Yangtze Cruise, Shanghai, Xian and Beijing


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During this fully escorted 13 Days Yangtze Cruise, Shanghai, Xian and Beijing Tour. You will enjoy sightseeing and many activities in Yangtze River Cruise, Upstream, & Shanghai, Yichang, Chongqing, Xi'an and Beijing. The tour includes: 8 hotel nights with buffet breakfast: - 3 nights at Shanghai Galaxy Hotel or similar ( 4 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) - 4 nights on MV Splendid China (5 Star Boat).


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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.

Performing Arts

Enjoy Acrobatic Show in the evening. (B.L.D)


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 a unique mountain village of the Peoples Commune, where you are taken back 40 years ago. All the features are unchanged as it was in the Cultural Revolution; people’s attire, houses and furniture, home decoration. The commune office, productive activities, their wine factory, paper making mills, the grain process mills, are all original under same pace.

Performing Arts

People perform their revolution dance and songs to welcome you and invite you to visit their homes and surroundings.

River or Barge Cruise

Later, embark your floating hotel, the MV Splendid China (B.L.D)


Day 5 - At Sea

 
Sightseeing

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


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.D)


Day 8 - Chongqing

 
Chongqing - Xi'an.
Sightseeing

After you disembark in Chongqing, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the 2nd World War & Stillwell Museum and the Painters Village.

Commercial Flight

Afternoon flight to Xi'an. (B.L.D)


Day 9 - Xian

 
Sightseeing

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

Performing Arts

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


Day 10 - Beijing

 
Xi'an - Beijing.
Commercial Flight

Today you fly to Beijing.

Sightseeing

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


Day 11 - Beijing

 
Sightseeing

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


Day 12 - Beijing

 
Sightseeing

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

Food and Dining

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


Day 13 - Beijing

 
Beijing - USA.

Departure transfer to airport for homeward flight. (B)


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