China Highlights with Yangtze

( 5 Star )

Visit: Beijing - Xian - Chongqing - Yichang - Shanghai - Suzhou

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This tour features the pleasant Yangtze River cruise and many top attractions in China. UNESCO sites such as the Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Terracotta Warriors and Horses and Chinese classic gardens will not fail to impress you.

Meet and transfer to the Presidential Beijing. Meals: (No meals)

The Tian’anmen Square is the world’s largest and renowned public square where many historical events once took place. The Forbidden City (UNESCO) is the imperial place where the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties ruled for nearly 500 years (1420-1911). Experience the architectural splendor of the palaces, ceremonial courtyards, and private quarters. The Summer Palace (UNESCO) is the largest imperial garden in the world. Emperors of successive dynasties created a summer retreat of Chinese gardens and pavilions, around the tranquil waters of Kunming Lake. Meals: (B/L/-)

The Great Wall is one of the most spectacular structures ever built by humans and is the only one visible from space. Take an outside tour to the Olympic Stadium, nicknamed Bird's Nest, and the National Swimming Centre, also known as the Water Cube. Meals:(B/L/-)

The Temple of Heaven (UNESCO), where ancient Chinese emperors made sacrifices to Heaven and prayed for bountiful harvests, demonstrates the supreme achievement of traditional Chinese architecture. Take a Hutong Tour to explore the oldest part of the city and gain insight into the traditional lifestyle and customs. Meals:(B/L/-)

Transfer Hotel-Airport in Beijing, Fly to Xi’an. Airport Transfer in Xi’an History Museum, a national comprehensive museum in Xi’an, highlights the development of Chinese civilization more than 5,000 years. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a Tang Dynasty landmark, is a seven-story pagoda initially constructed in 652 AD. One of the pagoda's many functions is to hold sutras and figurines of the Buddha that were brought to China from India by the Buddhist translator and traveler - Xuanzang.Stay at the Jian Guo Hotel Xian. Meals:(B/L/-)

The Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses (UNESCO) is one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in the world. More than 6000 life-sized terra cotta warriors, archers, infantrymen, horses, and bronze chariots have silently guarded the tomb of China's First Emperor for over 2,200 years. Enjoy a tasteful Dumpling Banquet followed by an exquisite traditional Tang Dynasty Show. Meals:(B/L/TD)

Fly to Chongqing. Visit the Panda Zoo, and enjoy local flavored hot pot dinner before embarkation of the MV President No.6 Cruise (Deluxe 5-star Cruise, standard cabin with private balcony). Meals:(B/L/D)

Start our sail for a distance of 430 miles in all the great gorges and deep mountain valleys. Optional shore excursion in the morning to the ghost city of Fengdu, and visit Shibaozhai in the afternoon (included tour) Meals: (B/L/D)

Sailing into the Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge, and the river changes to wildly stirring, riffle water along with swirling bubbles. The mossy cliffs are hemmed by the banging pathways under the Twelve Peaks. When the boat gets to the famed Shennong Stream, we change to small boat and sail deep into the Shennong Stream (included tour). Then we return to our boat and continue sailing into the Xiling Gorge. Meals:(B/L/D)

Excursion to the Three Gorges Dam site (included tour) and pass through the 5 ship locks with lowering our boat down 412 feet, before we end our cruise at Yichang. Transfer to airport and fly to Shanghai. Stay at the Ocean Hotel Shanghai. Meals: (B/L/-)

Owing to its ingenious design in Ming and Qing dynasties, the Yu Garden becomes a real museum of Chinese ancient architecture. The Shanghai Museum has a collection of 120,000 pieces of Chinese ancient treasures. The Bund,featured outstanding European colonial architectures, is full of new skyscrapers and historical buildings in the center of Shanghai. Take a stroll along the Xintiandi Street, a boutique area highlights a harmonious merger of classic and modern Shanghai. Pudong New Area is home to the Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone and the Shanghai Stock Exchange and many of Shanghai's best-known buildings, such as the Oriental Pearl Tower, the Jin Mao Tower, the Shanghai World Financial Center, and the Shanghai Tower. These modern skyscrapers directly face Puxi's historic Bund, a remnant of former foreign concessions in China. Meals:(B/L/-)

The Master of Nets Garden, the smallest and most proportional of all the beautiful gardens in Suzhou, is in the mood of tranquility and harmony. Pingjiang Road, a ancient street along the Grand Canal, is filled with snack shops, tea houses, ping-tan museums, and boutique shops. Meals:(B/L/-)

After Breakfast, Departure transfer to airport. Meals:(B/-/-)

Inclusion

4 night accommodation with buffet breakfast at the Presidential Beijing; 2 night accommodation with buffet breakfast at Jian Guo Hotel Xi’an; 3 night full board on the MV President No.6 Cruise; 3 night accommodation with buffet breakfast at Ocean Hotel Shanghai; Tours with meals as listed. Professional English speaking tour guide service Round trip airport/hotel/airport transfers & domestic air tickets with airport tax

Exclusion

International airfares Optional activities Other meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program Personal equipment Travel insurance Gratuities Voluntary tips for guides or drivers. Travel and medical insurance Any items not mentioned as included Personal expenses & gratuities to guide & driver.

Note

All Departures on Wednesday's Additional airport tax: Optional Tours available on request for following Days Day 3 --Optional Kung Fu Show with Peking Duck dinner Day 11--Optional Acrobatic Show with dinner For the booking that passengers arrive in Beijing between 9 pm and 7 am, or depart Shanghai before 8 am and after 10 pm, please note additional transfer charge will be applicable.