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16 - day Yangtze River Cruise Deluxe Tour
(Tour code: FGC2008B)
Routing: Beijing- Xi’an - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise- Wuhan -
Hangzhou - Suzhou - Shanghai
Highlights:
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Summer
Palace, Temple of Heaven, Pecking Duck Dinner and Acrobatic Show
Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, Shanxi Provincial History Museum,
Ancient City Wall, Large Wild Goose Pagoda, Dumpling banquet and Tang
Dynasty Dancing Show
Regal Princess Yangtze River Deluxe Cruises
West Lake of Hangzhou and Beautiful Garden in Suzhou
Nanjing Road, Yuyuan Garden, night scene along Huangpu River in
Shanghai
Itinerary
DAY 01 Canada - Beijing
Starting your tour by taking flight to Beijing
DAY 02 Arriving Beijing
Arrive in Beijing-the capital of China, your tour guide greets you at
the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Beijing Xinyuan Hotel (5-
star) or equivalent
DAY 03 Beijing (B/L/D)
Beijing served as the capital of 5 dynasties over a period of 800
years. Start your city tour with a visit to Tiananmen Square, the
largest public square in the world, and the Forbidden City. This
complex, the largest and most intact conglomeration of ancient
structures of the imperial palace ever built in the world, features
more than 800 buildings with 9999rooms, resplendent golden-glazed
roofs, red lacquered pillars and vermilion walls. You will visit the
Temple of Heaven, which was used to offer sacrifices to the heaven and
pray for good harvest in ancient times. Enjoy the famous Peking Duck
Dinner in the evening. Beijing Xinyuan Hotel (5-star) or equivalent
DAY 04 Beijing (B/L/D)
The highlight of today is a trip to the astonishing Great Wall at
Juyongguan Pass. The Great Wall is the most famous image of China
throughout the world. It is a symbol of Chinese traditional culture
and the pride of the Chinese nationality. After lunch you will visit
the Underground Palace of Ding Ling and the Sacred Path of Ming Tombs,
13 of the 16 Ming emperors have their tombs here. This is an
attractive destination as much for the natural scenery of the area as
for the tombs themselves. Visit the Cloisonné Factory and enjoy the
famous acrobatic show in the evening. Beijing Xinyuan Hotel (5-star)
or equivalent
DAY 05 Beijing (B/L)
Tour to the Summer Palace in the morning, the largest ancient
preserved garden in China and a former summer resort for Emperors and
the chosen few. Then visit Silk Carpet Factory. After lunch you will
be transferred back to the hotel for your free time, dinner is on your
own. Beijing Xinyuan Hotel (5-star) or equivalent
DAY 06 Beijing - Xian (B/L/D)
Fly to Xian in the morning, the first Chinese city to open up its
doors to the ancient world during the Tang Dynasty as the first stop
on the Silk Road. Over a period of more than 2000 years, Xian was the
capital for eleven dynasties. Along with Rome and Constantinople, this
city was a world leader in culture and trade and played a vital role
in bridging the gap between east and west. Upon arrival visit the
Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, the attached defending army to the
first emperor of China, it is regarded as “the eighth wonder of the
world” and among the top archaeological excavations of the 20th
century. Enjoy the Dumpling Banquet dinner and Tang Dynasty Singing
and Dancing Show in the evening. Grand New World hotel(4-star) or
equivalent
DAY 07 Xian (B/L/D)
Sightseeing the Shaanxi Provincial History Museum in the morning,
after lunch visit the Ancient City Wall, it is not only the most
complete city wall that has survived in China, but it’s also one of
the largest and most complete ancient military defense systems in the
world. Then tour to the Large Wild Goose Pagoda, the symbol of the
city, it is said to have been built to house and protect Buddhist
scriptures collected by the Chinese monk, Xuan Zang, the key figure in
Journey to the West. The day will end with visit to the Porcelain
Terra Cotta Warriors Factory. Grand New World hotel(4-star) or
equivalent
DAY 08 Xian - Chongqing -Three Gorges (B/L/D)
Fly to the mountain city Chongqing in the morning, the birthplace of
Ba and Yu culture with the history of 3000 years. Take the city tour
upon arrival. Visit the Three Gorges Museum. After the hot pot dinner
board the 5 star deluxe Yangtze River cruiser and start your venture
tour on the Yangtze River. With a rich Chinese cultural heritage of
thousands of years, the Three Gorges is not only a picturesque natural
gallery, but also a spectacular treasure house. Regal Princess Cruises
(5-star) or equivalent
DAY 09 Three Gorges (B/L/D)
The cruiser sails downstream. Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City or
New City for Relocates. Fengdu Ghost City is located on the north bank
of the Yangtze. A series of temples have been built here, each
representing different aspects of hell according to Taoist belief. The
temples are dominated by statues, frescos and carvings of the ghosts
and devils that are believed to govern Taoist hell. Locals gather here
to pray for a good afterlife and re-incarnation in their next life.
