Tour Code: SG2013-02
Destinations: Beijing, Xian, Chongqing, Yangtze River Cruises, Yichang and Shanghai
Tour Length: 11 days
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Making a difference
The choice is yours, but decisions are often hard to make. Our itinerary feature page as Making a Difference will let you know the detailed arrangements of highlight attractions, accommodations, meals, special local flavors we arrange in the itinerary you will choose. Only you truly know where each of your coin will be spent, you could make your own choice! It is worth comparing the quality and value of a tour before you make your reservation.
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Making a differenceThe choice is yours, but decisions are often hard to make. Our itinerary feature page as Making a Difference will let you know the detailed arrangements of highlight attractions, accommodations, meals, special local flavors we arrange in the itinerary you will choose. Only you truly know where each of your coin will be spent, you could make your own choice! It is worth comparing the quality and value of a tour before you make your reservation.
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Daily Itinerary Summary
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Day 01: Entry BeijingYou will be met upon arrival at Beijing Capital Airport and check into your hotel. The rest of the day is left free off schedule for your individual activities. No escorted tour is scheduled.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Central Plaza 
- the best Holiday Inn Hotel in BeijingDay 02: Beijing After breakfast you are invited to attend the pre-tour briefing in the hotel, where you will meet the other members of your group. Start your China tour with the visit to the world largest city square of Tian'anmen Square. Just cross the famous Chang'an Avenue to enter the Forbidden City to appreciate this majestic royal court complex. An a la carte lunch will be served at a fine local restaurant. The afternoon visit will be focused on the Temple of Heaven, where the Emperors pray for God blessing and harvest for the whole nation. After enjoying the tasty Peking Duck Dinner at the famous Quanjude restaurant, you will be entertained by a lively Kungfu Show at the Red Theatre.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Central Plaza 
Meals: B, L, DDay 03: Beijing Drive to visit Badaling section of the world famous Great Wall, one of the ancient construction wonders in the history. You will be given 1.5-2 hours to have a short excursion on the wall. To reward the energy lost in the morning, you will be transferred back to a fine local Sichuan food restaurant to have a decent lunch. In the afternoon you will move to visit the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb. You will be driven to overlook the splendid Olympic National Stadium, otherwise known as Bird’s Nest on the way back to downtown area.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Meals: B, LDay 04: Beijing Xian Visit the Imperial garden Summer Palace where is the royalties' summer resort and the lovely Giant Pandas in Beijing Zoo in the morning. At noon, we will serve you an a la carte lunch at a fancy local restaurant. Take an afternoon flight to the next ancient capital city, Xian. The local guide will pick you up at the Xian airport and transfer to check in at the well selected hotel.
Hotel: Grand New World Hotel Meals: B, L
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Day 05: XianDrive to visit the remarkable significant archeological excavation of Terracotta Warriors and Horses in the morning, which is not to be missed for any visitors to China. We will serve you an a la carte lunch at a fancy restaurant at noon. In the afternoon go on with the city tour to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the landmark of ancient Xian, as well as the Great Mosque. This evening please enjoy the local Dumpling Banquet Dinner while you are entertained by the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show.
Hotel: Grand New World Hotel Meals: B, L, D
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Day 06: Xian Chongqing
You will have a stop at the City Wall for some activities. Cycling on the City Wall is quite popular among the foreign friends. If you cycle there, you need to pay the charge on the spot. Lunch is left on your own today. Then you will take a flight to Chongqing. Your guide will pick you up at the airport and then transfer you to visit the famous Ciqikou Ancient Town if time permits. Afterwards, check in at the deluxe cruise ship, which will set sail at 22:00.
Hotel: President No. 2 or No. 3
Meals: B
Day 07: Chongqing FengduAt about 08: 30, the ship will arrive at the Ghost City Fengdu, you will disembark for a side trip, where you will visit many temples housing silent ghost devils. After that, you will return to the ship and continue enjoying the nice view on the ship. The Captain’s Welcome Party is held on the deck in the evening. Don’t miss it.
Hotel: President No.2 or No. 3 Meals: B, L, D
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Day 08: Badong Xiling Gorge SandoupingToday your eyes will be busy with endless breathtaking beautiful scenery as the ship sailing through the splendid Three Gorges, the Qutang Gorge famous for its natural spectacular landscape, the Wu Gorge known for its 'Twelve Peaks' and the longest Xiling Gorge. On the way, the ship will stop at Badong to have an interesting short floating along the Shennong Stream in small pea boat, rowing by the boat trackers between the well-wooden and cliffy hills. After that, continue your cruise into the western section of the Xiling Gorge and pass through the five-step ship lock in the evening.
