9 days China Contrast Tour (Route D)
- Trip Highlights: Would you like to experience the China of yesterday, today and tomorrow? Take this 9 day China tour and you will witness its history, splendor and treasures in China's capital Beijing, witness the astounding changes of today by cruising down the Yangtze River, and see China's future by touring the cosmopolitan metropolis of Shanghai.
- Tour Route: Beijing (China's Capital)
Yangtze Cruises (Majestic Landscapes)Shanghai (Cosmopolitan Metropolis)
- Tour Code: COT-B-YZ-1
- Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
- Starts/Ends: Beijing/Shanghai
- Activity Level: Regular itinerary, Moderate walking
- Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
- Special Experiences:
- Appreciate a live show of China's national opera (Peking Opera) and enjoy delicious Peking Roast Duck for dinner
- Take a deluxe Yangtze River Cruise through the magnificent mountain and river sceneries and the abundant historic and cultural relics along the way
- Enjoy an awesome acrobatic show in Shanghai where has long-standing reputation in international circus-acrobatic circles
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)
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Longing Pearl Store
Unique Cultural Performance: Peking Opera Show
Today you will first visit the historic Tiananmen Square, and then the magnificent Forbidden City. In the afternoon, you will marvel at the Temple of Heaven and Pearl Gallery. Enjoy the Peking Opera Show in the evening.
For its pretty paintings, exquisite costumes and graceful gestures, Peking Opera attracts tourists.
The caisson with nine dragons on the ceiling of the Temple of Heaven displays unique architectural art.
Day 3 Beijing (B,L,D)
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Great Wall, Ding Tomb, Sacred Road
Special Dinner: Peking Duck Dinner
Today's full-day excursion will take you to the majestic Great Wall, Ming Tomb and Sacred road. Enjoy a famous Peking Duck Banquet for dinner.
Day 4 Beijing / Chongqing (B,L)
Accommodations: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
Sites visited: Summer Palace
After breakfast,you will visit Summer Palace. And then take the afternoon flight to Chongqing. Upon your arrival, our local guide will meet you and escort you to embark the ship. Departs Chongqing at 21:00.
Day 5 Yangtze River Cruise (B,L,D)
Accommodations: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
Sites visited: Shibaozhai
Shore excursion to Shibaozhai this morning.
On the Yangtze Cruise, tourists may enjoy lofty mountains and impetuous rivers.
In contrast, the mountains on the Lesser Three Gorges are extremely shapely.
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.
Day 7 Yichang / Shanghai (B,L)
Transfer via: China domestic flight on our arrangement
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
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.
Day 8 Shanghai (B,L)
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
Sites visited: Shanghai Museum, The Bund, Nanjing Road, Yu Garden, Yuyuan Market, Jiangnan Silk Workshop
Unique Cultural Performance: Acrobatic Show
Today, your full-day excursion of incredible Shanghai will include: Shanghai Museum, the Bund and the Nanjing Road, Silk Workshop, Yu Garden and Yuyuan Market. Enjoy a wonderful Acrobatic Show tonight.
The attractive golden coin in Shanghai Museum shows the splendid culture in the past.
By contrast, Shanghai acrobatic show will bring you the combination of beauty and force.
Day 9 Shanghai / 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 back to your next destination.
Price & Included Features
- China domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodations: for 5 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.
- 18 meals: 8 full breakfasts, 7 lunches and 3 dinners(included )
- 2 unique cultural performance-- Peking Opera Show, 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
- 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
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.
