8 days Beijing Tour with Yangtze River Cruise
- Trip Highlights: The Yangtze River is the longest river in China. It has a long history and amazing landscapes. Cruising down the Yangtze River is an unforgettable experience. You can relax and watch the spectacular landscapes slowly pass by. Our 8-day Beijing Tour with Yangtze River Cruise will give you memories that will last a lifetime.
- Tour Route: Beijing (China's Capital)
Yangtze Cruises (Majestic Landscapes)Beijing (China's Capital)
- Tour Code: COT-B-008-A
- Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
- Starts/Ends: Beijing/Beijing
- Trip Type: River Cruise Holidays, Food and Drink, Two Destination Tours
- Activity Level: Regular itinerary, Moderate walking
- Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
- Special Experiences:
- Mouth-watering Peking Roast Duck for dinner after sightseeing in Beijing
- Challenge the toughness of your tongue by trying the Hot Pot dinner in Chongqing
- Cruising ship passing by the Three Gorges to enjoy the beauty of Yangtze River
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Beijing
Transfer via: International Flight on your own arrangement
Accommodations: 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)
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Longing Pearl Store
Special Dinner: Peking Duck Dinner
On this day you will first visit Tiananmen Square, followed by a visit to the magnificent Forbidden City. In the afternoon, you will visit the Longing Pearl Store and then marvel at Temple of Heaven. Enjoy a famous Peking Duck Banquet for dinner.
Day 3 Beijing (B,L)
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Sacred Road, Ding Tomb, Great Wall
In the morning you will be driven to visit the majestic Great Wall (Badaling section). You will be then be driven to visit the Ding Tomb of Ming Imperial Tombs and the Sacred road.
Along the Sacred Road to Ming Tombs, there are various stone sculptures.
Of Ming Tombs, the Ding Tomb is the only one that has been excavated. Here is the palace hall.
Day 4 Beijing / Chongqing (B,L,D)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
Sites visited: Temple of Heaven
Special Dinner: Hot Pot
After breakfast, you will visit the exquisite Summer Palace before being escorted to the airport for your flight to Chongqing.Upon your arrival at Chongqing. Enjoy a hot pot dinner before your transfer to get on board your ship. Departs Chongqing at 22:00.
Day 5 Yangtze River Cruise (B,L,D)
Accommodations: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
Sites visited: Shibaozhai
Shore excursion to Shibaozhai this morning.
Day 6 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.
On the luxurious Yangtze Cruise, tourists may get a clear view of the beautiful Three Gorges.
The dusk view of the Yangtze Cruise in the evening.
Day 7 Disbarking Yichang / Beijing (B,L)
Transfer via: China domestic flight on our arrangement
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Three Gorges
Have a tour to Three Gorges Dam site(0800-1000). After lunch, disembark the ship in Yichang at 13:00. And then you will be escorted to the airport for your flight back to Beijing. Upon your arrival at Beijing, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.
Day 8 Beijing / 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 onward flight to your next destination.
Price & Included Features
- China domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- A. Entrance fees of the scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
- B.17 meals: 7 full breakfasts, 6 lunches and 4 dinners(included )Exceptions: If the western breakfast is not available in some of the hotels, breakfast would be either Chinese breakfast or Chinese and western breakfast.
- C. Hotel: for 4 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. Hotel Based on two persons sharing one room with twin beds or a king size bed; all hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast; please note double bed room is on request basis which is subject to Hotel's availability and re-confirmation upon check-in.*Service, room facilities and breakfast might be not up to standard in some remote areas.
- D.Transportation:Flights as listed in the itinerary (airport tax and fuel fee included), economy class. Train as listed in the itinerary.
- E. Sightseeing: As outlined in the Itinerary will be escorted with English-speaking guide; Service of local guide and van is for a maximum of 8 hours during the full day individual tour packages.*Please note that our English-speaking guide and driver provided for you in each city or area will not fly with you from one city to another.
- F. Private Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in each city or area by private air-conditioned vehicle with driver and English-speaking guide as listed in the itinerary.
- G. Service Charge (the planning, handling, operational and communication charges) & Government Taxes.
- H. Luggage Transfers between airports, trains and hotels.
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.
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.
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.
