15 days China Golden Tour with Tibet and Yangtze Cruise
- Trip Highlights: Besides the most visited China Golden Triangle (Beijing, Xian, and Shanghai), this in-depth China tour will also take you to a cruise on the Yangtze River, the third longest in the world with spectacular natural sceneries and abundant historic and cultural relics, and Tibet "the roof of the world" to experience its outstanding culture and landscapes.
- Tour Route: Beijing (China's Capital)
Xian (Home of the Terracotta Warriors)Lhasa (Holy Tibetan City)Chengdu (Home of the Giant Panda)Yangtze Cruises (Majestic Landscapes)Shanghai (Cosmopolitan Metropolis)
- Tour Code: COT-B-015-B
- Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
- Starts/Ends: Beijing/Shanghai
- Trip Type: Landscape and Nature, Culture and History Journey, Ethnic Culture and Folk Arts, Photo Tours
- Activity Level: Regular itinerary, Moderate walking
- Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
- Special Experiences:
- Enjoy delicious Peking Roast Duck for dinner after sightseeing in Beijing
- Meet adorable baby pandas at the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
- Experience the holiness and heavenly beauty of Tibetan plateau and its spiritual heart – Lhasa
- Take a deluxe Yangtze River Cruise through the magnificent river & mountain sceneries with an excursion to the outstanding Three Gorges Dam
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Beijing
Transfer via: International Flight on your own arrangement
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel 
Upon arriving at the Beijing airport, your local 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 metropolis for an adventure on your own.
Day 2 Beijing (B,L)
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
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 3 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 4 Beijing / Xian (B,L)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Grand New World Hotel
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-Xian.Upon arriving in Xian, your local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax, or step out to discover what this amazing city has to offer.
Temple of Heaven, where emperor prayed for a good harvest.
Summer Palace served as a summer resort for Empress Dowager Cixi.
Day 5 Xian (B,L)
Accommodations: Grand New World Hotel
Sites visited: Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Ancient City Walls
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.
Day 6 Xian / Lhasa (B,L)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Tibet Hotel
Sites visited: Great Mosque
After breakfast, you will tour The Great Mosque and visit the local Muslim community before being escorted to the airport for your flight to your next destination-Lhasa. Upon your arrival at Gonggar airport, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to the hotel in Lhasa city (2-hour drive), you will view the Stone Giant Buddha engraved in the mountain face en route. After checking in the hotel, rest in the afternoon to get adapted to the high altitude.
Day 7 Lhasa (B,L)
Accommodations: Tibet Hotel
Sites visited: Barkhor Street, Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace
Your sightseeing today will include the Lhasa's cardinal landmark-Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and flourishing Barkhor Street.
Day 8 Lhasa (B,L)
Accommodations: Tibet Hotel
Sites visited: Drepung Monastery, Norbulingka Park, Sera Monastery
Today we will bring you to the Norbulingka Park, the Drepung Monastery and the Sera Monastery.
The majestic Potala Palace is Lhasa's holiest temple.
It' a common sight to see monks engaged-in group debates at Sera Monastery.
Day 9 Lhasa / Chengdu (B,L,D)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Tianfu Sunshine hotel
Sites visited: Tea houses, Wenshu Temple, Jinli Old Street
Special Dinner: Chuan Food
Free in the day until our local guide escorts you to the airport for your onward flight to your next destination--Chengdu.Upon arriving in Chengdu, your personal guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel for a rest before visiting Jili Old Street, and Wenshu Temple where you can spend some time sitting in its tea house to enjoy a cup of tea and absorb the special atmosphere of Chengdu. In the evening you will enjoy a delicious dinner of local Sichuan food.
Day 10 Chengdu / Chongqing (B,L)
Transfer via: Public Bus arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
Sites visited: Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
On this day, you will visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding before you are transferred to the bus station for your bus to Chongqing. Upon your arrival at Chongqing, the largest city in Southwest China, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your ship. Departs Chongqing at 21:00.
The Wenshu Temple has been a destination for Buddhist pilgrims for centuries.
You could see the adorable pandas in Chengdu Panda Breeding Center.
Day 11 Yangtze River Cruise (B,L,D)
Accommodations: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
Sites visited: Shibaozhai
Shore excursion to Shibaozhai this morning.
Day 12 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 13 Disbarking Yichang / Shanghai (B,L)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
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 Shanghai. Our guide in Shanghai will meet you and escort you to the hotel.
Shibaozhai is the spectacular sight along the Yangtze River.
Three Gorge Dam - the largest hydro-electric dam in the world.
Day 14 Shanghai (B,L)
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
Sites visited: Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Yuyuan Market, Nanjing Road, The Bund
Unique Cultural Performance: Acrobatic Show
Today, your full-day excursion of incredible Shanghai will include: Shanghai Museum, the Bund and the Nanjing Road, Yu Garden and Yuyuan Market. Enjoy a wonderful Acrobatic Show tonight.
Day 15 Shanghai / Final departure (B)
Transfer via: International Flight on your own arrangement
Free in the day until our local guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to your next destination.
Price & Included Features
- China domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodations: for 11 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.
- 30 meals: 14 full breakfasts, 13 lunches and 3 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
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
Tibet Hotel is an enterprise under the administration of Tourism Bureau of Tibet Autonomous Region, which is a luxurious three-star hotel with traditional Tibetan style. The hotel is constructed in granite in shape of the Potala Palace. The hotel is near to the Potala Palace and Norbulinka with comfortable environment and convenient transportation. After finish the Building for the Honored Guests of Tibet Hotel which is built with the standard of four-star hotel and invested 50 million Yuan, Tibet Hotel will welcome you with a new appearance. Tibet Hotel has 258 super-decorated guest rooms and suites including 2 luxurious presidential suites, 8 luxurious suites, 5 economic suites, 220 standard rooms, 20 single rooms, 8 triple rooms and 3 special rooms for the disabled. All these rooms are equipped with sanitary ware from U.S.A., coded safe, central heating system, in-room safe, hair dryer, private bathroom, weight, color TV, refrigerator, mini-bar and etc. Besides these, there are also living-room, office, chess-room and sona-bath. Detail
Chengdu - Tianfu Sunshine hotel
Chengdu's Tianfu Sunshine Hotel is a four-star hotel, located in the city center, only 20 minutes by car from the airport.The interior of the hotel, designed by internationally renowned design firm Hirsch, provides an aesthetic appeal of the highest order. 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.
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
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.
