Tour Code: BT- L507


Destinations: Beijing , Xian, Lhasa,Tsetang,Shangri-La,Lijiang,Kunming,Chongqing Yangtze River,Wuhan and Shanghai
Tour Length: 23 days
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Day 01: Entry Beijing 
Meeting on arrival and check in at the well selected hotel. The left hours of the day if any are on your side for free individual arrangements.

  Hotel : Crowne Plaza

Day 02: Beijing   
Today's delightful highlights cover the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. You will be served Beijing Duck for dinner at a famous restaurant, followed by a lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre.

  Hotel : Crowne Plaza
  Meals : B, L, D

One of the most important activities for the entire Beijing trip is the brief hiking at the Great Wall, Badaling section. Sichuan food is arranged for lunch at a nice restaurant after a short drive. Continue the visit to the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the afternoon. The a la carte dinner is served at a famous Cantonese cuisine restaurant in the Wangfujing area.

  Hotel : Crowne Plaza
  Meals : B, L, D

 

Day 04: Beijing Xian 
After the visit to the fabulous Summer Palace and the Lama Temple, your guide will see you off at the airport for the flight to Xian and transfer to the well selected hotel. This evening we will offer you a buffet dinner at your hotel as the welcome dinner to this ancient capital.

  Hotel : Sheraton Xian Hotel   - downtown
  Meals : B, L, D


Day 05: Xian 
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses unearthed near Xian is thought to be one of the great wonders of China and of the world. Drive through highway back to downtown to a decent restaurant to have well prepared food instead of the mass produced food around the site. Have a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the City Wall in the afternoon. Enjoy the Tang Dynasty Dinner Show in Tang Dyansty Palace in the evening.

  Hotel : Sheraton Xian Hotel - downtown
  Meals : B, L, D

Day 06: Xian 
Take the morning sightseeing tour to the Provincial History Museum and the a la carte lunch is served at a local famous restaurant. Visit the Great Mosque and a local family in the afternoon.

  Hotel : Sheraton Xian Hotel   - downtown
  Meals : B, L

Have the last stop of Xian at Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi if itime is available. Take a morning flight to Lhasa, the capital city of the mysterious Tibet with the altitude of 3,650 meters above the sea level. Then transfer to check in the hotel at Tsetang.

  Hotel : Tsetang Hotel  
  Meals : B, D


Day 08: Tsetang Lhasa 
This morning, take ferry through the Yarlong Tsangpo River for a tour to the Samye Monastery. Leave for Lhasa and check in at the hotel. The a la carte dinner will be arranged for you at one of the local best restaurants. 

  Hotel : Lhasa Hotel  - former Holiday Inn Hotel
  Meals : B, L, D

Day 09: Lhasa  
Your guide will take you for a whole day's city adventure, which covers the magnificent Potala Palace, the Sera Monastery, the Norbulingka Park. A western style lunch will be arranged for you. Enjoy your dinner at the hotel.

  Hotel : Lhasa Hotel  - former Holiday Inn Hotel
  Meals : B, L, D


Day 10: Lhasa 
Continue the city religion tours to the Jokhang Temple, thriving bazaar of the Barkhor Street, Tibet Museum, the Carpet Factory and the Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital. A western style lunch will be arranged for you. Enjoy your dinner at the hotel.

  Hotel : Lhasa Hotel  - former Holiday Inn Hotel
  Meals : B, L, D


Day 11: Lhasa Shangri-La 
After getting a close touch with a local family, leave for Shangri-La by flight and check in at the hotel. Shangri-La is a well-known paradise of earth and relax yourselves tonight to encounter the next amazing day.

  Hotel : Paradise Hotel  
  Meals : B, L


Day 12: Shangri-La 
Start the sightseeing tour at the Bita Lake and the Shudu Lake. On the way back, have a stay at the Songzanlin Monastery.

  Hotel : Paradise Hotel  
  Meals : B, L


Day 13: Shangri-La Lijiang 

You will be enthralled at the scenery on the way to Lijiang. The highlight sights cover the Tiger Leaping Gorge, the First Bend of the Yangtze River and the Stone Drum Town. Transfer to check in at the hotel.  

  Hotel : Jian Nan Chun Hotel 
  Meals : B, L


Day 14: Lijiang
Your half day Lijiang visit in the morning covers the Baisha Village and a local Naxi family, the Baisha Murals, the Rock Joseph's Former Residence in Yuhu Village. The afternoon is left free for you to explore this beautiful town on your own. In the evening, you will be entertained by the Naxi Ancient Music and Dance Performance at Dongba Palace.

  Hotel : Jian Nan Chun Hotel 
  Meals : B, L, D

Day 15: Lijiang  
The whole day is left free for your individual activities.

  Hotel : Jian Nan Chun Hotel 
  Meals : B

Day 16: Lijiang Kunming  
Leave for Kunming by flight and check in at the hotel. Have a tour to the Stone Forest and the Flowers and Birds Market.

  Hotel : Grand Park Hotel
  Meals : B, L

Day 17: Kunming Chongqing 
Leave for Chongqing by flight .Upon arrival, a brief city tour bring you to the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo if time is available.  After buffet dinner, you will be transfer to check in at the deluxe 5 star China Regal cruise ship.

  Hotel : China Regal Cruises
  Meals : B, L, D


Day 18: Chongqing Fengdu 
The ship is scheduled to depart at 08:00, then your Yangtze River travel get started. The first stop of Cruise will be the Ghost City Fendu which is said to be the abode of devils in Chinese legends.

  Hotel : China Regal Cruises
  Meals : B, L, D


Day 19: Badong Xiling Gorge Sandouping 
The short excursion to Shennong Stream in Badong will impress you deeply today. Not only will you enjoy the unique spectacles of the nature there, but also could see how the trackers drag the boat skillfully in the stream. Back the ship and continue to sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge. Pass the five-step ship lock.  

  Hotel : China Regal Cruises
  Meals : B, L, D


Day 20: Sandouping
Visit the under-built but grand Three Gorges Dam. 

  Hotel : China Regal Cruises
  Meals : B, L, D


Day 21: Wuhan Shanghai 
Arrive in Wuhan at abound mid-day. Visit the Hebei Provincial Museum and have lunch at a local restaurant. Leave for Shanghai by flight and transfer to the hotel.

  Hotel : Sofitel Hyland Hotel  - downtown
  Meals : B, L


Day 22: Shanghai 
Drive to visit the Shanghai Museum and the Yuyuan Garden. Take a Huangpu River cruise after lunch. The Farewell Dinner is served at the Wang Bao He Restaurant which has a history of around 260 years of serving the best Shanghai Cuisine. The memorable dinner is followed by the Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre.

  Hotel : Sofitel Hyland Hotel  - downtown
  Meals : B, L, D


Day 23: Shanghai/ Exit
Be at leisure until the hotel-airport transfer is arranged for you according to your homebound flight schedule.

  Meals : B