Tour Code: BT-08-S409


Destinations: Shanghai, Wuhan, Yangtze River, Chongqing, Xian and Beijing
Tour Length: 13 days
Available Dates: Based on the cruise sailing date, Please click.

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Daily Itinerary Summary


Day 01: Entry Shanghai 
Meeting on arrival and transfer to the well selected hotel. Have a stroll along the Bund to view the colorful night piece if time is available.

  Hotel : River Bund Hotel


Day 02: Shanghai 

Drive to visit the Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden and a local family. The welcome 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 : River Bund Hotel
  Meals : B, L, D


Day 03: Shanghai  Wuhan
After visiting the religious Jade Buddha Temple, your guide will see you off at the airport for the flight to Wuhan. Upon arrival, have a brief city tour to the Hubei Provincial Museum. After dinner, you will be transferred to the check in at the deluxe German-made cruise ship.

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


Day 04: Sailing 
Spend the full day sailing.

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


Day 05: Sandouping 
Disembark for visiting the under-built but grand Three Gorges Dam. The historic project will take you about 2 hours for visit.

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


Day 06: Badong (Shennong Stream) 
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 pass the Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge this afternoon. The river guide will provide the narration as well, whatever the lofty peaks along the route or the unparalleled three wonders, Ancient Plank Road, Mengliang Stairway, the mysterious hanging coffins will all make you heart at beat.

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


Day 07: Wanxian 

Continue the sailing and pass the mountains of Eastern Sichuan. The last but not the least part of your cruise tour is the morning disembark for an excursion to Wanxian. You will reach the ancient town by bus instead of much walking. The local acrobatic show is provided for fun.

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


Day 08: Chongqing Xian 
The ship is scheduled to arrive in Chongqing at around 10:00. You're advised to prepare for the check-out procedure after breakfast. Our guide will expect you on board and have a tour to the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell. After have a luxurious lunch at Holiday Inn Yangtze, see you off for the flight to Xian and transfer to the well selected hotel. 

  Hotel : Grand New World Hotel 
  Meals : B, L

  Hotel : Grand New World Hotel 
  Meals : B, L, D

Day 10: Xian Beijing  
Xian city tours will be wrapped up after the visit to the Provincial History Museum and the Great Mosque. Leave for Beijing by flight and transfer to the well-selected hotel.

  Hotel : Holiday Inn Central Plaza - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
  Meals : B, L

Day 11: Beijing 
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 Ming Tomb and the Summer Palace in the afternoon.

  Hotel : Holiday Inn Central Plaza - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
  Meals : B, L


Day 12: Beijing 
Today's delightful highlights cover the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. You will be served Beijing Roasted Duck for dinner at a famous restaurant, followed by a lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre.

  Hotel : Holiday Inn Central Plaza - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
  Meals : B, L, D


Day 13: Beijing/Exit
Be at leisure until the hotel-airport transfer is arranged for you according to your homebound flight schedule.

  Meals : B