Yangtze Three Gorges Joint Tour
Beijing - Xi'an - Chongqing
- Yichang - Shanghai
11 days / 10 nights
guaranteed departure every
Saturday (April – October)
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Day 1
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Beijing
On arrival you will be met at the airport and transferred to hotel 4*. The rest of the day is free.
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Day 2
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Beijing
A full day excursion by seat-in coach to the Great
Wall - the landmark of China. It is one of the most amazing feats of
human labour. After lunch drive to the Ming Tombs and walk along the
Sacred Way with giant marble figures and animals guarding the tomb
area for deceased emperors of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644AD). (Breakfast
= B, Lunch = L)
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Day 3
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Beijing
A morning tour of Tian'anmen Square,
the largest public square in the world, and the Palace Museum, known
as the Forbidden City; the complex of imperial palaces are home to
the emperors for over 500 years in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Some
of the grand halls have been used as museums for fine collections of
Chinese treasures. After lunch you will be driven to visit the Summer
Palace, a former summer resort for the royal family, and take a boat
ride on its Lake Kunming. This evening you will be treated to a delicious
Beijing roasted duck dinner. (B+L+D)
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Day 4
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Beijing to Xi'an
Your sightseeing this morning is the Temple of Heaven,
where the Ming and Qing emperors prayed for good harvest. It is the
largest temple complex remaining in China today. After lunch, take
a two-hour flight to Xi'an, the great ancient capital and the eastern
end of the Silk Road. A city tour of the ancient city wall, one of
few well-preserved ones in China. (B+L)
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Day 5
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Xi'an
This exciting day of sightseeing will include the
Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses at the Tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first
Qin Emperor, and the Bronze Chariots. After lunch at a local restaurant,
visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda which was built in 652 AD. It contains
a large volume of Buddhist scriptures which were obtained from India
by the eminent monk Xuanzang. Remainder of
day is at leisure. (B+L)
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Day 6
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Xi'an to Chongqing On board
This morning, visit the Shanxi Provincial Museum where
you will discover how Xi'an became the cradle of Chinese culture. After
lunch at a local restaurant, you will be transferred to the airport
for a brief time flight to Chongqing , the
mountain city. There you will check in the cruiser and depart the mountain
city this evening. (B+L+D)
Accommodation on board of the President No. 5, 4 stars
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Day 7
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On Board
Navigate Qutang Gorge(8km), the Third Gorges of the Yangtze. Shore excursion
to the Ghost City - Fengdu or Shibaozhai Pogoda. (B+L+D)
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Day 8
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On Board
Sail through Wu Gorge and the West section of Xiling Gorge. Shore excursion to the Shennong Lesser
Gorges. (B+L+D)
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Day 9
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On board to Yichang to Shanghai
Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam, known as
the Big Dam. Navigate the east section of Xiling Gorge
(76km), the first gorge of the Yangtze. Arrive at Yichang after
lunch. You would take the flight to Shanghai, a cosmopolitan, bustling
and heavily populated city in China. You are free for the remainder
of the day. (B+L)
Accommodation at Hotel 4 stars
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Day 10
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Shanghai
Your sightseeing this morning features a tour of the Yuyuan Garden, the old area of the city, and a stroll along
the lively waterfront, known as the "Bund". After lunch,
a visit to the Jade Buddha Temple. An acrobatic show for your evening
entertainment after dinner. (B+L+D)
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Day 11
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Shanghai/Departure
At leisure in the morning until your transfer to the
airport for departure. (B)
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