Grand China Tour with Taipei Highlights

Itinerary

• Day 1: Beijing, Arrival

  Upon your arrival at the Beijing airport, your local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax and recover from jet lag.

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• Day 2: Beijing, City Highlights Tour

  In the morning, you will visit the iconic Tiananmen Square. Walking through Tiananmen Gate, you will then enter the splendid Forbidden City. With a history of 600 years, this royal palace continues to delight visitors with imposing pavilions, elegant ornaments and lively historic stories.

  In the afternoon, you will admire the Temple of Heaven, where emperors in ancient times worshiped heaven for a good national harvest.

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  • Beijing

• Day 3: Beijing, Great Wall Tour

  After breakfast, you will visit the Great Wall (Mutianyu section, round-trip cable car included), and the Changling Tomb.

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• Day 4: Summer Palace, Beijing - Xi'an

  After breakfast, you will visit the exquisite Summer Palace. As a World Heritage Site, it is an imperial summer resort famed for beautiful garden landscaping and fascinating legends of the late Qing Dynasty.

  In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Xi'an, one of China's four oldest historical capitals. Upon your arrival at Xi'an airport, your local guide will meet and escort you to your hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure.

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  • Xi'an

• Day 5: Xi'an, Terracotta Warriors & City Highlights

  On this day, you'll first visit the incredible Terracotta Warriors. As one of the most significant archaeological finds in the 20th century, these 8000 life-size terracotta soldiers and horses in battle formation have guarded Emperor Qin Shihuang's mausoleum for 2,200 years.

  In the afternoon, you will tour the Ancient City Wall, the largest and best-kept city wall on earth. Strolling or cycling on the wall is quite an experience. After a drop by a jade gallery, you will proceed to the Bell Tower, a famous landmark of Xi'an.

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  • Xi'an

• Day 6: Muslim Street, Xi'an - Chongqing

  The morning tour will take you to the Great Mosque to appreciate the exotic Muslim architecture and culture, and then the Muslim Street where you will see the daily life of Xi'an Muslims. Continue with a visit to Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the city symbol of Xi'an, before being transferred to the airport for a flight to Chongqing.

  Upon your arrival at Chongqing airport, you will be greeted and escorted to your Yangtze Cruise ship, which departs the city at 9:00 pm.

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  • Yangtze River Cruise

• Day 7: Yangtze River Cruise, Fengdu Ghost City

  Your memorable Yangtze Cruise begins. Various activities onboard will expand your preparation for the Yangtze exploration. Your ship will stop for a shore excursion at the famous Fengdu Ghost City where you can learn about China's afterlife culture. Get back to the ship and continue your cruise.

  Usually, there will be a welcome party hosted by the captain in the evening. This is the best chance to make new friends and be immersed in the staff's hospitality. So dress up and be ready to enjoy.

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  • Yangtze River Cruise

• Day 8: Yangtze River Cruise, Lesser Three Gorges

  Besides the enchanting landscape along the Yangtze River, today's sightseeing will be highlighted by a shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges. You will take a local sampan to enter the fabulous gorges. Deep gorges, green mountains, crystal waters, appalling cliffs, thriving groves and perhaps native wildlife make this excursion worthwhile.

  Go back to the ship after the stop, the ballroom maybe an ideal place to party the evening away.

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  • Yangtze River Cruise

• Day 9: Yangtze River Cruise, Three Gorges Dam

  Today's last shore excursion takes you to the Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest hydroelectric complex. Smartly mingled with the local natural landscape, the dam boasts as the newest world-class scenic spot on the river.

  After the Yangtze Cruise, you will be met by your local guide at the disembarking pier and transferred to the airport for a 1.5-hour flight to Shanghai, China's largest city. Upon your arrival in Shanghai, your local guide will be ready to meet you and escort you to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free at your own pace.

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• Day 10: Shanghai, Yu Garden & Shanghai History Tour

  After breakfast, you will visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, which chronicles Shanghai's past, present and future. You will also visit Jiangnan Silk Workshop, Yu Garden and Yuyuan Market.

  In the afternoon, get a bird's eye view of Shanghai from the Jinmao Tower and visit the famous Bund and Nanjing Road.

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  • Shanghai

• Day 11: Shanghai - Taipei

  Take the morning flight to Taipei. Upon arrival at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, your guide will greet you and escort you to the hotel in Taipei. The rest of the day is yours to explore in your style.

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• Day 12: Taipei City Tour

  Rise with the vibrant Taipei and your Taipei discovery begins. The first stop is Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, the historical symbol of Taipei. En route pass by the grand Presidential Office Building. Continue to admire the rich collections of treasures at the National Palace Museum, before going on to the ancient Baoan Temple.

  After that, take in the fantastic view of the whole city on the iconic Taipei 101 that dominates the skyline of Taipei. The rest of the time is free at leisure.

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• Day 13: Taipei, Departure

  Enjoy some free time to explore this city before boarding the flight home.

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