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Tour Code: RiverTour-Cruise-09
- Day 1-3 in Beijing
- Day 1
Welcome to Beijing, the dynamic capital of China. Upon your arrival in Beijing, your local guide is ready to greet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.
Day 2In the morning, you will visit the Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest plaza, and then the splendid Forbidden City. Reputed as China’s No.1 palace complex, it was the home to 26 emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties in the past 600 years.
In the afternoon, you’ll admire at the Temple of Heaven where emperors in ancient times worshiped Heaven for a nation-wide good harvest, and drop by a Pearl Store. Evening, enjoy the fabulous Kungfu Show.
Day 3Today you will visit the magnificent Badaling Great Wall. Winding its way 4,000 miles along ridges in northern China, the Wall stands today as a bastion of pride & culture to Chinese people. Climbing the ancient steps privileges you a journey back to history and an acess to breathtaking views.
Descending the Great Wall, you will take a relaxing stroll the Sacred Road, a serene royal road lined with vivid statues of divine animals and officials. In the evening, taste the delicious Peking Duck Banquet.
- Day 4-6 in Xian
- Day 4
On this day you will be free to relax or to start a self-guarded exploration of Bejing until being escorted to the airport for your flight to Xian.
Upon your arrival in Xian, a city with a history of 3,100 years, your local guide will welcome you at the airport and accompany you to your hotel.
Day 5The incredible Terracotta Warriors is your first stop today. Entombed with China's foremost Emperor Qin Shihuang two thousand years ago, the 6,000 life-size terra soldiers and horses were sculpted just like the real Qin legions which untied the China for the first time in history. Amazingly, no statues were found the same.
In the afternoon, you will cycle at the Ancient City Wall of Xian, the largest and best-preserved city walls in the world, and then drop by a Jade Gallery.
In the evening, you could take the optional Dumpling Dinner and Tang Dynasty Show to round off the day.
Day 6After breakfast, you will visit The Great Mosque, one of China’s four grandest mosques, and wander around the Muslim Community to see how the Muslims enjoy their life in Xian. After the tour, be transferred to the airport for the flight to Chongqing.
Upon your arrival in Chongqing, your local guide will pick you up and transfer you to the dock where you will embark your Yangtze Cruise ship.
- Day 7-9 Yangtze River Cruise
- Day 7
Sailing along the Yangtze River, you will see its amazing natural beauty and real China countryside views. Various onboard entertaining programs such as Taiji Lessons, Chinese Herbal Facial provide you an access to appreciate Chinese culture.
There will be a shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City, an age-old temple complex perched on cliffs above the river with commanding views. After the excursion, return to the ship, have a rest, dress up and get ready to enjoy the Welcome Dinner Party hosted by the captain in the evening.
Day 8The second full day onboard your cruise ship with a shore excursion to the tranquil waters of Lesser Three Gorges, the most beautiful part of the Yangtze River. After the excursion, you will also sail through the impressive Wu Gorge and western section of Xiling Gorge, a nice chance to take some marvelous photos.
In the evening, you will witness how your ship passes the giant Five-Level Ship Locks.
Day 9Your final morning on the ship with a shore excursion to the world-famous Three Gorges Dam, which is the world’s largest hydro-electric dam with extraordinary sights whatever your views on the project.
You will disembark the ship at a pier in Yichang, where your local guide will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Shanghai, China's most cosmopolitan.
- Day 10-12 in Shanghai
- Day 10
In the morning, you will visit the Jade Buddha Temple, a spiritual oasis in the midst in a modern metropolis. Then stroll along the famous Bund, which is the best place to view Shanghai’s fantastic skyline, and find some souvenirs at the flourishing Nanjing Road.
Later, you will take a trip to China’s highest skyscraper Jinmao Building where you can get a terrific panorama view of Shanghai, and drop by a Silk Workshop to discover how refined silk products are made from cocoons. The fabulous Acrobatic Show rounds off your tour today.
Day 11Today comfortable transfer will take you to the scenic Zhujiajiao Village, one of the 4 most-known water towns in China. Here you walk through the typical Fangsheng Bridge, ramble about at Beida Street to see its intact traditional architectures and local people’s pleasant daily life and then end your sightseeing at Xi Family Residence.
After the trip to this beautiful village, be escorted back to Shanghai.
Day 12You will be free to pursue your personal activities on this day until your personal guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to Guilin, China's most scenic city.
- Day 13-14 in Guilin
- Day 13
In the morning, you’ll be transferred to Zhujiang Pier to start your cruise down the Li River until you reach the relaxing Yangshuo. You will cruise through the stunning limestone karst scenery that has made this part of China so famous. Lunch will be served onboard with decent Guilin local delicacies.
Early afternoon, disembark in Yangshuo and check into your hotel. Then you will take a bike tour along the serene paths to explore this wonderfully laid back countryside in the region.
Day 14After a wonder stay in Yangshuo, you will be driven back to Guilin to have a city highlights tour. First, come to the iconic Elephant Trunk Hill, a symbol of Guilin, and visit the legendary Fubo Hill that overlooks the charming Li River. Then stop at a Pearl Museum and explore the Reed Flute Cave, a fairyland full of fancy stalactite formations and remarkable illuminations.
After the tour, be escorted to the airport for your flight to your next destination.
Trip Overview
Never miss this 7-19 days tour if you're a first-timer to China and wanna know about China in a nutshell. It explores the most renowned cities Beijing, Xian and Shanghai, providing an extraordinary glimpse into the essence of Chinese culture and history. And the riverine adventure dazzles you with the natural marvels along the mighty Yangtze River and picturesque Li River in Guilin. Of course China is much more than that! A big surprise awaits in Yunnan, the exotic land of colorful ethnic culture, time-locked old town and village, various creatures and earth's richest ecological sceneries.
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