Travel Idea:
Yangtze Cruise, Shanghai, Xian and Beijing
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Length of trip:
13 days
Approximate price of this trip per person:
from $ 1699 to $ 1799
Best travel dates to go:
April, May, June, July, September, October, November
Detailed Description of this trip:
During this fully escorted 13 Days Yangtze Cruise, Shanghai, Xian and Beijing Tour. You will enjoy sightseeing and many activities in Yangtze River Cruise, Upstream, & Shanghai, Yichang, Chongqing, Xi'an and Beijing. The tour includes: 8 hotel nights with buffet breakfast: - 3 nights at Shanghai Galaxy Hotel or similar ( 4 star) - 2 nights at Xian King Dynasty Hotel (superior) or similar hotels (4 star) - 3 nights at Beijing Grand Chang An Hotel, Plaza Royal, Oriental Bay International (all 5 star) - 4 nights on MV Splendid China (5 Star Boat).
This Trip is Recommended for:
Tags:
Cruise Vacation, Xian, Shanghai, River Cruise, Cruise, Cruising, Adventure Tour, Exploration, Yangtze Cruise, Sightseeing Tour, Adventure Travel, Yangtze River Cruise, Excrusion, China Tour, Beijing, Yichang, Dujiangyan, Chqongqing,
Trip Properties:
- Specialty: Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around World,
- Activity: Sailing, Food, Performing Arts, Sightseeing,
Trip Itinerary:
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Day 1 - Shanghai
Upon arrival in Shanghai, you will be transferred to the hotel.
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Day 2 - Shanghai
Sightseeing
Full day city tour featuring the Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum.
Performing Arts
Enjoy Acrobatic Show in the evening. (B.L.D)
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Day 3 - Shanghai
Sightseeing
Morning excursion to Zhujiajiao, a river-town near Shanghai, then continue with a stop at the Oriental Pearl TV Tower for a bird’s eye view of Shanghai, the Jade Buddha Temple and a Carpet Factory. (B.L.D)
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Day 4 - Yichang
Shanghai - Yichang.
Commercial Flight
Fly to Yichang.
Sightseeing
Visit a unique mountain village of the Peoples Commune, where you are taken back 40 years ago. All the features are unchanged as it was in the Cultural Revolution; people’s attire, houses and furniture, home decoration. The commune office, productive activities, their wine factory, paper making mills, the grain process mills, are all original under same pace.
Performing Arts
People perform their revolution dance and songs to welcome you and invite you to visit their homes and surroundings.
River or Barge Cruise
Later, embark your floating hotel, the MV Splendid China (B.L.D)
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Day 5 - At Sea
Sightseeing
Excursion to visit the New Dam construction site. (B.L.D)
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Day 6 - At Sea
Shennong Stream.
Sightseeing
Today, take an excursion to the Shennong Steam by Sampan boats. (B.L.D)
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Day 7 - At Sea
Shibaozhai.
Sightseeing
Off-shore visit to Shibaozhai, a typical riverside village. (B.L.D)
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Day 8 - Chongqing
Chongqing - Xi'an.
Sightseeing
After you disembark in Chongqing, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the 2nd World War & Stillwell Museum and the Painters Village.
Commercial Flight
Afternoon flight to Xi'an. (B.L.D)
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Day 9 - Xian
Sightseeing
The day is spent at the Terra-cotta Museum, Ancient Huaqing Hot Spring Palace, Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
Performing Arts
Dumpling Dinner & Tang Dynasty Show. (B.L.SD)
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Day 10 - Beijing
Xi'an - Beijing.
Commercial Flight
Today you fly to Beijing.
Sightseeing
Visit the Summer Palace before checking in at the hotel. (B.L.D)
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Day 11 - Beijing
Sightseeing
Enjoy a full day tour including the main attraction such as the Temple of Heaven, Tian Anmen Square and the Forbidden City. (B.L.D)
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Day 12 - Beijing
Sightseeing
Today's activities include an excursion to the Great Wall and the Ming Tombs with Sacred Way.
Food and Dining
Tonight, enjoy a Peking Duck Farewell Dinner with Cultural Show. (B.L.SD)
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Day 13 - Beijing
Beijing - USA.
Departure transfer to airport for homeward flight. (B)
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