Classic China and Central America

You'll be met outside the baggage claim area at Shanghai Airport. Shanghai has two airports, one is Hongqiao Airport and the other is Pudong Airport. We will arrange the transfer service according to your arrival flight schedule and transfer you to the hotel. The balance of the day is left for you to rest from your overseas flights.

Shanghai Museum is the first stop of your tour. It houses as many as 112,000 collections of historical items, especially bronzes, chinaware and ancient calligraphies and paintings from past dynasties. Then you will be guided to the Yuyuan Garden, which is located in the ancient Shanghai city area. A la carte lunch is arranged at a popular local restaurant which offers authentic Shanghai and Cantonese Cuisine for you. We will arrange a short cruise tour along the Huangpu River in the afternoon. You will also have time to wander along the Bund and visit an old street in Shanghai. (B+L)

Have a brief visit to the Jade Buddha Temple, a grand architecture with Ming Dynasty style. This temple has a long history as it is built in 1918. Then head for Yichang by flight, which is the beginning city of your Yangtze River Cruise. You will be met with comfortable private transfer. If time is available, you may visit Yichang Museum to get know the culture of Chu people. Then check in at the cruise ship for a good rest. (B)

The exciting Yangtze River cruise starts at 07:00 in the morning. Sail along the eastern Xiling Gorge, which is the longest and most beautiful section in the grand Three Gorges. Disembark and take a visit to the magnificent under constructed Three Gorges Dam Site. It is the biggest irrigation project in the world. Then back to the ship and continue cruising along the western Xiling Gorge and pass the Five Level Ship Lock. After dinner, you are invited to participate in the Captain's Welcome Party. (B+L+D)

Sail through Wu Gorge in the morning. You can appreciate the grotesque rocks and craggy summit along the Wu Gorge, which is like a beautiful gallery of twists and turns. Later, take a detour to the Shennong Stream, another tributary of Yangtze River. The watercourse of Shennong Stream is narrow and stream current is rapid, but the water is clear and shallow. Drifting through there will give you a memorable experience. You will also experience an exciting short pea-boat rowing by boatman. Back to the ship and view the scenery of the shortest Qutang Gorge. It is the shortest section, but it is the most grand and steepy one. (B+L+D)

Disembark at the little ancient town, Fengdu. Back on the Fuduming Mountain and face the Yangtze River, this is a beautiful town. Visit the "Ghost City". Then continue sailing to Chongqing. In the evening, join in the farewell party and enjoy your last night on board. (B+L+D)

The full day tour covers all the important historical sites in Xian, ranging from Qin Dynasty (246-209B.C), Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D) to Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). First is the Qin Terracotta Amy. The museum is divided into three sections: No. 1 Pit, No. 2 Pit, and No. 3 Pit respectively. Altogether over 7,000 pottery soldiers, horses, chariots, and even weapons have been unearthed from these pits. After an a la carte lunch in a local famous restaurant, visit the National Key Cultural Relic Preserve, Tang Wild Goose Pagoda and the Ming City Wall. You will learn more Chinese ancient history from our guide's explanation. In the evening, you will be served with different dinner and show in different class. (B+L+D)
 

Differences:
For the Luxury series, we will arrange the marvelous Tang Dynasty Dinner Show at the splendid Tang Dynasty Palace (Address: No.75 Chang'an Road, Xian).
For the Standard series, the local speciality Dumpling Dinner and Tang Dynasty Dance and Music Show at Shaanxi Opera Theater will be served. (Address: No. 165, Wenyi Road, Xian)

Visit the Shaanxi History Museum in the morning. Then you will visit a local family to have access with the local people and their life. After an a la carte lunch served at home of the family you visit, head for Beijing by flight and you will be met by the professional guide with comfortable private transfer. Check in at the well selected hotel and have a good rest. (B+L)

Today you will be leaded to the never-missed Great Wall at Badaling section. To avoid the unappetizing food near the sightseeing, you will be transferred to a local famous restaurant and have a decent meals for lunch. The visits continue to the Ming Tomb nearby. And then get back to downtown and visit the largest royal garden in China, the Summer Palace. As it includes various gardens, mountains, lakes as well as royal palaces, the Summer Palace is considered as a Royal Garden Museum. The full day tour will be ended by seeing the appearance of the Bird's Nest (Olympic National Stadium). (B+L)

You will walk through Tiananmen Square, literally meaning the 'Gate of Heavenly Peace'. There may have some locals flying kites in the largest urban square in the world. Passing the Tiananmen Square, you will enter the Forbidden City of Ming and Qing Dynasties. Most of the buildings were built with wood, roofed with yellow glazed tiles and built on blue-and-white stone foundations, looking solemn and brilliant. Then you will enjoy your a la carte lunch at a local restaurant. The last stop is the Temple of Heaven. It was originally used for imperial to worship heaven and to solemnly pray for a good harvest. Tonight you will enjoy a lively Chinese Kung Fu Show at the Red Theatre. (B+L)

Arriving in Mexico City by the international flight, you will be welcomed warmly and then transferred to the hotel in downtown by a private car. During the rest time of the day, you are advised to have a good rest in the room, so as to get over the jet lag and start afresh for the following private Mexico tours. 

Accommodation: Hotel Zocalo Central (4 stars)

You will spend the whole day touring around Mexico City, including the Presidential Palace, Latin Cathedral, Art Museum, Reform Road and Anthropology Museum. At night, you will enjoy the local Mexico feast. (B+D)

Accommodation: Hotel Zocalo Central (4 stars) 

You will spend the whole day visiting the botanical garden at Mexico Autonomy University, the wall painting at university town and the volcanic remains. (B)

Accommodation: Hotel Zocalo Central (4 stars)

You will go to the airport by bus and fly to Havana, the capital of Cuba. Upon arrival, have a look at the city and check in the hotel after dinner. (B)

Accommodation: Hotel NH Capri La Habana (4 stars)

During today’s Cuba tour packages, you will firstly visit the national museum and the Century Banyan Square, where plants tens of tropic banyans at different periods. Then, you will have a look at the Ten Mile Coast Avenue, a coast road of old Havana towards west. It is a main place for the local people to have a walk, talk about love and take entertainment activities. Meanwhile, it serves as a window to get to know the customs and practices of Havana. Later, you will enjoy the Chinese Merit Monument and the Cuba Reform Square. At last, you will have a look at the ancient city, Havana, visiting the most magnificent cathedral built by the Spanish colonist at overseas.(B)

Accommodation: Hotel NH Capri La Habana (4 stars)

Today, you will head for Vinales Valley to visit the Indian cave, giant pictograph, and the rainforest scene. Lunch will be served at the Jasmine Hotel. In the afternoon, you will return to Havana after visiting the cigar growing facility.(B)

Accommodation: Hotel NH Capri La Habana (4 stars)

Today you will go to the airport by bus and then fly back by the international flight. (B)