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18 - Day Standard Tours

Beijing- Lhasa- Xian- Guilin- Yangshuo- Chongqing- Yangtze River- Yichang - Shanghai
Tour Code CT08-S404 
Category StandardLuxury   
Price Starting from $2640.00 per person Price Details
 
Departure Based on the cruise sailing date, Please click.

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


 

Chinese retired people at the Temple of Heaven, Beijing



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


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 Ming Tomb and the Summer Palace. (B+L)
 
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza  - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing


Day 04: Beijing - Lhasa
This morning fly to Lhasa. Upon arrival, you will be met by the guide and transferred 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: ShangBaLa Hotel  


 

Tibetan lamas' Sutra-debating in Sera Monastery, Lhasa



Day 05: 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: ShangBaLa Hotel   


Day 06: 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 served at the hotel. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: ShangBaLa Hotel   


Day 07: Lhasa - Xian
Take flight to Xian and transfer to the hotel. Visit the ancient City Wall. (B+L)
 
Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel


 

Yangshuo rural scenery, Guilin



Day 08: 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. Tonight you'll enjoy Xian's famous dining specialty, the Dumpling Banquet. After dinner you'll be entertained by the marvelous Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show. (B+L+D) 
 
Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel


Day 09: Xian - Guilin
Visit the magnificent Shaanxi Provincial History Museum and the Great Mosque. After enjoying a delicious a la carte lunch at a local well-known restaurant, take an afternoon flight to Guilin and transfer to the hotel. After dinner, you will enjoy the Ethnic Minority Songs and Dances at Lijiang Theatre. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel  - former Holiday Inn Hotel


Day 10: Guilin - Yangshuo
Enduring memories are created today as you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. Upon arrival in Yangshuo you can take a short bicycle trip to the countryside where you will visit a local villager's home and experience his rural lifestyle. Alternatively you can take our electric car instead of a bicycle. (Sometimes the food served on the cruise is not the best, so consider a hearty breakfast at the hotel this morning) (B+L)
 
Accommodation: Paradesa Resort  - the local best hotel


 

Beautiful Shennong Stream sceneries along the Yangtze River



Day 11: Yangshuo
The whole day is free for you to explore Yangshuo and its environs by yourselves. Enjoy this picturesque village walking through the crafts and antiques markets and perhaps relaxing with a pot of tea at a sidewalk café. You can also rent a bicycle and ride to the Moon Hill and the Big Banyan Tree. (B)
 
Accommodation: Paradesa Resort  - the local best hotel


Day 12: Yangshuo - Guilin - Chongqing
This morning, take the short drive back to Guilin. Visit the Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill and the Seven Star Park. Then take an afternoon 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


 

The Bund, Shanghai



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: River Bund Hotel


Day 17: Shanghai
Today, tour the Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden and the Bund. Later, you will visit a local family to experience local people's life. 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: River Bund Hotel


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 $3490.00 $3040.00 $2790.00
Sole Occupancy $4340.00 $3900.00 $3630.00
Low season Double Occupancy $3340.00 $2900.00 $2640.00
Sole Occupancy $4100.00 $3660.00 $3360.00
Remark :Quotations listed are valid excluding the periods of Olympic Games staying in Beijing; May 01 to May 06, Oct 01 to Oct 06, Jan 26 to Jan 31, 2009 staying in Guilin; Apr 30 to May 04, Sep 30 to Oct 06, Jan 26 to Jan 31, 2009 staying in Yangshuo; F1 Grand Prix staying in Shanghai.