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11 days Beijing,Xian,Yangtze River and Shanghai Tour

Destination City:
Beijing-Xi'an-Chongqing-Yangtze River-Yichang-Shanghai
Destination:
Great Wall-Ming Tombs-Beijing Roast Duck Dinner-Forbidden City-Tian'anmen Square-Temple of Heaven-Beijing's Hutong-Wangfujing Street-Terracotta Warriors & Horses- Huaqing Hot Spring-Banpo Museum-Chinese Dumpling Dinner-Forest of Steles-Big Wild Goose Pagoda-Medieval City Wall- Fengdu Ghost City-Shenlong Stream-Three Gorge Dam Site-the Bund-YuYuan Garden-Jade Buddha Temple
Tour Price: from US $1109/per adult
Tour Feature:
- Day by Day
DAY1

Destinations: Beijing
Today's Activities: After your arrival in Beijing, you will be greeted by your Beijing local guide, who will then take you to your hotel. Your local guide will suggest a restaurant option and shopping destination for the rest of the day.
Meals: No mealsDAY2

Destinations: Beijing
Today's Activities: After breakfast, your local guide will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you to Tian'anmen Square, which is the heart of modern China, the symbol of the People's Republic, and the center of Beijing's landmarks.
Next proceed to the Forbidden City, the architectural wonder and world-famous attraction that lies in the center of Beijing, north of Tian'anmen Square. It was home to 24 emperors in the Ming and Qing Dynasties during its five centuries of use.
After a Chinese lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to the Temple of Heaven. Built between 1409 and 1420, the Temple of Heaven is one of Beijing's most impressive parks in terms of architecture and significance.
Return to the hotel, your local guide will suggest a restaurant option and shopping destination for the rest of the day.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch, Chinese Dinner.DAY3

Destinations: Beijing
Today's Activities: After breakfast, your local guide will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you to the Mutianyu Great Wall, the main section of the Great Wall that was reconstructed during the Ming Dynasty. In ancient times, it was used as a strategic point of defense. Cable car fee is not included.
After a Chinese lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to the Ming Tombs, the mausoleums of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644).
Enjoy a Beijing Roast Duck Dinner, which is considered to be one of the most delicious dishes in the world. A trip to Beijing would not be complete without trying it once!
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese LunchDAY4

Destinations: Beijing-Xi'an
Today's Activities: After breakfast, your local guide will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you to see the Beijing Hutongs, a "must-see" attraction if you want to really get a feel for the rich history and culture of the city. Seeing the Beijing Hutongs today will show you the lifestyle and culture of historic Beijing.
After a Chinese lunch at a local restaurant, your local guide will accompany you to the famous shopping area, Wangfujing Street, where you will have free time until your local guide takes you to Beijing airport for your departure flight to Xi'an.
After your arrival in Xi'an, you will be greeted by your Xi'an local guide, who will then take you to your hotel. Your local guide will suggest a restaurant option and shopping destination for the rest of the day.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese LunchDAY5

Destinations: Xi'an
Today's Activities: After breakfast, your local guide will pick you at the hotel and accompany you to the Terracotta Warriors & Horses, located in Jiangzhai Xichang Village, about one mile from Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum. There are about 8,000 of these warriors and horses covering a massive area of 20,000 sq meters.
After a Chinese lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to Huaqing Hot Spring, situated 30 kilometers east of Xi'an at the foot of the Lishan Hills. The springs were a popular retreat with Emperors more than 2,500 years ago, many of whom enjoyed bathing in the crystal clear mineral water.
Next proceed to Banpo Museum, located on the north side of Banpo Village on a site that dates to the Neolithic period, over 6,000 years ago.
Then your guide will accompany you to enjoy a Chinese Dumpling Dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch, Chinese DinnerDAY6

Destinations: Xi'an
Today's Activities: After breakfast, your local guide will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you to the Forest of Steles, which is a professional art museum that collects, studies, and displays various steles and stone sculptures.
Next proceed to Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a famous Buddhist pagoda situated inside Da Ci'en Temple, four kilometers south of Xi'an. Emperor Gaozong (628-683) commissioned the building of this temple in 652 during the Tang Dynasty.
After a Chinese lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to the Medieval City Wall, which is the most complete ancient city wall in China. It was built in the Ming Dynasty over 700 years ago.
Today's activities end.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese LunchDAY7

Destinations: Xi'an-Chongqing
Today's Activities: After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Chongqing, and visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo.
Your memorable Yangtze River tour will begin as you board the luxurious cruise ship.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch, Chinese DinnerDAY8

Destinations: Yangtze River
Today's Activities: Today we visit the Ghost City of Fengdu, called Bazibiedu in ancient times. The whole place has an eerie feel to it with deserted streets, tower blocks, empty shops and banks.Wreathed with luxuriant trees and interspersed by a few temples and pavilions, the whole scenic area is more like a landscape painting rather than the "Ghost City".
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch, Chinese DinnerDAY9

Destinations: Yangtze River (Badong - Xiling Gorge – Sandouping)
Today's Activities: The essential part of Yangtze River cruise is coming today, and you will appreciate the unique scenery of the Three Gorges. Qutang Gorge, the shortest but the grandest one. Wu Gorge is famous for its lofty peaks and mountains on the both sides. Xiling Gorge is the longest one among the three. An interesting junk adventure to Shennong Stream will add much joy to the marvelous day.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch, Chinese DinnerDAY10

Destinations: Yichang-Shanghai
Today's Activities: The final Yangtze onshore excursion will be arranged to visit the under constructed Three Gorges Dam, then we will transfer to your next station Shanghai. Upon your arrival at Shanghai, your guide will meet you and take you to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese LunchDAY11

Destinations: Shanghai
Today's Activities: After breakfas tour the Bund, and views of the futuristic skyline, then visit the YuYuan Garden, former residence of imperial officials, featuring tranquil classical gardens.
After lunch, transfer to airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese LunchTour Price
Seasons Tour class 2-5 Persons 6-9 Persons more than 10 Persons High season Standard $1629 $1499 $1209 Deluxe $1869 $1669 $1439 Super Deluxe $2199 $1989 $1669 Low season Standard $1569 $1429 $1109 Deluxe $1739 $1589 $1339 Super Deluxe $1999 $1789 $1529
Price Includes:
1. Transportation:Transportation services between tour cities in the itinerary including air fare, all airport taxes, trains, buses, etc
Local transportation services in every tour city
2. Hotels in the itinerary, all based on two persons sharing one standard room
3. Meals specified in the itinerary:Western breakfast in hotels
Chinese lunch and dinner in local restaurants
4. SightseeingAll arrangements mentioned in the itinerary will be covered
All first admission/entrance fees in the itinerary
5. Tour guide: In every tour city of China, each tour is conducted by a professional tour guide
6. Free baggage allowance:Passages holding adult-fare air tickets are entitled to free baggage allowance of 40kg for first class, 30kg for business class, and 20kg for economy class. No free baggage allowance is granted to infants
Free baggage transfer between airport and hotelPrice Excludes:
- 1. Chinese visa
- 2. International or domestic air tickets which are not listed in the itinerary.
- 3. Meals not specified in the itinerary.
- 4. Tips for guides and drivers
- 5. Personal expenses: phone bills, laundry, optional tours, postage, excess baggage charge, entertainment fees out of the itinerary, etc
- 6. Single room supplement
- 7. Travel insurance
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