Yangtze River Cruise Tour
- 11 days Beijing, xian, Yangtze River Cruise and Shanghai tour

Highlights: Beijing, xian, Yangtze River Cruise, Shanghai

Tour advisor : Pauline Education: University . Majoy: Tourism & English Miss Pauline is an expert on China travel, hotel and conference room. She is willing to share her passion when you planning a trip to China. Should you have any questions or require any help, please send email to: travel@beijingservice.com

Day 1 Beijing
On arrival you will be met by our guide and transferred to your hotel. You will be free for the rest of the day.

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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