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2017 PEK XIY Eastern China DYG YRC SZX 17days

Beijing, Xian, Suzhou, Wuxi, Hangzhou, Shanghai Zhangjiajie, Yangtze River, Shenzhen Tour...


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Tour Summary




Day01 (Wed.) Arrival in Beijing


When arriving in Beijing, you will be greeted by our professional tour guide at Beijing Capital Airport and then transferred to hotel. The rest of the day will be free for your own leisure, and you can choose other scenic spots to visit at your own expenses.

Hotel: Oriental Bay International Hotel 5* or similar

www.hotelorientalbay.com 

Meals: No meals



Day02 Beijing


After hotel breakfast, begin our wonderful city tour by visiting Forbidden City, which is the largest and the best-preserved imperial palace complex in the world. Then tour Tiananmen Square and outside view of the National Grand Theater. Afterwards, visit the Summer Palace, where we will enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Kunming Lake. Lastly, stop by Tongrentang Chinese Medicine Institute, which had been designated to provide medicines for the royal pharmacy of the imperial palace of the Qing Dynasty for 188 years. Peking Duck Dinner will be served tonight. 

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Special Dinner



Day03 Beijing


Looking like a gigantic dragon across deserts, grasslands and mountains, the Great Wall of China is one of the 'Eight Wonders of the World'. We will tour the Juyongguan portion of the Great Wall in the morning, and stop by a Jade Workshop where we will learn some information about the precious jade. Afterwards, pay a visit to Changling of the Ming Tombs. Lastly, drive by Olympic Village and have a photo stop at the Bird Nest & Water Cube. 

Optional Tour: You can choose to enjoy the famous Beijing acrobatic show after dinner: USD40 per person (Prepaid price: USD30PP)

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner



Day04 Beijing-Xian

This morning you will take a flight to Xian, the ancient capital city for 11 dynasties in Chinese history. Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. As the symbol of the old-line Xian, Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Pagoda) is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. Afterwards, proceed to visit Shanxi History Museum, which has been regarded as “the pearl of ancient dynasties and house of Chinese treasures”. Then take an outside view of the Ancient City Wall

Hotel: Golden Flower Hotel by Shangri-La 5* or similar

www.shangri-la.com/cn/xian/goldenflower 

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner



Day05 Xian


Visit the Terra-cotta Warriors& Horses, which are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century, and pay a visit to the Terra-cotta Figure Workshop en route. Then tour Qinshihuang Mausoleum.Transfer back to hotel rest of time free at leisure.

Optional Tour: You can choose to watch enjoy the famous Tang Dynasty Dancing Show & Dumpling Banquet: USD55 per person (Prepaid price: USD45PP) 

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch



Day06 Xian-Shanghai-Suzhou


After breakfast, take a flight to city of Shanghai, China's most popular metropolis that has attracted visitors from all over the world. Then transfer to the city of Suzhou, often referred to as "Venice of the East". Upon arrival, visit Suzhou’s Bird Nest, designed by Paul Andrew who also designed the Beijing’s Bird Nest.

Hotel: Suzhou Pan Pacific Hotel 5* or similar

https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-resorts/china/suzhou.html 

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner



Day07 Suzhou-Wuxi


After breakfast, we will visit Suzhou Lotus Garden, also named The Couple's Garden. It is the world's cultural heritage. It has survived to the present and is kept in a good state of preservation and its artistic perfection, the garden has had a good reputation, popularly known as “Oriental romantic”. And visit the silk embroidery factory for a demonstration on the silk-making process. Transfer to Wuxi after lunch, pay a visit to Xue family Garden, the former residence of XueFucheng, these historical places are protected by the city government. Then visit the Zisha Tea-Pot Center.

