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Pandas with Grand Yangtze
14-Day Beijing - Xian - Chengdu - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
- Code: SG07-2017
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- Departure: Daily
When you arrive at Beijing airport, our guide and driver will wait for you outside the customs of Beijing airport. They will drive you to the 4-star Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel and help you to finish the check-in procedures. The remainder of the day is left to you to get around or take a good rest in the hotel.
Temple of Heaven, Beijing |
Your China tour begins in the capital city, Beijing. After the breakfast, you will attend the pre-tour briefing meeting in the lobby of the hotel, and our guide will give you a simple introduction about your whole journey in China. First, you will go to the Tiananmen Square. As the largest city center square in the world, it is also regarded as one of the landmark of Beijing. Across the square, you will walk to the Forbidden City, which used to be the 24 emperors and their families' dwelling palace. Nowadays, you can still sense the glorious and splendid trace in the museum. To avoid the restaurants in low quality, we will arrange you an a la carte lunch (valued at CNY150.00 per person and included in our price) in a famous and elegant restaurant. Towards afternoon, pay a visit to the Temple of Heaven, the royal worship site for rich harvest. In the evening, you will be entertained by an amazing Chinese Kung Fu Show at Ted Theatre. (B+L)
Terracotta soldiers, Xian |
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This morning, you will start a history exploration trip. The City Wall of Ming Dynasty, with a history of 600 years around, is the renowned landmark of Xian. Then you will explore the treasure house, Provincial History Museum. The museum stores cultural relics up to 370,000 pieces, and most are from Han and Tang dynasties. Stop by a popular restaurant, and have an a la carte lunch (valued at CNY120.00 per person and included in our price) for the following trip. After a short rest, continue our visit to the Great Mosque, originally built in 742 AD. Nowadays, it still functions as the place for regular religious practices. Some free time is left for your own exploration around the market. (B+L)
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In the morning, we will disembark for an onshore sightseeing to the famous Three Gorges Dam, the largest hydraulic project in China as well as in the world. Apart from its practical function in water control, the dam also becomes a hot scenic spots. After the sightseeing, you are supposed to go back to the ship and complete the check-out procedures. Then our guide will transfer you to Yichang to have a simple lunch and see you off by the flight to Shanghai. Our guide in Shanghai will meet you in the airport and transfer you to the 4 stars Grand Mercure Shanghai Zhongya Hotel. (B+L)
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This morning, we will learn about the history, culture and architecture of Shanghai. Your first stop is Shanghai Museum, where you can sense the trace of history process and cultural root of Shanghai. Then visit Yuyuan Garden, which used to be an illustrious family's dwelling palace. For its elegance and grandeur, the garden is really a pearl in Chinese classic architecture. Drop by a silk shop. At lunch time, an a la carte meal (valued at CNY120.00 per person and included in our price) will be especially served in a nice restaurant. After that, we will go to the bund area, where you can have the best of view of the unique building complex in the opposite the Huangpu River. Stroll to the Nanjing Road, the heaven for shopping lovers. Then following our guide, you will explore the ancient cultural street, Tianzifang. It is a combination of fashion, traditional and pop culture. You can hop into any book stores, painting shops, teahouses or bars to entertain yourself. Then return to the hotel, and it's time to say good bye to your group companions and our guide. (B+L)
Please note that you are expected to check out by 12:00, and then you should find your own way to the airport to catch the scheduled flight. Alternatively, if you want to extend your trip in China, please feel free to contact with our travel consultant. It is our great pleasure to make further arrangements for you. (B)
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Please click Terms and Conditions for our pirce inclusions and exclusions, payment and cancellation terms.- More 2017 Small Group Packages:
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