: Shanghai/Beijing
- Activity Level: Relaxing 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
- 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
- Marvel at the life-size Terracotta Warriors & Horses, the First Chinese Emperor's 8000-strong underground army standing in formation to guard the his mausoleum for more than 22 centuries
- Mouth-watering Peking Roast Duck for dinner after sightseeing in Beijing
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive / Shanghai
Transfer via: International flight arranged by you
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, Yu Garden, Yuyuan Market, Jade Buddha Temple, Jiangnan Silk Workshop
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 and then Silk Workshop. In the evening you enjoy a wonderful Acrobatic Show.
The amazing Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall will tell you Shanghai's past, now and future.
Acrobatic is one of the oldest performing arts which combines traditional arts and the modern technology together.
Day 3 Shanghai / Yichang (B,L)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
You will be free to explore Shanghai, until your personal guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to Yichang. Upon arriving in Yichang, your guide will meet you and escort you to your five star ship.
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: Fengdu Ghost City
Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City.
Lesser Three Gorges - one of the excitig and famous sights in the Yangtze Three Gorges.
Fengdu Ghost City - shows China's ghost culture very well.
Day 7 Disembarking Chongqing / Xian (B)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Grand New World Hotel
After breakfast, you will disembark in Chongqing, where your guide will escort you to the airport for your flight to Xian. Upon arriving in Xian, your personal guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax, or head out into the city for an adventure on your own.
Day 8 Xian (B,L)
Accommodations: Grand New World Hotel
Sites visited: Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Ancient City Walls, Bell Tower, Jade Gallery
Today, you will first visit the incredible life-size Terracotta Warriors and Horses，after lunch, visit the Ancient City Walls, Jade Gallery and then the Bell Tower.
Day 9 Xian / Beijing (B,L)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Hanyang Tombs
After breakfast, you will visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Hanyang Tombs before your onward flight to the next destination-Beijing. 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.
The grand Bell Tower is the symbol of Xian city.
You could see lots of small pottery figurines in the Hanyang Tombs.
Day 10 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 then Pearl Store.
Day 11 Beijing (B,L,D)
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Great Wall, Sacred Road
Special Dinner: Peking Duck Dinner
Today you will have a visit to the majestic Great Wall(Badaling section)and Sacred road. Enjoy a famous Peking Duck Banquet for dinner.
Day 12 Beijing / Departure (B)
Transfer via: International flight arranged by you
Sites visited: Summer Palace
After breakfast,you will visit the exquisite Summer Palace. And then take the afternoon flight to your next destination.
Temple of Heaven, where the emperor visited here every year to pray for a good harvest.
The empress dowager embezzled huge amount of money to build such an eastern and western style marble boat.
Price & Included Features
- China domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodations: for 7 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.
- 24 meals: 11 full breakfasts, 9 lunches and 4 dinners(included )
- 1 unique cultural performance-- Acrobatic 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.
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.
