11-Day Magnificent China

Tour Overview
Experience the beaufiful gorges and the mighty Three Gorges Dam on the luxury cruise at the golden waterway of China. Find one of a kind photo opportunities and entertaining...

Day 1 Arrive in Beijing (D)

Upon you arrive at the Beijing Capital International Airport you are greeted and picked up to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Hotel: Bamboo Garden Hotel (4-star)

Day 2 Beijing (B, L, D)

Enjoy full-day sightseeing of the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven. This evening, you are recommended to enjoy the Peking Opera or the wonderful Chinese Kung Fu show (both are optional).  

Day 3 Beijing (B, L, D)

Explore the Mutianyu Great Wall and the Beijing Hutongs. This evening enjoy the Peking Roast Duck dinner.

Day 4 Beijing To Chongqing (B, L, D)

Visit the Summer Palace where the emperor escaped from heat in ancient times. Fly to Chongqing. Upon arrival, be picked up to your hotel. Hotel: Holiday Inn Yangtze  (4-star)

Day 5 Chongqing To Dazu/ Yangtze River Cruise (B, L, D)

After breakfast, drive to Dazu -- a county famed for its Buddhist archeological sites. Lunch in the county then watch the monumental Buddhist sculptures -- Dazu Rock Carvings at Baodingshan. Return to Chongqing and board a deluxe cruise ship and settle into your comfortable outside cabin to begin your memorable Yangtze cruise.

Day 6 Yangtze River Cruise (B, L, D)

This morning, a shore excursion takes you to view the magnificent 12-storied wooden pagoda which known as the ""Pearl of the Yangtze River"" in scenic Shibaozhai or the Chinese ghost city - Fengdu (programs based on different cruise ships). The balance of the day is free to explore the ship's many amenities. After dinner, take part in the captain's cocktail party.

Day 7 Yangtze River Cruise (B, L, D)

Cruise through the Qutang Gorge -- a grand gorge of flanked by steep mossy cliffs. Then, sail on through Wu Gorge, celebrated for its 12 peaks. At Badong, transfer to a small cruiser for an exciting excursion on Shennong Stream or Lesser Three Gorges (programs based on different cruise ships). Next, sail through the breathtaking Xiling Gorge, the last and most scenic of all the Three Gorges. Finally, pass through the giant Three Gorges Ship Lock. After dinner take part in a party.

Day 8 Yichang To Shanghai (B, L, D)

This morning, you will stop at Sandouping to view the largest hydroelectric project in the world --Three Gorges Dam. It is noted for the Great Wall across the Yangtze River in China. Proceed to Yichang where you will disembark. When arrive, you will be picked up to the airport for your afternoon flight bound for Shanghai. Hotel: Anting Villa Hotel (4-star)

Day 9 Shanghai (B, L, D)

This morning, your Shanghai sightseeing include the Jade Buddha Temple, the People's Square and Shanghai Museum. After lunch, you will visit the Yu Garden, Yuyuan Market, the Bund and the South China Silk Mill.

Optional night activities: watch acrobatics show or enjoy cruise on the Huangpu River

Day 10 Shanghai To Suzhou (B, L, D)

This morning, be transferred to Suzhou -- a water city noted for its ancient private gardens, Pagodas, old temples, and silk. In this city, you will visit the Embroidery Research Institute, North Temple Pagoda, Panmen Gate and the Humble Adiministrator's Garden.

Optional night activities: watch the garden show in the Garden of the Master of Net or enjoy cruise on the Grand Cannel

Day11 Shanghai/Exit (B)

After breakfast, return to Shanghai and transfer to the airport for your homebound flight.

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