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Beijing to Yangtze River & Shanghai - 13 days

13 days
From Beijing to Shanghai
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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
Group Size 2 - 28
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local Chinese restaurant (includes one glass of soft drink))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Tiananmen Square
    • Visit to the Forbidden City (or Lama Temple and Confucius Temple as alternative)
    • Lunch at local Chinese restaurant
    • Visit to Temple of Heaven
    • Traditional tea ceremony at local tea store
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Lama Temple
    Confucius Temple
    Temple of Heaven
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Beijing

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at local Chinese restaurant (includes one glass of soft drink))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Mutianyu section of the Great Wall
    • Walking tour along the Great Wall
    • Lunch at local Chinese restaurant
    • Visit to the Summer Palace
    • Exploration of Summer Palace gardens and Kunming Lake
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu Great Wall
    Summer Palace
    Kunming Lake
  4. Day 4

    Beijing to Xi'an

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (includes one glass of soft drink))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour through Beijing Hutongs
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    • High-speed train journey Beijing to Xi'an (2nd class seats)
    Landmarks
    Beijing Hutongs
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  5. Day 5

    Xi'an

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local Chinese restaurant (includes one glass of soft drink))

    Included Activities

    • Terracotta Warrior Museum visit with entrance fee
    • Big Wild Goose Pagoda visit with entrance fee
    • Jade factory visit
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Warrior Museum
    Big Wild Goose Pagoda
  6. Day 6

    Xi'an to Chengdu

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch (includes one glass of soft drink))

    Included Activities

    • High-speed train journey Xi'an to Chengdu (2nd class seats)
    • Visit to People's Park
    • Exploration of Wide and Narrow Alleys
    Landmarks
    People's Park
    Wide and Narrow Alleys
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  7. Day 7

    Chengdu - Chongqing - Yichang

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant (includes one glass of soft drink))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding with observation of pandas and conservation education
    • High-speed train from Chengdu to Chongqing
    • Embarkation on river vessel for downstream cruise to Yichang
    Landmarks
    Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
  8. Day 8

    Yichang to Fengdu

    Meals
    Breakfast (Sumptuous buffet breakfast on board)

    Included Activities

    • Tai Chi exercise session
    • Buffet breakfast on board
    • Yangtze River lecture on board

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Fengdu Ghost City (payable locally)
    • Exploration of Fengdu Mount Shuanggui Scenic Region
    Landmarks
    Fengdu Ghost City
    Fengdu Mount Shuanggui Scenic Region
  9. Day 9

    Fengdu to Three Gorges

    Meals
    Breakfast (Relaxing breakfast on board)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Qutang Gorge
    • Cruise through Wu Gorge
    • Navigation of ship locks
    • Passage toward Three Gorges Dam

    Optional Activities

    • Shore excursion to White Emperor City (payable locally)
    • Exploration of Shennong/Shennv Stream
    Landmarks
    Qutang Gorge
    Wu Gorge
    White Emperor City
    Shennong/Shennv Stream
    Xiling Gorge
    Three Gorges Dam
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  10. Day 10

    Three Gorges Dam to Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant or packed lunch (includes one glass of soft drink))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Three Gorges Dam
    • High-speed train journey Yichang to Shanghai (2nd class seats)
    Landmarks
    Three Gorges Dam
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  11. Day 11

    Shanghai

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (includes one glass of soft drink))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Yu Garden
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    • Visit to Jade Buddha Temple
    • Stroll down Nanjing Road
    • Visit to The Bund
    • Exploration of Former French Concession
    • Visit to local silk factory
    Landmarks
    Yu Garden
    Jade Buddha Temple
    Nanjing Road
    The Bund
    Former French Concession
  12. Day 12

    Shanghai

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Shanghai Museum
    • Climb Oriental Pearl TV Tower for panoramic views
    • Visit to Shanghai Disneyland
    • Self-guided exploration of Shanghai
    Landmarks
    Shanghai Museum
    Oriental Pearl TV Tower
    Shanghai Disneyland
  13. Day 13

    Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

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