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17 Days Cultural China & Tibet, Yangtze River & Hong Kong Extension

Beijing - Xian - Lhasa - Chongqing - Three Gorges Area - Shanghai - Hong Kong

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Description :This tour includes the most popular destinations in China and offers travelers an inside view of China's culture, history and people.

Tour Code : CHY-23

Duration : 17 Day(s) / 16 Night(s)

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Tour Days Destinations Meals Included Transports Today's Activities
Day 1
Beijing

Arrival in Beijing

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Day 2
Beijing

Forbidden city and Tiananmen Square, Beijing Summer Palace, Beijing Duck

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Day 3
Beijing

The Great Wall of China, Sacred Road of The Ming Tombs

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Day 4
Beijing -> Xian

Beijing Hutong, Prince Gongs Mansion, Transportation, Tang Dynasty Show and Dumpling Banquet

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Day 5
Xian

Terra-Cotta Warriors, City Wall

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Day 6
Xian -> Lhasa

Transportation

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Day 7
Lhasa

Tibetan Family Visit, Norbulingka

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Day 8
Lhasa

Barkhor Street, Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace

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Day 9
Lhasa -> Chongqing -> Three Gorges Area

Transportation, Panda room at Chongqing zoo, Transportation

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Day 10
Three Gorges Area

CY-Yangtze River Cruise (Downstream, Day 1 )

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Day 11
Three Gorges Area

CY-Yangtze River Cruise (Downstream, Day 2)

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Day 12
Three Gorges Area -> Shanghai

CY-Yangtze River Cruise (Downstream, Day 3), Transportation

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Day 13
Shanghai

Shanghai Old Street, Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Museum and Children's Palace, Acrobatics (Shanghai)

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Day 14
Shanghai -> Hong Kong

Transportation

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Day 15
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Aberdeen, Repulse Bay, Stanley Market

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Day 16
Hong Kong

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Day 17
Hong Kong

Departure from Hong Kong

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Day 1 - Beijing   (No meal included)

A top tourist attraction in Beijing

Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the guide and be transferred to your hotel in the city center.




Day 2 - Beijing   (B, L, D)

A top tourist attraction in Beijing

Visits : Beijing Summer Palace

After enjoying your breakfast you will travel to Tiananmen Square, the center of the city, where Chinese national flag is raised every morning at the same time with the sunrise. The square is surrounded by many important buildings, for example, the memorial hall of Chairman Mao Zedong, one of the founders of the People's Republic of China. He is admired by most of the Chinese because of his contributions to the country despite of the mistakes he made in his last days. You may visit the memorial hall if you are interested. It is ticket-free. Then travel to the Forbidden City. Sightseeing inside the Forbidden City includes the front halls, the imperial garden and some of the most beautiful imperial treasure collections. This afternoon visit the Summer Palace, which used to be a summer resort of Empress Dowager Cixi. It is mainly dominated by Longevity Hill (60 meters high) and the Kunming Lake. It covers an expanse of 2.9 square kilometers, three quarters of which is water. Tonight, you will enjoy the Beijing Duck.

Day 3 - Beijing   (B, L)

A top tourist attraction in Beijing

Visits : The Great Wall of China, Sacred Road of The Ming Tombs

After enjoying your breakfast we drive towards northwest to visit the Badaling section of the Great Wall. Badaling is the site of the most visited section of the Great Wall of China, approximately 50 miles (80 km) northwest of urban Beijing city in Yanqing County, which is within the Beijing municipality. The portion of the wall running through the site was built during the Ming Dynasty, along with a military outpost reflecting the location's strategic importance. The highest point of Badaling is Beibalou, approximately 0.63 miles (1,015 m) above sea level. Then you will visit Cloisonne Workshop and see local artisans use the techniques of this ancient art form to turn pieces of copper into colorful decorative items. pay a visit to the Sacred Road and Changling. On both sides of the sacred road are stone statues and animals guarding the emperors. Changling is the tomb of Zhu Di, the third emperor of Ming Dnasty. It is not excavated yet. And its overground structure now is a museum where the historical relics unearthed from Dingling are displayed. It is a good place to know the history of Ming Dynasty.

Day 4 - Beijing -> Xian   (B, L, D)

Beijing Hutong

Visits : Beijing Hutong, Prince Gongs Mansion

This morning embark on a pedi-cab tour of the hutongs(alleyways) in Beijing's historic Houhai(Back Lakes)district. These alleyways containing traditional courtyard homes used to be neighborhoods in Beijing. Though many have been torn down to make room for modern buildings, some are saved and well preserved. On this tour, you will get to visit several homes and chat with the families who reside in them, a rare insight into everyday life of Beijingers.
This afternoon you will be transferred to the airport and take flight to Xian. In the evening, you will go enjoy Tang Dynasty Show and taste chinese dumplings at the same time.

