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- 14-Day Beijing - Xian - Guilin - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
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ltinerary Code:2017TT-SG03
Daily Itinerary Briefings
1st Day: Arrival in Beijing
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Upon your arrival at Beijing airport, our guide will be waiting for you outside the customs of Beijing Airport, and then transfer you to the hotel. Relax during the remainder of the day.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel 
- the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
2nd Day: Beijing (B+L)
Visit the world famous Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City this morning. To avoid the cheap tourist restaurant as the most are doing now, we specially serve you an a la carte lunch (valued at CNY150.00 per person and included in our price) at a famous and elegant restaurant to taste the authentic Chinese food. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven. The evening will be highlighted by a lively Chinese Kung Fu Show at the Red Theatre.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel
3rd Day: Beijing (B)
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Visit the Badaling Great Wall and a jade factory in the morning. The restaurants nearby the site are in low quality, so we do not arrange the lunch today. It may be the best that you have a big breakfast at the hotel and have some fast food for lunch by yourself. Our guide will show you some restaurants. Then visit the Sacred Way. The whole day's sightseeing will come to an end after seeing the appearance of Bird's Nest (Olympic National Stadium) on the way to the urban area.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel
4th Day: Beijing - Xian (B+L)
Visit the Summer Palace and a pearl store. We will serve you an a la carte lunch (valued at CNY150.00 per person and included in our price) at a fancy restaurant with delicious food and great atmosphere. In the afternoon, following our guide, you will trace the old Beijing culture by walking through the original Hutong alleys, appreciate the oldest gray brick courtyard residence and capture the lifestyles of local families. Take a flight to Xian and check in at the hotel.
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel Xian
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5th Day: Xian (B+L+D)
Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum and a pottery-making factory. After a special and authentic homely cooked a la carte lunch (valued at CNY100.00 per person and included in our price) at a local family, you will visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. A splendid evening is in store when you will be entertained by the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show when partaking of the famous Dumpling Dinner.
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel Xian
6th Day: Xian (B+L)
TYou will visit the City Wall and the Provincial History Museum in the morning. After an a la carte lunch (valued at CNY120.00 per person and included in our price) at a well-known restaurant, continue to visit the Great Mosque. We will leave you some free time at the nearby market.
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel Xian
7th Day: Xian - Guilin (B)
Take a flight to Guilin and visit the Reed Flute Cave and a sea water pearl store. Our tour guide in Guilin will help you check in at the hotel.
Accommodation: Sheraton Xian
Li River Cruise 8th Day: Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin (B+L)
Appreciate the Li River scenery by cruising down from Guilin to Yangshuo. Disembark at Yangshuo for the rural scenery sightseeing. You also have a chance to visit a local villager's home on the way. Transfer you back to Guilin and visit the Elephant Trunk Hill.
Tips: The lunch served on the cruise today is simple Chinese lunch box. It cannot be up to your taste and also fails to meet the serving standard of our company, so we kindly suggest you have a hearty breakfast at the hotel this morning.
Accommodation: Sheraton Xian
9th Day: Guilin - Chongqing (B)
Take a morning flight to Chongqing. Visit the Liberation Monuments, the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and Ci Qi Kou ancient town. Check in at the luxurious President Cruise Ship. As the cruise departs from Chongqing at about 22:00, your relaxing Yangtze River cruise begins.
Accommodation: President No. 8 with balcony
An excursion to Yangtze Shennong Stream 10th Day: Shibaozhai (B+L+D)
At about 14:00, have a shore excursion to Shibaozhai. The Captain's Welcome Party will be held this evening.
11th Day: Badong - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping (B+L+D)
Begin the passage with Qutang Gorge, the shortest and the grandest of the Three Gorges. Later we will pass the Wu Gorge with its famous lofty and misty peaks. Disembark at Badong for an excursion to the Shennong Stream. The trip features natural beauty and an exciting boat ride drifting along the crystal stream. The pea boat allows you to experience a speedy adventure and have a close look at mossy rocks, verdant plants, plank roads, ancient coffins and precious animals. The unique songs of the local Tujia people are very impressive. Then continue sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge. Dock overnight at Sandouping,close to the Three Gorges Dam.
12th Day: Yichang - Shanghai (B+L)
Disembark for an excursion to the under constructed Three Gorges Dam. Then pack your luggage and complete check-out procedures. Drive to Yichang, have lunch and then see you off by the flight to your last travel destination Shanghai. Check in at the hotel and have a good rest.
