Private tour – fully customizable
11-Day Beijing, Xian, Chongqing, Yangtze, Yichang and Shanghai Tour
The essence of China with the beauty of the Yangtze River and then the huge Three Gorges Dam will astound you and finally Shanghai, the modern miracle.
Prices from:
2-5 People traveling together – per person in double from:
November 1, 2011 – March 31, 2012
3 Star Hotels: $2247
4 Star Hotels: $2364
5 Star Hotels: $2695
April 1 – October 31, 2012
3 Star Hotels: $2361
4 Star Hotels: $2514
5 Star Hotels: $2994
Note: discount applies if 6 or more travel together
Single supplement: please inquire
Itinerary
- Day 1 Arrive in Beijing
- Your own personal guide will meet you right at the arrival hall of the airport. A comfortable vehicle and driver will be ready and waiting to take you both to the hotel.
- Hotels:
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Days Inn Forbidden City Beijing 3 star Sunworld Hotel 4 star Crowne Plaza Beijing 5 star
- Day 2 Beijing
- Attractions: Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City, Hutong, Chinese Yoyo Experience, Lizexiang Pearl StoreToday is packed full with imperial life experiences and also insights into the local atmosphere. Try your hand at a traditional folk activity practice makes perfect!
- Day 3 Beijing
- Attractions: Temple of Heaven, The Mutianyu Great Wall, Shahe Cloisonne FactoryStand on 2,000 years of history and enjoy the panoramic mountain views around the Great Wall. A cable car ride is included to make it less ‘breathtaking’! Today your guide will introduce you to the rich history, beauty and reason for Beijing’s Temple of Heaven.
- Day 4 Beijing, Fly to Xian
- Attractions: Summer PalaceTake a leisurely walk in the enchanting royal garden to appreciate the masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design, fly to Xi’an for more highlights ahead.
- Hotels:
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Xian Skytel Hotel 3 star Grand Noble Hotel 4 star Sofitel On Renmin Square Xian 5 star
- Day 5 Xian
- Attractions: The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Shaanxi History Museum, Tai Chi Experience at the City Wall , Xian Imperial Fine Arts centerThe essence of Xi’an’ most famous attractions arranged perfectly into one day. It is a great feast of both ancient sights and cultural activities.
- Day 6 Xian, Fly to Chongqing
- Attractions: Ciqikou Ancient Town, Three Gorges Museum, Chongqing National Arts Institute GallerySay goodbye to Xi’an and embrace a sunshine cruise starting from Chongqing, before boarding, take the chance to feel the charm of the mountain city.
- Day 7 Yangtze Cruise
- Attractions: Welcoming Banquet, Dancing Party, Fengdu Ghost CityClimb up the Ghost City in the mists, do not let the eerie feel get the best of you! A formal welcoming banquet surely lights up your day.
- Day 8 Yangtze Cruise to Yichang
- Attractions: Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, Shennong StreamBy taking a smaller boat, it enables you to get deeper into the gorges. Admire the strength and muscles your boat trackers show while pulling the boats through narrow beautiful gorges.
- Day 9 Yichang, Fly to Shanghai
- Attractions: Three Gorges Dam SiteTake a picture with the Three Gorges Dam, so far the largest water conservation project ever undertaken by man. Fly to Shanghai in late afternoon, just in time to catch the neon lights lit up the sky from air.
- Hotels:
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Hengsheng Peninsula International Hotel Shanghai 3 star The Bund Hotel Shanghai 4 star Radisson Shanghai New World 5 star
- Day 10 Shanghai
- Attractions: Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Yuyuan Garden, The Bund, A Short Visit to Shanghai Old Alleys, Tianhou Silk FactoryLet the old alleys turn back time with dusty memories of daily lives past and present nestled in a modern buzzing Shanghai. What do you see standing on top of the tower, a brand new Shanghai or an old one?
- Day 11 Depart Shanghai
- Your guide and private driver will take you to the airport for your flight home, getting you to the right terminal and check-in desk, stress-free and on time!