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2025 Best Of China Yangtze River Tour
2025 Best Of China Yangtze River Tour
(Arrival in Beijing on Friday,minimum of 2pax)
Day01(Sun)Arrival in Beijing
Upon arrival, greeted at airport and transferred to hotel for rest.
Hotel: New Otanic Changfugong Hotel(5*) or similar
Day02 Beijing (B/L/SD)
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 tour the Badaling Great Wall(exclude the round trip cable car). Lastly, drive by Olympic Village and have a photo stop at the Bird Nest & Water Cube.Peking Duck Dinner will be served tonight.
Day03 Beijing (B/L)
After hotel breakfast, begin our wonderful city tour by visiting Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City, which is the largest and the best-preserved imperial palace complex in the world. Afterwards, visit the Summer Palace, where we will enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the Kunming Lake.
Day04 Beijing-Xian (B/SD) By high speed train
After hotel breakfast, take the high speed train to Xian(around 6hours). Upon arrival, visit Ancient City Wall, originally built in 1370 during the Ming Dynasty, and one of the few of China’s old city walls still standing. Now, much of the wall has been restored and rebuilt keeping this as one of the key pieces of Xian’s history for visitors and locals to experience. Tonight, Dumpling Banquet & Tang Dynasty Show will be served.
Hotel: Titan Times Hotel 5* or similar
Day05 Xian (B/L)
We will have a full day visit to the Terra-cotta Warriors& Horses, which are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century, Later, you’ll stop at the Landmark of Xian Big Wild Goose Pagoda,for a walk and discovery of the energetic square nearby. The Pagoda is one of Xian’s icons and is arguably the best example of a Tang Dynasty-style pagoda. Towering over the square in front, you’ll take some time to wander about and take in the daily life of the locals enjoying some leisure time with friends and family.Afterwards, take a scroll on the Muslim Street.
Day06(Fri.) Xian-Chongqing (B/L/D) By flight
Take a morning flight to Chongqing. Upon arrival, pay a visit to Panda House, where we could have a look at the giant lovely pandas. Proceed to pier to get on board of the cruise after dinner.
Cruise: M.S. Victoria Sabrina, 5*(outside balcony cabin)
Day07Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
Today we begin the exciting river passage. Cruising along China’s longest river, which passes through the center of China and empties into the East China Sea, our four- day journey on the vast waterway covers the most picturesque vista of the river.
Mountain Shuanggui – Take a shore excursion to Mountain Shuanggui near Fengdu. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to Shibaozhai, with its impressive wooden pagoda.
Additional optional shore excursions (river conditions permitting) to Fengdu’s “Ghost City” (daytime), and the elaborate Fengyan Sanguo “Romance of the Three Kingdoms” show (evening).
Day08Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
Enter the Three Gorges/“Small Gorges” – Enter the Three Gorges, one of nature’s most extraordinary sculptures. Today you will pass through the first two—Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Qutang Gorge is the shortest (5 miles), narrowest (500 feet), and most dramatic. The 25-mile long Wu Gorge is known for its quiet beauty, forest-covered mountains, and cliffs so sheer that the sun barely penetrates the precipices. Transfer to another vessel for a relaxing excursion through the attractive gorges of Goddess Stream. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to the gorges of Shennong Stream. Enter Xiling Gorge, the longest (41 miles), and deepest of the Three Gorges
Additional optional shore excursion (available in the morning, river conditions permitting) to White Emperor City an ancient city overlooking the western end of Qutang Gorge.
Additional optional shore excursion (available in the morning) to Peak of the Three Gorges
Day9Yichang-Shanghai (B/L) By high speed train
This morning we will first visit the Three Gorges Dam, which is the largest power station in the World. Pass through Xiling Gorge .
An additional optional shore excursion is also available (preceding the Three Gorges Dam tour) through the recently- completed unique ship lock with a ship lift, the world’s largest. After morning sightseeing, Victoria Cruise Lines will provide a motor coach transfer to nearby Yichang. After lunch, take the high speed train to Shanghai(around 6.5hours), upon arrival, meet and transfer to the hotel
Hotel:Henshan Garden Hotel 5* or similar
Day10Shanghai (B/L/D)
After hotel breakfast, begin our wonderful half-day city tour by visiting Yu Garden, the bund, Nanjing Road, silk factory, Xintiandi Old French Concession. Enjoy rest of the day as free time to explore this renowned international metropolis. Take own arrangement back to hotel.
Day11Shanghai Departure (B)
Transfer to airport after breakfast for the homebound flight.
Apr/May/Sep/Oct: USD3268per person(twin sharing), single supplement:USD1068per person
Mar, Jun-Aug/Nov:USD3208per person(twin sharing), single supplement:USD1008per person
Land cost includes:
1. 5 star hotel accommodation based on double occupancy specified as itinerary or equivalent.
2.Daily hotel buffet breakfast and meals as listed in the itinerary
3.English-conducted sightseeing tour specified in the itinerary
4.Domestic flight within China and China AIF(Xian/Chongqing airfare)
5.Second class high speed train tickets Beijing/Xian, Yichang/Shanghai)
6. 5* Ms. Victoria Sabria (outside balcony cabin)
Land cost excludes:
1. International flight
2. China visa
3. Travel insurance
4. Personal expense and Tips
Black out date: China Public Holidays on Jan28-Feb04, Apr04-06, May01-04, May51-Jun02, Oct01-07, Dec24-26 and exhibition period.
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