Day by Day Itinerary
Day 01 Arrive in Beijing
Arrive in Beijing, the Capital of China and home to many wonders. To be met at the airport then transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the first day.
Accommodation : Best Western Premier, Beijing (4*)
Attractions:
Day 02 Beijing
Today, you will initially visit the Tian'anmen Square, reputed as the biggest public square in the world, which can hold one million people. Then visit the Forbidden City, renowned as the largest preserved ancient architectural complex in China and the world at large. After lunch, you will visit the Summer Palace, which is the largest existing imperial grand garden in China. In the evening enjoy the Peking Roasted Duck which is renowned as the most delicious food of Beijing. (B/L/SD)
Accommodation : Best Western Premier, Beijing (4*)
Attractions: Tian'anmen Square Forbidden City Summer Palace
Day 03 Beijing
After breakfast, you will visit the marvelous Great Wall at Badaling, the most outstanding representation of Great Wall. Proceed to one of the Ming tombs -- Chang Ling, the tomb of Emperor Yong Le (reign 1403-1424) and Empress Xu Shi, which is the largest and best preserved of the 13 Ming Tombs near Beijing. (B/L/D)
Accommodation : Best Western Premier, Beijing (4*)
Attractions: Great Wall Ming Tombs
Day 04 Beijing / Urumqi
This morning, visit the Temple of Heaven, the most holy of Beijing's Imperial temples. This is where the Emperor came every winter solstice to worship heaven and to solemnly pray for a good harvest. Take an afternoon flight to Urumqi. Tonight visit the Great Bazza. Coversing an area of 39,888 sq m, the Great Bazzar in Urumqi is one of the biggest in the world. (B/L/D)
Accommodation : Xin Jiang Grand Hotel
Attractions: the Temple of Heaven Sunday Bazaar
Day 05 Urumqi
This morning, visit Heavenly Lake. A boat cruise will be arranged for you to explore the beautiful mountain lake famed as the "jewel in the crown". Proceed to Southern Pasture. It's landscape stretches into the distance and is painted with flocks of sheep and horses and yaks grazing among the wild flowers. Then visit the Kazakh Yurts, where you can have a special experience of Kazak nomad life. Tonight a Roast Lamb Dinner will be served. (B/L/SD)
Accommodation : Xin Jiang Grand Hotel
Attractions:
Day 06 Urumqi ~ Turpan
After breakfast, transfer to Turpan. Tour the Jiaohe Ruins, and Karez Well. Then to the Grape Valley, where you will have a visit to the local Uigur familly. After dinner, enjoy a singing and dangcing show. (B/L/D)
Accommodation : Oasis Hotel (best local hotel)
Attractions: Jiaohe Ruins
Day 07 Turpan ~ Urumqi
In the morning, visit the Ancient City of Gaochang. The city's name means "the King City". It was laid in the first century B.C. and abandoned roughly in the 15th century. Then visit the Thousand Buddha Cave and the Flaming Hill. Return back to Urumqi. (B/L/D)
Accommodation : Xin Jiang Grand Hotel
Attractions: Flaming Mountain Gaochang Ruins
Day 08 Urumqi / Dunhuang
Morning flight to Dunhuang. Visit the Mogao Grottoes, which filled with the most extensive and exquisite collections of Buddhist paintings and sculptures in the world. Then visit the Dunes of the Singing Sands. When sliding down the sands, it will make a rumbling sound, lke the sound of thunder or a drum-roll as the wind sweeps across the sands. Also visit the Crescent Moon Lake, which is said to be the point where the oasis meets the desert. (B/L/D)
Accommodation : Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel
Attractions: Echoing-Sand Dunes Crescent Lake Dunhuang Museum Mogao Grottoes
Day 09 Dunhuang / Xi'an
Free at leisure in the morning before your flight to Xi'an. Upon arrival, take a visit to the City Wall, the best preserved, as well as the oldest and largest of the city defense systems in China. (B/L/D)
Accommodation : Tianyu Gloria Plaza, Xi'an
Attractions: Ming Dynasty City Wall
Day 10 Xi'an
After breakfast, visit the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, one of the most significant archeological finds of the 20th century. These 6,000 life-size painted Terracotta Warriors and Horses, individually sculpted from real-life models and arranged in battle formation, have been protecting the mausoleum of the first emperor in Chinese history -- Emperor QinShihuang since 2,200 years ago. Tonight enjoy a Xi'an Special Dumpling Banquet and the wonderful Tang Dynasty Show. (B/L/D)
Accommodation : Tianyu Gloria Plaza, Xi'an
Attractions: Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Tang Dynasty Dinner Show
Day 11 Xi'an / Chongqing
This morning, you will visit the Great Mosque, the largest and best preserved of the early mosques of China. Built primarily in the Ming Dynasty, the mosque resembles a fifteenth century Buddhist temple with its single axis lined with courtyards and pavilions. Depart for your flight to Chongqing. If time permits, visit the Zoo for a close look at the lovely Giant Panda. After dinner, you will be welcomed to board the deluxe 5-Star President No. 1. (B/L/D)
Accommodation : President No. 1 Cruise
Attractions: the Great Mosque Panda Room in Chongqing Zoo
