Yangtze River Package Tour
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Yangtze River Package Tour

Tour Code: SHA-P-2
Tour Name: Yangtze River Package Tour

Destinations: Beijing Xian Chongqing - Yangtze River Yichang Shanghai Guilin (Yangshuo) Guangzhou Hong Kong

Popular Attractions: Badaling Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warrior and House Museum, Yangtze River Cruise, Dazu Rock Carvings, the Bund, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Li River Cruise, Elephant Trunk Hill, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Yuexiu Park (Five-Ram Statue), Victoria Peak, Wong Tai Sin Temple, Avenue of Stars

Duration of the tour: 17 Days

 

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1, Arrive at Beijing ( Meals: -/-/- )

Our Beijing tour guide will wait for you in the exit of arrival hall with your name board. (Our guide will check your actual arrival time of your flight, and wait for you on time.) Private transfer to your hotel, relax and recover yourself for the rest of day.

Overnight at Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan

 

Day 2, Beijing ( Meals: B/L/- )

Forbidden CityBreakfast in your hotel. Visit Tiananmen Square, it's the world's largest city square. Walk to north through Tiananmen Square, you will arrive at Forbidden City, as the top ruling royal palace for the last two feudal dynasties (1368~1912) in China. In the afternoon, visit Temple of Heaven, which was the site where the Emperors during Ming and Qing Dynasties showed their pious fear and worship to the Heaven. You will have lunch in a local restaurant.

Overnight at Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan

 

Day 3, Beijing ( Meals: B/L/- )

Breakfast in your hotel. The Great Wall is the most famous attraction in Beijing and China. All visitor who come to Beijing will climb the Great Wall, we often say "No climbing the Great Wall, No Hero". Great WallToday visit Badaling Great Wall, you will spend about two hours on the wall to fully appreciate its charm. On the back way to hotel, you can see the Olympic National Stadium --  Bird's Nest and Water Cube, and get some pictures in there. You will have lunch in a local restaurant near the Great Wall.

Overnight at Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan

 

Day 4, Beijing to Xian by soft sleeper train ( Meals: B/L/D )

Breakfast in your hotel. Visit Hutong by rickshaw and listen the story about the Hutongs, then go to a local hutong family to talk and ask something. Visit Summer Palace, built in 1888, it's the largest royal garden used for relaxation, the Summer Palace is still a good place to admire the best landscape in Beijing all year round nowadays. In the afternoon, visit Beijing Zoo, where you could see cute Giant Pandas and other rare animals. You will have lunch and dinner in a local restaurant. After dinner, transfer to Beijing West Raiway Station. You will take the train to Xian.

Overnight on the train.

 

Day 5, Arrive at Xian ( Meals: -/L/- )

Our Xian tour guide will wait for you in the exit of train station with your name board. (Our guide will check your actual arrival time of your train, and wait for you on time.) Private transfer to your hotel, you will check in earlier if there have vacancies, or you could leave your luggage in the concierge.

Terracotta Warrior and House MuseumBreakfast will be served by yourself, you could have it in the hotel or Fast-food restaurant (such as KFC, McDonald). Visit Terracotta Warrior and House Museum, which is the main reason for many tourists who ever come to Xian. As one of the significant wonders of the world, the huge underground arrays consisting of thousands of clay warriors and horses, and two precious bronze chariots vividly reproduce the mighty military power that Qinshihuang, the first emperor, once owned. In the afternoon, visit Provincial History Museum, it's the largest comprehensive museum in the province. You will have lunch in a local restaurant.

Overnight at Walker Boutique Hotel

 

Day 6, Xian to Chongqing by soft sleeper train ( Meals: B/L/D )

Breakfast in your hotel. Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda, it's one of the main constructions in the famous Buddhist temple-Da-Ci-En Temple, the pagoda is one of the most distinctive and outstanding landmarks for Xian City. Visit City Wall, it's more than 600 years old , and it's also the most complete ancient city wall in China. Relax yourself by strolling along the adjoining bustling Muslim Street. It is a compact community for about 20,000 Xian Muslims and famous for its unique Muslim culture, delicious local snacks and interesting souvenirs. You will have lunch and dinner in a local restaurant. After dinner, transfer to Xian Railway Station. You will take the train to Chongqing.

