Shanghai-Suzhou-Yichang-Yangtse River-Chongqing-Xi'an-Beijing
 
From US$ 2110
 
* Relaxing cruise along Yangtze River

* Highlights of China

* Hot and Spicy Food in Chongqing

 
Day 01   Shanghai Arrival
Arrive in Shanghai. Greeted by our attentive guide and transferred to the centrally located hotel with meals on your own arrangement today. ( No meals )

 
Day 02   Shanghai  
Full day tour to Shanghai Museum, Jade Buddha Temple, one hour cruise along Huangpujiang River, Bund, and Nanjing Road. Evening enjoy Acrobatic Show. ( B/L )

  
Day 03   Shanghai-Suzhou-Shanghai  
Transfer to railway station for a morning train (50 minutes) to Suzhou, upon arrival, visit the exquisite Garden of the Humble Administrator and Silk Embroidery Institute; afternoon enjoy a nice boat ride along the famous Grand Canal, then transfer back to Shanghai by a return train or a private vehicle. ( B/L )

  
Day 04   Shanghai-Yichang   
Enjoy leisure time in Shanghai before flying to Yichang.  Upon arrival in Yichang, have a free time before boarding 5* Cruise of East King. ( B/L/D )

  
Day 05    Cruise  
Sail through the eastern point of the mystical Xiling Gorge and visit Three Gorges Dam. ( B/L/D )

  
Day 06   Cruise                   
Today you will sail through western Xiling Gorge, Shennong Stream Shore and Wu Gorge. ( B/L/D )

  
Day 07   Cruise  
Today you will either have an excursion to the "Pearl on the Yangtze River"- Shibaozhai Pagoda or Fengdu Temple on the shore ( Depend on the local condition ). ( B/L/D )

 
Day 08   Chongqing  
Disembark and transfer to Dazu ( approx. 2 hours ), and pay a visit to Dazu Grottoes, then transfer back to Chongqing, stay overnight in a centrally located hotel. ( B/L ) 

 
Day 09   Chongqing-Xi’an                             
A day tour to the ancient town called Ciqikou, and take a look at Giant Pandas in the Zoo before flying to Xian. Upon arrival, greeted and transferred to the centrally located hotel. ( B/L )

 
Day 10    Xi'an  
Morning tour to the world famous Terra-Cotta Warriors & Horses, in the afternoon visit the well preserved Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Evening enjoy Tang Dynasty Show with Dumpling Dinner. ( B/L/D )

  
Day 11    Xi’an-Beijing
Morning visit to the Ancient City Wall before flying to Beijing. Upon arrival,  visit Temple of Heaven, then transfer to centrally located hotel.  ( B )

 
Day 12    Beijing  
Full day tour to Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City,  in the afternoon visit Summer Palace.  Evening enjoy Kongfu Show. ( B/L )

Day 13    Beijing 
Full day excursion to Great Wall at Badaling Section, Ming Tombs and Sacred Way. Evening enjoy Peking Roast Duck Dinner. ( B/L/D )

 
Day 14    Beijing-Departure 
Transfer to Beijing international airport for your onward flight. ( B )

Remarks
Meals:
B = Hotel Buffet Breakfast; 
L = Lunch in local Chinese Restaurant;
D = Dinner in local Chinese Restaurant

Recommended Hotels: (Alternative hotels of yours are welcome)
3 nights at Central Hotel Shanghai;
4 nights on the Cruise of East King;
1 night at Holiday Inn Hotel Chongqing;
2 nights at Aurum Hotel Xi’an;
3 nights at Novotel Hotel Beijing.
 

Price Including:
* Domestic flights Shanghai-Yichang, Chongqing-Xi’an-Beijing with
  economy class and soft seat on the train Shanghai/Suzhou;
* 4 Star accommodation on twin sharing basis with daily buffet breakfast;

* 5 Star cruise along the Yangtze River with daily meals and shore excursion;
* Sightseeing & transfers with English speaking guide and private
   air-conditioned car;
* Meals specified in local Chinese restaurants;
* Evening programs mentioned in the itinerary.

Price Excluding:
* Chinese Visa;
* International flights to Shanghai and from Beijing;
* Tips to guides, drivers & hotel porters;
* Any items not mentioned in the itinerary.