Start in: Beijing
End in: Beijing
Special Experience: Yangtze River cruise, Dumpling Dinner and Tang Dynasty show in xian
Yangtze River and Xian Tour
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Beijing/Yichang
Accommodations: On the Cruise 
Transfer via: China domestic flight on our arrangement
Today you will take the flight from Beijing to Yichang. Upon you arrive in Yichang, you will be escorted to American Victoria Cruise ( 5 stars ). .Departs Yichang at 21:00.
" The Opposite Swirls" , Wood Carving in the White Emperor City. Yangtze River Cruises
Accommodations: On the Cruise
Meals: B,L,D
Sightseeing: Three Gorges
Transfer via: On the ship
Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam site.
- Three Gorges: spanning the Yangtze at Sandouping, Yichang, Hubei province, China. Construction began in 1994, and the 'Three Gorges Dam' is now the largest hydroelectric dam in the world. The Dam will be 2,335 meters long, 18 meters wide, and its bottom will be 130 meters wide after completion in 2009. When completed, the water level will rise to 135 meters above sea level. The reservoir began filling on June 1, 2003, and it will occupy the present position of the scenic Three Gorges area, between the cities of Yichang, Hubei, and Fuling, Chongqing Municipality.
Accommodations: On the Cruise
Meals: B,L,D
Sightseeing: Lesser Three Gorges
Transfer via: On the ship
Shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges by smaller vessels.
- Lesser Three Gorges: indicating three separate valleys along the Daning River, the chief tributary of the Yangtze River, they are called "Dragon-Gate Gorge", "Misty Gorge" and "Dicui (Emerald) Gorge" respectively. You can take a small boat to enjoy the spectacular views and experience a water-borne sensation you have never had before when the natural scenic wonders unfold in front of you with clear water flowing fast through the gorges, sheer cliffs and steep mountains rising on either side to create one fine art gallery.
Wu Gorge, a natural art gallery. Three Gorges.
Accommodations: On the Cruise
Meals: B,L,D
Sightseeing: Wan County(Wanxian)
Transfer via: On the ship
Shore excursion to Wan County today.
- Wan County(Wanxian): founded about 1,900 years ago, received its present name during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644AD) and became a foreign Treaty Port in 1902, the city is known as the Gateway to East of Sichuan Province.
Longmen Bridge in the Lesser Three Gorges and Daling River
Accommodations: Hotel Royal Garden
Meals: B,L,D
Sightseeing: Shaanxi Provincial Museum,Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Special Dinner: Dumpling Dinner
Gala Event: Tang Dynasty Show
Transfer via: China domestic flight on our arrangement
After breakfast, you will disembark the ship in Chongqing at 09:00AM. In Chongqing, we will arrange the tranfer for you to catch your flight to Xian. Upon your arrival ar Xian, 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. Complete the day with a savory dumpling dinner and the Tang Dynasty show both at Shaanxi Grand Opera Theatre.
- Shaanxi Provincial Museum: opened in 1991, the largest comprehensive museum in the province. The museum exhibits over 3,000 historical relics which is just a fraction of their collection. Most of the exhibited items are rare treasures, showing you the splendid Chinese culture.
- Big Wild Goose Pagoda: regarded by many as a symbol of the city Xian, the pagoda was built in 652 A.D. in the Tang Dynasty to house the sutras brought back from India by the famous monk Xuan-zang.
- Dumpling Dinner: Dumpling or Jiaozi in Chinese is a traditional and popular food in China, especially in the north. At the dinner, nearly 20 varieties of dumplings that are steamed and stuffed with different delicious fillings such as vegetables, meats and seafood are served. These dumplings are not only tasty, but also characteristic with their colors and fragrance, style and culture meanings. All these make the dinner so unique that you should not miss it when traveling in Xi'an.
- Tang Dynasty Show: the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) was one of the most glorious dynasties in China's history, and Xi'an was the capital during the Tang Dynasty and called as Chang'an. Tang Dynasty Show is a performance of Chang'an music and dances in Tang Dynasty style laid out according to various historical records and ancient arts and relics discovered in Xi'an. During the show, the musicians present the music with the Tang-Dynasty-style musical instruments and the dancers dance by wearing a Tang-Dynasty-style robe with long white silk sleeves, and you will certainly enjoy this national art that reflects the glory and richness of the Tang Dynasty era.
Meals: B,L
Sightseeing: Terracotta Warriors and Horses,Ancient City Walls
Transfer via: China domestic flight on our arrangement
Today, you will first visit the incredible life-size Terracotta Warriors and Horses, and then the Ancient City Walls before your onward flight back to Beijing.
- Terracotta Warriors and Horses: discovered in 1974 by local farmers digging a well, this is one of the most significant archeological finds of the 20th century. These 6,000 life-size painted Terracotta Warriors and Horses --individually sculpted from real-life models and arranged in battle formation have been protecting the mausoleum of the first emperor in Chinese history--Emperor QinShihuang for 2,200 years ago.
- Ancient City Walls : built during the 14th century on Tang dynasty foundations and they date from the Ming dynasty. The walls are the largest and best-preserved ancient fortress in the world. There is a gate in each of the four sides, and the gate towers built over each gate look lofty and magnificent and form a tight defence engineering system.
China domestic flights as specified in the itinerary 
Accommodations for 5 nights, including
1 night at four star or higher hotels, 4 nights at five star yangtze cruise ship
14 meals, including 5 full breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners
(including Dumpling Dinner)
1 gala evening events--Tang Dynasty Show in Xian 
Round-trip transfers---between airports, hotels and scenic spots in each city by private air-conditioned motor coaches with experienced drivers
A local English-speaking guide in each city
Entrance fees to 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
the Waterwashed Wall, Three Gorges
Georges and I had an amazing time in China...thanks to you and all of the guides and drivers working for your company.
We will definitely recommend your company to friends looking to go to China in the future.
Best of luck with the upcoming Olympics!
- David,USA
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