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China Expedition 12D: Shanghai, Three Gorges, Chongqing, Yangshuo, Guangzhou

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Plan your adventure:
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 30
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Start point
    Shanghai, China (Shanghai Airport , 08:00 - 22:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* ( Holiday Inn Shanghai Nanjing Road)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Shanghai
  3. Day 2

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* ( Holiday Inn Shanghai Nanjing Road)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Shanghai with local guide
    • Visit the Bund
    • Visit Yu Garden
    • Visit Jade Buddha Temple
    • Explore Nanjing East Road
    • Explore Xintiandi
    Landmarks
    The Bund
    Yu Garden
    Jade Buddha Temple
    Nanjing East Road
    Xintiandi
  4. Day 3

    Shanghai to Yichang

    Shanghai to Yichang
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Board Chinese 5-star Yangtze Cruise
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  5. Day 4

    Yangtze River Cruise

    Yangtze River Cruise
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Three Gorges Dam Park
    • Sail from Xiling Gorge to Wu Gorge
    • Included shore excursion
    Landmarks
    Three Gorges Dam Park
    Xiling Gorge
    Wu Gorge
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  6. Day 5

    Yangtze River Cruise

    Yangtze River Cruise
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • View Wu Gorge from cruise
    • Included shore excursion
    Landmarks
    Wu Gorge
  7. Day 6

    Yangtze River Cruise

    Yangtze River Cruise
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • View Qutang Gorge from cruise
    • Included shore excursion
    Landmarks
    Qutang Gorge
  8. Day 7

    Chongqing

    Chongqing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Yangshuo Yuyuan  Hotel (Shili Gallery &Yulong River))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Liziba Light Train Station
    • Visit Hong Ya Dong
    • Explore Ciqikou Old Town
    Landmarks
    Liziba Light Train Station
    Hong Ya Dong
    Ciqikou Old Town
  9. Day 8

    Chongqing to Yangshuo

    Chongqing to Yangshuo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Yangshuo Yuyuan  Hotel (Shili Gallery &Yulong River)), Hotel 5* (Green Lotus Hotel Yangshuo)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Yangshuo during free time
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  10. Day 9

    Yangshuo

    Yangshuo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Yangshuo Yuyuan  Hotel (Shili Gallery &Yulong River)), Hotel 5* (Green Lotus Hotel Yangshuo)

    Included Activities

    • Bike riding or hiking in Yangshuo countryside
    • Boat ride on Li River
    Landmarks
    Li River
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  11. Day 10

    Yangshuo to Guangzhou

    Yangshuo to Guangzhou
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (voco Guangzhou Shifu)
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  12. Day 11

    Guangzhou

    Guangzhou
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional dim sum)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (voco Guangzhou Shifu)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tomb Museum of Nanyue King
    • Visit Academy of Clan Chen
    • Explore Shamian Island
    • Visit Canton Tower
    • Night cruise on Pearl River
    Landmarks
    Tomb Museum of Nanyue King
    Academy of Clan Chen
    Shamian Island
    Canton Tower
    Pearl River
  13. Day 12

    Guangzhou

    Guangzhou
    End point
    Guangzhou Shi, Guangdong, China (Guangzhou Airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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