Day 12 Yangtze River Cuise
In the morning, you will have a shore excursion to Fengdu. It's an ancient city and known as the Ghost city said to be the abode of devils. In the evening, Captain's Welcoming Banquet and Captain's Welcoming Dancing Party will be arranged. (B/L/SD)
Accommodation : President No. 1 Cruise
Attractions: Fengdu Ghost City
Day 13 Yangtze River Cuise
This morning, you will pass through Qutang Gorge, the shortest but the most dramatic one among the Three Gorges. Then enter the second gorge - Wu Gorge, which is famous for its deep valleys and forest covered mountains. In the afternoon, you will take an excursion to the Shennong Stream (or Lesser Three Gorges) in Wushan County. Later on, pass though the 5-Steps Ship Locks. Tonight enjoy the Captain's Farewell Banquet and Talent Show Party. (B/L/SD)
Accommodation : President No. 1 Cruise
Attractions: Shengnong Stream
Day 14 Yichang / Shanghai
In the morning, enjoy a shore excursion to the Worksite of The Three Gorges Project. Later, the ship will enter Xiling Gorge, the longest one of the Three Gorges. You will disembark at Yichang. Take flight to Shanghai, China's largest city and seaport, also the citadel of China's modern economy. Be met and transferred to your hotel. (B/L/D)
Accommodation : Caida Howard Johnson Hotel
Attractions: the Three Gorges Project
Day 15 Shanghai
This morning, visit the Bund. Have a stroll along the waterfront to experience the smells, sights and sounds of the old "Wall Street" in Shanghai. You also have a chance to visit famous Nanjing Road among crowds. Proceed to the famous Shanghai Museum, its rich and high-quality collection of ancient Chinese bronze, ceramics, painting and calligraphy is specially celebrated in the world. Afterwards, visit the 400-year old Yu Yuan Garden. This evening you'll enjoy an amazing Acrobatic Show. (B/L/D)
Accommodation : Caida Howard Johnson Hotel
Attractions: Yuyuan Garden Shanghai Museum the Bund
Day 16 Shanghai
A free day to explore the city by yourself. (B)
Accommodation : Caida Howard Johnson Hotel
Attractions:
Day 17 Shanghai / Hometown
Transfer to the airport to your home after breakfast. (B)
Accommodation :
Attractions:
Tour Price
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Group Size
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2-5 PAX
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6-9 PAX
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10PAX ABOVE
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High season
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In Twin
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$3,070.00
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$2,785.00
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$2,565.00
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Single Room
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$3,925.00
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$3,635.00
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$3,315.00
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Low season
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In Twin
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$2,900.00
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$2,615.00
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$2,420.00
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Single Room
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$3,605.00
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$3,315.00
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$3,045.00
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High season: May, September, October
Low season: the other months
Rate Details
Service included:
1. Accommodation with 4-star hotel standard room as listed on the itinerary (with breakfast)
2. Yangtze Cruise (one bed in a twin-beded room) (including accomodation, meals and shore excursion)
3. Meals listed in the itinerary per attached (including meals on the boat)
4. Private airport transfer service
5. Private vehicle & English-speaking guide service
6. All entrance fees of scenic spots mentioned
7. Domestic flights with airport construction tax or trains as listed in the itinerary
8. Luggage Transfers between airports and hotels
Service excluded:
1. Gratuity for guide and driver.
2. International airfare
3. Visa fee
4. Cable car fee
5. Air fuel surcharge
6. Single supplement on the Yangtze boat
Remarks
1. You are warmly welcome to create a program with your own and special interest. Our Experienced Sales staff will be pleased to design a tailor-made itinerary for you in all over China with an attractive price.
2. Shopping is always a big fun part of any tour. Couples of tourist shops are also arranged during your visit, which could make your China tour more memorable.
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Day by Day ItineraryDay 01 Arrive in BeijingArrive in Beijing, the Capital of China and home to many wonders. To be met at the airport then transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the first day.
