Downstream Mighty Yangtze Tour (11 days)
Beijing, Xian, Chongquing, Yangtze River Cruise, Yichang, Shanghai
You'll definitely be captivated by the sheer spectacle of your trip through the famous Three Gorges, and awe-struck by the modern engineering marvel of the Three Gorges Dam.
Costing inclusive all tours and meals listed, hotel stay, all internal transfers and entry fees, English speaking tour guide and driver.
International flight from UK to Beijing and return from Shanghai, tip to tour guide and driver, personal drinks and expenditure, China visa is NOT included -We can arrange China visa for you - We can also arrange your international flight if required.
Day 01 Beijing (No meals)
Arrive in Beijing, your gateway city of China tour. Be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Accommodation: In Grand Mercure Xidan Hotel
Day 02 Beijing (B/L/D)
Depart from hotel in the morning to visit Tian'anmen Square, the largest urban square and Forbidden City, the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. Then visit Temple of Heaven in the afternoon.
Accommodation: In Grand Mercure Xidan Hotel
Day 03 Beijing (B/L/D)
In the morning drive 75km to visit the Great Wall (Mutianyu Section) first and Ming Tombs (Changling Tomb), the once lavish burial chambers of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty.
Accommodation: In Grand Mercure Xidan Hotel
Day 04 Beijing – Xian by air (B/L)
Morning transfer to visit Hutong by rickshaw. Then transfer to the airport and take flight to Xian. Be met and transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: In Aurum International Hotel
Day 05 Xian (B/L/D)
Enjoy your full day visit to the Qin Terracotta Army, one of the world's most important archaeological finds, with troops, horses and carriages in battle formation and the massive Xian City Wall. Before dinner, have a nice walk in the North Square to view the fully illuminated Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
Accommodation: In Aurum International Hotel
Day 06 Xian – Chongqing by air (B/L/D)
Finish up Xian tour by visiting famous Shaanxi History Museum. Be transferred to the airport to board a short flight to Chongqing, from where, you will start your trip on the Yangtze River.
Accommodation: On Yangtze cruise - Victoria 5 stars FB
Day 07 Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
Enjoy your Yangtze cruise! You will have a short visit to Fengdu, the "Ghost City".
Day 08 Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
Today pass Three Gorges that namely Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Shennong Stream.
Day 09 Disembark, Yichang-Shanghai by air (B/L/D)
Then it is time to pass through the locks of Three Gorges Dam that is the climax despite of the nature sightseeing. You could really feel the might of the dam. After the visiting, disembark at Yichang and be transferred to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. Arrive in Shanghai and be transferred to the hotel to catch up on some rest.
Accommodation: In The Bund Hotel
Day 10 Shanghai (B/L/D)
Today, you will take a visiting to the elegant Yuyuan Garden. To the opposite site, is the Mid-lake Teahouse and old Chinese quarter of Shanghai (Chenghuangmiao Temple), where cobbled streets are lined with traditional shops selling herbal medicines, handicrafts, Chinese tea and a variety of tantalizing snacks. After lunch, take a stroll in the quaint Concession area with its unique Shikumen houses and traditional clinics, cobblers and tailors. Continue the trip to Shanghai's new landmark- Shanghai World Finance Center. The highlight of the day is perhaps the stroll along Shanghai's famed waterfront promenade, The Bund, to admire the illuminated buildings lining the Huangpu River.
Accommodation: In The Bund Hotel
Day 11 Shanghai – Home (B)
Transfer to the airport and take flight to back home with good memory of China.
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