Classic China Senior Tour

13-Day of Beijing, Xian, Chongqing, Yangtze, Yichang, Shanghai Tour

This is a very peaceful and relaxing tour that will show you most of the China’s most significant landmarks and it is specially designed to meet the requirements of the seniors since the choice of hotels and restaurants is made to provide the ultimate comfort.

Tour Code: cht-se-01

Departure Date: You Choose!

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Day1

Beijing Arrival

Attractions:Airport/Train Station/Port to Hotel Transfer

Our guide and will meet at the airport/train station/port upon your arrival and transfer you to your hotel.

This is the day when you arrive in Beijing and there are no activities of any kind predicted.

Meals:	No Meals
Hotels:	Crowne Plaza Beijing \| Sunworld Hotel Beijing \| Days Inn Forbidden City Hotel Beijing

Day2

Beijing

Attractions:The Forbidden City,Tiananmen Square,Hutong Tour in Xicheng District

Forbidden City

The first attraction of the day is one of the most famous imperial complexes in the world. The Forbidden City was a place where 24 Chinese emperors lived from 1368 until 1911 and it is one of the best known landmarks of China. The experience of visiting this marvellous place will be more than inspiring. Right next to it is the Tiananmen Square and that is the second stop of your daily tour. This is the largest city square in the entire world and many important things in Chinese history took place there. It also allows you to see some very impressive buildings that are surrounding it. The tour through Hutong in Xicheng District is the last attraction of the day and it will be a pretty rare experience. Namely, this part of Beijing still looks as it once was but it is disappearing pretty quickly before the modern architecture and this can be one of the last chances to see such place. The lunch will be served at the Jing Mian Da Wang Restaurant and that will allow you to taste some of the finest dishes that are traditionally made in Beijing area. Meals: Breakfast and a Chinese lunch

Meals:	Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Jing Mian Da Wang Restaurant (Di'anmen Branch)
Hotels:	Crowne Plaza Beijing \| Sunworld Hotel Beijing \| Days Inn Forbidden City Hotel Beijing

Day3

Beijing

Attractions:The Mutianyu Great Wall(with round way cable car)

Mutianyu Great Wall

The only scenic spot of the day is the Mutianyu Great Wall. This is a section of a great wall and it should be much less crowded than most of the sections. Naturally, this will allow you to see it better and to enjoy the view in peace and quiet. Even better, the transportation there and back again is arranged via cable car and that is just an ideal solution for senior people. After that,enjoy the 90 mins foot massage for refresher. The lunch will be served at the Xin Shuang Quan Restaurant which is pretty famous for their dishes made out of freshwater fish. Meals: Breakfast and a Chinese lunch

Meals:	Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Xin Shuang Quan Restaurant
Hotels:	Crowne Plaza Beijing \| Sunworld Hotel Beijing \| Days Inn Forbidden City Hotel Beijing

Day4

Beijing to Xian by Flight.

Attractions:Temple of Heaven,Summer Palace with boat Cruise and the Garden of Virtue and Harmony

Summer Palace

This daily tour begins with a visit to the Temple of Heaven. It is a monumental building that was a religious centre in old Beijing. Namely, the emperors were coming there to pray and it is really something special to see. Suffice to say that the temple complex is larger than the Forbidden City and that it is under the protection of UNESCO since 1998. The next stop will be the Summer Palace which was also an imperial residential complex and is no less beautiful or les significant than the Forbidden City. During the visit you will have a short boat cruise and a chance to see the Garden of Virtue and Harmony which is one of the most beautiful gardens in the world. You will have your lunch at the Xibei Restaurant and it offers a mixture of various tastes so it will be an experience to remember. After that you will get transferred to the airport to catch your flight to Xi’an. Meals: Breakfast and a Chinese lunch

Meals:	Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Xibei Restaurant
Hotels:	Sofitel on Renmin Square Xian \| Grand Noble Hotel \| Xian Skytel Hotel

