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China Tours |
Oriental Jewels,
Pandas & Gorges Tour
Destinations: Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Chongqing, Yichang,
Shanghai
Tour Code: G06
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in
Beijing
Upon arrival at Beijing Airport, our guide will pick you up and
transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure.
Day 2: Beijing
Begin to explore Beijing from paying a visit first to the largest
and grandest square in the world – Tiananmen Square. As walking
through the square, you will come to the magnificent Forbidden City,
the biggest palace complex in the world. Then, you will hop on a
rickshaw to ride through the narrow alleys for a Hutong Tour, and
pay a visit of a local family as well as have the lunch with local
neighborhoods. Then go on to appreciate the fantastic Summer Palace,
the biggest and best-preserved imperial garden so far. (B+L)
Day 3: Beijing
The sightseeing today starts from exploring the great Temple of
Heaven where emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties had worshipped
heaven and prayed for good harvest. Afterwards, you will be guided
to the snaking Mutianyu Great Wall, an uncrowded section with
comfortable round trip cable car to take and picturesque scenery to
enjoy. As for lunch, it will be offered at an elegant restaurant at
the foot of the Great Wall. At night, the dinner is arranged to let
you taste mouthwatering and authentic Peking Duck. (B+L+D)
Day 4: Beijing-Xian
After breakfast, take a chance to have a close view of the Bird's
Nest and Water Cube on the way to Beijing 798 Art Zone where you
will be able to touch the unique sense of culture and have lunch on
your own. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport
for a flight to Xian. Upon your arrival at Xian, your local guide
will meet you at airport and then transfer to the hotel. The rest of
the day is left on your own.
Once was the military-industrial factory complex since early 1950's,
Beijing 798 Art Zone has more than 200 art & culture galleries.
Meanwhile, it is often compared with New York's Greenwich Village.
(B)
Day 5: Xian
The highlight of the tour today lies in the world-shaking
Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses where you might be shocked by the
rows of life-size warriors in order. After a local featured dainty
lunch, drive back to the hotel and passing by the Big Wild Goose
Pagoda – the sign of ancient Xi'an. Make a stop and choose the best
angle to view this "Leaning Tower of China", you will also be amazed
by those exquisite architectures and sculptures on the two sides of
the square in the front of the pagoda. (B+L)
Day 6: Xian-Chengdu
Pay a visit to Xian City Wall (Bicycle Riding on the wall is
included) and the Great Mosque. After lunch and a rest, take a
flight to Chengdu. After arrival at Chengdu airport, you will be
picked up and transferred to the hotel. (B+L)
Day 7: Chengdu-Chongqing
Head to Chengdu Giant Panda Base which houses much more pandas for
Chengdu is the hometown of giant pandas. There is a mini theater in
the base showing pandas' process of growth including breeding,
feeding and living. Then drink tea with local people at your own
expense and experience the daily life of Chengdu citizens. After
lunch, take a train to Chongqing and our guide will meet you at
Chongqing railway station and then take you to board the Century Sky
Cruise. (B+L+D)
Day 8: Fengdu
Sail along the mighty Yangtze River today. The ship will land at
Fengdu and it's time for you to have an exciting excursion of the
Fengdu Ghost City. (B+L+D)
Day 9: Shennong Stream
The highlight of today's tour is to have a small wooden boat trip to
enjoy the beautiful natural landscapes of Shennong Stream. (B+L+D)
Day 10: Yichang-Shanghai
After breakfast, you will take a shuttle bus to see the significant
project of Three Gorges Dam, which is also the highlight of Yangtze
River Cruise. Then our guide will pick you up at the cruise. After
lunch and a rest, take a flight to Shanghai in the afternoon. Upon
arrival, you will be picked at the Shanghai airport and transferred
to the hotel. (B+L)
Day 11: Shanghai
Pay a visit to Shanghai Museum and the Bund which is well-known for
the gallery of international architecture. After lunch, head to the
Yuyuan Garden, a famous ancient garden and the Yuyuan Market nearby
where you will have a chance to see lots of Shanghai handicrafts and
exquisite souvenirs displayed on stalls. Afterwards, visit the
Tianzifang, a Shanghai-featured alleys full of diverse styles of
shops and crafts. (B+L)
Day 12: Depart from Shanghai
Free time until you transfer to the airport for your homeward /
onward flight. (B)
Prices
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Price includes:
- Admission fees: to sightseeing spots & activities specified.
- Meals: as specified above ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner )
- Tour guides: excellent private English-speaking guide.
- Accommodations: hotels based on double/single occupancy as
specified.
- Transfers: domestic flights & land transfer with drivers as
specified.
Price excludes:
- International flights to/from China (quotes
available)
- Chinese Visa
- Tips to guides, drivers & hotel porters
* Prices from, per
person based on 2
sharing, excludes flights available separately, our standard terms
apply
Hotels:
- Beijing: Beijing Marriott Hotel
City Wall
- Xian: Grand New World Hotel, Xian
- Chengdu: Sheraton Chengdu Lido Hotel,
Chengdu
- Yangtze River: Century Sky
- Shanghai: Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel Shanghai
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