Overnight on the train.

 

Day 7, Arrive at Chongqing, Board the Cruise Ship ( Meals: B/L/D )

Dazu Rock CarvingsOur Chongqing tour guide will wait for you in the exit of train station with your name board. (Our guide will check your actual arrival time of your train, and wait for you on time.) After breakfast, Visit Dazu Rock Carvings, it's renowned as a large rock carvings group of three Chinese religious beliefs including Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. Located in the north of Dazu County, 120 kilometers away from the Chongqing City, the carvings can trace back to A.D.892 during late Tang Dynasty (618-907) and were finally completed in 1162, which is more than 250 years later during the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). With more than 50,000 statues and 100,000 inscriptions in 75 protected sites, these rock carvings gain the fame as “the pearls of oriental art” and are rewarded as World Heritage Site by UNESCO on December.1st, 1999. Visit Ciqikou Village in the afternoon, the history of Ci Qi Kou can be traced back for more than 1700 years. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1911) it was famous for its production of porcelain. To date, over twenty old kiln sites have been discovered there. It is because of the importance of the porcelain industry that the name has been changed from Long Yin to Ci Qi Kou which being translated means Porcelain Village.

You will have breakfast, lunch and dinner in a local restaurant. After dinner, transfer to the pier to board the cruise ship. All activities on the cruise ship are arranged by the cruise company and we only purchase the cruise ticket for you. There will be an English-speaking river guide on the ship at your service. You can call on him or her for help whenever needed. Your memorable Yangtze River tour begins at 21:30.

Overnight on the ship.

 

Day 8, Yangtze River Cruise ( Meals: B/L/D )

Yangtze RiverIt is morning tea or coffee time from 07:00 to 07:30. You will also have chance to learn Tai Chi if you wish during this period. Buffet breakfast is served from 07:30 to 08:30. Follow the instructions of the cruise company for which restaurant and table to go to. The morning is free for you to relax on board. At 15:00, an onshore excursion to Shibaozhai in Zhongxian is arranged for passengers. Return to the cruise ship after the visit. The Captain's Welcome Party will be held this evening and you are invited to attend.

Overnight on the ship.

 

Day 9, Yangtze River Cruise ( Meals: B/L/D )

Yangtze RiverAfter breakfast, the ship will sail into Qutang Gorge at around 10:00 in the morning. With a length of about 8 kilometers, Qutang Gorge is the shortest but grandest part of Yangtze River. The height of the main peak can reaches 1500 meters while the width of the river at its narrowest is only a few dozen meters. Then you will enjoy the picturesque scenery along the winding Wu Gorge. In the afternoon, you will disembark for a boat excursion to the Shennv Stream based on arrangements by the cruise company. The unique sights on both sides of the river bank will make your adventure more exciting and impressive. After that, the ship continues sailing to the Xiling Gorge, which is the longest section with a length of about 70 kilometers among the three gorges. An elegant party will be arranged by the staff of the cruise company after the farewell dinner. You are welcome to join the party and have fun with them. This evening, the ship will pass through the Five Level Ship Lock.

Overnight on the ship.

 

Day 10, Land in Yichang, Yichang to Shanghai by flight ( Meals: B/-/- )

This morning you will pay a visit to the Three Gorges Dam. Covering an area of 15.28 square kilometers, the whole site fully showcases the technical engineering and irrigation works used on the Three Gorges Project. You will be lucky if you happen to arrive at the time of a gushing flood discharge. After getting back to the ship, please complete the check-out procedure under instruction of the cruise company.

Our Yichang tour guide will wait for you on the board with your name board. (Our guide will check your actual arrival time of your ship, and wait for you on time.) Private transfer to Yichang Airport, take flight to Shanghai. Our Shanghai tour guide will wait for you in the exit of arrival hall with your name board. ( Our guide will check your actual arrival time of your flight, and wait for you on time. ) Private transfer to your hotel. You could relax in the hotel. Lunch and dinner will be by yourself.

