Yangtze Cruise and Jiuzhaigou Fairyland


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During this Regional Escorted 15 Days Yangtze Cruise and Jiuzhaigou Fairyland Tour, you will enjoy sightseeing and many activities in Yangtze River Cruise & Jiuzhaigou Fairyland, Shanghai, Xian and Beijing. The tour includes: 14 nights hotel with buffet breakfast at hotels: - 3 nights at Shanghai Galaxy Hotel or similar ( 4 star) - 4 nights on MV Splendid China (5 Star Boat) of CITS Presidential Cruises - 2 nights at Jiuzaigou Seraton Hotel or similar (5 star) - 2 nights at Xian King Dynasty Hotel (superior) or similar hotels (4 star) - 3 nights at Beijing Grand Chang An Hotel, Plaza Royal, Oriental Bay International (all 5 star)


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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Shanghai

 

Upon arrival in Shanghai, you will be transferred to the hotel.


Day 2 - Shanghai

 
Sightseeing

Full day city tour featuring the Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum. (B, L, D)

Performing Arts

Enjoy Acrobatic Show in the evening.


Day 3 - Shanghai

 
Sightseeing

Morning excursion to Zhujiajiao, a river-town near Shanghai, then continue with a stop at the Oriental Pearl TV Tower for a bird’s eye view of Shanghai, the Jade Buddha Temple and a Carpet Factory. (B, L, D)


Day 4 - Yichang

 
Shanghai - Yichang.
Commercial Flight

Fly to Yichang.

Sightseeing

Visit the Wild Fish Protection basement if time permits. (B, L, D)

River or Barge Cruise

Embark the MV Splendid China.


Day 5 - At Sea

 
Sightseeing

Excursion to visit the New Dam construction site. (B, L, SD)


Day 6 - At Sea

 
Shennong Stream.
Sightseeing

Today, take an excursion to the Shennong Steam by Sampan boats. (B, L, D)


Day 7 - At Sea

 
Shibaozhai.
Sightseeing

Off-shore visit to Shibaozhai, a typical riverside village. (B, L, SD)


Day 8 - Chongqing

 
Chongqing - Jiuzhaigou.
Commercial Flight

Disembark in Chongqing and then fly to Jiuzhaigou.

Sightseeing

Jiuzhai Airport is at an elevation of 3400 meters above sea level, the 3rd highest elevation airport in the world. It is specially built up for visiting the Fairyland Jiuzhaigou (Nine Tibetan Villages Valley) and Huanglong Scenic Area. The airport is located between Jiazhaigou & Huanglong (Yellow Dragon), 32 km (20 miles) northwest forward to Jiuzhaigou and 74 km (46 miles) southeast forward to Huanglong.

Sightseeing

Upon arrival at the airport, first drive to explore the beauty of Huanglong for the remainder of the day with lunch.

Food and Dining

Dinner will be served at the hotel. (B, L, SD)


Day 9 - China

 
Jiuzhaigou.
Sightseeing

Explore the fantasy of Jiuzhaigou for the whole day. In the morning, take the bus 18 KM deep into Jiuzaigou (Nine Tibet Villages Valleys) including a visit to the Panda Lake, Mirror Lake, Tiger Lake, Five Flower Lake, Rhinoceros Lake, Peacock River & Lake, Nourilang Waterfall, Shuzheng Waterfall, Pearl Shoal Waterfall. (B, L, D)


Day 10 - Xian

 
Jiuzhaigou - Xian.
Sightseeing

Today, continue exploring the fantasy land of Jiuzhaigou.

Sightseeing

In the morning you enter into Jiuzhaigou by visiting the Long Lake and others not previously seen.

Commercial Flight

In the afternoon leave Jiuzhaigou and fly to Xian. (B, L, D)


Day 11 - Xian

 
Museums

The day is spent at the Terra-cotta Museum, Ancient Huaqing Hot Spring Palace, Big Wild Goose Pagoda.

Food and Dining

Dumpling Dinner & Tang Dynasty Show. (B, L, SD)


Day 12 - Beijing

 
Xian - Beijing.
Commercial Flight

Today, you fly to Beijing.

Sightseeing

Visit the Summer Palace before checking in at the hotel. (B, L, D)


Day 13 - Beijing

 
Sightseeing

Enjoy a full day tour including the Temple of Heaven, Tian Anmen Square and the Forbidden City. (B, L, D)


Day 14 - Beijing

 
Sightseeing

Today's activities include an excursion to the Great Wall and the of Ming Tombs with Sacred Way.

Food and Dining

Tonight, enjoy a Peking Duck Farewell Dinner with Cultural Show. (B, L, SD)


Day 15 - Beijing

 
Beijing - USA.

Departure transfer to airport for homeward flight. . (B)


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