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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Start point
    Beijing, China (24-hour Airport Pick-up, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Mercure Beijing City Center), Hotel 5* (Sofitel Hotel Beijing)
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch (A la carte welcome lunch at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Mercure Beijing City Center), Hotel 5* (Sofitel Hotel Beijing)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tiananmen Square
    • Explore the Forbidden City
    • Visit Yonghe Temple (Lama Temple)
    • Visit Temple of Heaven
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Yonghe Temple
    Temple of Heaven
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  3. Day 3

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Mercure Beijing City Center), Hotel 5* (Sofitel Hotel Beijing)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mutianyu Great Wall
    • Round-trip cable car at Mutianyu Great Wall
    • Photo stop at Bird's Nest
    • Photo stop at Water Cube
    • Rickshaw ride in Hutong alleys
    • Family visit in Hutong
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu Great Wall
    Bird's Nest
    Water Cube
    Hutong alleys
  4. Day 4

    Beijing to Xian

    Beijing to Xian
    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Xi'an), Hotel 4* (Four Points by Sheraton Xi'an Bell Tower)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Summer Palace
    Landmarks
    Summer Palace
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  5. Day 5

    Xian

    Xian
    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Xi'an), Hotel 4* (Four Points by Sheraton Xi'an Bell Tower)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Terracotta Army
    • Family visit to home of first discoverer of Terracotta Army
    • Make a mini clay warrior
    • Visit Shaanxi History Museum
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Army
    Shaanxi History Museum
  6. Day 6

    Xi'an to Guilin

    Xi'an to Guilin
    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch (Local Flavor lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Guilin Bravo Hotel), Hotel 5* (Shangri-La Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Leisure time at City Wall Park
    • Ascend ancient City Wall
    • Visit Great Mosque
    • Explore Muslim Street
    • Visit Han Yang Ling Museum (Yangling Mausoleum of Han Dynasty)
    Landmarks
    City Wall Park
    City Wall
    Great Mosque
    Muslim Street
    Han Yang Ling Museum
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  7. Day 7

    Guilin to Yangshuo

    Guilin to Yangshuo
    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch (Lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Amari Yangshuo Hotel), Hotel 5* (Green Lotus Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo
    • Countryside trip by bicycle or car
    Landmarks
    Li River
  8. Day 8

    Yangshuo to Guilin

    Yangshuo to Guilin
    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Amari Yangshuo Hotel), Hotel 5* (Green Lotus Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Climb Xianggong Hill
    • Visit Elephant Trunk Hill

    Optional Activities

    • Morning activities of your own choice
    Landmarks
    Xianggong Hill
    Elephant Trunk Hill
  9. Day 9

    Guilin to Chengdu

    Guilin to Chengdu
    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* ( Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza), Hotel 5* (Grand Hyatt Chengdu)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Xiaojiehe Community
    Landmarks
    Xiaojiehe Community
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  10. Day 10

    Chengdu

    Chengdu
    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* ( Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza), Hotel 5* (Grand Hyatt Chengdu)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
    • Visit Broad and Narrow Alleys
    • Visit Jinsha Site Museum
    • Visit Marriage Market in People's Park
    Landmarks
    Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
    Broad and Narrow Alleys
    Jinsha Site Museum
    People's Park
  11. Day 11

    Chengdu to Chongqing

    Chengdu to Chongqing
    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Victoria Katarina/ Jenna/ Anna with balcony), Berth / Cabin (New Century Cruises with balcony)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ci Qi Kou (Porcelain Village)
    Landmarks
    Ci Qi Kou
  12. Day 12

    Yangtze River Cruise

    Yangtze River Cruise
    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Victoria Katarina/ Jenna/ Anna with balcony), Berth / Cabin (New Century Cruises with balcony)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shuangguishan National Forest Park
    • Deck viewing of cliffs and gorges

    Optional Activities

    • Welcome party onboard with performances
    Landmarks
    Shuangguishan National Forest Park
  13. Day 13

    Yangtze River Cruise

    Yangtze River Cruise
    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Victoria Katarina/ Jenna/ Anna with balcony), Berth / Cabin (New Century Cruises with balcony)

    Included Activities

    • View Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge
    • Shennv Stream boat excursion
    Landmarks
    Qutang Gorge
    Wu Gorge
    Shennv Stream
    Xiling Gorge
  14. Day 14

    Yichang to Shanghai

    Yichang to Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Sunrise On The Bund), Hotel 5* (Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Three Gorges Dam
    Landmarks
    Three Gorges Dam
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  15. Day 15

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch (A la carte farewell lunch at a popular local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Sunrise On The Bund), Hotel 5* (Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall
    • Visit Yu Garden
    • Huangpu River cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Yu Bazaar
    • Explore Tianzifang
    • Free time to explore the Bund
    Landmarks
    Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall
    Yu Garden
    Yu Bazaar
    Tianzifang
    Bund
  16. Day 16

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    End point
    Shanghai, China (24-hour Airport See-off, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)

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    Had a wonderful trip. Saw things I had been dreaming of seeing since I was a child.

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    Can we bring bottles of water or fruit to the Yangtze River Cruise ship?

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    • Travel China GuideOperatorWritten June 2018

      The ship usually provides all passengers with bottles of water every day, and usually, it should be enough for what you need. However, if you would like to buy some extra water or fruits in Chongqing city and take to the ship you are more than welcome.

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    • Travel China GuideOperatorWritten June 2018

      You will stay in 5-star hotels in Beijing, Xian, Guilin and will relax on a 5 star ship for Yangtze River Cruise. When you are visiting Chengdu and Shanghai you will stay in comfortable 4-star hotels.

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    Is there a balcony available in the cabin?

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      A private balcony cabin will be reserved for you to ensure that you have the most comfortable stay and a truly memorable experience!

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