17 days China Cruise tour
- Tour Route: Beijing (China's Capital)
Xian (Home of the Terracotta Warriors)Guilin (Li River & Yangshuo)Yangtze Cruises (Majestic Landscapes)Shanghai (Cosmopolitan Metropolis)Suzhou (Classical Gardens)Zhouzhuang (Ancient Water Town)Shanghai (Cosmopolitan Metropolis)Beijing (China's Capital) - Trip Highlights: For those fond of cruising, this tour absolutely cannot be missed. Three most fantastic water ways of China are all included for your ultimate cruising experience: the most magnificent river of China with abundant historic and cultural heritages along the way, the most graceful river of China with breathtaking beauty featured by the bizarre-shaped limestone hills and limpid water, and the world's longest and oldest canal 1,795 Km (1,114 miles) long started construction since 486 B.C. and completed at 610 A.D. still functioning well as one of the most important waterway of China.
- Tour Code: COT-B-017-C
- Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
- Starts/Ends: Beijing/Beijing
- Trip Type: Culture and History Journey, Landscape and Nature, River Cruise Holidays
- Activity Level: Regular itinerary, Moderate walking
- Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
- Special Experiences:
- Cycle around the picturesque mountains and paddy fields after cruising down the beautiful Li River
- 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
- Stroll in ancient water towns with artistic stone arch bridges and dwellings, and unwind youself at traditional gardens full of classic Chinese aesthetics
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Beijing
Transfer via: International Flight on your own arrangement
Accommodatoins: 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,D)
Accommodatoins: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
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.
Day 3 Beijing (B,L)
Accommodatoins: 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.
Temple of Heaven was emperor's praying site.
Simatai Great Wall known as the Wild Great Wall.
Day 4 Beijing (B)
Accommodatoins: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Free all the day and enjoy your leisure time to explore this fantastic city.
Day 5 Beijing / Xian (B,D)
Transfer via: China domestic flight on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: Hotel Royal Garden
Sites visited: Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi Provincial Museum
Free in the day until our local guide escorts you to the airport for your onward flight to your next destination--Xian. Upon your arrival, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. In the afternoon, you will have a city tour to the Shaanxi Provincial Museum and Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
Day 6 Xian (B,L)
Accommodatoins: Hotel Royal Garden
Sites visited: Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Ancient City Walls, Bell Tower
Today, you will enjoy a full-day excursion to the incredible life-size Terracotta Warriors and Horses. After lunch, visit the Ancient City Walls and the Bell Tower.
Day 7 Xian / Guilin (B,L)
Transfer via: China domestic flight on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: Guilin Park Hotel
Sites visited: Great Mosque
After breakfast, before your flight to the next destination--Guilin, you will visit the Great Mosque. If you feel like, you can spend some time strolling along the backstreets of the mosque which have been home to the city's Muslim community for centuries. Upon your arrival at Guilin, the most scenic city in China, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a well-preserved Pagoda and a holy place for Buddhists.
Great Mosque is the holiest worship center for the Chinese Muslims.
Day 8 Guilin / Yangshuo (B,L)
Accommodatoins: New Century Hotel
Sites visited: Li River Cruise, West Street(Yangshuo)
After breakfast, drive to Zhujiang Pier (about 40-minute drive) to start the boat cruise along the tranquil Li River, the highlight of your sightseeing tour in Guilin, until you get to Yangshuo County. Free time in the afternoon after checking in the hotel in Yangshuo.
Day 9 Yangshuo (B,L)
Accommodatoins: New Century Hotel
Sites visited: Yangshuo County
After breakfast, you will experience an interesting and enjoyable cycling tour along the Road in Yangshuo. Drive back to Guilin after the cycling tour.
Day 10 Guilin / Chongqing (B)
Transfer via: China domestic flight on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
Sites visited: Elephant Trunk Hill, Fubo Hill, Reed Flute Cave
Today you will have a city tour of the Elephant Trunk Hill, the Fubo Hill and the Reed Flute Cave before your transfer to the airport for your flight to Chongqing. Upon you arrive in Chongqing, you will be escorted to board Regal China Cruise(5 stars).
