Yangtze River Cruise and Essential China

10-Day of Beijing, Chongqing, Yangtze, Yichang, Shanghai Tour

This great tour fuses the experience of seeing modern China and the beauty of the nature along the Yangtze River and this mixture will definitely make any man happy.

Tour Code: cht-yz-06

Departure Date: You Choose!

Inclusions:

Private Guide Driver Hotel
Entrance Fees Aunthenic Chinese Meals

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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 day is predicted for getting in to the city of Beijing and no other activities are predicted.

Meals:	No Meals
Hotels:	Crowne Plaza Hotel Beijing Chaoyang U-Town \| Sunworld Hotel Beijing \| Days Inn Forbidden City Hotel Beijing

Day2

Beijing

Attractions:Temple of Heaven,The Mutianyu Great Wall ,Mutianyu Cable Car(One way),Mutianyu slideway(One way)

The first stop of the day is the famous Great Wall. This is the largest defensive structure ever made by a human hand and it is also one of the most famous landmarks of China. You will be visiting a less crowded and more accessible part of it called the Mutianyu Great Wall and that will be a really special experience. The climb there is very steep so you will get to climb with a cable car and the descending is predicted by a slide way. After that, you will get to see the Temple of Heaven. This is one of the most significant Buddhist temples and it is a rather huge structure. It was used as an imperial temple where Chinese emperors used to pray for the good harvest. You will have your lunch at the Traditional Mongolian Restaurant. Meals: Breakfast and a Chinese lunch

Meals:	Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Traditional Mongolian Restaurant
Hotels:	Crowne Plaza Hotel Beijing Chaoyang U-Town \| Sunworld Hotel Beijing \| Days Inn Forbidden City Hotel Beijing

Day3

Beijing

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

Hutong

The first scenic spot of the day is the largest and the most famous city square in the entire world. Namely the Tiananmen Square is a place where many important things in Chinese history took place and it offers some really spectacular sites to be seen. It is surrounded by monumental buildings and visiting it will be an extraordinary experience.After that you will go to the neighbouring Forbidden City. It is arguably the most famous imperial complex in the world. It was home to not less than 24 Chinese Emperors from 1368 until 1911 and it is really something that can’t be seen anywhere else. The last stop of the day is Hutong in Xicheng District. This part of the town still has the old appeal and it is rapidly disappearing suppressed by the modern construction. It is only the matter of time until it completely perishes and seeing it before that is definitely a good idea. Your lunch will be served at the Courtyard 7 Restaurant. Meals: Breakfast and a lunch

Meals:	Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Courtyard 7 Restaurant
Hotels:	Crowne Plaza Hotel Beijing Chaoyang U-Town \| Sunworld Hotel Beijing \| Days Inn Forbidden City Hotel Beijing

Day4

Beijing to Chongqing to Yangtze

Attractions:Board the ship from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and departs Chongqing at 9:00pm.(Dinner is not included),Three Gorges Museum,Ciqikou Old Town

Three Gorges Museum

This day is reserved for travelling from Beijing to Chongqing. Once you are there you will get to see the Three Gorges Museum. This place is dedicated to the famous dam and to the Yangtze River although there are some exhibits connected to the war years. After that you will get to see the Ciqikou Old Town. This place is very charming with its narrow streets and small wooden houses and it provides some great opportunities for shopping souvenirs or tasting local snacks. The lunch will be served at the Cai Xiang Yuan Restaurant. When you are done with this, the ship will be waiting for you to take you on the cruise. Meals: Breakfast and a Chinese lunch

Meals:	Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Cai Xiang Yuan Restaurant (Yangjiaping Branch)
Hotels:	On the Ship

Day5

Yangtze

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

Shibaozhai, literally means Stone Treasure Fortress, Located in Zhong County, it was first built in Qing Dynasty in 1750. Shibaozhai is one historic site that will look much different in 2009. The wooden architecture stands on the riverside. It is built by catch upon a rectangular rock with sheer cliffs with a height of 56 meters and 12 stories. And every floor of the wooden structure contains interesting artifacts. Each of the 12 floors of Shibaozhai is dedicated to a famous general of the Three Kingdoms period (220-265AD), a local scholar or a renowned Chinese poet.This first day of the cruise will allow you to enjoy in beautiful view from the ship and there is also a shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City predicted. Fengdu is the place where the evil go after death and the belief in it is pretty strong in china so the locals avoid this place and the only people you will be able to see there are those who make a living of this place. Although it is a real city with all necessary facilities, it is completely empty and it looks really spooky. Meals: Breakfast and a dinner

