Accommodation

Hotel list: 10 NIGHTS IN 3-STAR ACCOMMODATION 10 NIGHTS IN 4-STAR ACCOMMODATION 10 NIGHTS IN 5-STAR ACCOMMODATION

Others

– All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary – Tissues and water on coach – Service charges and government tax – 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Guide

Experienced English speaking guide French/German/Spanish/Russian/Chinese speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied

Hygieneprotocol

For visiting South-East Asia it is recommended (but not mandatory) to be vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B, Japanese Encephalitis, Typhoid, and Covid-19.  Please note, to enter Vietnam you need to provide a vaccination certificate for Covid-19, in Laos and Thailand you can enter without a certificate but need to provide a negative PCR or rapid test issued no earlier than 48 hours before arrival. In Cambodia, if you do not have the vaccination certificate you will be obligated to make a test at the airport upon arrival.  Please contact our team before the trip to get the latest updates on vaccination requirements

Transport

- Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services by private car - Air-conditioned private cars for the excursions

Meals

As per the tour program: B=breakfast L-Lunch D-Dinner

Not included:

Others

* International flights and departure taxes * Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities * China Entry Visa Fees * Personal expenses * Optional tours, meals, activities and services * Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned) * Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec, 31 Dec and 21 Jan (Tet) * Public holiday surcharge (Christmas and New Year, Tet holiday in China) if applicable

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included.

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Day 1 Arrival Beijing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival Beijing

Arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China. You will be greeted and met tour guide at the airport and transferred to your hotel, whenever your flight arrives in Beijing. After check-in, free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Day 2 Beijing (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Beijing (B/L)

[09:00-09:30] Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and start to explore the historical city of Beijing.

[09:30-12:30] You will reach the Tian’anmen Square, the largest public square in the world. Walk through the square and visit today’s highlight: Forbidden City , the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world.

[12:30-14:00] Have lunch at a local Chinese restaurant enroute to experience the authentic Chinese food.

[14:00-16:30] Visit Temple of Heaven, which was used to pray for harvest by the emperors. It is China’s existing largest structure for sacrifice to heaven. Shopping time at a tea store.

[16:30-17:30] Back to the hotel, en route you can plan for the night show or the Peking duck dinner with your guide and ask for suggestions.
Day 3 Beijing (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Beijing (B/L)

[08:00-08:30] Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and start to explore the Great Wall.

[08:30-12:30] Drive to Mutianyu Great Wall, which section is more popular among foreign visitors. Upon arrival, you can choose to hike on the Great Wall, or take cable car up and walk around.

[12:30-13:30] Enjoy lunch at a local Chinese restaurant nearby The Great Wall.

[13:30-16:30] Drive back to Beijing city and have a stop at a jade store on the way. Visit the exterior Bird Nest and Water Cube, the amazing architectures that built for Beijing Olympic Games.

[16:30-17:30] Back to the hotel, en route you can plan for the night activities, such as foot massage, houhai night bars and Sanlitun bar street.
Day 4 Beijing - Xian (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Beijing - Xian (B/L)

[09:30-10:00] You will have enough time to pack up and check out. Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and have half day leisure tour in Beijing.

[10:00-11:30] Drive to Drum Tower area for taking a relaxing Hutong Tour by rickshaw , which is the way to know the Beijing local lifestyle.

[11:30-14:30] Drive to Summer Palace, which is the existing largest, best-preserved imperial garden in China. Boat ride on Kunming Lake is included. Lunch will be arranged at a nearby restaurant.

After lunch, be transferred to train station to take high speed train to Xian. Your Xian tour guide will wait for you at the Xian North Train Station and help you to transfer to the hotel.
Day 5 Xian (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Xian (B/L)

[09:00-09:30] Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and start to explore the Ancient city.

[09:30-12:30] Drive to Terracotta Warriors and explore one of the world’s most important archaeological finds, with troops, horses and carriages in battle formation. Shuttle bus will be arranged for your convenience. Then you will have a chance to visit pottery figurine factory, where you can learn how to make a pottery figurine.

[12:30-14:00] A chinese Lunch will be arranged nearby the scenic area of Terracotta Warriors.

[14:00-17:00] Afternoon visit the Bell tower, which is the largest bell tower in structure and shape and the best-preserved one in China. Then have a visit at Gao’s Courtyard, which is a wonderful choice for you to appreciate ancient residences and explore local culture of paper-cutting and shadow puppetry. Continue to walk around Muslim Quarter and enjoy your shopping time there and you can also challenge the various local snacks.

