Amazing China with Yangtze River Cruise
(10 Nights / 11 Days)
3N Beijing/2N Xian /3N Yangtze River Cruise/2N Shanghai
About China: Popular for its assorted cuisine, multiculturalism, varied terrain, enviable nightlife and shopping, China
has all that it takes to be an explorer’s choice of holiday destination. The deep historical heritage and cultural
integrity, makes it splendidly beautiful as a nation. The place is home to a number of exotic tourist points and boasts
of The Great Wall of China, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Several temples and a number of museums
make it exemplarily rich in terms of its historical positioning.
Beijing is one of the six ancient cities in China and is the nation's political, economic, cultural, educational and
international trade and communication center. It’s rich in historical sites, government and cultural institutions. Its
home to some of the finest remnants of China's imperial past.
Heaven for the rich, Shanghai is an elite ecstasy. High-end bars and pubs to designer apparel and accessories stores,
Shanghai has rightly been put as Chinese Paris. Rich in historical heritage and splendid in an elite and happening life
it offers, the city is besieging.
China is not just a shopping paradise or a country with unique culture. One can also cruise the majestic Yangtze
River, third longest in the world and spot some rare species of animals and some of the most beautiful sights in the
world.
Day 1:
Arrival Beijing
 Arrive in Beijing, your gateway city of China tour. Be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
 Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
 Enjoy Dinner at Indian Restaurant.
Day 2:
Beijing City Tour
 Depart from hotel in the morning to visit Tian'anmen Square, the largest urban square and Forbidden City,
the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world.
 Then visit Temple of Heaven Which stands the color of sky. You feel the perfect harmony between the
architecture and nature and a circle and peace spirit of Chinese people. You even could imagine the vivid
pictures of a great sacrifice to the Heaven for good harvest through the description of local guide.
 Enjoy Dinner at Indian Restaurant.
Day 3:
Beijing
 In the morning drive 75km to visit the Jade factorty and Great Wall at Juyong pass first and Ming Tombs
(Changling Tomb), the once lavish burial chambers of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty.
 Then Visit the outside view of National Stadium.
 Enjoy Dinner at Indian Restaurant.
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Day 4:
Beijing-- Xi'an
 In the morning, you will visit the Liulichang which is a famous district in down-town Beijing that is known for
a series of traditional Chinese stone dwellings housing that sells various craftwork, artistry, and antiques. It is
one of Beijing's traditional old quarters.
 Then visit Da Shi Lan, one of Beijing's most famous old-fashioned streets, has a history dating back 570
years. It was built in 1430, the 18th year of Emperor Yong Le's rule during the Ming Dynasty. Da Shi Lan is
375 meters long and is home to 26 shops from nine types of trade.
 Then you will roam in Beijing Olympic Park, where you can see the outside view of the National Stadium-Bird’s Nest and National Aquatics Center --Water Cube.
 Then you will take flight to Xian.
 Dinner at Indian restaurant.
Day 5:
Xi'an
 Ample time will be provided for the visits of those famous spots, including the Qin Terror-cotta Army
Museum, one of the world's most important archaeological finds with troops, horses and carriages in battle
formation and Special art lacquar work shop and Big Wild Goose Pagoda , Tang Dynasty Show is available
for your optional.
 Dinner at Indian restaurant.
Day 6:
Xi'an - Chongqing, Embark
 In the morning, you will visit the Shaanxi History Museum and Ancient City Wall.
 Then be transferred to airport for your flight to Chongqing in the afternoon.
 Drive to the pier to embark for your wonderful Yangtze River Cruise.
Day 7:
Yangtze River Cruise
 Depart from Chongqing in the morning. The first shore excursion of cruise occurs either at Fengdu,
Shibaozhai or Wanzhou, which depends on local river conditions.
Day 8:
Yangtze River Cruise
 Today pass Three Gorges namely Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge, during which take an excursion
through Daning River Lesser Three Gorges.
 In the evening, sail through the ship locks.
Day 9
Disembark, Yichang—Shanghai
 Get off the cruise to visit Three Gorges Dam in the morning.
 Disembark at Yichang for the flight to Shanghai.
 Upon arrival, be transferred to the hotel to catch up on some rest. Dinner at Indian restaurant.
Day 10:
Shanghai
 Depart from hotel in the morning to have a whole-day trip of Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyuan Garden, and the
Old Street, Oriental TV Tower, the Bund and Nanjing Road Shanghai’s famed waterfront promenade.
 Dinner at Indian restaurant.
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Day 11:
Departure, Shanghai
 Breakfast at the hotel.
 Be transferred to Pudong International Airport for your flight home.
The above tour includes:
1. Stay for 10 Nights in China
a. 03 Nights stay in Beijing with daily hotel buffet breakfast
b. 02 Nights stay Xian with daily hotel buffet breakfast
c. 03 Night stay at Yangtze River Cruise with daily hotel buffet breakfast
d. 02 Nights stay Shanghai with daily hotel buffet breakfast
2. Meals as per itinerary
3. Sightseeing as per Itinerary
4. Services of a local guide in case of any help/information.
Special Notes:
1. Optional Beijing/Xian airfare with tax is 172USD/P
2. Xian/Chongqing airfare with tax is 115USD/P
3. Yichang/Shanghai airfare with tax is 176USD/P
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