China and the Yangtze Cruise
Legendary China and the Yangtze Cruise
Beijing - Xian - Yangtze River Cruise - Wuxi - Suzhou - Shanghai
29 Jul 2024 - 09 Aug 2024
USD $ 2997 pp
China has captivated and inspired the world for years now with its culturally rich past which still remains evident today. Its mighty structures like the” Great Wall” in Beijing and the life-size Terracotta Warriors in Xian, reflect the footsteps of Ancient Emperors.
Your four-day Yangtze River Cruise, the famous body of water that is revered among the Chinese, has inspired romantic poems and songs and is a journey through time compared to the great waterfront of the modern city of Shanghai and the enchanting gardens and beautiful waterways of Suzhou known as “The Venice of the East”.
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Experience an unforgettable journey to the renowned Great Wall of China by a cable-car cross over.
- Beijing-Temple of Heaven, Imperial Palace & Tian an men Sq
- Shanghai visit to Yu Garden, Bund, Xintiandi
- Visit the Paradise cities of Suzhou and Hangzhou
- Xian Visits – Site of Terra Cotta Warriors & Horses
- Experience high speed bullet train.
- Legendary Yangtze Cruise for 4 nights visiting the 3 gorges.
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Institute & An acrobat show.
Itinerary
Warmly welcome from our professional tour guide at your arrival airport. After picking you up, our driver will transfer you to hotel for check-in. You will have time to adjust your jetlag. Or enjoy your leisure time for the rest of the day.
After breakfast, visit historic Tian An Men Square where Mao Tse Tung first raised the flag of the Peoples Republic. Following this, tour visit the Imperial Palace, also called the Forbidden City, and its gardens. In the afternoon, marvel at the splendid Temple of Heaven and the Hall of Prayer for Bountiful Harvest. Later stop at a Pearl Factory to gain a little knowledge of fresh pearls.
In the evening, you will enjoy an authentic Peking Duck Banquet.
Optional: Hutong tour with rickshaw & lunch at a local family -$39pp
Today you will visit The Great Wall! Visiting the Great Wall is a delightful must for visitors to China. The Great Wall is one of the seven greatest man-made wonders of the world and is definitely the focal point of China. You will walk along one of the three greatest mountain passes – Badaling Pass. Enjoy your Great Wall Cable Car cross over the Great Wall of China. After that, you will have lunch where you can take some rest. Afterward, you will visit the Jade Museum to learn the history of Jade. In Chinese, jade is pronounced as ‘Yu’, and it has a history of at least four thousand years. Later visit the Traditional Chinese Medicine Center
Optional: The Golden Mask Dynasty Show (With spectacular costumes and ballet dancing with acrobats thrown in) -$49pp
Today after breakfast, you will fly to Xi’an. Xi’an, the former capital of China, enjoys a rich history of 5000 years. According to UNESCO, the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the Eighth Wonder of the World. Today’s excursion will take you to modern Chinas greatest archaeological discovery – The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, which silently guarded the tomb of Chinas First Emperor for over 2,200 years. Next, you will head to the Terracotta Replication Factory that re-made terracotta soldiers. Lunch will be served enroute.
Optional: Dumpling Banquet & Tang Dynasty Stage Show ( Show with specially cooked dumpling and traditional food) -$59 pp
Visit Small Wild Goose Pagoda, which is located inside the Jianfu Temple in southern Xi’an city and one of the famous landmark of Xian. Take the bullet train from Xi’an to Chongqing to board your Yangtze Cruise with balconies for 4 days full board.
Cruising on the River with all the sightseeing and meals. ( B, L, D)
Cruising on the River with all the sightseeing and meals. ( B, L, D)
Disembark the ship at Yichang pier.
Take bullet train from Yichang to Wuxi. Dinner & overnight in Wuxi
City tour in Wuxi in the morning. Visit Purple Clay Teapot Museum.
In the afternoon, depart for a full-day excursion to Suzhou “Venice of the East”.
Upon arrival, you will be visiting the Lingering Garden, Hanshan Temple, and enjoy a Boat ride on the ancient Grand Canal. En-route visit the Silk Factory.
They Often say that: just as there is paradise in heaven, there are Suzhou and Hangzhou on earth. Hangzhou was considered the worlds most enchanting city by Marco Polo. Today, you will begin your fabulous Hangzhou tour with a visit to West Lake via a boat ride. West Lake Scenic Area is the most well-known tourist attraction in Hangzhou which boasts numerous fascinating scenes and historical sites. After that, tour the Hangzhou Longjing Tea Farm Mountain to taste the fragrant tea and experience the much-lauded Chinese tea culture.
A full day of sightseeing will introduce you to the sights and sounds of this unique and modern city of Shanghai. Visit the Bund, often referred as the “Wall Street” of former foreign powers followed by shopping at the famous Nanjing Road – Pedestrian Street.
After lunch, visit the Chenghuangmiao Bazaar and Xintiandi (New Place) an affluent car-free glitzy shopping & entertainment district.
Optional: Shanghai Lujiazui FTDZ & Huang Pu River Cruise – $45pp
Hotels Envisaged or sim
- Beijing—Fairmont Hotel Beijing
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Xi’an—Hilton Xian Downtown
Yangtze River Cruise # 8 (Balcony Cabin) Upgrade Level - Wuxi —Wyndham Garden Wuxi
- Suzhou —Wyndham Garden Suzhou
- Shanghai —Intercontinental Shanghai Jingan
- Hangzhou —Sheraton Hotel Hangzhou
Inclusions
*Domestic flights from Beijing to Xian
*High-Speed Bullet Train from Xian to Chongqing, Yichang to Wuxi
*All the entrance fee indicated on the program.
