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GW- CY- 002 ] Beijing-Xi'an-Chongqing-Dazu-Yangtze River-Shanghai ( 12 Day ) (downstream) |
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1 Arrive Beijing |
Arrive in Beijing, the capital of China. Meet your guide upon arrival and be transferred to your comfortable hotel. (D) |
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2 Beijing |
Begin the day’s activity with a visit to Tian’anmen Square, the largest urban square in the world. Then, move on to the Imperial Palace, also known as the “Forbidden City”, the biggest palace complex in the world. In the afternoon, visit the enchanting Summer Palace, one of China’s largest and best-preserved royal gardens, where you can have a walk along the famous Long Corridor. A Peking Duck Dinner concludes your first full day activities in China. (B-L-D) |
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3 Beijing |
Today’s highlight is your visit to the Great Wall, one of the “Seven Wonders of the World” and a symbol of Chinese civilization. Just like a gigantic dragon, the Great Wall winds up and down across mountains. Then, move on to visit the Ming Tombs (Changling Tomb) area where is for deceased emperors of the Ming Dynasty. (B-L-D) |
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4 Beijing-Xi'an |
Visit the Temple of Heaven, the place where the emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties worshipped heaven and prayed for good harvest. Check out the nearby Liulichang, a traditional street lined with art & crafts shops and antique stores. Explore some of Beijing’s old “Hutongs”, lanes or alleys formed by lines of Siheyuan (a compound with houses around a courtyard). You will have a chance to visit some families who have lived there for generations. Fly to Xi’an, the most famous ancient capital of China. (B-L) |
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5 Xi'an |
Begin the day’s sightseeing with an once-in-a-lifetime viewing of the extraordinary 2,200-year-old terracotta warriors of China’s first feudal Emperor, Qin Shihuang. Three exhibition halls house the continuing excavation of an army of 7,000 terracotta soldiers and horses guarding the emperor’s tomb. On the way back, stop by a local village to see farmers’ houses. Upon return to the city, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda which was built in 652 A.D. It contains a large volume of Buddhist scriptures which were obtained from India by the eminent monk of Xuanzang. Enjoy a characteristic dumpling dinner at a local restaurant. (B-L-D) |
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6 Xi'an-Chongqing-Dazu |
Visit Forest of Steles Museum where precious stone carvings and sculptures are kept. Then, visit the Great Mosque built primarily in the Ming Dynasty when Chinese architectural elements were synthesized into mosque architecture, and it is the largest and best-preserved one of the early mosques of China. Fly to Chongqing and be transfered by motor coach to the small country town of Dazu. (B-L-D) |
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7 Dazu-Chongqing |
At Dazu, you will explore the fascinating Buddhist carvings from the Song Dynasty (960-1279) on the hilltops of Baoding Hill. Enjoy a typical Sichuan cuisine dinner in a local restaurant. Embark your deluxe Yangtze River Cruise this evening in Chongqing. (B-L-D) |
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8 Yangtze Cruise |
Depart at 08:00am from Chongqing. Announcement the itinerary and ship facilities on board at about 09:30am. Then, the shipman will introduce the Yangtze Three Gorge and the Three Gorges Dam Project to you. Around 14:00pm-17:00pm, disembark to visit the city of Fengdu, popularly known as the “city of ghost”, on the south bank of the river. Enjoy the Captain’s Welcome Banquet and Singing & Dancing Party. (B-L-D) |
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9 Yangtze Cruise |
Around 06:30am-8:30am, visit the Baidi City of Fengjie at your own expense. At about 09:00am, cruise through the Qutang Gorge, 8km long, which is the last (most up stream) and shortest of the gorges, quite spectacular. Then, cruise through the Wu Gorge, which is the most beautiful section of the Yangtze River, flanked by high peaks that are often capped by fog or clouds. Around 13:00pm-17:00pm, cruise along the Shennong Stream by boat, you will become immersed in the wonders of zigzagging watercourses, the primitive environment and the mysterious culture along the banks. Around 17:30pm-18:30pm, sight-seeing the Xiling Gorge, which is the longest gorge among the three gorges. Enjoy the Farewell Dinner and Party in the evening. At about 21:00pm, pass through the Five-Step Ship Locks of Three Gorges Dam. (B-L-D)
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10 Yangtze Cruise-Yichang-Shanghai |
The highlight of today’s cruise is to visit the Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest hydroelectric project and the newest attraction on the Yangtze cruise line. The whole Yangtze River Cruise will end at about 11:00am in Yichang. Fly to Shanghai in the afternoon. A fabulous Acrobatic Show concludes your first day in Shanghai. (B-L-D)
(Attention: The above Yangtze River Cruise itineraries & times are subject to be changed according to the climate factors, river conditions and restriction by the local authority.) |
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11 Shanghai |
Visit the Bund, at the west shore of the Huangpu River, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and Jin Mao Tower can be seen on the opposite side. The splendid row of early 20th century Europe buildings remains the quintessential Shanghai sight. Visit fascinating Yuyuan Garden, a well-restored Suzhou-style garden, and take a walk through the Old Town filled with antique markets and specialty stores. Then pay a visit to the Jade Buddha Temple where two rare jade statues of Sakyamuni Buddha are treasured. You will have some free time in the afternoon to explore the city.(B-L-D) |
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12 Return from Shanghai |
Be transferred to the airport and board on your homebound flight. (B) |
B:Breakfast
L:Lunch D:Dinner |
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Standard A ( for 4-star hotel ) |
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Hotel Standard A( for 4-star hotel ) Price: RMB --/ per person in 1/2 double room |
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≥10 person |
Single Supplement |
6-9 person |
Single Supplement |
2-5 person |
Single Supplement |
High Season |
¥ 10008 |
¥ 4439 |
¥ 12416 |
¥ 4939 |
¥ 14605 |
¥ 4939 |
Shoulder Season |
¥ 9546 |
¥ 3977 |
¥ 12064 |
¥ 4587 |
¥ 14253 |
¥ 4587 |
Low Season |
¥ 9210 |
¥ 3641 |
¥ 11893 |
¥ 4417 |
¥ 14082 |
¥ 4417 |
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Standard B ( for 3-star hotel ) |
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Hotel Standard A( for 3-star hotel ) Price: RMB --/ per person in 1/2 double room |
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≥10 person |
Single Supplement |
6-9 person |
Single Supplement |
2-5 person |
Single Supplement |
High Season |
¥ 9485 |
¥ 3916 |
¥ 11837 |
¥ 4360 |
¥ 14026 |
¥ 4360 |
Shoulder Season |
¥ 9320 |
¥ 3751 |
¥ 11672 |
¥ 4195 |
¥ 13861 |
¥ 4195 |
Low Season |
¥ 9166 |
¥ 3597 |
¥ 11595 |
¥ 4118 |
¥ 13784 |
¥ 4118 |
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 High Season: Apr., May, Sep., Oct., 1st Nov.-15th Nov
Shoulder Season: Mar., July, June, Aug., 16th Nov.-30th Nov
Low Season: Dec., Jan., Feb
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