Accommodation: Grand Mercure Shanghai Zhongya
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Visit Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden and a silk shop. An a la carte farewell lunch (valued at CNY120.00 per person and included in our price) will be served at a popular local restaurant. After lunch, visit the Bund, Nanjing Road and an ancient cultural street, Tianzifang, which developped from local residence area to a new art zone combing artistic centers, exotic restaurants and bars. Upon returning to the hotel our tour guide will see you into the lobby to say bon voyage.
Accommodation: Grand Mercure Shanghai Zhongya
14th Day: Departure from Shanghai (B)Today you will travel to the airport for your departing flight by yourself. Due to different flight schedules, the hotel-airport transfer service is not included. We wish you a nice journey home.
(Based on per person and shown in US dollars)
| Group Code | Arrival Date |
Departure Date |
Double Occupancy |
Sole Occupancy |
Status |
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| 17-GY0401 | Apr 01(Sat) | Apr 14(Fri) | $2361.00 | $3191.00 | Closed |  |
| 17-GY0406 | Apr 06(Thu) | Apr 19(Wed) | $2331.00 | $3101.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY0413 | Apr 13(Thu) | Apr 26(Wed) | $2331.00 | $3101.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY0420 | Apr 20(Thu) | May 03(Wed) | $2331.00 | $3101.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY0504 | May 04(Thu) | May 17(Wed) | $2391.00 | $3211.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY0511 | May 11(Thu) | May 24(Wed) | $2391.00 | $3211.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY0518 | May 18(Thu) | May 31(Wed) | $2391.00 | $3211.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY0525 | May 25(Thu) | Jun 07(Wed) | $2311.00 | $3101.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY0601 | Jun 01(Thu) | Jun 14(Wed) | $2261.00 | $2951.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY0608 | Jun 08(Thu) | Jun 21(Wed) | $2261.00 | $2951.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY0615 | Jun 15(Thu) | Jun 28(Wed) | $2261.00 | $2951.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY0622 | Jun 22(Thu) | Jul 05(Wed) | $2261.00 | $2951.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY0629 | Jun 29(Thu) | Jul 12(Wed) | $2301.00 | $3001.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY0706 | Jul 06(Thu) | Jul 19(Wed) | $2301.00 | $3001.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY0713 | Jul 13(Thu) | Jul 26(Wed) | $2301.00 | $3001.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY0720 | Jul 20(Thu) | Aug 02(Wed) | $2301.00 | $3001.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY0727 | Jul 27(Thu) | Aug 09(Wed) | $2301.00 | $3001.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY0803 | Aug 03(Thu) | Aug 16(Wed) | $2311.00 | $3021.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY0810 | Aug 10(Thu) | Aug 23(Wed) | $2311.00 | $3021.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY0817 | Aug 17(Thu) | Aug 30(Wed) | $2311.00 | $3021.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY0824 | Aug 24(Thu) | Sep 06(Wed) | $2381.00 | $3101.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY0831 | Aug 31(Thu) | Sep 13(Wed) | $2411.00 | $3231.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY0907 | Sep 07(Thu) | Sep 20(Wed) | $2411.00 | $3231.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY0914 | Sep 14(Thu) | Sep 27(Wed) | $2411.00 | $3231.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY0921 | Sep 21(Thu) | Oct 04(Wed) | $2531.00 | $3441.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY1005 | Oct 05(Thu) | Oct 18(Wed) | $2411.00 | $3231.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY1012 | Oct 12(Thu) | Oct 25(Wed) | $2411.00 | $3231.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY1019 | Oct 19(Thu) | Nov 01(Wed) | $2411.00 | $3231.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY1026 | Oct 26(Thu) | Nov 08(Wed) | $2241.00 | $2991.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY1102 | Nov 02(Thu) | Nov 15(Wed) | $2131.00 | $2871.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY1109 | Nov 09(Thu) | Nov 22(Wed) | $2131.00 | $2871.00 | Closed | |
| 17-GY1116 | Nov 16(Thu) | Nov 29(Wed) | $2101.00 | $2801.00 | Closed | |
| 18-GY0331 | Mar 31(Sat) | Apr 13(Fri) | $2441.00 | $3291.00 | Open |  |
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