[17:00-17:30] Back to the hotel, en route you can plan for the night activities, such as Tang Dynasty Show with Dinner.
Day 6 Xian - Chongqing (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Xian - Chongqing (B/L)

[09:30-10:00] You will have enough time to pack up and check out. Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and have one day leisure tour in Xian before leaving for Chongqing.

[10:00-12:30] Visit the Ancient City Wall, which represents one of the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls. Bicycle or sightseeing car will be arranged on the wall to go around. After that visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and you will have chance to watch the North plaza fountain show.

Take a high speed train (duration: 5 hours) to Chongqing. Your Chongqing tour guide will wait for you at the railway station and help you to transfer to Chaotianmen wharf and check-in at the Victoria cruise, which Set sail from Chongqing at 9:00 p.m.
Day 7 Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)

[06:30-08:30] Early Bird Coffee and Tea; Practice Tai Chi on board and Buffet breakfast.

[09:00-13:30] Shore excursion---Fengdu Shuanguishan National Park is arranged in the morning. Or take additional shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City with extra cost. Buffet lunch is served on board.

[16:00-21:30] Late afternoon Captain’s Welcome Reception with buffet dinner. In the evening, you can choose to take the additional Shore excursion---FengYan SanGuo "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" Show.

Notes:

1. The cruise shore excursion and docks are subject to the arrangements which might influent by seasons, water levels, cruise canals and climates and subject to change without prior notice. During the cruise, you will receive the schedule from boat for declares the daily programme

2. Service fee to river guide and cruise crew on board is RMB150 per passenger which does not including in fare.

3. The other personal expense such as internet service, laundry, drinks and bar charge etc are not including.
Day 8 Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)

06:30 - 07:00 Early bird coffee and tea/ practice Tai Chi at upper deck

07:00 - 08:30 Breakfast (Buffet)

07:30 - 10:15 Optional Shore excursion - White Emperor City (at your own expense RMB295 P.P)

10:45 (Est.) Sailing through Qutang Gorge

12:45 (Est.) Scenic cruising - Wu Gorge

12:00 - 13:00 Lunch (Buffet)

15:15 - 18:15 Shore excursion - Goddess Stream (or Shennong Stream depends on river condition)

19:00 - 20:30 Captain’s Farewell Banquet (set-menu table dinner)

21:00 - 21:45 Crew cabaret

(18:00-23:00) Check out and pay for the bills if any

1. Excursion trip to White Emperor City, you would take the coach directly to Baidi Temple in 20 minutes’ drive. You will have two hours for your White Emperor City visit to appreciate the rich historic story and mysterious land.
Day 9 Yichang - Shanghai (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Yichang - Shanghai (B)

[06:00-07:45] Breakfast

[08:15-12:30] Disembark at Maoping cruise terminal, Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site; transfer to the passenger center in downtown of Yichang

Take high speed train to Shanghai. Your Shanghai tour guide will wait for you at the train station and help you to transfer to the hotel.
Day 10 Shanghai (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Shanghai (B/L)

[09:00-09:30] Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and start to explore the Modern city of China.

[09:30-12:30] Visit Jade Buddha Temple, which is famous for the seated Buddha, encrusted with jewels, which is said to weigh 1,000 kg.Then visit the exterior of Oriental Pearl TV Tower, while walking on Riverside Promenade Bingjiang Da Dao. Enroute have a shopping stop at silk museum.

[12:30-13:30] A La Carte lunch at a local popular restaurant, atmosphere might be loud but tasty food.

[13:30-16:30] Visit Yuyuan Garden, which is a Chinese classic garden in city downtown, shopping time at Shanghai Old Street and Nanjing Road which is the earliest commercial street in Shanghai, you could look for some special souvenirs and silk product there. After that, enjoy a leisure walk along the Bund, famous for groups of buildings known as "a Gallery of world architecture".

[16:30-17:30] Back to the hotel, en route you can plan for the night Acrobatic Show, especially the ERA show, which is one of the most popular evening entertainments in Shanghai.
Day 11 Departure Shanghai (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure Shanghai (B)

Free day at leisure and be transferred to the airport for return flight. We can arrange the Maglev train ride to Pudong airport if you are interested in, or we will drive you directly to the airport.

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Arrival Beijing

Beijing (B/L)

Beijing (B/L)

Beijing - Xian (B/L)

Xian (B/L)

Xian - Chongqing (B/L)

Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)

Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)

Yichang - Shanghai (B)

Shanghai (B/L)

Departure Shanghai (B)

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