10-Day Great Wonders China Tour with Yangtze River Cruise

Day 1

Place & Transport: Hong Kong to Chongqing to Yangtze,

Today's Activities: , , , Board the ship from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and departs Chongqing at 9:00pm.(Dinner is not included)

Detailed Itinerary: The tour guide will waiting at arrival of Chongqing Airport, and you will be transferred to the pier in Chongqing. The boarding time forthe ship is from 5pm to 8pm, and it leaves 10pm. Yangtze River is the third longest river in the world with the total length of 6397 kilo meters. You will receive our welcome kit with CH cell phone before boarding the ship. Pay no rental, and at least 30 call time is included.

Day 2

Place & Transport: Yangtze

Today's Activities: Welcoming Banquet, Dancing Party, Shore excursion to Shibaozhai(14;00-16;00).Optinal tour to Fengdu Ghost City(RMB260 per person).

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch, Chinese Dinner

Detailed Itinerary: Today the ship will berth at Fengdu Ghost City for the shore excursion. Fengdu is where the devil lives based on Chinese legend. The town is now almost deserted as almost the entire town has moved becuaae of the rise in the water. The local people here are those who get their livelihood from tourism.

Special Remainder: Today’s activities provide on the ships include Taiji lessons, Mahjong and dancing.

Day 3

Place & Transport: Yangtze

Today's Activities: Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, Shennong Stream(1:30pm-5:30pm), Crew's Performance

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch, Chinese Dinner

Detailed Itinerary: The ship will pass through the 1st gorge--Qutang Gorge, then through the 2nd Gorge---Wu Gorge which has majestic steep cliffs and marvelous scenery on the riverside. On the border between Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge is the Shennong Stream. The shore excursion to this area id from 1:30pm-5:30pm. Shennong Stream is a tributary of Yangtze River, and its rapid torrent and crystal clear waters run southwards through deep gorges. An environmental friendly boat will first take you to admire the marvelous scenery, and then you will change to small peapod boat and go through the narrow waterway, the boat can take ten people at a time.

Tips: Do not stand up while drifting along Shennong Stream. Wear water-proof shoes are suggested during this tour.

Day 4

Place & Transport: Yangtze to Yichang to Xian,

Today's Activities: , , , Three Gorges Dam Site

Meals: Breakfast

Detailed Itinerary: The shore excursion is to the world’s largest water conservancy project --the Three Gorges Dam, which was commenced on December 14, 1994, and the project was completed on May 20, 2006. Besides providing flood control and navigation benefits, its has a capacity to provide of 18.2 million-kilowatt of electricity which is the world’s biggest. The ship arrives in Yichang at 1pm.

We provide a transfer from pier to Yichang Airport after disembarking.

Day 5

Place & Transport: Xian

Today's Activities: The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian Imperial Fine Arts center

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

Detailed Itinerary: Today you will world heritage listed- The Terracotta Warriors and Horses (2 hours). An amazing army of over 7000 soldiers, archers, horses and chariots in full battle array are on display. An important Buddhist temple-Big Wild Goose Pagoda（1 hour）is a place that well illustrates the ancient Buddhist culture in Xi’an. Xi’an Imperial Fine Arts Center manufactures jade carvings and lacquer ware. You will learn how to recognize a good Chinese jade.

Lunch will be arranged at a popular local restaurant- A Wa Shan Zhai Restaurant (Qinling Branch) major serves Hunan and Sichuan cuisine.

Day 6

Place & Transport: Xian to Beijing,

Today's Activities: Shaanxi History Museum, Ancient City Wall, ,

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Guohua Restaurant

Detailed Itinerary: After break fast, your guide will escort you a Chinese treasure house, the Shanxi History Museum (1.5hours), which exhibits 370,000 pirces ranging from prehistory to the Tang Dynasties. Explore Xi’an on the historic Ancient City Wall. You can walk or pay extra to rent a bike (CNY40 per person) or rickshaw (CNY45 per person for 45 minutes). The full circuit is 14km and has great views of the city on the both side.

Lunch will be arranged at one of the popular local restaurants- Guohua Restaurant which serves mainly Cantonese food, especially sea food.

Transfer to Xi’an airport after tour and fly to Beijing. Meet your local tour guide upon arrival and transfer to your Beijing hotel.

Day 7

Place & Transport: Beijing

Today's Activities: Temple of Heaven, The Mutianyu Great Wall(with round way cable car), Shahe Cloisonne Factory

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

Detailed Itinerary: Today is the truly imperial tour, firstly the ancient complex where Emperor worshipped God - the Temple of Heaven. Then take 21/2 hour’ drive from downtown Beijing to visit one of the wonders of the world - Mutianyu Great Wall, a cable car takes sightseers to the best viewing section. Return by cable car.

Shahe Cloisonné Factory manufactures and sells high quality Cloisonné ware which could make a nice souvenir of your trip.

Lunch is at the famous restaurant-Hepingmen which serves Peking Roasted Duck.

Day 8

Place & Transport: Beijing

Today's Activities: Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City, Hutong Tour in Xicheng District, Lizexiang Pearl Store

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

Detailed Itinerary: Your guide will accompany you to the world's largest city square - Tiananmen Square, which is enduring symbol of China's national pride. Originally it was the main entrance to the Imperial City during the Qing dynasty. Near the square is the Emperors Palace - The Forbidden City, a must-see in Beijing, located at the central axis of Beijing and representing royal supremacy. A Hutong Tour in Xicheng District rounds of the day. Take a rickshaw ride through the small allays, get up close to the local people by visiting a local family. The traditional houses in their courtyards represent a lifestyle which is quickly disappearing.

The Lizexiang Pearl Store is a great opportunity to buy high quality fresh water pearls.

Lunch is at a Traditional Mongolian Restaurant which is located nearby the Forbidden City.

Day 9

Place & Transport: Beijing

Today's Activities: Summer Palace with boat Cruise and the Garden of Virtue and Harmony, Exterior visit of Beijing Olympic Stadiums(Bird's Nest and Water Cube)

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

Detailed Itinerary: After breakfast we visit the Summer Palace (2 hours visit) - the best preserved and the largest imperial private gardens in China. Modeled on the West Lake in Hangzhou, and designed in the tradition of Chinese gardens it was the summer vacation place of the royal family. The last destination of your Beijing tour is to Beijing Olympic Green, completed before 2008 Beijing Olympic, the park contains National museum, exhibition area, Olympic Village and Olympic competition avenues.

Lunch will be arranged in one of the most popular restaurants in Beijing- Ba Guo Bu Yi Restaurant, which serves authentic Sichuan Style food.

Day 10

Place & Transport: Beijing to Departure City, Flight not included

Meals: Breakfast

Detailed Itinerary: Your unforgettable ten days China tour ends today.Free time is available until you are transferred to Beijing airport to catch your international flight.

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