Overnight at Astor House Hotel

 

Day 11, Shanghai ( Meals: B/L/- )

the BundBreakfast in your hotel. Visit Nanjing Roadthe Bund, the famous avenue that parallels the Huang Pu River. The road is lined with some of the most prestigious buildings and landmarks of the city, mostly erected during the time of the foreign concessions. The river acts as a mirror between the old and the new Shanghai. Pudong features a futuristic city devoted to business and finance with its facade of skyscrapers. After lunch, visit Oriental Pearl Tower, as tall as 468m, it's the second tallest tower in Asia, and fourth in the world, from the top of the Television Tower, you will have an overall view of the city. The Yuyuan Garden, it's well worth a meander through the Yu Garden, which has many scenic courtyards decorated with baroque rockery, pools and flora, all connected by corridors and passageways. You will have lunch in a local restaurant.

Overnight at Astor House Hotel

 

Day 12, Shanghai to Guilin by flight ( Meals: B/L/- )

Zhujiajiao Ancient TownBreakfast in your hotel. Drive toZhujiajiao Ancient Town, it has a history of 1,700 years and is the best-preserved among the four ancient towns in Shanghai. Unique old bridges across bubbling streams, small rivers shaded by willow trees and houses with courtyards together make the town a charming and tranquil land. In the afternoon, drive back to Shanghai downtown, visit Shanghai Museum, where you will discover beautiful collections of bronze, porcelain, sculptures and calligraphy. You will have lunch in a local restaurant. After the Shanghai tour, transfer to Shanghai Pudong Airport, take flight to Guilin, our Guilin tour guide will wait for you in the exit of arrival hall with your name board. (Our guide will check your actual arrival time of your flight, and wait for you on time.) Private transfer to your hotel. If the time is enough, you could have a dinner in the airport by yourself.

Overnight at Hotel Universal Guilin

 

Day 13, Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin ( Meals: B/L/- )

Li River CruiseBreakfast in your hotel. Enjoy the famed Li River Cruise tour, a dazzling succession of beautiful scenes passes by as you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo for 4 hours. Gorgeous Karst peaks give you surprises at each bend of the limpid river under the blue sky. Water buffalo patrol the fields, peasants reap rice paddies, school kids and fisherman float by on bamboo rafts. With its breathtaking scenery and taste of a life far removed from the concrete metropolis, the scenery along the Li River become one of China's top tourist destinations. Yangshuo Ancient Town had became a county in Jin Dynasty some 1500 years ago. Yangshuo is famous not only for the attractive hills and waters there, but also for its abundant produce, particularly for such fruits as sweet orange, tangerine, pomelo and persimmon. Chestnuts produced in Yangshuo are also well known for their excellent quality. After a short exploration of Yangshuo town, drive back to Guilin. You will have lunch on the boat.

Overnight at Hotel Universal Guilin

 

Day 14, Guilin to Guangzhou by soft sleeper train ( Meals: B/L/D )

Elephant Trunk HillBreakfast in your hotel. Visit Reed Flute Cave, it's a famous Karst formation, is acclaimed as the "art palace of nature". Kindling your imagination, those stalactites in various shapes under the colorful light will make you feel like in a magic world. Visit Elephant Trunk Hill, it's situated majestically at the southeast of Guilin city and west bank of Li River, Elephant Trunk Hill is regarded as the symbol of Guilin landscape. Originally named "Li Hill", "Yi Hill" and "Chenshui Hill", the hill has a history of 3.6 hundred million years. Resembling an elephant leisurely sucking water from the river with its long trunk, this hill is famous as Elephant Trunk Hill for hundreds of years. Visit Seven Star Park, it's a comprehensive park with the marvelous landscape of Guilin in miniature. You will have lunch and dinner in a local restaurant. After dinner, transfer to Guilin Raiway Station. You will take the train to Guangzhou.

Overnight on the train.