Regal Princess Cruises (5-star) or equivalent
DAY 10 Three Gorges(B/L/D)
Today the cruiser will sail into the Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge.
Although Qutang Gorge is the smallest among the Three Gorges, it is
actually the most powerful one and the water here flows most rapidly
at this spot. The Wu Gorge boasts the most immediately beautiful and
spectacular scenery of the Three Gorges. Flanking the river is a
series of green mountains with precipices and peaks where the water
zigzags forward and gives way to some attractive scenery. Transfer to
smaller boats to see the Shennongxi Stream. Then the cruiser will pass
Badong, Zigui, and sail into the Xiling Gorge, which is renowned for
being extremely perilous and is the longest one of the Three Gorges.
The water is full of turbulent currents and whirlpools and dangerous
shoals. The cruiser will pass the ship-lock of the Three Gorges Dam,
and arrive at Sandouping in the evening. Regal Princess Cruises (5-
star) or equivalent
DAY 11 Three Gorges (B/L/D)
Shore excursion to visit the Three Gorges Dam site, the largest
project of China in the morning. Then the cruiser will pass the ship-
lock of the Gezhou Dam at noon. Regal Princess Cruises (5-star) or
equivalent
DAY 12 Three Gorges - Wuhan - Hangzhou (B/L/D)
The cruiser arrives the destination Wuhan at noon. Visit the Yellow
Crane Pavilion, you will have a bird’s eye view of Wuhan City and the
Yangtze River. Fly to Hangzhou late afternoon. Red Star Culture Hotel
(4-star) or equivalent
DAY 13 HangzhouvSuzhou (B/L/D)
Hangzhou is a city with a rich history and culture. Marco Polo
described this place as “the most beautiful and magnificent city in
the world”. Take the boat cruise on the magnificent West Lake, the
symbol of the city and crammed full of interesting sights, visit the
Yellow Dragon Cave, taste the well-known Dragon Well Tea at the No.1
tea plantation. Take coach to Suzhou in the afternoon. Younger
Business Hotel (4-star) or equivalent
DAY 14 Suzhou - Shanghai (B/L/D)
Suzhou has been praised as the “Paradise on the Earth” since ancient
times and is an extraordinarily delicate and elegant city. Known as
“Venice of the East”, Suzhou is built around Grand Canal. The city’s
many excellent classical gardens have entitled Suzhou the “Garden
City”. Our sightseeing includes the Tiger Hill, Garden of the Master
of the Nets, boat cruise on the Grand Canal. Travel by motor coach to
Shanghai-the largest commercial and financial center of China after
enjoying the Silk Fashion Show. After dinner you may take optional
tour, the night cruise on the Huangpu River at your own expense (150
Yuan). Holiday Inn Shanghai (4 star) or equivalent
DAY 15 Shanghai (B/L)
Stroll the Nanjing Road and the Bund (Wai Tan) waterfront area, a
sweeping area along the Huangpu River, where used to be foreign
concessions and now is the symbol of modern Shanghai. Here is the best
place to capture the western influence of the old days. Visit the
Yuyuan Garden and the Old City Temple. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure,
and dinner will be on your own. Holiday Inn Shanghai (4 star) or
equivalent
DAY 16 Shanghai - Canada (B)
Tour guide will transfer you to the airport and home your sweet home.
* B – Breakfast; L – Lunch; D – Dinner. *
* Some shopping of souvenir will be arranged during the tour