Today, you will initially visit the Tian'anmen Square, reputed as the biggest public square in the world, which can hold one million people. Then visit the Forbidden City, renowned as the largest preserved ancient architectural complex in China and the world at large. After lunch, you will visit the Summer Palace, which is the largest existing imperial grand garden in China. In the evening enjoy the Peking Roasted Duck which is renowned as the most delicious food of Beijing. (B/L/SD)
After breakfast, you will visit the marvelous Great Wall at Badaling, the most outstanding representation of Great Wall. Proceed to one of the Ming tombs -- Chang Ling, the tomb of Emperor Yong Le (reign 1403-1424) and Empress Xu Shi, which is the largest and best preserved of the 13 Ming Tombs near Beijing. (B/L/D)
This morning, visit the Temple of Heaven, the most holy of Beijing's Imperial temples. This is where the Emperor came every winter solstice to worship heaven and to solemnly pray for a good harvest. Take an afternoon flight to Urumqi. Tonight visit the Great Bazza. Coversing an area of 39,888 sq m, the Great Bazzar in Urumqi is one of the biggest in the world. (B/L/D)
After breakfast, transfer to Turpan. Tour the Jiaohe Ruins, and Karez Well. Then to the Grape Valley, where you will have a visit to the local Uigur familly. After dinner, enjoy a singing and dangcing show. (B/L/D)
In the morning, visit the Ancient City of Gaochang. The city's name means "the King City". It was laid in the first century B.C. and abandoned roughly in the 15th century. Then visit the Thousand Buddha Cave and the Flaming Hill. Return back to Urumqi. (B/L/D)
Morning flight to Dunhuang. Visit the Mogao Grottoes, which filled with the most extensive and exquisite collections of Buddhist paintings and sculptures in the world. Then visit the Dunes of the Singing Sands. When sliding down the sands, it will make a rumbling sound, lke the sound of thunder or a drum-roll as the wind sweeps across the sands. Also visit the Crescent Moon Lake, which is said to be the point where the oasis meets the desert. (B/L/D)
Free at leisure in the morning before your flight to Xi'an. Upon arrival, take a visit to the City Wall, the best preserved, as well as the oldest and largest of the city defense systems in China. (B/L/D)
After breakfast, visit the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, one of the most significant archeological finds of the 20th century. These 6,000 life-size painted Terracotta Warriors and Horses, individually sculpted from real-life models and arranged in battle formation, have been protecting the mausoleum of the first emperor in Chinese history -- Emperor QinShihuang since 2,200 years ago. Tonight enjoy a Xi'an Special Dumpling Banquet and the wonderful Tang Dynasty Show. (B/L/D)
This morning, you will visit the Great Mosque, the largest and best preserved of the early mosques of China. Built primarily in the Ming Dynasty, the mosque resembles a fifteenth century Buddhist temple with its single axis lined with courtyards and pavilions. Depart for your flight to Chongqing. If time permits, visit the Zoo for a close look at the lovely Giant Panda. After dinner, you will be welcomed to board the deluxe 5-Star President No. 1. (B/L/D)
In the morning, you will have a shore excursion to Fengdu. It's an ancient city and known as the Ghost city said to be the abode of devils. In the evening, Captain's Welcoming Banquet and Captain's Welcoming Dancing Party will be arranged. (B/L/SD)
This morning, you will pass through Qutang Gorge, the shortest but the most dramatic one among the Three Gorges. Then enter the second gorge - Wu Gorge, which is famous for its deep valleys and forest covered mountains. In the afternoon, you will take an excursion to the Shennong Stream (or Lesser Three Gorges) in Wushan County. Later on, pass though the 5-Steps Ship Locks. Tonight enjoy the Captain's Farewell Banquet and Talent Show Party. (B/L/SD)
In the morning, enjoy a shore excursion to the Worksite of The Three Gorges Project. Later, the ship will enter Xiling Gorge, the longest one of the Three Gorges. You will disembark at Yichang. Take flight to Shanghai, China's largest city and seaport, also the citadel of China's modern economy. Be met and transferred to your hotel. (B/L/D)
This morning, visit the Bund. Have a stroll along the waterfront to experience the smells, sights and sounds of the old "Wall Street" in Shanghai. You also have a chance to visit famous Nanjing Road among crowds. Proceed to the famous Shanghai Museum, its rich and high-quality collection of ancient Chinese bronze, ceramics, painting and calligraphy is specially celebrated in the world. Afterwards, visit the 400-year old Yu Yuan Garden. This evening you'll enjoy an amazing Acrobatic Show. (B/L/D)
