14 Day Yangtze River Super Value -Upstream

     Visits: Shanghai. Yichang. Chongqing. Xi'an. Beijing

     Upstream by MV President No 3 – Splendid China Cruise ship

Tour code: YZSUP

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1/Tuesday             USA to Shanghai

Fly your hometown to Shanghai via our selected airline flights.

Day 2/Wednesday        Arrive Shanghai

Arrive Shanghai, the bustling cosmopolitan center of business and commerce of China. Upon arrival, our friendly will meet you and transfer you to Galaxy Hotel or similar (4 star deluxe).

Day 3/Thursday           Shanghai (B, L, D)

Full day city tour includes The Bund (Waterfront), Yu Garden in the Old Town and the Jade Buddha Temple, also visit Shanghai Carpet Factory. Also visit the TV Tower – the Pearl of the Orient for a bird’s view of Shanghai. This evening, after dinner, attend an amazing Shanghai Acrobatic Show.

Day 4/Friday                Shanghai to Zhujiajiao to Shanghai (B, L, D)

Morning excursion to Zhujiajiao, a beautifully preserved riverside village, known as the new Venice of China, lunch at a local restaurant, afternoon visit the Shanghai Museum, the architectural master piece.

Day 5/Saturday            Shanghai to Yichang/Cruise     (B, L, D)

Fly to Yichang, embark the 4 Star Boat MV President No 3-Splendid China of CITS Presidential Cruises, Overnight on board.

Day 6/Sunday              Yangtze River Cruise/Three Gorges Dam Project (B, L, D)

Set sail at 8 a.m. Stop at San Dou Ping to see the amazing progress at the Three Gorges Dam Project. Sail through the dramatic Three Gorges Ship lock before continuing through Xiling Gorge, longest of the famed Three Gorges. 

Day 7/Monday              Yangtze River Cruise/Shennong Stream (B, L, D)

At Badong, transfer to small river craft on the narrow Shennong Stream to explore the Parrot and Dragon Boat Gorges. Continuing upstream, pass through the scenic Wu Gorges and the most magnificent Qutang Gorge.

Day 8/Tuesday             Yangtze River Cruise/Shibaozhai (B, L, D)

A shore excursion at Shibaozhai shows its scenic 12-story wooden pagoda.

Day 9/Wednesday        Arrival Chongqing to Xi’an (B, L)

Disembark in Chongqing at 9:00am. Visit the Stillwell Museum where you'll see an intriguing collection of World War II memorabilia of the famed Flying Tigers, the Painters’ Village-the famous air gallery if time permits. Then Fly to Xi'an, a world-renowned ancient capital of 13 Dynasties, which is 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. Check into Aurum International Hotel Xi’an (4 Star deluxe).

Day 10/Thursday           Xi’an   (B, L, D)

Full day sightseeing includes the Excavations of Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, one of the greatest archaeological finds of the century, the extraordinary life –sized terra-cotta warriors were buried with the first emperor for over 2200 years. Also visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Enjoy a Dumpling dinner and Tang Dynasty Music Show tonight.

Day 11/Friday              Xi’an to Beijing (B, L, D)

Fly to Beijing, the capital of China, the capital of China, where the 2008 Olympic Games will be held, is the nation’s political, scientific, cultural and foreign exchange center, one of the six ancient cities of China, as well as a world-renowned historical, cultural and educational city. It has not only countless ancient palaces, imperial gardens, altars, temples, tombs and other historical and cultural sites, but also many picturesque natural scenic spots. Beijing has been well known in the world for its numerous historical sites, elegant gardens and beautiful landscape. Upon arrival, visit the beautiful Summer Palace, check into Chang An Grand Hotel (5 Star deluxe).

Day 12/Saturday          Beijing (B, L, D)

Today your tour starts with the visit to the Temple of Heaven where the emperors of the Ming and

Qing dynasties worshipped, watch the local people doing Taiji and morning exercises, then visit

the world largest Tiananmen Square, and the ancient Forbidden City.

Day 13/Sunday             Beijing (B, L, SD)

Full day escorted excursion to the Badaling Great Wall, walk through the Sacred Way to visit the Changling Exhibition Hall of the Ming Tombs, altogether 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty were buried here. Of them, Changling Mausoleum is well known for its grand architecture. Enjoy Peking Duck Farewell Dinner with Cultural Show tonight.

Day 14/Monday            Beijing to USA (B)

Transfer to airport for our return flights. Arrive home the same day.

B= Breakfast     L= Lunch          D= Dinner        SD= Special Dinner

Tour code: YZSUP

April to November 2007 Departure Dates & Tour Cost

Please add $40 per person for cabins with balcony on the cruise ship

Tour cost includes:

  -- Round trip transpacific air transportation

  -- All intra-China air/land transportation

  -- Round trip transfers between airport/train station and hotel, baggage handling, hotel taxes and service charges in each city

  -- 8 night hotel accommodation with buffet breakfast at the first class hotels below:

      Shanghai Galaxy Hotel or similar       (4 Star)

      Xian Aurum International Hotel or similar        (4 star)

      Beijing Chang An Grand Hotel or similar (5 star)

  -- 4 nights on MV President No 3 – Splendid China (4 star Cruise) of CITS Presidential Cruises & all daily meals on board, superior standard cabins

  -- Escorted sightseeing tours, and meals as specified.  

  -- Professional English speaking tour guide service in each city

  -- Shanghai Acrobatic show

  -- Xi’an Dumpling dinner and Tang Dynasty music show

  -- Peking Duck Dinner and Cultural show in Beijing

Tour cost excludes:

-- Chinese visa fee

  -- USA Departure tax, China airport tax and fuel surcharge  

-- Tips & gratitude to guides, drivers & porters

-- Travel insurance

-- Personal expenses

Remarks:

-- Please indicate the tour code “YZSUP” at time of booking

-- Please provide your full names and passport numbers upon reservation

--For additional air add-on from your departure city, please contact us.

--We mainly use Northwest, United, Japan, AA, Air China, etc. for international carriers.

-- Extra cost may apply if our contracted air space is unavailable

--Any reservation made within 14 days prior to departure is subject to a $50 per person late booking fee.

-- We highly recommend you purchase our travel insurance program