Tour Code: YZDN

One of the highlights of the adventure through Central China is the Yangtze River Cruise, which carries you through the most economically important parts of China . The downstream cruise from Chongqing to Yichang shows its most astounding scenery, revealing geological wonders that would make a memorable excursion.
Visits: Beijing  . Xian . Chongqing . Yichang. Shanghai & Zhujiajiao
Itinerary:

Day 1 (Friday) USA to Beijing

Fly from your hometown to Beijing , China

 

Day 2 (Saturday) Arrive Beijing

Arrive Beijing , the capital of China . Upon arrival, our friendly guide will meet you and transfer you to Chang An Grand Hotel or similar class hotel.

Day 3 (Sunday) Beijing

Take a morning tour of the Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City . Continue to the elegant Summer Palace with a boat cruise on the shimmering waters of Kunming Lake . Also visit the Panda House at the Beijing Zoo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 4 (Monday) Beijing

Take a tour to the exterior of the Bird's Nest & the Water Cube for photography. Drive to the Great Wall in Badaling and the Sacred Way to visit the Changling exhibition of the Ming Tombs. If time permits, visit a Jade Carving Factory. Enjoy a cultural show tonight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 5 (Tuesday) Beijing

This morning, visit another renowned imperial site ¨Cthe Temple of Heaven . Then, visit the Beijing City Planning Museum and watch a 3D film which shows the glory, history and the development of Beijing . In the a fternoon, take the old¨Cfashioned Pedicab to tour the historical Hutong area. If time permits, visit a Pearl Workshop. Enjoy Peking Duck Dinner tonight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Special Dinner

 

Day 6 (Wednesday) Beijing/Xian

Take morning flight to Xian, the starting point of the ancient Silk Road . Its long standing history and colorful culture have left over numerous brilliant historical sites and precious cultural relics. Afternoon city tour includes the Big Wild Goose Pagoda dating from the Tang Dynasty 1352 years ago. Also visit the Sha'anxi Provincial Historical Museum, the greatest finds of the century. Check into Aurum International Hotel or similar class hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 7 (Thursday) Xian

Full day sightseeing includes the Excavations of Terra-cotta Warriors & Bronze Chariots, one of the greatest archeological finds of the century. See all excavated Exhibitions 1, 2 ,3, 4 and watch the archaeologists work on further excavation. Watch the Circle Vision Movie of this historical story. Also visit the Ceramics & Pottery Center . Tonight taste Dumpling Dinner & enjoy Tang Dynasty Music Show.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Special Dinner

 

Day 8 (Friday) Xian/Chongqing , Yangtze River Cruise

Fly to Chongqing & take a brief city tour if time permits. Board MV. Paradise (CITS Presidential Cruises No. 6) before 8 p.m. and set sailing at mid-night. Presidential Cruises are superior & luxury boats are specially designed for foreign visitors. It has provided excellent service for over 18 years. Enjoy talent shows and entertainment on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 9 (Saturday) Yangtze River Cruise

Start sailing for a distance of about 430 miles in all the great gorges and the deep mountain valleys. In the afternoon take a shore excursion to explore the ghost city of Fengdu .

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 10 (Sunday) Yangtze River Cruise

Continue sailing into Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. After reaching the famed Shennong Stream, change to a small boat and sail deep into the Lesser Three Gorges t. Continue sail into Xiling Gorge and onto the 5 ship locks.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 11 (Monday) Yangtze River Cruise/Yichang/Shanghai

Morning excursion to the New Dam site. Disembark at Yichang and fly to Shanghai . Upon arrival, our friendly guide will meet you and transfer you to Shanghai Galaxy Hotel or similar class hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

Day12 (Tuesday) Shanghai

This morning visit the Old Downtown and the classical Yu Garden. After lunch, visit the Shanghai Museum . The attractions include enormous and the finest stone sculptures, bronze-ware, porcelain, calligraphic works, Chinese paintings and ancient furniture. If time permits, visit the Carpet Factory. Enjoy the famous Shanghai Acrobatic Show tonight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 13 (Wednesday) Shanghai

Today's highlight is a visit to the Shanghai World EXPO. It covers a large area of over 5.6 Square KM with 27 master halls. The theme is to show all new creational hopes, concepts, designs, technologies, and present to the world a full potential of urban life in the 21st century as a significant one for urban evolution with New Approaches of Human Habitat and Beautiful Lifestyle. (Shanghai EXPO is valid for May 01 ¨C Oct.31, but on Feb.01-Apr.29, Nov.01-Dec31 pre & post exhibitions might be available for visit ). If Shanghai EXPO is not available, visit the ancient water-town of Zhujiajiao & the Jade Buddha Temple .