Day 5 - Xian   (B, L)

A top tourist attraction in Xian

Visits : Terra-Cotta Warriors, City Wall

After breakfast visit the world famous Terra Cotta Warriors. It was discovered in 1974 and considered one of the eight wonders in the world. During lunch, enjoy a NOODLE-MAKING DEMONSTRATION by a master chef and learn how Chinese noodles are made by hand. go to Xian City Wall - one of the best preserved in China. And then learn to write like a local during a traditional Chinese CALLIGRAPHY CLASS.

Day 6 - Xian -> Lhasa   (B)

A top tourist attraction in Xian

After enjoying your breakfast you will be transferred to the airport and take flight to Lhasa. In the afternoon enjoy a half day free at leisure.     Notes: Tibet travel permit will only be issued to a minimum group size of 5 travelers from the same country.

Day 7 - Lhasa   (B, L, D)

Norbulingka

Visits : Norbulingka

After breakfast visit a local Tibetan family to learn more about Tibetan people's lives today. In the afternoon make a visit to Norbulingka.It is the biggest one that Tibetan people have built with best scenery and most heritage. Afterwards, one of the 'great three' Gelukpa university monasteries of Tibet-Sera Monastery can be explored.


Day 8 - Lhasa   (B, L, D)

Barkhor Street

Visits : Barkhor Street, Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace

Today starts from Potala Palace, the symbol of Lhasa and the regional capital of Tibet. Then go to Jokhang Monastery. Of course, you should not miss Barkhor Street nearby, the biggest bazaar for the Tibetans.


Day 9 - Lhasa -> Chongqing -> Three Gorges Area   (B, D)

A top tourist attraction in Lhasa

After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Chongqing.

go to the Panda room at Chongqing Zoo, where you will see lovely giant pandas. you will be transferred to Three Gorges Area by private car.


Day 10 - Three Gorges Area   (B, L, D)

A top tourist attraction in Three Gorges Area

This morning make shore excursion to Fengdu, a legendary old town made famous by old stories of sinister spirits and terrible ghosts. You will see many statues of ghosts and devils in the mountain town.

Return to the ship and continue cruising down the Yangtze.


Day 11 - Three Gorges Area   (B, L, D)

A top tourist attraction in Three Gorges Area

After breakfast sailing through the Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Have a shore excursion to Shennong Stream or Lesser Three Gorges, then sail through the Three Gorges dam shiplocks.




Day 12 - Three Gorges Area -> Shanghai   (B, L)

A top tourist attraction in Three Gorges Area

After breakfast you will arrive at Huangling Temple at 8am; visit the Three Gorges Dam in the morning, which is the world's largest water project. Disembark the cruiser at about 1:30pm.

This afternoon you will be transferred to the airport and take flight to Shanghai.


Day 13 - Shanghai   (B, L, D)

Shanghai Old Street

Visits : Shanghai Old Street, Yuyuan Garden

This morning you will visit Yu Garden (Yu Yuan), an age-old garden where you can get close touch with Chinese traditional architecture. Then you will have a free walk around Shanghai Old Street. In the afternoon continue to Shanghai Museum, one of the best in the world with a large collection of finest cultural relics. Then visit Children's Palace. It was initiated by Soong Ching-ling and offers after-school activities to children. In the evening, you will enjoy a fantastic acrobatic performance.

Day 14 - Shanghai -> Hong Kong   (B)

A top tourist attraction in Shanghai

After enjoying your breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Hong Kong.

After having lunch enjoy a half day free at leisure.






Day 15 - Hong Kong   (B)

Hong Kong Aberdeen

Visits : Hong Kong Aberdeen, Repulse Bay

This morning our guide will guide you to explore Victoria Peak-the centre of Hong Kong as a tourist destination, a prime residential area and a view point second to none. Then visit the Repulse Bay. This Sun-drenched Bay is a luxurious residential area for dining, relaxation, and aquatic activities. Later on go for Aberdeen where the intriguing fishing life and delicious seafood definitely are quite worthy a visit! After the visit, be dropped off at your hotel. if time permits,we will pay a visit to the Stanley Market, a typical example of a traditional old open-air market in Hong Kong,well known for bargains,many of the stalls or shops in Stanley Market sell Hong Kong souvenirs as well as clothing particularly silk garments and traditional Chinese dress,toys,ornaments,luggage,and Chinese arts and crafts.

Day 16 - Hong Kong   (B)

A top tourist attraction in Hong Kong

After breakfast enjoy a free day at leisure.




Day 17 - Hong Kong   (B)

A top tourist attraction in Hong Kong

depart for the airport and bid farewell to China.




Yangtze Cruise Ships
Deluxe Class Superior Class Tourist Class
Ship
Price per person
Category 1 Person 2-5 person 6-9 person SSP Inquiry
Deluxe Class
USD8085
USD5218
USD4652
USD1727
Superior Class
USD6122
USD4607
USD4040
USD1115
Tourist Class
USD5670
USD3982
USD3433
USD662
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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