6-day Xi'an Sightseeing And Deluxe Yangtze River Cruise Tour Including Airfare From Xi'an To Chongqing

Itinerary

Day 1: Xian airport or hotel pick up--The Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses--Local Farmer Restuarant Lunch--City Wall

Stop At: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an 710600 China
Pick up at the lobby of your hotel in Xi'an downtown or Xi'an Xianyang International Airport at 9:00 am and proceed to the Terracotta Warriors and Emperor Qin’s Mausoleum, UNESCO World Heritage-listed. See the life-size terracotta soldiers and horses, ancient weapons and chariots made 2,000 years ago. If you fly into Xian, please have flight arrive before 11:00am.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang), Zhongxin District, Xi'an 710001 China
A unique homely cooked lunch will be served by a local family. After lunch go head to visit the City Wall. You will back to hotel late afternoon after visiting.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch: Local family resturant
Accommodation included: Citadines Central Xi’an or same level hotel downtown area

Day 2: Xi'an Museum--Small Wild Goose Pagoda--Gourmet Walking Tour

Stop At: Xi'an Museum, 72 Youyi Xilu, Xi'an 710068 China
After breakfast, the guide will come to pick you up from hotel and head to visit the Xi'an Museum
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Small Goose Pagoda, No.72 Youyi Road, Beilin District, Xi'an 710068 China
Small Wild Goose Pagoda, one glorious part of the Silk Road, and UNESCO World Heritage Site. At here, you will learn about the interesting legends surrounding the Drum Tower's development from your expert guide. Afterward you will join in a 2 hours Gourmet Walking Tour to taste Xian unique snacks and local food in the afternoon which will be highlights of the day.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch: All food on Gourmet Walking Tour
Accommodation included: Citadines Central Xi’an or same level hotel downtown area

Day 3: Xi'an -- Chongqing--Yangtze Cruise

Stop At: Chongqing Zoo (Chongqing Dongwuyuan), No.25 Xijiao Road, Jiulongpo District, Chongqing 400050 China
After breakfast enjoy a leisure morning until your guide picks you up and transfer to the Xian airport to catch your flight to Chongqing. Another guide will greet you at the Chongqing airport and transfer you to the Chongqing downtown for some sightseeing. Visit the Chongqing Zoo to see giant panda.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ciqikou (Porcelain Port), 14 km W of Chongqing, Chongqing 400030 China
Afterward your guide will accompany with you visit the Ciqikou Old Town. Enjoy a famous local cuisine hot pot before transferring to the Chaotianmen Dock to board Century Sun Cruise. After check in ,receive a safety orientation and river briefing presentation before the cruise takes off.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Dinner: Hot Pot
Accommodation included: Cruise

Day 4: Yangtze Cruise

Stop At: Shibaozhai （East Gate）, China, Chongqing Shi, Zhongxian, 582 Xian Dao, 石宝镇印山街
Sail along the Yangtze River. Shore excursion to Shibaozhai will be arranged when the cruise stops at Fengdu Ghost City. Shibaozhai is a 56-meter high tower leaning against the Yuyin Hill. The exciting welcome party hosted by the captain will be held in the evening. The cruise route might change according the water level.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch: Cruise lunch
• Dinner: Cruise dinner
• Breakfast: Cruise breakfast
Accommodation included: Cruise

Day 5: Yangtze Cruise

Stop At: Shennv Stream, Changjiang River South Bank, Originated in Guandu District, Wushan County 404700 China
Continue sailing pass the mesmerizing view of the Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Disembark for an excursion on a smaller vessel to the Goddess Stream, a very pristine tributary of the Yangtze River lasting about 15 km. Depending on the river conditions, alternatively the excursion would be taken to Daning River or Shennong Stream. In the evening, the ship is slated to pass through the massive ship locks.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch: Cruise lunch
• Dinner: Cruise dinner
• Breakfast: Cruise breakfast
Accommodation included: Cruise

Day 6: Yangtze Cruise--Yichang--Transfer to your centrally located hotel in downtown Yichang or Yichang Sanxia Airport

Stop At: Three Gorges Dam Project, Sandouping Town, Yiling District, Yichang 443134 China
After breakfast you will start the shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam after sailing through Xiling Gorge (eastern section). As the cruise arrives at Yichang, your guide will meet you on board and take you for lunch at your own expense. After lunch you will be transferred to your hotel in Yichang downtown or Yichang Sanxia airport for your onward journey. The tour ends in Yichang.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Cruise breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.