Day5

Xian

Attractions:Ancient City Wall,Muslim Quarters,Shaanxi History Museum

City Wall

Your first day in Xian will be quite interesting since you will get to visit two really impressive attractions. The first one is the History Museum of Shaanxi. Since the history of this area is the history of China in miniature, there will be more than enough to see. The exhibitions are more than interesting and intriguing and that guarantees some really good time here. The second one is Ancient City Wall. This is one of the largest and best preserved defensive city walls in all of the China. It was built in the 13th century and has some 14 kilometres in length, but there is an option of renting a bicycle, a rickshaw or an electric cart to see it all. If the weather is too bad for this it will be replaced with a visit to the Bell Tower. The lunch for today is a very special one and it is served in the Hantangtianxia Dumpling Restaurant which is famous worldwide for the various dumplings they serve. Meals: Breakfast and a Chinese lunch

Meals:	Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Hantangtianxia Dumpling Restaurant
Hotels:	Sofitel on Renmin Square Xian \| Grand Noble Hotel \| Xian Skytel Hotel

Day6

Xian

Attractions:The Terracotta Warriors and Horses,Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Terracotta Warriors & Horses

The second day in Xi’an will provide you with a pleasure to see one of the most intriguing collections in the world. Namely, in this town was discovered a tomb of Emperor Qin and within the tomb was a marvellous collection of the Terracotta Warriors, battler chariots and horses in full battle order. Each figure is completely original and unique and that is something that you simply have to see no matter what. The next stop is the Big Wild Goose pagoda. It is a lovely structure made to honour the memory of Xuanzang and his epic journey that brought him to India. There are also many artefacts preserved from that journey there. Finally, you will get to see the Muslim Quarters. This is a rather unique place in China and the lifestyle is completely different in this district compared with the rest of the country. The lunch will be served at the A Wa Shan Zhai Restaurant which is very famous for their Sichuan and Hunan dishes. Meals: Breakfast and a Chinese lunch

Meals:	Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at A Wa Shan Zhai Restaurant(Qinling Branch)
Hotels:	Sofitel on Renmin Square Xian \| Grand Noble Hotel \| Xian Skytel Hotel

Day7

Xian to Chongqing to Yangtze

Attractions:Board the ship from 17:30 to 21:30 for overnight accomodation(Dinner is not included).,Ciqikou Old Town,Three Gorges Museum

Three Gorges Museum

The first thing that will be done today is taking a flight to the Chongqing and once you are there the tour continues. It starts with a visit to the Ciqikou Old Town. This is a very lively area that is partially restored and brought to new life although it kept all of the features it had in the past. So, you will be able to see the ancient architecture and it will be also an ideal opportunity for shopping. After that you will be visiting the three Gorges Museum. This place is dedicated to the history of the Yangtze River, and quite naturally, the central part of the exhibition is reserved for the dam. Still, there are also some artefacts from various periods of Chinese history as well. The lunch will be served at the Cai Xiang Yuan Restaurant. After that you will be boarding the ship that will take you to the cruise on the Yangtze River. Meals: Breakfast and a Chinese Lunch

Meals:	Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Cai Xiang Yuan Restaurant (Yangjiaping Branch)
Hotels:	On the Ship
Cruises:	President Prime \| President Prime \| President Prime \| President 1 \| President 1 \| President 1 \| CH Victoria CH Victoria CH Victoria

Day8

Yangtze

Attractions:Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City 09:00-12:00.

Fengdu is where the devil lives, according to Chinese legend. They say that spirits go to heaven, and evil goes to Fengdu. The town is overlooked by Ming Shan Hill, home of Tianzi, the King of the Dead. The whole place has an eerie feel to it with deserted streets, tower blocks, empty shops and banks. The only people here are those who make a living from visiting cruise boats.This day is reserved for a cruise but you will have a short shore excursion that will allow you to see one of the most interesting places on this tour. Namely, the Fengdu Ghost City is a place that is incredibly original and spooky. According to Chinese beliefs, the spirits after death go to the heaven while the evil goes to the Fengdu. So, this is basically the Chinese version of after world, at least its dark side and the city is completely empty with no inhabitants whatsoever. The only people you will meet there are those who live off this place. Meals: Breakfast and a dinner

Meals:	Breakfast, dinner
Hotels:	On the Ship

Day9

Yangtze

Attractions:Shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges 12:30-16:30.You have the option of visiting White Emperor City(RMB260 per person)8:00-10:30.

