Luxury China Highlights Signature Tour
12-Day Beijing, Xian, Chongqing, Yangtze, Yichang, Shanghai Tour

This tour is one in our range of Signature Tours which combines luxury with discovering fascinating aspect of Chinese culture in Beijing and spectacular evening shows in Xi'an and Shanghai. Great hotels and unforgettable food and of course the classic sights combine to make this tour something really special.
Tour Code: CHT-SN-04
Departure Date: You Choose!
Inclusions:
Private Guide
Driver
Hotel
Entrance Fees
Authentic Chinese Meals
From $3,399 P/P Price detail
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Day1
Beijing Arrival
Attractions:Airport Transfer (Beijing), A Free CH cell phone package
Meals: No Meals
Hotels: New World Beijing Hotel |
Day2
Beijing
Attractions:The Mutianyu Great Wall(with round way cable car), Chinese Learning at Lao She Tea House
- The Mutianyu Great Wall(with round way cable car): This less-crowded section of the Great Wall is a about 2.5 hours' drive from downtown Beijing. A cable car takes you to a good section (avoiding a very steep climb), where you can walk along the wall, through the watch towers and enjoy superb views as it snakes across the hills and mountains. You can return by cable car, walk down or walk along the wall for about an hour to descend by chairlift. Wear good walking shoes and protection from the weather.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at Slightly up-market restaurants, dinner
Hotels: New World Beijing Hotel |
Day3
Beijing
Attractions:Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City, Beihai Park
- Tiananmen Square: Tian'anmen Square is the largest city square in the centre of Beijing, named after the Tiananmen (literally, Gate of Heavenly Peace) which sits to its north, separating it from the Forbidden City. It has great cultural significance as it was the site of several key events in Chinese history. As the world's largest city square and enduring symbol of China's national pride, it is surrounded by many imposing buildings including the Heavenly Gate (entry to the Forbidden City), Museums, government buildings and Chairman Mao's Mausoleum.
- The Forbidden City: The Forbidden City was home to 24 emperors between 1368 and 1911.This "city within a city" is a World Heritage Site, and is the largest and the best preserved ancient imperial architecture complex in the world, with great square, halls and gates contrast with intricate halls, gardens, courtyards and quarters. The exhibitions, both permanent and temporary, are all important treasures of ancient China.
- Beihai Park: The park locates at the center of Beijing, behind the Forbidden City. It is now one of the best preserved royal gardens with nearly one thousand years' history. The White Pagoda (Baita), the lamaist pagoda, is the peak of the park. Standing at the pagoda, you can have a magnificent bird’s view of the whole Forbidden City, especially on fine whether.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at Slightly up-market restaurants
Hotels: New World Beijing Hotel |
Day4
Beijing
Attractions:Temple of Heaven, Hutong Tour in Xicheng District, Making a Chinese Paper Cut , Tai chi Experience at the Temple of Heaven
- Temple of Heaven: Built in 1420 during the Ming Dynasty, Temple of Heaven is a complex of Taoist buildings where emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties visited for annual ceremonies of pray for good harvests. Located in the south of Central Beijing, it covers an area of 273 hectares. Temple of Heaven was enrolled as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998.
- Hutong Tour in Xicheng District: Hutong is a maze of historic alleyways with old single storey traditional courtyard houses, which are now fast disappearing. In this one hour tour, you can hop on a rickshaw to ride through the narrow alleys as well as visit a local family then walk on the Silver Ingot Bridge (Yinding Bridge) and find out about the different thresholds of the courtyards.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at Slightly up-market restaurants
Hotels: New World Beijing Hotel |
Day5
Beijing to Xian by Flight.