Cruising from the beautiful Li River to the scenic Yangshuo county.
Yangshuo is a small town at the end of Li-river, surrounded by Karst hills and green bushes.
Day 11 Yangtze River Cruise (B,L,D)
Accommodatoins: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
Sites visited: Fengdu Ghost City, Shibaozhai
Departs Chongqing at 08:00AM. Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City or Shibaozhai. The ship company will choose one of the scenic spots as your excursion destination.
Day 12 Yangtze River Cruise (B,L,D)
Accommodatoins: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
Sites visited: Shennong Stream, Lesser Three Gorges
Shore excursion to Shennong Stream or Lesser three gorges by smaller vessels. The ship company will choose one of the scenic spots as your excursion destination.
Day 13 Yangtze River Cruise (B,L,D)
Accommodatoins: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
Sites visited: Three Gorges
Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam site.
Day 14 Disembarking Wuhan / Shanghai (B,L)
Transfer via: China domestic flight on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
Disembark the ship in Wuhan at 11:30AM. Then you will be escorted to take flight to Shanghai. Upon you arrive in Shanghai, you will be escorted to your hotel.
Ghost City is the only place showing the Chinese ghost culture.
Three Gorges is one of the birthplace for the Chinese ancient culture.
Day 15 Shanghai / Suzhou (B,L)
Accommodatoins: Bamboo Grove Hotel
Sites visited: Humble Administrator's Garden, Tiger Hill Park, Grand Canal, Pan Gate, The No.1 Silk Factory
After breakfast, you will start your journey to Suzhou (100km away from Shanghai), which has been known as the Venice of the East. Upon your arrival, be met by your local guide, and your tour in Suzhou today includes: the classical Humble Administrator's Garden, the ancient Tiger Hill Park, have a cruise on the Grand Canal and then visit the Pan Gate, and the No.1 Silk Factory. Overnight at Suzhou.
Day 16 Suzhou / Zhouzhuang / Shanghai (B,L)
Accommodatoins: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
Sites visited: Zhouzhuang, Ancient Memorial Archway, Quanfu Temple, Hall of Shen's Residence, Twin Bridge
In the morning, drive to Zhouzhuang (30km away from Suzhou). There you will pay a visit to the Ancient Memorial Archway, Quanfu Temple, the Hall of Shen's Residence and the Twin Bridge. Drive back to Shanghai afterwards (about one-hour drive).
Day 17 Shanghai / Beijing (B,L)
Transfer via: Internal flight on our arrangement
Sites visited: Shanghai Museum, The Bund, Nanjing Road, Yu Garden, Yuyuan Market
Today, your full-day excursion of incredible Shanghai will include: Shanghai Museum, the Bund and the Nanjing Road, Yu Garden and Yuyuan Market. Our local guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to Beijing.
Zhou zhuang is a watertown in China, it has been called "Venice of the East".
Quanfu Temple is one of southeastern China's most famous temples.
Price & Included Features
- China domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodations: for 2 nights at three star hotels,10 nights at four star hotels and 4 nights at five star cruise in comfortable twin-bedded rooms with twin-beds, a private bath, air-conditioning, television, telephone and minibar
- 34 meals: 16 full breakfasts, 13 lunches and 5 dinners
- 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
xi'an was called Chang'an in the Han Dynasty ,The connotation of "Chang'an"is "a place of permanent peace ".Xi'an was the starting point of the world-famous Silk Road , It can be well likened to history museum , moving around this old city is like going through thousands of years back in time. Hotel Royal Garden is located at east street of busy shopping centre. There is 5km(3miles) to railway station , 42km(26miles) to airport .and possess 429 guest rooms. Detail
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
Hotel in Yangshuo just nearby the west street. You could walk to the west street in 10 minutes and wander along the east-western style street. For entertainment, there is a bar, coffee shop, gymnasium, beauty salon and so on. 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
The hotel features non-smoking rooms and each room has individually controlled air conditioning, television, internet access, trouser press, iron, and hair dryer. The hotel also offers its guests room service, morning wake-up calls, a boutique, car rental, dry cleaning, and laundry. 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.
