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16 - Day Luxury Tours
Beijing- Xian- Lhasa- Chongqing- Yangtze River- Wuhan - Shanghai
| Tour Code | CT08-L405 |
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| Category | LuxuryStandard |
| Price | Starting from $2710.00 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 BeijingOur guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of your day is free.
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Forbidden City, Beijing |
Day 02: BeijingYou 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: BeijingToday 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 - XianThis morning you will visit the ornate Summer Palace on the shores of the immense Kunming Lake and the Lama Temple. After lunch, take the afternoon flight to Xian and transfer to the local hotel. A sumptuous buffet dinner will be served at the hotel this evening. (B+L+D)
Day 05: XianTour 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
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Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xian |
Day 06: XianVisit 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 - LhasaVisit the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi in the morning. Then take flight 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)
Day 08: LhasaThis 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: LhasaStart 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: Four Points by Sheraton Lhasa
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Sutra-debating in Sera Monastery, Lhasa |
Day 10: Lhasa - ChongqingTake flight to Chongqing. Visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo if time permits. 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 11: Chongqing - FengduAt 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 12: Badong - Xiling Gorge - SandoupingToday, 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 13: SandoupingToday's visit is a short excursion to the monumental Three Gorges Dam Project at Sandouping. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: China Regal Cruises
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Shennong Stream adventure, Yangtze River cruise tour |
Day 14: Wuhan - ShanghaiThe 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)
Day 15: ShanghaiIn 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 16: Departure from ShanghaiYou 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 | |
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| High season | Double Occupancy | $3460.00 | $3070.00 | $2860.00 |
| Sole Occupancy | $4600.00 | $4200.00 | $3940.00 | |
| Low season | Double Occupancy | $3320.00 | $2920.00 | $2710.00 |
| Sole Occupancy | $4340.00 | $3940.00 | $3690.00 | |
| 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. | ||||
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