Yangtze River Cruise Tour
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Day
1 Beijing
Day 2 Beijing
A
full day excursion by seat-in coach to the Great Wall - the landmark
of China. It is one of the most amazing feats of human labor. After
lunch, a drive to the Ming Tombs along the Sacred Way with giant marble
figures and animals guarding the tomb area for deceased emperors of
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644AD). ( B, L)
Day 3 Beijing
A
morning tour of Tian'anmen Square, the largest public square in the
world, and the Palace Museum, known as the Forbidden City; the complex
of imperial palaces are home to the emperors for over 500 years in the
Ming and Qing dynasties. Some of the grand halls have been used as museums
for fine collections of Chinese treasures. After lunch you will be driven
to visit the Summer Palace, a former summer resort for the royal family,
and take a boat ride on its Lake Kunming. Thisevening you will be treated
to a delicious Beijing roasted duck dinner. ( B, L, D)
Day
4 Beijing - Xi'an
Your
sightseeing this morning is the Temple of Heaven, where the Ming and
Qing emperors prayed for good harvest. It is the largest temple complex
remaining in China today. After lunch, take a two-hour flight to Xi'an,
the great ancient capital and the eastern end of the Silk Road. A city
tour of the ancient city wall, one of few well-preserved ones in China.
(B, L)
Day 5 Xi'an
This
exciting day of sightseeing will include the Terra-cotta Warriors and
Horses at the Tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first Qin Emperor, and the
Bronze Chariots. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Big Wild
Goose Pagoda which was built in 652 AD. It contains a large volume of
Buddhist scriptures which were obtained from India by the eminent monk
Xuanzang,. Remainder of day is at leisure. (B, L)
Day 6 Xi'an - Chongqing
This
morning, visit the Shaanxi Provincial Museum where you will discover
how Xi'an became the cradle of Chinese culture. After lunch at a local
restaurant, you will be transferred to the airport for a short flight
to Chongqing , the mountain city. You will check in on a 4-star cruiser
this evening. (B, L)
Day
7 On Board
Depart
the mountain city - Chongqing
Shore excursion to the Ghost City - Fengdu (B, L, D)
Day 8 On Board
Navigate
Qutang Gorge(8km), the third gorge of the Yangtze and Wu Gorge(45km),
the second gorge of the Yangtze. Shore excursion to the Shennong valley,
or the Lesser Three Gorges
Sail through the Five-Stage-Ship-lock of the Big Dam (B, L, D)
Day 9 On board - Yichang - Shanghai
Shore
excursion to the Three Gorges Dam, known as the Big Dam. Navigate Xiling
Gorge (76km), the first gorge of the Yangtze. Arrive at Yichang after
lunch. You would take the flight to Shanghai, a cosmopolitan, bustling
and heavily populated city in China. You are free for the remainder
of the day. (B, L)
Day 10 Shanghai
Your
sightseeing this morning features a tour of the Yuyuan Garden, the old
area of the city, and a stroll along the lively waterfront, known as
the "Bund". After lunch, a visit to the Jade Buddha Temple.
An acrobatic show for your evening entertainment after dinner. (B, L,
D)
Day 11 Shanghai/Departure
At
leisure in the morning until your transfer to the airport for departure.(
B)
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