Hotel: Swiss-Belhotel Liyuan 5* or similar

www.swiss-belhotel.com 

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner



Day08 Wuxi-Hangzhou


After breakfast visit Li Garden, located in the bank of the Lake Li with beautiful scene, is one of the main beautiful spots of Tai Lake. The garden is surrounded with water on three sides. It becomes vivid because of the water, it shows the interests of "the artificial hill and the real water". Proceed to visit the Pearl Breeding Center. Then transfer to Hangzhou, visit Leifeng Pagoda, which is a popular tourist attraction. Leifeng Pagoda is one of the sights of West Lake because of the Legend of the White Snake. 

Optional Tour: You can choose to watch “the night of West Lake” dance show: USD40 per person (Prepaid price: USD30PP)

Hotel: Sanli New Century Grand Hotel Zhejiang 5* or similar

http://sanli.newcenturygrandhotel.com/ 

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner




Day09 Hangzhou-Shanghai


Today we will take view of the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon from the Flower Harbor. And visit the Dragon Well Tea Plantation to have a taste of the famous green tea-Dragon Well. Then transfer to Shanghai, stop by the Jewel Store. Visit the Bund, which is a famous waterfront and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai for hundreds of years. Then visit City God Temple Plaza and the Nanjing Road, which is No. 1 commercial center in China.

Optional Tour: You can choose to enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Huangpu River: USD40 per person (Prepaid price: USD30PP)

Hotel: Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai 5* or similar

http://www.grandmercurehongqiao.com/en/ 

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner



Day10 Shanghai-Zhangjiajie


After hotel breakfast, free time in the morning. Then transfer to airport for the flight to Zhangjiajie. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to hotel for rest. 

Hotel: Dacheng Shanshui Hotel 5* or similar

http://www.zjjdc.com 

Meals: Breakfast/Dinner



Day11 Zhangjiajie


After hotel breakfast, we will visit Wulingyuan Scenic Area, take Bailong Sightseeing Elevator, and visit Yuanjiajie, Hallelujah Mountain, Mihun stage, then take the bus to Tianzi mountain, Helong park, Yubi peak, take the cable car down.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner



Day12 Zhangjiajie-Yichang Boarding


After hotel breakfast, depart to Yichang, enjoy the countryside view on the way. After dinner, you will board the 5* Yangtze River cruise ship for your river journey.

19:00 Pre-boarding on Yichang Peach Village pier

Cruise: M.S. Yangtze Two, 5* (outside balcony cabin)

Meals: Breakfast/Dinner



Day13 Yangtze River Cruise


07:00 Depart from Yichang

07:00-08:00 Pass through Xilin Gorge

08:00-11:00 Optional shore excursion to Three Gorges’ Tribe 

12:30-15:30 Shore excursion to Three Gorges’ Dam

16:00-20:00 Pass through the 5-flight shiplock.

18:30 Captain welcome cocktail party

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner



Day14 Yangtze River Cruise


08:00-12:00 Shore Excursion to Shennong stream

12:30-16:30 Pass through the Wu Gorge 

16:30-19:00 Optional shore excursion to White King City

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner



Day15 Yangtze River Cruise


09:00-12:00 Shore excursion to Ghost City in Fengdu

18:00 Captain farewell banquet

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner



Day16 Chongqing-Shenzhen


Disembark at Chongqing, a famous mountain city in China. Transfer to airport for flight to Shenzhen. Pick up and transfer to hotel. 

Hotel: Shangri-la Hotel Shenzhen 5* or similar

http://www.shangri-la.com/shenzhen/shangrila/ 

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner



Day17 Shenzhen/Hong Kong departure


Transfer to Shenzhen/Hong Kong airport for your homebound flight. 

Meals: Breakfast


Price List


Package price (twin sharing): US$/ Per Person



Service charges for local guides, drivers and the crew onboard (same for adult and children): US$170PP (To be collected upon arrival in Beijing)


Includes & excludes





Land cost includes: 

1.  Sup. 1st class hotel accommodation based on double occupancy;

2.  Daily American buffet breakfast and meals as listed in the itinerary

3.  English-conducted sightseeing tour specified as itinerary  

4.  Domestic flight within China and China AIF


Land cost does not include:

1. International flight

2. China visa

3. Travel insurance

4. Personal expense