Hotel: President No. 2 or No. 3
Meals: B, L, D
Hotel: President No. 2 or No. 3 Meals: B, L, DDay 09: Yichang Shanghai
This morning, you will have to check out the cruise ship after visiting the magnificent Three Gorges Dam Construction Project, the world's largest hydroelectric project. Your local guide will get on board to meet you and escort you to tour Yichang Museum if time is enough. Take the flight to Shanghai and check in the fine hotel. Enjoy the night life in Shanghai on your own.
Hotel: Howard Johnson Business Club Hotel
Meals: B, L
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Day 10: ShanghaiVisit the Shanghai Museum with large collection of rare cultural piece and the elegant Yuyuan Garden full of traditional flavor. Enjoy an a la carte lunch that we specially arranged for you at a famous local restaurant. In the afternoon, the guide will take you to wander around the famous Nanjing Road, stroll at the Bund along the Huangpu River and visit an old cultural street in Shanghai.Transfer you back to the hotel and the tour guide will bid farewell to you. Our escorted service ends here.
Hotel: Howard Johnson Business Club Hotel Meals: B, LDay 11: Shanghai/ ExitYou will go to the airport for your home forward flight on your own. If you still have more time for the China visit, you are invited to contact us for some suggestion to extend your China trip.
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Important Notes:
Important Notes:
To the Airports:Shanghai has two airports: Hongqiao Airport (9 miles (15 km) west of the center of Shanghai) and Pudong Airport (19 miles (30km) southeast of Shanghai). Please make sure you go to the right one for departure.
Best way to Airports:Beijingtrip.com suggests you book a taxi at the Front Desk of your Shanghai hotel to make sure you won't stand outside the hotel entrance with your luggage waiting for a taxi. The trip to Pudong Airport will take one hour at 150 -170 RMB and it needs a 20 minutes drive for the Hongqiao Airport at 30 RMB. Hotel shuttle buses are available every hour to the airport at 30 RMB per person. For details please contact the Front Desk of the hotel.
Tour Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)| Group Code | Arrival Date |
Departure Date |
Double Occupancy |
Sole Occupancy |
Status |
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| 13-Y0406 | Apr 06(Sat) | Apr 16(Tue) | $1672.00 | $2142.00 | Open |  |
| 13-Y0420 | Apr 20(Sat) | Apr 30(Tue) | $1672.00 | $2142.00 | Open | |
| 13-Y0506 | May 06(Mon) | May 16(Thu) | $1732.00 | $2232.00 | Open | |
| 13-Y0525 | May 25(Sat) | Jun 04(Tue) | $1732.00 | $2232.00 | Open | |
| 13-Y0610 | Jun 10(Mon) | Jun 20(Thu) | $1672.00 | $2092.00 | Open | |
| 13-Y0624 | Jun 24(Mon) | Jul 04(Thu) | $1672.00 | $2092.00 | Open | |
| 13-Y0708 | Jul 08(Mon) | Jul 18(Thu) | $1672.00 | $2092.00 | Open | |
| 13-Y0722 | Jul 22(Mon) | Aug 01(Thu) | $1672.00 | $2092.00 | Open | |
| 13-Y0805 | Aug 05(Mon) | Aug 15(Thu) | $1672.00 | $2092.00 | Open | |
| 13-Y0819 | Aug 19(Mon) | Aug 29(Thu) | $1672.00 | $2092.00 | Open | |
| 13-Y0902 | Sep 02(Mon) | Sep 12(Thu) | $1742.00 | $2252.00 | Open | |
| 13-Y0921 | Sep 21(Sat) | Oct 01(Tue) | $1742.00 | $2252.00 | Open | |
| 13-Y1012 | Oct 12(Sat) | Oct 22(Tue) | $1742.00 | $2252.00 | Open | |
| 13-Y1028 | Oct 28(Mon) | Nov 07(Thu) | $1632.00 | $2102.00 | Open | |
| 13-Y1109 | Nov 09(Sat) | Nov 19(Tue) | $1612.00 | $2062.00 | Open | |
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