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18 - Day Luxury Tours

Beijing- Xian- Lhasa- Lanzhou- Chongqing- Yangtze River Cruise- Wuhan - Shanghai
Tour Code CT-L515 
Category LuxuryStandard   
Price Starting from $2880.00 per person Price Details
 
Departure Daily

Day by Day Itinerary

B - Breakfast      L- Lunch      D- Dinner

Day 01: Arrival in Beijing
Our guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of your day is free.
 
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza


 

Plateau scenery on the way to Lhasa



Day 02: Beijing
You will walk through Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven.  Tonight you will feast on Peking Duck Dinner at a famous restaurant.  Following dinner you will witness a lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza


Day 03: Beijing
Today you will walk on the most visited segment of the Great Wall, Badaling. To avoid the tourist eateries at the Wall, you will be taken to a local popular Sichuan restaurant for lunch. After lunch, you will visit the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb. Tonight you will enjoy an a la carte dinner at a renowned Cantonese cuisine restaurant in the Wangfujing Street. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza


Day 04: Beijing - Xian
This morning you will visit the ornate Summer Palace on the shores of the immense Kunming Lake and the lovely pandas in Beijing Zoo. Take an afternoon flight to Xian and check in the hotel. A sumptuous buffet dinner will be served at the hotel this evening. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: Sheraton Xian Hotel 



Day 05: Xian
Tour the astounding Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. Then we'll return to the city for an a la carte lunch at a renowned Cantonese cuisine restaurant. In the afternoon, explore the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the ancient City Wall. This evening, you will be entertained with the marvelous Tang Dynasty Dinner Show in Tang Dynasty Palace. (Add: No. 75, Chang'an Road, Xi'an). (B+L+D) 
 
Accommodation: Sheraton Xian Hotel  


 

The first bridge in the headstream of Yangtze River



Day 06: Xian
Visit the magnificent Shaanxi Provincial History Museum. After enjoying a delicious a la carte lunch at a local cuisine restaurant, visit the Great Mosque, the center of Xian's sizeable Muslim community and a local family, which helps you know how local people live. (B+L)
 
Accommodation: Sheraton Xian Hotel  


Day 07: Xian - Lhasa
Visit the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi in the morning. Then take flight to Lhasa and transfer to the local best hotel. Acclimatize yourself to the high altitude in the afternoon. Tonight, the a la carte dinner will be served at a local best Sichuan cuisine restaurant. (B+D)
 
Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Lhasa


Day 08: Lhasa
This morning you will view the magnificent Potala Palace. After a western-style lunch, continue your sightseeing tour to visit the Sera Monastery and Norbulingka Park. Later, you'll meet a Tibetan family and get an opportunity to see their customs and how they live. Tonight you will dine at your hotel. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Lhasa


Day 09: Lhasa
Start the day with visits to the Jokhang Temple, the thriving Barkhor Street bazaar. After a western-style lunch, you'll see the Tibet Museum, the Tibetan Tradition Medicine Hospital and the Lhasa Carpet Factory. This evening dinner will be at the hotel. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Lhasa


Day 10: Lhasa - Lanzhou
Board the overnight soft sleeper train to Lanzhou after breakfast. Lunch and dinner are on your own. (B)
 
Accommodation: an overnight soft sleeper train


 

Unique Three Gorges scenery along Yangtze River



Day 11: Lanzhou
Your guide will meet you at the railway station and transfer you to the hotel in the early afternoon upon arrival. Today's visit includes the Waterwheel Garden and the Gansu Provincial Museum, time permitting. Full board are on your own.
 
Accommodation: Sunshine Plaza  


Day 12: Lanzhou - Chongqing
Visit the Binglingsi Grottoes. Take a flight to Chongqing. Tonight enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner at the 4-star Holiday Inn Yangtze. Then you will embark on the deluxe German-made cruise ship to stay overnight in preparation for your Yangtze cruise. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: China Regal Cruises  


Day 13: Chongqing - Fengdu
At 08:00, the ship sets sail down the mighty Yangtze River. Your sightseeing highlight today will be a visit to the Ghost City of Fengdu. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: China Regal Cruises  


Day 14: Badong - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping
Today, you'll stop at the town of Badong and take a small junk up the Shennong Stream and enjoy the spectacular natural scenery. The cruise will resume sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge and passing through the five-step ship lock. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: China Regal Cruises  


Day 15: Sandouping
Today's visit is a short excursion to the monumental Three Gorges Dam Project at Sandouping. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: China Regal Cruises  


 

Shennong Stream, Yangtze River cruise



Day 16: Wuhan - Shanghai
The cruise ends in Wuhan at noon. You will be met by the guide and taken to have lunch at a local restaurant. You will have an opportunity to visit the Hubei Provincial Museum. Then take flight to Shanghai and transfer to the hotel. (B+L)   
 
Accommodation: Ramada Plaza Shanghai


Day 17: Shanghai
In the morning, tour the Shanghai Museum and Yuyuan Garden. After lunch, enjoy a cruise on the Huangpu River. Tonight's dinner will feature Shanghai cuisine at the renowned 260-year old Wang Bao He restaurant. After dinner, you'll go to the Shanghai Centre Theatre and see the fabulous Portman Acrobatic Show. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: Ramada Plaza Shanghai


Day 18: Departure from Shanghai
You will be transferred to the airport to board your homeward bound flight filled with memories of your exciting journey to this most amazing land. (B)


Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)

Prices  (Valid from Mar. 1st, 2008 to Feb. 28th, 2009)

SeasonGroup size 2-5 travelers 6-9 travelers 10 travelers & above
High season Double Occupancy $3740.00 $3280.00 $3030.00
Sole Occupancy $4920.00 $4460.00 $4160.00
Low season Double Occupancy $3590.00 $3130.00 $2880.00
Sole Occupancy $4660.00 $4200.00 $3900.00
Remark :Quotations listed are valid excluding the periods of Olympic Games staying in Beijing; Aug 25 to Sep 15 staying in Xian; Aug 01 to Aug 31 staying in Lhasa; F1 Grand Prix and Dec 01 to Dec 15 staying in Shanghai.