Itinerary of 12 Days China History & Yangtze River Cruise Package
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Shanghai - Yichang - Three Gorges Area - Chongqing - Xian - Beijing Description :This Yangtze River Cruise Package not only provides you a cruise to appreciate the mighty Yangtze River and Three Gorges area, but also shows you the highlights of China’s ancient history and fascinating culture in Shanghai, Xian, Beijing, with inside visits that include several top attractions of China. So, don’t hesitate to take this visual trip with lively ancient cultural feast. Tour Code : CHY-11 Duration : 12 Day(s) / 11 Night(s) Departure Date : |
| Tour Days | Destinations | Meals Included | Transports | Today's Activities |
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Day 1 |
Shanghai |
Arrival in Shanghai[detail] |
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Day 2 |
Shanghai |
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Shanghai Old Street, Yuyuan Garden, Nanjing Road, The Bund, Attraction: Huangpu River Cruise - Night - 1[detail] |
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Day 3 |
Shanghai -> Yichang -> Three Gorges Area |
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Transportation, City tour, Transportation[detail] |
Day 4 |
Three Gorges Area |
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YC-Yangtze River Cruise (Upstream, Day 1)[detail] |
Day 5 |
Three Gorges Area |
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YC-Yangtze River Cruise (Upstream, Day 2)[detail] |
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Day 6 |
Three Gorges Area |
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Fengdu Ghost Town[detail] |
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Day 7 |
Three Gorges Area -> Chongqing -> Xian |
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Stilwell Museum, Transportation, Transportation[detail] |
Day 8 |
Xian |
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Terra-Cotta Warriors, The Big Wild Goose Pagoda[detail] |
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Day 9 |
Xian -> Beijing |
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Shaanxi History Museum, Transportation[detail] |
Day 10 |
Beijing |
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Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Hutong and Houhai[detail] |
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Day 11 |
Beijing |
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Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven[detail] |
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Day 12 |
Beijing |
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Departure from Beijing[detail] |
Upon your arrival, our guide will meet you and transfer you to the city center.
Visits : Shanghai Old Street, Yuyuan Garden, Nanjing Road, The Bund
After enjoying your breakfast classic sights from the Ming and Qing dynasties, when you visit the enchanting Yuyuan Garden and Shanghai Old Street. The garden covers a significant space and includes many halls, springs and other buildings of interest. The visit brings you back to Ming Dynasty (A.D. 1368-1644).
After having lunch travel to the Bund, a very important lankmark of Shanghai on the western bank of the Huangpu River. Afterwards take a walk along the famous commercial street in Shanghai, Nanjing Road. At night, our trip starts with an evening cruise on the Huangpu River, which divides the Bund into two sections, Pu Dong and Pu Xi, which mean 'east of river' and 'west of river' respectively. Local people honor the Huangpu as Mother River, and as you view the lights and spectacle from the deck of your evening cruise, you will understand why.
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport and take flight to Yichang. This afternoon have a short city tour in Yichang before embarking the cruise.
After enjoying your breakfast sail through Xiling Gorge in the morning. Visit the Three Gorges Dam site at noon and navigate Three Gorges Shiplock in the afternoon. The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River is known as one of the largest construction projects and the dam is the largest of its kind in the world today. The project aims to generate tremendous power and control flood. You will spend the rest of the day cruising on the Yangtze River. You can watch the waterside scenery or participate in activities on board.
After breakfast enjoy excursion to Shennong Stream (Between 08:00 and 11:00). Drifting along Shennong Stream by a small sampan to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery and small villages is a unique experience for you. The mysterious hanging coffins on both sides of cliffs may also astonish you. It is an enigma so far by what kind of way the ancient people raised these coffins up to the cliffs.
Visits : Fengdu Ghost Town
Today take a shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City (Between 08:45 and 11:30). It is a city made famous by the ancient legends of sinister spirits and ghosts which make an important part of Chinese ancient culture. According to legends, here is the place where the evil people are punished after death while the good are awarded.
After enjoying your breakfast you will take a ship from Three Gorges Area to Chongqing. After that, visit the Stilwell Museum founded in memory of an American general who contributed a great deal to Chinese people during the World War II. After having lunch you will be transferred to the airport and take flight to Xian.
Visits : Terra-Cotta Warriors, The Big Wild Goose Pagoda
This morning visit the world famous Terra Cotta Warriors. It was discovered in 1974 and considered one of the eight wonders in the world. After lunch enjoy a leisure visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the most important historical sites in Xian.
Today pay a visit to Shaanxi History Museum, which is one of the first huge state museums with modern facilities in China with over 300,000 items. This afternoon you will be transferred to the airport and take flight to Beijing.
Visits : Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square
After enjoying your breakfast you will visit Tiananmen Square, the biggest city square in the world. Covering 440,000 square meters, it has witnessed many important historic events taking place here. Then pay a visit to the Forbidden City, one of the five most famous palaces in the world where 24 emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties lived and ruled for over 500 years. After having lunch move on to Houhai area, and take a walk in Hutongs.
Visits : Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven
This morning explore the fantastic wild section of Great wall-Mutianyu Section, which is well preserved with spectacular view and has less tourists than Badaling.
In the afternoon you will visit the Temple of Heaven where emperors conducted religious rituals and prayed for good harvest in Qing and Ming dynasties. It is one of the most important landmarks of Beijing.
| City | Deluxe Class | Superior Class | Tourist Class |
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Shanghai |
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Xian |
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Beijing |
| Deluxe Class | Superior Class | Tourist Class | |
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Ship |
| Category | 1 Person | 2-5 person | 6-9 person | SSP | Inquiry | |
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Deluxe Class |
USD3484 |
USD2446 |
USD2146 |
USD581 |
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Superior Class |
USD3021 |
USD2171 |
USD1871 |
USD384 |
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Tourist Class |
USD2674 |
USD1939 |
USD1639 |
USD270 |
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| Note: SSP refers to Single Room Supplement Price. It refers only to hotel accommodation. For cruise accommodation, single cabin supplement is on request. Price quoted for one pax is already inclusive of single hotel room supplement. | ||||||
- Hotel accommodation (or similar class, double occupancy)
- Entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
- Meals as specified in the itinerary (B= breakfast, L= Chinese lunch, D= Chinese dinner)
- Experienced English speaking guide in each city
- Air-conditioned private car or van for transfers and sightseeing
- Domestic flights (economy class), airport tax and fuel charge
- Yangtze river cruise accommodation (or similar class, double occupancy)
- Service Charges & Government Taxes
- Travel Agency Liability Insurance
- International transportation
- Chinese visa
- Personal expenses such as: excess luggage charge (please verify your flight documentation), beverages, laundry services, etc.
- Tips or gratuities to local driver and guide
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Felix says:
(OCT 15, 2011 at 2:0)
Malachy says:
I ve been to Beijing twice.I love the beautiful blue sky.It makes U feel warm in winters.
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