14-18 Days - Yangtze River Cruise Tour

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>>Day 1-2 : HOMETOWN – BEIJING
Depart hometown today aboard a spacious jet for your transpacific journey.

>>Day 3: BEIJING
When arriving in Beijing, you will be greeted by our professional tour guide at the Beijing Capital Airport and then transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day will be free for your own leisure, and you can choose other scenic spots to visit at your own expense.

>>Day 4: BEIJING (B/L/D)
Today, we shall visit the Palace Museum-the Forbidden City, the palace for 24 Ming and Qing Dynasty emperors. Then, proceed to Tian'An Men Square-the largest city square in the world. After lunch, we shall visit and go shopping in the Jingdu Pearl Factory. Then, visit Summer Palace, the famous resort of Empress Dowager Ci Xi, and the Temple of Heaven. Enjoy Peking Duck dinner in the evening.

>>Day 5 :BEIJING (B/L/D)
The highlight today is the astonishing Great Wall of China, the only man-made structure on the earth that can be observed by the naked eyes from the moon. After lunch, we shall visit a Jade factory and Chang Tombs which is the largest one in the 13 Ming tombs. On the way back to the city proper, we stop by at st Tongrentang, a famous Chinese herbal medicine store.

>>Day 6 :BEIJING - XI'AN (B/L/D)
Fly to Xian, the ancient capital city for Han, Tang and 11 other dynasties in the history. Visit the Bell Tower, located at the very center of the city. After lunch, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Dumplings will be served for your dinner.

>>Day7 :XI'AN (B/L/D)
After breakfast, visit the Museum of the Terra Cotta Warriors of the first emperor Qing Shi Huang, who unified China and ordered to build the Great Wall. After visiting, you can buy the imitative clay terra-cotta warriors in the factory for your friends.

>>Day 8:XI'AN - CHONGQING ( B,L,D )
Today, we shall visit the Ming-Dynasty Bell Tower located at the very center of Xi'an city. Standing On the top of it, the south gate of ancient city wall of the Ming can be seen in distance and meanwhile the Busy traffic is going around you. Then you will be transferred to the airport for a flight to Chongqing and spend the night in the cruise ship. Hotel : Regal China Cruise or similar 5*.

>>Day 9: YANGTZE RIVER (B/L/D)
Depart from Chongqing for an exciting downstream journey exploring the unique Three Gorges on the world's third longest river. Staying with one of the finest cruise ships on the river, you will appreciate the comfort ambiance when you come back from shore excursions to the primitive land. Your first port of call will be Fengdu, the legendary "Ghost City" - the Ming Hill, to be submerged when the Three Gorges dam is completed. But you will have fun here. A welcome banquet hosted by the Captain is arranged in the evening. Hotel : Regal China Cruise or similar 5*.

>>Day 10 :YANGTZE RIVER (B/L/D)
Entering the first gorge, Qutang Gorge this morning, you will see the high peaks, sheer cliff, and the narrow "gates" of the waterway when the great river is still in the upper reaches. Then we come to Wu Gorge, the most beautiful parts of the Three Gorges. Stopping at Badong and transferring to the local boat at Shennong Stream, you will explore ancient plank road remaining along the river, mysterious ancient coffins hanging high on the cliff, wild monkeys running under the primitive bushes. Hotel : Regal China Cruise or similar 5*.

>>Day 11 :YANGTZE RIVER (B/L/D)
While the last gorge, Xiling Gorge, comes to an end, you are reaching Yichang, where Gezhouba Dam. Sightseeing begins in Shashi, the twin city with modern textile industry and 3000-year history offers a lot to tourists – ancient city wall with a moat. The cruise arrives in Wuhan the next day. Hotel : Regal China Cruise or similar 5*.

>>Day 12 :YANGTZE RIVER - WUHAN (B/L/D)
You will arrive in Wuhan at noon. Wuhan is described as the "Homeland of White Clouds and Yellow Crane". You will visit the Yellow Crane Tower - a famous scenic spot enjoying a high reputation both domestically and abroad, it was first built in the 2nd Year of Huang Wu State during the period of more than 1700 years ago. Then you will visit Dong Hu scenic spot and Hu Bei Museum. During the tour, we shall have a chance to visit the local product center.

>>Day 13 :WUHAN - SHANGHAI - SUZHOU (B/L/D)
Fly to Shanghai, one of the largest commercial cities in China. Spend the day visiting beautiful traditional garden- Yu Garden. Then, proceed to Cheng Huang Temple. Afterwards we shall take a tour bus to Suzhou and visit the famous Hanshan Temple. During the Tang Dynasty (618-907), a famous monk named Hanshan stayed in the temple, which was later renamed after him. Hotel :Grand Metropark Hotel or similar 5*.

>>Day 14 :SUZHOU - SHANGHAI (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we shall visit Liu Garden and pay a visit to the Silk Research Institute Shopping Center of Jiangsu. In the evening, you can walk along the Bund Nanpu Bridge and go shopping along Nanjing Road. You can also view the Oriental Pearl TV Tower (No Ascending).

>>14-days tour passengers will leave Shanghai for HomeTown today after breakfast
Hotel : Guang Dong or similar 5*.

>>Day 15 :SHANGHAI - GUILIN (B/L/D)
We shall take a bus to Shanghai and then take a flight to Guilin, famous for its picturesque limestone peaks and rivers. Today, you will spend the day visiting the Reed Flute Cave. After lunch, we shall proceed to the Elephant Trunk Hill. It is located on the western bank of Li River Scenery. The shape of the hill is just like a huge elephant drinking water from the river with its trunk. Hotel : Royal Garden Hotel or similar 5*

>>Day 16 :GUILIN (B/L/D)
Today you will take a relaxing cruise on the Li River to enjoy the beauty of the peaks along the riverbanks en route. And then, you can visit the local products shopping center. And you can enjoy a Guilin traditional dance performance.

>>Day 17 :GUILIN - GUANGZHOU - HONG KONG (B/L)
Fly to Guangzhou, a civilized ancient city with a history of more than 2200 years. A city tour is arranged to visit Memorial Mausoleum to 72 Revolutionary Martyrs at Huanghuagang, it is located at the Middle Xinalie Road, Dongshan district. Then, we shall visit Wuyang park and Dr. Sun Yet-Sen's Memorial Hall. Then, fly to Hong Kong. (Dinner is not arranged) Hotel : Harbour Plaza Metropolis / Eaton Hotel or similar.

>>Day 18 :HONG KONG - HOMETOWN (B)
Transfer to Hong Kong International Airport after breakfast and ending the unforgettable China 17 days tour.