Attractions:Hotel to airport Transfer (Beijing), Airport Transfer (Xian), Tang Imperial Banquet & Show
- Shaanxi History Museum: The history of Shaanxi is said to be the history of China, and this museum is quite simply one of the nation's best. Four major galleries in large, Tang-style buildings house a vast and impressive collection, beautifully displayed. Most of the item labels are in English, although some other information on the exhibitions is not, but your guide can help here. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Meals: Breakfast, , dinner
Hotels: Wyndham Grand Xian South |
Day6
Xian
Attractions:The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Shaanxi History Museum
- Shaanxi History Museum: The history of Shaanxi is said to be the history of China, and this museum is quite simply one of the nation's best. Four major galleries in large, Tang-style buildings house a vast and impressive collection, beautifully displayed. Most of the item labels are in English, although some other information on the exhibitions is not, but your guide can help here. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at Slightly up-market restaurants
Hotels: Wyndham Grand Xian South |
Day7
Xian to Chongqing to Yangtze
Attractions:Hotel to airport Transfer (Xian), Airport Transfer (Chongqing), Ciqikou Old Town, Panda Room in Chongqing Zoo, Cruise pier Transfer (Chongqing), Board the ship from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and departs Chongqing at 9:00pm.(Dinner is not included)
- Shaanxi History Museum: The history of Shaanxi is said to be the history of China, and this museum is quite simply one of the nation's best. Four major galleries in large, Tang-style buildings house a vast and impressive collection, beautifully displayed. Most of the item labels are in English, although some other information on the exhibitions is not, but your guide can help here. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at Slightly up-market restaurants
Hotels: On the Ship
Day8
Yangtze
Attractions:Taichi exercise, Welcoming Banquet, Dancing Party, Shore excursion to Shibaozhai (14;00-16;00).Optinal tour to Fengdu Ghost City.
- Shaanxi History Museum: The history of Shaanxi is said to be the history of China, and this museum is quite simply one of the nation's best. Four major galleries in large, Tang-style buildings house a vast and impressive collection, beautifully displayed. Most of the item labels are in English, although some other information on the exhibitions is not, but your guide can help here. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , dinner
Hotels: On the Ship
Day9
Yangtze
Attractions:Taichi exercise, Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, Shennong Stream (1:30pm-5:30pm), Crew's Performance
- Shaanxi History Museum: The history of Shaanxi is said to be the history of China, and this museum is quite simply one of the nation's best. Four major galleries in large, Tang-style buildings house a vast and impressive collection, beautifully displayed. Most of the item labels are in English, although some other information on the exhibitions is not, but your guide can help here. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , dinner
Hotels: On the Ship
Day10
Yichang to Shanghai
Attractions:Cruise pier Transfer (Yichang), Airport Transfer (Yichang), Airport Transfer (Shanghai), Three Gorges Dam Site
- Shaanxi History Museum: The history of Shaanxi is said to be the history of China, and this museum is quite simply one of the nation's best. Four major galleries in large, Tang-style buildings house a vast and impressive collection, beautifully displayed. Most of the item labels are in English, although some other information on the exhibitions is not, but your guide can help here. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotels: MaxX By Steigenberger Shanghai on the Bund |
Day11
Shanghai
Attractions:Yuyuan Garden, Yuyuan Market, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, The Shanghai World Financial Center, Shangcheng Acrobatic Show
- Shaanxi History Museum: The history of Shaanxi is said to be the history of China, and this museum is quite simply one of the nation's best. Four major galleries in large, Tang-style buildings house a vast and impressive collection, beautifully displayed. Most of the item labels are in English, although some other information on the exhibitions is not, but your guide can help here. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at Slightly up-market restaurants
Hotels: MaxX By Steigenberger Shanghai on the Bund |
Day12
Shanghai Departure
Attractions:Hotel to airport Transfer (Shanghai)
- Shaanxi History Museum: The history of Shaanxi is said to be the history of China, and this museum is quite simply one of the nation's best. Four major galleries in large, Tang-style buildings house a vast and impressive collection, beautifully displayed. Most of the item labels are in English, although some other information on the exhibitions is not, but your guide can help here. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Meals: Breakfast
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Price Inclusion
- Entrance Fees to the Scenic Spots as Listed in the Itinerary
- Centrally Located Hotels with daily western & Chinese buffet breakfasts
- Authentic Chinese Food
- Private Cars and Drivers
- Private Guides
- Flights & Transfers in China
- Airport Taxes and Fuel Fees
- Service Charge & Government Taxes
- Insurance
- Luggage Transfers
Price Exclusion
- International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
- China Entry Visa Fees.
- Single Room Supplement.
- Personal Expenses: such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary.