Private Cabin on deluxe President No. 1 Cruise ship

Tour Code: PYZUP

  The upstream cruise from Yichang to Chongqing takes you on a slower journey of this mountainous region, thus providing a more leisurely and restful pace. Witness the Yangtze's unmatched panoramas that have inspired poets, artists, and playwrights from all over the world.

  Visits: Shanghai , Yichang, Chongqing , Xian & Beijing

Tour Itinerary:

 

Day 1 (Monday) USA to Shanghai

Fly to Shanghai via our selected airline flights.

 

Day 2 (Tuesday) Arrive Shanghai

Arrive Shanghai , the bustling cosmopolitan center of business and commerce in China . Upon arrival, our friendly guide will meet you and transfer you to

Shanghai Skyway Pullman Hotel (5 star deluxe).

 

Day 3 (Wednesday) Shanghai

Full day sightseeing includes the Bund, the Old Downtown, the classical Yu Garden, and Shanghai Museum . In the afternoon, visit Xintiandi, a well-known boutique area. Enjoy the famous Shanghai Acrobatic Show tonight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 4 (Thursday) 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, Beautiful Lifestyle. (Shanghai EXPO is valid for May 01 ¨C Oct.31, but on Feb.01-Apr.29, Nov.01-Dec31 pre & post exhibition might also available ). If Shanghai EXPO is not available, visit the ancient water-town of Zhujiajiao. After the Museum visit, stroll out the North Gate to the People Square .

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

. Day 5 (Friday) Shanghai / Yichang

Transfer to airport for your flight to Yichang. Board the deluxe cruise ship MV Presidential 1. Yangtze River is the third longest river in the world and the largest in China . The isolated small villages, local temples and pagodas, and historical sites along the river bring unimaginable history and legends. The River and Three Gorges are rewarded as UNESCO sites.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 6 (Saturday) Yangtze River Cruise

Today's highlight is the excursion to the New Dam Site. Sail through the picturesque Xiling Gorge, the Three Gorges Dam and the 5 ship locks raising the ship 412 feet.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 7 (Sunday) Yangtze River Cruise

Change to a small boat for sailing deep into the fabled Three Lesser Gorges along Shennong Stream for a 3-hour exploration. After returning to the boat, continue sailing to the Wu Gorge. The waters changes to wildly stirring, along with numerous swirling bubbles. The mossy cliffs are hemmed by the hanging pathways under the Twelve Peaks . Pass through the great Qutang Gorge later in the afternoon. And in the later afternoon we pass through the great Qutang Gorge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 8 (Monday) Yangtze River Cruise

Continue sailing in the gorges & take an excursion to the Ghost City of Fengdu or Shibaozai. Fengdu reveals ancient Chinese religion, ancient legends, with unimaginable constructions and carved ghost statues.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 9 (Tuesday) Chongqing/Xian

Disembark at Chongqing pier, and take a city tour in this largest Chinese city. Then transfer to airport and fly to Xian. Upon arrival, our guide will meet you and transfer you to Xian Sofitel Hotel or similar class hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Banpo Neolithic Museum. Wnjoy a Xian Dumpling Dinner at Defachang Restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 10 (Wednesday) 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 enjoy Tang Dynasty Music Show.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Special Dinner

 

Day 11 (Thursday) Xian / Beijing

Transfer to airport and fly to Beijing , the capital of China . Upon arrival, our guide will meet you and transfer you to Beijing Regent Wangfujing Hotel or similar class hotel. Afternoon tour to the Temple of Heaven , including a visit to the Imperial Hall of Prayer Harvest, the Imperial Vault, and the Imperial Circular Mound Altar. If time permits, visit the Beijing City planning museum and Watch a 3D film, which shows the history, heritage, and the fast changes in Beijing . Enjoy a cultural show tonight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 12 (Friday) Beijing

Full day tour to the Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and to the elegant Summer Palace with a boat cruise on the shimmering waters of Kunming Lake .

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

Day 13 (Saturday) 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 Cloissone Factory. Enjoy a Peking Duck Dinner tonight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Special Dinner

 

Day 14 (Sunday) Depart Beijing

Transfer to airport for homeward flight or your next destination.

Meals: Breakfast

Dates & Price for PYZUP 2010

Departure Monday	Return Sunday	Land Only Per Person	Air/Land from LAX/SFO	Air/Land from NYC	Single Supplement
4/05/2010	4/18/2010	$1999	$2899	$3099	$850
4. 12	4. 25	$1999	$2899	$3099	$850
4. 19	5. 02	$1999	$2899	$3099	$850
4. 26	5. 09	$2059	$2959	$3159	$890
5. 03	5. 16	$2059	$2959	$3159	$890
5. 10	5. 23	$2059	$2999	$3199	$890
5. 17	5. 30	$2059	$2999	$3199	$890
6. 07	6. 20	$1899	$2849	$3049	$720
6. 21	7. 04	$1899	$2899	$3099	$720
7. 12	7. 25	$1899	$2899	$3099	$720
7. 26	8. 08	$1899	$2899	$3099	$720
8. 16	8. 29	$1899	$2899	$3099	$720
9. 06	9. 19	$2079	$3029	$3229	$910
9. 13	9. 26	$2079	$3029	$3229	$910
9. 20	10. 03	$2079	$2979	$3179	$910
9. 27	10. 10	$2079	$2979	$3179	$910
10. 04	10. 17	$2079	$2979	$3179	$910
10. 11	10. 24	$2079	$2979	$3179	$910
10. 18	10. 31	$2079	$2979	$3179	$910
10. 25	11. 07	$2059	$2959	$3159	$860

*Fuel surcharge & tax apply and are additional

 

Tour Features:

•  3 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast in Shanghai Skyway Pullman Hotel or Hilton Hotel ( 5 star deluxe)

•  4 nights The superior private balcony cabin accommodation with 3 meals daily on deluxe cruise of President No.1 (5 star)

•  2 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast in Xian Sofitel Hotel ( 5 star deluxe)

•  3 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast at Beijing Regent Wangfujing Hotel or Inter-Continental Hotel Financial District (5 star deluxe )

•  Sightseeing tours (10 sites of UNESCO World Heritage) with daily lunches as listed above and 5 dinners including Peking Duck, Dumpling Dinner & Tang Dynasty Dinner Show, Beijing Cultural Show & Shanghai Acrobatics

•  Professional English speaking tour guide service

•  Round trip airport/hotel/airport transfers with baggage handling in each city

•  Domestic flight tickets based on ¡°Y¡± class seats between Shanghai/Yichang, Chongqing/Xian/Beijing

 

Land Tour Excludes:

•  Domestic flight fuel surcharge & airport tax

•  Personal expenses

•  Tips/gratuities to guide, driver & porters

•  China visa fee of $160 each

•  Travel insurance

 

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