Tour Code: BT-08-S402


Destinations: Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Yangshuo, Chongqing, Yangtze River, Wuhan and Shanghai
Tour Length: 15 days
Available Dates: Based on the cruise sailing date, Please click.

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Daily Itinerary Summary

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 : Holiday Inn Central Plaza  - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing

Day 02: 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 03: 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 Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the afternoon. 

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


Day 04: Beijing Xian 

After the visit to the fabulous Summer Palace and the Lama Temple, your guide will see you off by the flight to Xian and be met to check in at the well selected hotel.

  Hotel : Grand New World Hotel
  Meals : B, L

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. After enjoy the local specialty, the Dumpling Banquet, you will be entertained by the marvelous Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show.

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


Day 06: Xian 
Continue the city tours to visit the Provincial History Museum, the City Wall and the Great Mosque. Have some free time to walk around the Bazaar near the Mosque.
  Hotel : Grand New World Hotel
  Meals : B, L


Day 07: Xian Guilin  
Xian city tours will be wrapped up after the visit to the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi on the way to the airport. Leave for Guilin by flight and transfer to the well selected hotel. You will be entertained by the Ethnic Songs and Dances at Lijiang Theatre.

  Hotel : Guilin Bravo Hotel  - former Holiday Inn Hotel 
  Meals : B, L, D


Day 08: Guilin Yangshuo Guilin
Bound for Yangshuo via breathtaking Li River.  A short bicycle trip to the countryside will then be arranged, you have back up choice if you prefer not to ride a bicycle. You will have chance to the local farm house to have close touch with their lifestyle.Drive you back to Guilin. (Tips: Since the lunch on the Li River cruise can not meet your expectation, Beijing Trip suggests you have big enough breakfast at the hotel this morning.)

  Hotel : Guilin Bravo Hotel  - former Holiday Inn Hotel 
  Meals : B, L


Day 09: Guilin Chongqing 
Continue the city tours to the Reed Flute Cave, the Elephant Trunk Hill and the Seven Star Park. Leave for Chongqing by flight and be met upon arrival. 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 10: Chongqing Fengdu  
The ship is scheduled to depart at 08:00, and then your Yangtze River travel get started. The first stop of Cruise will be the Ghost City Fengdu which is said to be the abode of devils in Chinese legends.

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


Day 11: 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 12: Sandouping
Disembark for visiting the under-built but grand Three Gorges Dam.

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


Day 13: Wuhan Shanghai  
Arrive in Wuhan at around mid-day. Visit the Hubei Provincial Museum and have lunch ar a local restaurant. After that take flight to Shanghai and be met to check in at the well-selected hotel.

  Hotel : River Bund Hotel
  Meals : B, L

Day 14: Shanghai   
Drive to visit the Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden, the Bund and a local family. 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 : River Bund Hotel 
  Meals : B, L, D


Day 15: Shanghai/ Exit
Be at leisure until the hotel-airport transfer is arranged for you according to your homebound flight schedule.

  Meals : B