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Tour Code: Essential Tour-Select-02
- Day 1-3 in Shanghai
- Day 1
Welcome to China. When your flight lands at Shanghai Pudong Airport, your tour guide will greet you and take you to ride the Maglev Train, the world’s fastest train running 430 km an hour. 8 minutes later, you will arrive at Longyang Road in the downtown area where you will be picked up and escorted to your hotel.
Day 2Today you’ll visit the Shanghai Urban Exhibition Hall to gain an insight of Shanghai’s future and then discover the mystery of silk-making in a Silk Factory.
In the afternoon, take a leisurely stroll in Yu Garden, one of China’s four most beautiful gardens, and see Shanghai local daily life in the bustling Yuyuan Market. Evening is free, optional to enjoy the amazing Acrobatic Show.
Day 3In the morning, you will walk down the iconic Bund, the best place to view Shanghai’s spectacular skyline, and roam along the famous shopping paradise, Nanjing Road.
After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Yichang. Upon your arrival in Yichang, your local guide is ready to meet and escort you to your Yangtze Cruise ship.
- Day 4-6 Yangtze Cruise
- Day 4
Your relaxing Yangtze Cruise begins. In the morning, join in the onboard activities such as Taiji Lessons in preparation for your exploration. Your ship will stop for an excursion to the well-known Three Gorges Dam, the largest hydroelectric complex in the world. Then back to your ship and pass though the unique Five-Level Ship Lock. This evening, you are invited to participate in the Captain’s Welcome Party.
Day 5Today you will sail through Wu Gorge in the morning and take another excursion to the scenic Lesser Three Gorges or Shennong Stream, according to weather conditions. You will also experience an exciting sampan ride rowed by boatman. Then return to the ship and view the scenery of the short Qutang Gorge.
Day 6The last excursion will take you to Fengdu Ghost City, a city known for its special ghost culture. Perched on the Mingshan Hill by the river bank, it originated from a legend that two officials (Yin and Yang, their combination means Ghost King) became immortals here, 1,700 years ago. Since then, various statues, sculptures and paintings depicting the afterlife world have been created. Then continue sailing to Chongqing and join the farewell party in the evening.
- Day 7 in Chongqing
- Day 7
At 09:00 am in the morning, disembark in Chongqing, the largest city in Southwest China. You local guide will pick you up and take you on a city tour.
You’ll visit Stillwell Museum to learn military legends of the famous US Flying Tigers in China during Word War II, and explore the ancient Ciqikou Old Town.
Then have a local dinner before being escorted to the railway station for your train to Chengdu, home to the cute giant pandas.
- Day 8 in Chengdu
- Day 8
Today’s highlight is seeing cute pandas. You will visit Chengdu Research Base of Panda Breeding to enjoy a close-up encounter with pandas and know more about this lovable but endangered species. A panda-hug is available but requires an extra cost.
Then, you will tour Chengdu’s oldest temple Wenshu Temple and sip Chinese tea in its special teahouse, followed by a trip to the stylish Jinli Old Street.
The melodious Sichuan Opera provides you a nice option in the evening.
- Day 9-10 in Xian
- Day 9
You will be free until being escorted to the airport for your flight to Xian.
When you arrive in Xian, your local guide will welcome you at the airport and take you to visit the near-by Hanyang Tomb, the tombs of Han Dynasty’s Emperor Jing and his wife, with many valuable unearthings, and then the centuries-old Big Wild Goose Pagoda, to admire Chinese Buddhism relics. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Day 10The incredible Terracotta Warriors is your first stop today. Over 6,000 life-size terra soldiers and horses stand in battle formation and have protected their master Emperor Qin Shihuang’s mausoleum for 2,000 years. Each statue is a remarkably realistic sculpture.
In the afternoon, you will drop by a Jade Gallery and cycle along the top of Xian’s Ancient City Walls. Evening, be taken out to have a marvelous Dumpling Dinner and enjoy the fabulous Tang Dynasty Show.
- Day 11-14 in Beijing
- Day 11
On this day you will be free to pursue your personal activities until being transferred for your flight to Beijing.
Upon arriving in Beijing, you will be picked up and escorted to your hotel. After a short rest, you will head out to tour and marvel at the picturesque Summer Palace. As an imperial summer resort of Qing Dynasty, the Palace is reputed for its perfect layout, exquisite royal architectures and enchanting landscape. Your tour concludes with a stop at a Pearl Store.
Day 12Today you will first tour the historic Tiananmen Square and the magnificent Forbidden City. Located in the exact center of Beijing, the City was the home to 24 emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties, standing for the unrivaled power and treasure of regality.
In the afternoon, you will take a rickshaw to explore the Hutongs, the ancient alleys where Old Beijing’s traditions and lifestyle has been well-kept. In the evening, you will enjoy the marvelous Kungfu Show.
Day 13No Beijing tour is complete without a visit to the Great Wall. As a popular symbol of China, the breathtaking Walls was built on the moutain ridges brick by brick, only resorting to manpower 2,000 years ago. Stretching about 4,000 miles across northern China, it is entitled the Eighth Wonder of the World, a must-visit of China.
In the afternoon, you will take a leisurely walk along the Sacred Road, a royal path featuring many lively statues of divine beasts & officials.
Day 14After a break, you will tour the spectacular Temple of Heaven and enjoy watching locals doing their morning exercises. It is a nice chance for you to chat with them, and even learn some native exercises from them.
After the tour, you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to your next destination.
Trip Overview
Even a lifetime is not enough to take in a whole China, but this tour that selects the top destinations with ideal itineraries and activities is sure to offer you the most of China in 12-19 days. Take a maglev train ride in Shanghai to launch your exploration, boat slowly on the Grand Canal to savor the timeless romance of Suzhou, cruise on the mighty Yangtze River to capture the scenic marvels, treat your tastebuds with spicy Chongqing hot pot and Chengdu snacks, delve into exotic and mysterious Lhasa, and step back into history in ancient Xian and Beijing. Can't wait to check it out? Then select it now.
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