The Lesser Three Gorges are the three separate valleys of the Daning River: Dragon Gate Gorge, Misty Gorge and Emerald Gorge. These lie on the lower reaches of the Daning, which flows into the Yangtze. The gorges are truly spectacular. Sheer cliffs soar up towards the sky from the brown-green water. Mountain tops hover above the ribbon of mist, disconnected from their roots. Its "subtle mountains, clear waters, pretty rocks, dangerous rapids, sharp turns, fantastic caves, and stalactites in various shapes" create the timeless beauty that you see in Chinese landscape paintings. Monkeys, mandarin ducks and other water birds can be seen loitering on big boulders in this area. In addition to the wonderful natural scenery there are a number of historical places of interest along the way, such as a suspended coffin, boat coffin, and remains of ancient plank walkway. -Also known as the White Emperor City, Baidi City clings to the hills and cliffs of a peninsular jutting out into the river. It is a miniature city of temples and gates on Baidi Hill. The city is well known as "the Poet’s City", because it has been visited by many scholars in the past, who have left many literary relics. It is also known for two famous legends, "The Seven Hundred Connected Barracks were Burned", and "The Orphan who put Trust in Baidi City".This second day of the cruise offers some truly neat options and you will get to enjoy a visit to the Lesser Three Gorges. These gorges are surrounding the Daning River, a tributary to the Yangtze, and although they are smaller and definitely less famous, they are a very nice opportunity to see some wildlife and enjoy the unspoiled nature of China. After that you will get to visit Baidi City. This place is also known as the White Emperor’s City and it is in fact a complex of monasteries that keep some really interesting artefacts. Meals: Breakfast and a dinner

Meals:	Breakfast, dinner
Hotels:	On the Ship

Day10

Yichang to Shanghai

Attractions:Shore excursion to The Three Gorges Dam Site. Arrive in Yichang at noon--12:00pm.

Three Gorges Dam, the largest water conservancy project ever undertaken by man and it has been a dream for several generations of Chinese people. The construction of the dam formally began in 1994. The body of the dam was completed in 2003, and the whole construction has been completed in 2009. It will be 2,335 meters long, 185 meters high, 18 meters wide on the top and 130 meters wide at the bottom.The tourists can get access to the top of the dam and enjoy different kinds of photo opportunities.This is the last day of the cruise and the only thing besides disembarking and travelling to Shanghai is the famous Three Gorges Dam. It is the greatest project on any river in the world and it is rightfully the source of pride for Chinese people. The construction works lasted for 9 years from 1994 until 2003 and it became fully operational only in 2009. You will be allowed to the top level to take some pictures and look around. After that it is the time for the plane to Shanghai. Meals: No meals

Meals:	No Meals
Hotels:	Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World \| The Bund Hotel Shanghai \| Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai

Day11

Shanghai

Attractions:Yuyuan Garden,Yuyuan Market,Pujiang Cruise(from South bund to Yangpu Bridge),The Bund,Nanjing Road

The Bund

This day in Shanghai will be more than interesting and there are many things to be covered during this time. The first scenic spot to visit is the Yuyuan Garden. This garden was made in 1559 and it is definitely one of the most beautiful in china. Right next to it is the Yuyuan Market. It is an incredibly lively place that definitely offers some great opportunities to see local people shopping and you are more than welcome to buy some souvenirs or to try local snacks. The Pujiang Cruise on the Huangpu River will let you see the Shanghai from water and after that you will go to see the Bund. This is a bit different part of Shanghai since all of the buildings there are built in the European style. Finally, you will get to see the Nanjing Road. It is the street full of exclusive stores where you can find almost anything you can think of and it is considered as the most prestigious part of the city for shopping. The lunch will be served at the Home's Restaurant which is more than famous on a worldwide scale. Meals: Breakfast and a Chinese lunch

