Yangtze River, the longest river in China and the third longest in the world, is one of the cradles of the Chinese civilization.
After spending a couple of days exploring around Beijing and the world famous Terracotta Warrior in Xian, you will start you cruise journey from Chongqin on Yangtze River, the best way to discover China.
- Day 01 Arrive Beijing, transfer to hotel.
- Day 02 Tour Beijing
- Day 03 Tour Beijing
- Day 04 Fly Beijing-Xian
- Day 05 Tour Xian
- Day 06 Fly Xian-Chongqing - Cruise on Yangtze
- Day 07 Cruize on Yangtze
- Day 08 Cruize on Yangtze
- Day 09 Yangtze Cruize/Yichang, fly to Shanghai
- Day 10 Tour Shanghai
- Day 11 Day trip to Suzhou
- Day 12 Shanghai -U.S. or an extension
Day 01 Arrive Beijing, transfer to hotel.
Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be met and tranferred to hotel.
Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Overnight Beijing.
Day 02 Tour Beijing
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Full day city excursion to Tiananmen Square-the largest square in the world, Forbidden City-imperial palace of Ming and Qing Dynasty, and Temple of Heaven-here ancient emperors prayed for good harvest.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Evening optional the Peking Opera Show or Chinese Kungfu show.
Overnight Beijing.
Day 03 Tour Beijing
Buffet breakfast at hotel.
Today will be spent with the the full day trip to the Great Wall at Badaling, the Ming Tombs and the Sacred Way.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Evening Peking Roasted Duck Dinner.
Overnight Beijing.
Day 04 Fly Beijing-Xian
Buffet breakfast at hotel, and then transfer to the airport for flight to Xian-the ancient capital of China.
Upon arrival meet and transfer the hotel. Lunch at local restaurant followed by visit to Shanxi Historical Museum, Ancient City Wall.
Dumpling Dinner with dumplings making demonstration at a dumpling restaurant.
Overnight Xian.
Day 05 Tour Xian
Today you have a full day tour to world famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses with circle movie showed before visiting the big wild Goose Pagoda and the Grand Mosque.
Lunch at local restaurant.
Evening optional the Tang Dynasty dinner Show (highly recommended, as it is one of the best shows in China).
Overnight Xian.
Day 06 Fly Xian-Chongqing - Cruise on Yangtze
Buffet breakfast at hotel, and then transfer to the airport for flight to Chongqing.
Arrive Chongqing, you will be met at the airport & transferred to take a half day city tour.
In the evening board your cruise ship for the Three Gorges river journey.
Overnight Cruize.
Day 07 Cruize on Yangtze
Depart Chongqing 8:00am. Shore excursion at Fengdu.
Ovenright Cruize.
Day 08 Cruize on Yangtze
Pass through the magnificent Qutang Gorge and beautiful Wu Gorge. Transfer to a small sampan to cruise the Shennong Stream.
Overnight Cruize.
Day 09 Yangtze Cruize/Yichang, fly to Shanghai
Visit the Three Gorges Dam. Arrive in Yichang about 12:00.
You will be met and transferred to airport. Fly to Shanghai, meet and transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Shanghai.
Day 10 Tour Shanghai
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Full day city tour with visit to the Yu Garden, the "Bund" and the Jade Buddha Temple.
Lunch at local Chinese restaurant.
Evening an optional Acrobatic Show.
Overnight Shanghai.
Day 11 Day trip to Suzhou
Buffet breakfast at hotel.
Today you have aull day trip by coach to Suzhou where you will visit Garden of the Master of the Nets, Lingering Garden and Silk Factory.
Lunch at good restaurants. Afternoon, boat trip on the ancient canal in Suzhou. Back to Shanghai in the evening.
Overnight S
Day 12 Shanghai -U.S. or an extension
Transfer to airport,and fly back home, or extend your trip to Tibet.