*At least two meals daily
*Hotels as indicated on the program.
Not Included
* International flights
*Chinese Visa fee
*phone fee, laundry fee and any personal expense.
*Tipping to tour guides and drivers collected upfront.
Legendary China and the Yangtze Cruise
From USD $ 2499 pp
LEGENDARY CHINA & THE YANGTSE CRUISE
China has captivated and inspired the world for years now with its culturally rich past which still remains evident today. Its mighty structures like the” Great Wall” in Beijing and the life-size Terracotta Warriors in Xian, reflect the footsteps of Ancient Emperors.
Your four-day Yangtze River Cruise, the famous body of water that is revered among the Chinese, has inspired romantic poems and songs and is a journey through time compared to the great waterfront of the modern city of Shanghai and the enchanting gardens and beautiful waterways of Suzhou known as “The Venice of the East”.
Highlights
Experience an unforgettable journey to the renowned Great Wall of China
Beijing visits – Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven & Hall of Prayer, Imperial Palace
Shanghai Visits – Yu Gardens, Longhua Temple , Bund , City God Temple Bazaar
Xian Visits – Site of Terra Cotta Warriors and Muslim Quarter
Suzhou Excursion – Lingering Gardens, Boat ride on Grans Canal, Silk Factory
High speed bullet train from Suzhou to Shanghai on return
Legendary Yangtze Cruise for 4 nights visiting the 3 gorges.
Visit the traditional Chinese Medicine Institute and watch an acrobat show.
Itinerary
Day 1: Beijing. Arrive Beijing – Meet and assist.
Transfer to your hotel for check-in and overnight for 3 nights.
Day 2: Beijing.
After breakfast, visit historic Tian An Men Square where Mao Tse Tung first raised the flag of the People’s Republic. Following this, tour the Imperial Palace, also called the Forbidden City, and its gardens. In the afternoon, marvel at the splendid Temple of Heaven and the Hall of Prayer for Bountiful Harvest. Tonight, enjoy dinner at one of the fine restaurants. ( B, L, D )
Day 3: Beijing.
Today, experience the unforgettable! visit one of the world’s most remarkable sights – the Great Wall of China
(Juyongguan section), built over 2000 years ago by Emperor Qin.
The Great Wall stretches over 6000 km across the top of China. Upon returning to the city, visit the Summer Palace, a former retreat for the Imperial family. Time permitting, we will visit one of the Hospitals of Traditional Chines Medicine.
This evening, enjoy a Peking duck dinner at a fine local restaurant. (B, L, D )
Day 4: Xian.
After Breakfast, fly to the ancient city of Xian. Upon arrival, check-in for 2 nights. In the afternoon, visit the Muslim Quarter. Evening, dinner at the local restaurant. ( B, D )
Day 5: Xian.
Enjoy a full day sightseeing to the Xian’s ancient monuments – the incredible Grand Mausoleum of Qin Emperor Shi Huang Di, the first emperor of China. Protecting the emperor’s mausoleum are 6000 life-size terra-cotta warriors and horses. In the evening, enjoy a delectable dumpling dinner with superb entertainment in the Tang Dynasty tradition. ( B, D )
Day 6: Xian/Wuhan/Yichang.
Today fly to Wuhan and drive to Yichang to board your Yangtze Cruise with balconies for 4 nights full board. ( B,L,D )
Day 7/8/9: Onboard the Cruise visiting the 3 Gorges
with all sightseeing and meals. ( B, L, D)
Day 10: Shanghai.
Disembark the ship at Chongquing pier, meet & transfer for sightseeing at the Panda House. Then fly to Shanghai for the next 3 nights. ( B, D)
Day 11: Shanghai.
A full day of sightseeing will introduce you to the sights and sounds of this unique and modern city of Shanghai. Visit the Bund, often referred as the “Wall Street” of former foreign powers followed by shopping at the famous Nanjing Road – Pedestrian Street. After lunch, visit the Chenghuangmiao Bazaar and Xintiandi.
This evening enjoys an amazing acrobatic show. ( B, L,).
Day 12: Shanghai.
Today, depart for a full-day excursion to Suzhou “Venice of the East”.
Upon arrival, you will be visiting the Lingering Garden, Hanshan Temple, and enjoy a Boat ride on the ancient Grand Canal. En-route visit the Silk Factory. After lunch, in the late afternoon, return to Shanghai. via the High-Speed Train Tonight, enjoy the Huangpu River Cruise to experience Shanghai by night. ( B, L )
Day 13: After breakfast check-out
Transfer to the airport for your flight home. ( B )
Hotels Envisaged or sim
Beijing—Marriott
Xi’an—Titan Times
MS Yangtze Cruise
Shanghai—Sheraton
Inclusions
domestic flights from Beijing to Chongqing, and Yichang to Shanghai
-all the entrance fee indicated on the program
-meals indicated on the program ( 2 meals daily )
-hotels as indicated on the program or similar
-high speed train from Suzhou to Shanghai
Exclusions
International flights
Chinese Visa fee
phone fee, laundry fee and any personal expense
Tipping to tour guides and drivers collected upfront