2020 Beijing, Xian, Yangtze River Cruise, Shanghai 11 Days

Guaranteed Departure Based on Minimum of 2 Passengers with Thursday Arrival in Beijing
Tour Code: YRC11E

Day01 (Thur.) Beijing Arrival
When arriving in Beijing, you will be greeted by our professional tour guide

at the Beijing Capital Airport and then transferred to the 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: Novotel Beijing Xin Qiao Hotel 4* or similar
https://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-3641-novotel-beijing-xin-qiao/index.shtml

Day02 Beijing (B/L/D)
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. 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. Later, take a traditional Beijing life tour, sightseeing including Temple of Heaven, Hutong Tour by rickshaw, following a Beijing cuisine dinner.

Day03 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 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, drive by Olympic Village and have a photo stop at the Bird Nest &Water Cube. Later, watch the amazing Kungfu Show and enjoy the famous Beijing duck dinner.

Day04 Beijing - Xian (Bullet train, second-class seat) (B/-/D)
This morning you will take high-speed to Xian, the ancient capital city for 11 dynasties in Chinese history. Upon arrival, proceed to visit Shaanxi 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: Wyndham Hotel Xian 5* or similar
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/xian-china/wyndham-hotel-xian/overview

Day05 Xian (B/L/SD)
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 the Qinshihuang Mausoleum. Back to the town, visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Pagoda) which is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. Watch the famous Tang Dynasty Dancing Show and enjoy the Dumpling Banquet.

Day06 (Tue.) Xian / Chongqing Boarding (Flight) (B/L/D)
Take a flight to Chongqing. Upon arrive Chongqing, pick up and transfer to Pier to get onboard the ship after dinner.
18:00-20:30 Embarking
21:00-21:30 Embarkation Safety Briefing
Cruise: M.V. Century Paragon 5* (outside balcony cabin)
*Note: Cruise itineraries are subject to change due to the conditions of climate, water level, navigation channel, seasons etc.

Day07 Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
Join the optional tour to Fengdu Ghost City. Take the Shore excursion, Shi Baozhai after breakfast in the morning. Captain's Welcome Reception in the early evening. A Crew Cabaret Show after welcome dinner at night.

Day08 Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
Optional tour to the White Emperor City in the morning. Take the included Shore excursion
Wu gorge, excursion to Shennv or Shennong Stream or Lesser Three Gorges of Daning River, Qutang Gorge.

Day09 Yichang (Disembark) / Shanghai (Flight) (B/L)
Disembark at Yichang in the morning. After lunch, city tour. At specific time, take the flight to Shanghai. Upon arrive at Shanghai meet your guide and transfer to hotel for rest.
Hotel: Grand Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao or similar
https://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-6694-grand-mercure-shanghai-hongqiao/index.shtml#origin=mercure

Day10 Shanghai (B)
Have an early half-day city tour by visiting Jade Buddha Temple, stop by the Jewel Store. In the afternoon, firstly we will experience the Maglev Train in Shanghai (round-trip), whose highest speed could be up to 431Km/Hour. Afterwards, transfer to visit City God Temple Bazaar and Xin Tian Di. Lastly, enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Huangpu River. Transfer back to hotel. Lunch and dinner on own arrangement.

Day11 Shanghai Departure (B)
Transfer to airport for homebound flight. Tour ends.

*B-Breakfast / L-Lunch / D-Dinner / SD-Special Dinner

Package Price (Twin Sharing): CAD$/Per Person

*Note: Prices per person and subject to change, based on min. of 2 passengers.

Single supplement will be charged starting from 2 passengers up for each passenger occupying a single room. 

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Cost Includes: 

• Sup. 1st class hotel accommodation based on double occupancy
• Daily American buffet breakfast and meals as listed in the itinerary
  
• English-conducted sightseeing tours specified in the itinerary 
  
• Domestic flight or High-speed train within China
  
• Baggage handling
  
• Round-trip airport transfer
  

​Cost Excludes: 

• International flights in/out China
  
• China visa
  
• Travel insurance
  
• Tips and personal expenses
  
• China domestic airport taxes (approx. CAD15-20 per person per flight)
  

Remarks:

• Accommodation will be provided in the above hotels or similar in case priority hotel is unable to accommodate the booking
  
• Tipping suggestion: Tips for local guides, drivers, and cruise crew (same for adult and children): US$135 per person for all 11 days together (To be collected upon arrival in Beijing)
  
• Pre-stay & post-stay is available, please contact us for details
  
• This is a land-only tour, please contact us for international flight rate. If you wish to book your own international flights to China, please feel free to consult us about your trip schedule before booking your flights.
  
• Round trip airport transfers are included. Pick up and drop off is between 7am – 10pm. If airport transfer service falls between 10pm – 7am, a surcharge will apply.
  

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