Beijing - Xian - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
11 Nights / 12 Days
This itinerary is customizable according to your need
Arrive in Beijing, the capital of China. You are greeted by your guide at the airport outside the luggage claim area with your name displayed and then transferred to the hotel
Morning program takes you to Tian'an Men Square and the Forbidden City, the residence of Chinese emperors for more than 500 years. Afternoon sightseeing features the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvests. Following is a visit to the Summer Palace, a summer resort for Empress Dowager Ci Xi. Visit a peark market nearby and then transfer back to hotel.
The highlight today is to conquer the Badaling Great Wall, a symbol of the Chinese ancient civilization. On the way, visit a Jade Carving Factory. Drive back to city and stop by the Olympic venues, which are more often to be known as Bird Nest and Water Cube. You can take some photos outside.
In the morning, take the high speed train to the ancient city of Xian. Meet and check into hotel. Today you will enjoy a leisure stroll on the top of the Ancient City Wall, the best preserved in the world, and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda
A full day tour recalls the glories of ancient Xian as you visit the burial site of an incredible army of 8000 lifelike Terra-cotta soldiers. After lunch drive back to the city and visit the Great Mosque at the Muslim quarter. This Mosque is only one in China that perfectly combines the Muslim customs and Chinese culture, and features like a unique garden.
After breakfast board bullet train to Chongqing, the mountain city. After a short visit to the ancient town of Ciqikou, you will board your Victoria Yangtze River Cruiser.
Have an early get-up to enjoy a spectacular journey on the mighty Yangtze River. After lunch, you will disembark at the ancient Fengdu and enjoy a visit to the legendary city of ghost. Before return to the cruise for the welcome banquet, you will explore the city of ghost by visiting the local temples.
Today's highlight is the cruise through the first of the fabled Three Gorges: Qutang Gorge framed by steep mossy cliffs Wu Gorge, celebrated for its 12 peaks and Xiling Gorge, the last and most scenic of all the gorges. You will have a memorable experience of the shore excursion of Goddess Stream with a sampan tour through the treacherous gorges.
Today you will view the historic Three Gorges Dam, the largest hydroelectric project in the world. After the shore excursion of Three Gorges Dam, you will disembark at Yichang in the afternoon. Upon arrival, transfer to take bullet train to Shanghai, the financial and commercial center of China. Check in hotel.
Have full day sightseeing to the major attractions of the city including the Yu Garden at the Old Quarter, the famous shopping street Nanjing Road and the famous waterfront Bund.
Pick up at your Shanghai hotel lobby and transfer to visit the Zhujiajiao, the best-preserved ancient water town among the four ancient towns in shanghai with a history of 1700 years. Followed is the Xin Tiandi (New Heaven and Earth) and the French concession.
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
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