Meals:	Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Home's Restaurant
Hotels:	Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World \| The Bund Hotel Shanghai \| Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai

Day12

Shanghai

Attractions:Be a Shanghainese,Tianzi Fang,Xintiandi

Tianzi Fang was once a residential area but nowadays it is a luxurious and prestigious area characterized by a distinctive old Chinese architecture, art galleries, cafés and bistros and visiting it will be more than pleasing. The next stop is in the very heart of the city between tall skyscrapers. It is called Xintiandi Shikumen and there you can also enjoy in very relaxing atmosphere and many small shops and cafés. The last stop of the day is something really special. You will be taken to the Caoyang New Neighbourhood and there you can shop on the market together with a local family. After that you will be making lunch together and after the lunch you will be taken to your hotel. Meals: Breakfast

Meals:	Breakfast
Hotels:	Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World \| The Bund Hotel Shanghai \| Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai

Day13

Shanghai Departure

Attractions:Hotel to Airport/Train Station/Port Transfer

You will be transferred to the airport/train station/port by our private car/van.

This is the day of the departure and no activities are predicted.

Meals:

No Meals

Nov.1-Mar.31	Superior	Deluxe	Economy	Single Room Supplement*
1 person	$4029	$3589	$3339	-
2-5 persons	$2699	$2489	$2299	$348 / $408 / $635
6-9 persons	$2299	$2089	$1899	$348 / $408 / $635
>10 persons	$2029	$1869	$1689	$348 / $408 / $635
Apr.1-Oct.31	Superior	Deluxe	Economy	Single Room Supplement*
1 person	$4699	$3919	$3579	-
2-5 persons	$3079	$2659	$2459	$408 / $553 / $911
6-9 persons	$2679	$2259	$2059	$408 / $553 / $911
>10 persons	$2399	$2079	$1859	$408 / $553 / $911

Customers’ Feedbacks

Gabriela Apr 28, 2013 - May 2, 2013

Quisiera agradecerte por toda tu ayuda en mi viaje a China. Me encanto tu país, volví feliz a Paraguay, y el tour de uds fue genial. Muy buena experiencia, y agradecida de sobremanera. Sigan asi!!

Bernard Apr 21, 2013 - Apr 28, 2013

Je suis très satisfait de votre Agence de voyages et de ChinaHighlights, pour l'organisation avant le voyage (Merci encore à vous Céline pour votre patience face à mes nombreuses demandes), ainsi que pendant le voyageavec nos guides si dévouées. Toutes nos guides ont été très agréables et parlent très bien le français.

Alison Apr 28, 2013 - May 5, 2013

We were really impressed with the quality of the guides, particularly Phoebe in Chengdu. The guides were always ready to help us and were there to meet us even when the schedule changed. We would most definitely recommend China Highlights to our friends.

Kriangkrai Apr 24, 2013 - Apr 25, 2013

The trip was good for us. The guide you have provide was good as well. If there is a 1-10 scale mark and 10 is the best, I would give around 9.Surely we will recommend your company and the good service we experience in China to our friend and family.

GRACY Apr 25, 2013 - May 5, 2013

Ada have been excellent support and help and the things would not have moved without them. You must appreciate their sincere involvement like we do . Now we know they are capable of handling any situation .We sincerely thank them and you for putting them in charge of us in these difficult days .

Christine Apr 26, 2013 - May 3, 2013

Thank you for organising part of our trip, every thing went very well.

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Classic China Senior Tour

13-Day of Beijing, Xian, Chongqing, Yangtze, Yichang, Shanghai Tour

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