Meals:	Breakfast, dinner
Hotels:	On the Ship

Day6

Yangtze

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

Passes through the 1st gorge--Qutang Gorge. Passes through the 2cd gorge---Wu Gorge. Shore excursion to Shennong Stream(1:30pm-5:30pm). You have the option of visiting White Emperor City(RMB260 per person). Crew's Performance. Sails through the 5-steps Ship locks. Shennong Stream is another tributary of the Yangtze River, and its fast-flowing, crystal clear water runs southwards through deep gorges. The stream races past large and small karst caves, flocks of swallows, sheer cliffs, deep gorges, waterfalls, three-colored springs, rapids, the ancient plank path, a suspended coffin in the cliff, groups of ancient tombs and marvelous karst formationsThis is the second day on the river and you will get to see the Lesser Three Gorges during this day. They are surrounding the Daning River and they are smaller than those on the Yangtze, but they are very colourful and full of wildlife so you will be able to enjoy in some really nice sceneries. There is also an option of visiting Baidi City, but it is not included in the original tour and you would have to pay additional RMB 260 for this. Meals: Breakfast and a dinner

Meals:	Breakfast, dinner
Hotels:	On the Ship

Day7

Yichang to Shanghai

Attractions:Three Gorges Dam Site

Shore excursion to The Three Gorges Dam Site. Arrive in Yichang at 1:00pm. 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. The Three Gorges Dam is the last scenic spot during your cruise and it is a true eye opener. This is the largest dam in the world and it took 9 years for it to be built and additional 6 years to make it fully operational. All of the works were finished in 2009 and now you will be allowed on the top level of it to take some pictures and enjoy the view. After that you will be transferred to the city of Shanghai.

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

Day8

Shanghai

Attractions:The Shanghai World Financial Center,Yuyuan Market,Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall,Yuyuan Garden

Shanghai City God Temple

This day starts with a visit to the Exhibition Hall of Shanghai Urban Planning. This is the place dedicated to the future of Shanghai and the whole second floor is reserved for a scale model of the future city core. It is a leap to the future and it will be very interesting experience. Yuyuan Market is best known for the Temple of City God which makes it a religious centre of Shanghai and many locals come here to worship daily. There are also some festivals being held there. After that, the tour goes to the Yuyuan Garden. This is a classic Chinese style garden that allows you to enjoy some truly impressive sites and above all, some peace and quiet. Finally, you will get to see the Shanghai World Financial Centre. This is one of the tallest buildings in the world and it looks more than impressive in every aspect. It also has the tallest observation platform in the world and the view from it is simply breathtaking. The lunch will be served in the Old Shanghai Restaurant. Meals: Breakfast and a Chinese lunch

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

Day9

Shanghai

Attractions:Zhujiajiao Water Town,Zhujiajiao Cruise

Zhujiajiao

This is one of the most interesting places in Shanghai. It is lying on the water and allows you to see some really interesting architecture along the way. The tour includes 8 scenic spots: Shanghai Handicraft Exhibition Hall, Tongtianhe, the historic Post Office, the Chenghuang Temple, Yanyitang Art Gallery, Kezhi Garden, Quanhua Shanghai Art Gallery and Yuanjin Temple. There is also a 20 minutes cruise predicted as well. Meals: Breakfast

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

Day10

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 other activities are predicted.

Meals:

No Meals

Nov.1-Mar.31	Superior	Deluxe	Economy	Single Room Supplement*
1 person	$3199	$2859	$2659	-
2-5 persons	$2229	$2049	$1879	$217 / $261 / $429
6-9 persons	$1949	$1769	$1599	$217 / $261 / $429
>10 persons	$1739	$1709	$1469	$217 / $261 / $429
Apr.1-Oct.31	Superior	Deluxe	Economy	Single Room Supplement*
1 person	$3599	$3049	$2869	-
2-5 persons	$2479	$2149	$1989	$316 / $353 / $583
6-9 persons	$2189	$1869	$1699	$316 / $353 / $583
>10 persons	$2009	$1859	$1559	$316 / $353 / $583

Customers’ Feedbacks

Benjamin May 26, 2013 - Jun 6, 2013

Thank you very much for all you did to put this trip together for me, It was brilliant, I enjoyed every minute of it! I will definitely recommend you and China Highlights to my friends! I emailed your supervisor too.

Katie Mar 22, 2013 - Mar 25, 2013

We had a wonderful trip and thank you so much for arranging the cruise for us. We loved the cruise and all the staff on board and during the day tours were extremely helpful!!Thank you so much and we will mention you to all our friends and family also.

Maria Jun 3, 2013 - Jun 6, 2013

Jackie went out of his way to please us and was the best tour guide we could hope for.His understanding of Chinese history and culture was enriching and easy to learn from. He was honest and patient at all times. His English was excellent.

ASIMENIA May 16, 2013 - Jun 1, 2013

I hope you are well.I want to thank you for the very well done organiced excurcion in minorities.Lala was very helpful guide.

Barbara Apr 25, 2013 - Apr 30, 2013

Jhonny because he was so knowlegebale and informed us in a grat way and answered all our questions. He re arranged our schedule for us to see more and have more time and great eating places. He also arrange for extra activities such as acrobats which showed us more Chinese culture.

Lim May 12, 2013 - May 14, 2013

Just back from China. Thanks for making the arrangement for the first few days of our stay in China. The guide, "Tom", was very helpful. He accompanied us to the train station and made sure we got on the right train.

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Yangtze River Cruise and Essential China

10-Day of Beijing, Chongqing, Yangtze, Yichang, Shanghai Tour

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