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

Day14 (Thursday) Shanghai to USA

Transfer to airport for your homeward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Dates & Price 4 - 11/2010 (Per Person) for YZDN

Departure Friday	Return Thursday	Land Only	Air/land from LAX / SFO	Air/land from NYC	Single Supplement
4/02/2010	4/15/2010	$1599	$2499	$2699	$619
4/09/2010	4/22/2010	$1599	$2499	$2699	$619
4/16/2010	4/29/2010	$1599	$2499	$2699	$619
4/23/2010	5/06/2010	$1599	$2499	$2699	$649
4/30/2010	5/13/2010	$1629	$2529	$2729	$649
5/07/2010	5/20/2010	$1629	$2529	$2729	$649
5/14/2010	5/27/2010	$1629	$2599	$2799	$649
5/21/2010	6/03/2010	$1629	$2599	$2799	$649
5/28/2010	6/10/2010	$1569	$2599	$2799	$599
6/04/2010	6/17/2010	$1569	$2599	$2799	$599
6/11/2010	6/24/2010	$1569	$2599	$2799	$599
6/18/2010	7/01/2010	$1569	$2599	$2799	$599
6/25/2010	7/08/2010	$1569	$2599	$2799	$599
7/02/2010	7/15/2010	$1569	$2599	$2799	$599
7/09/2010	7/22/2010	$1569	$2599	$2799	$599
7/16/2010	7/29/2010	$1569	$2599	$2799	$599
7/23/2010	8/05/2010	$1569	$2599	$2799	$599
7/30/2010	8/12/2010	$1569	$2599	$2799	$599
8/06/2010	8/19/2010	$1569	$2599	$2799	$599
8/13/2010	8/26/2010	$1569	$2599	$2799	$599
8/20/2010	9/02/2010	$1569	$2599	$2799	$599
8/27/2010	9/09/2010	$1629	$2629	$2829	$649
9/03/2010	9/16/2010	$1659	$2629	$2829	$699
9/10/2010	9/23/2010	$1659	$2599	$2799	$699
9/17/2010	9/30/2010	$1659	$2599	$2799	$699
9/24/2010	10/07/2010	$1659	$2599	$2799	$699
10/01/2010	10/14/2010	$1659	$2599	$2799	$699
10/08/2010	10/21/2010	$1659	$2599	$2799	$699
10/15/2010	10/28/2010	$1659	$2599	$2799	$699
10/22/2010	11/04/2010	$1659	$2599	$2799	$699
10/29/2010	11/11/2010	$1599	$2499	$2699	$619
11/05/2010	11/18/2010	$1549	$2449	$2649	$569

* Fuel surcharge and taxes apply and are additional

* Add $50 per person for cabins with balcony on the cruise ship

 

Land Tour Includes:

•  4 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast at Chang An Grand Hotel Beijing or similar

•  2 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast at Aurum International Xian or similar

•  3 nights Cruise on MV. Paradise of CITS President Cruises

•  3 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast at Galaxy Hotel Shanghai or similar

•  Sightseeing with lunch and dinner as listed in above itinerary, including Peking Duck Dinner & Peking Opera in Beijing & Dumpling Dinner & Tang Dynasty Show in Xian, Acrobatic in Shanghai

•  Professional English speaking tour guide service

•  Land transfers, River Cruise & domestic flight air tickets

 

Tour Cost Excludes:

•  Personal expenses

•  Tips/gratuities to guide, driver & porters

•  China visa fee of $160 each

•  Travel insurance

•  Fuel surcharge & airport tax for domestic flights

 

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