 

Day 15, Arrive at Guangzhou, Guangzhou to Hong Kong by fist class seat train ( Meals: B/L/D )

Five-Ram StatueOur Guilin guide will wait for you in the exit of train station with your name board. (Our guide will check your actual arrival time of your train, and wait for you on time.) You will have a quick breakfast in the Fast-food restaurant (such as KFC, McDonald).

Visit Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, it's a memorial building built in 1931 with the funds raised by the Guangzhou people and overseas Chinese in memory of Sun Yat-sen, the pioneer of China's bourgeois democratic revolution. Temple of Family Chen is famous for its exquisite craftsmanship including wood, stone, and brick carving, and metalwork using copper and iron. There are also wonderful murals. Temple of Six Banyan Trees was built in 537 in the Liang dynasty during the Southern dynasties (386-581). More than 1460 years ago in the Liang dynasty, Emperor Liangwu ordered the master priest, Tanyu to built Baozhuangyan Temple to store the Buddhist bones brought from Kampuchea. Yuexiu Park is the largest park in downtown Guangzhou. The main places of interest include the stone sculpture of the Five Rams, Zhenhai Tower, the site of the Ming Dynasty City Wall, and Square Cannon Site. The Five-Ram Sculpture is one of the most famous structures in Guangzhou. It has become the emblem of the city. You will have lunch and dinner in a local reastaurant. After dinner, transfer to Guangzhou East Railway Station, take train to Hong Kong, our Hong Kong driver will wait for you in the exit of train station with your name board. (Our driver will check your actual arrival time of your train, and wait for you on time.) Private transfer to your hotel.

Overnight at Metropark Hotel Mongkok

 

Day 16, Hong Kong ( Meals: B/L/- )

Avenue of Stars, Bruce LeeBreakfast in your hotel. Visit Victoria Peak, Altitude of 552 meters of Victoria Peak is the highest point on Hong Kong Island, you will take the Peak Tram up and down, on the peak, you could overlook the Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Visit Wong Tai Sin Temple, it was built in 1921, the entire palace magnificent, magnificent building. Wong Tai Sin is worship in the temple, reportedly responsive, divination were worship in front of the temple, there have the solvability signed stall near the temple, help people seek divine. Go to Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, visit the Avenue of Stars, Extending from the Hong Kong Museum of Art to New World Centre, a total length of 440 meters, along the road, there have Hong Kong milestones to introduction Hong Kong hundred years of film history, and hundreds of famous Hong Kong film stars and directors' handprints and signatures on the road.There have also the statue of KongFu Star Bruce Lee, many visitor will take picture with it.

In the afternoon, drive to south of Hong Kong Island, visit Repulse Bay, Aberdeen Fishing Village, Stanley marketRepulse Bayis the most popular beaches in Hong Kong. Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter is an old traditional fishing village which is hard to find in any other parts of the World. You could ride on a sampan at your own expenses to experience the lifestyle of Hong Kong fishing folks. Stanley market is a Shoppers' Paradise where you can find a wide variety of souvenirs such as silk, garments, sportswear, Chinese artwork and accessories. You will have lunch in a local restaurant.

Overnight at Metropark Hotel Mongkok

 

Day 17, Departure from Hong Kong ( Meals: B/-/- )

Breakfast in your hotel. Our driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby according to your departure flight, private transfer to Hong Kong International Airport.

 

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Tour Price: (Per person)

Month 2 persons 3-4 persons 5-9 persons Single Room  Supplement
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Price including:
1. Private transfers;
2. English Speaking Guide Service;
3. All entrance fees;
4. All meals as specified in the itinerary ( “B” stands for western breakfast, “L” for Chinese Lunch in local Chinese restaurant, “D” for Chinese dinner in local Chinese restaurant.);
5. Train tickets from Beijing to Xian, Xian to Chongqing, Guilin to Guangzhou, Guangzhou to Hong Kong;
6, Air tickets from Yichang to Shanghai, Shanghai to Guilin;
7, Yangtze River Cruise Ticket from Chongqing to Yichang;
8. 3 Star Hotels in each cities.

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