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China Discovery & Yangtze Cruise - 15 days

15 days
From Beijing to Shanghai
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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 1 - 18
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing
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  3. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant featuring authentic Chinese cuisine, including Peking Roast Duck)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tiananmen Square (approximately 2-3 hours)
    • Guided tour of the Forbidden City
    • Visit to Temple of Heaven
    • Acrobatic performance at Red Theater
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Temple of Heaven
    Red Theater
  4. Day 3

    Beijing - Mutianyu - Beijing

    Beijing - Mutianyu - Beijing

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Great Wall of China at Mutianyu
    • Round-trip cable car ride at Great Wall
    • Group toast with red wine after Wall walk
    • Photo stop at Bird's Nest (National Stadium)
    • 40-minute rickshaw ride through Hutongs
    • Visit to local family's Siheyuan
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China - Mutianyu
    Bird's Nest
    Hutongs
  5. Day 4

    Beijing to Xi'an

    Beijing to Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local specialities)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Summer Palace
    Landmarks
    Summer Palace
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  6. Day 5

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Meals
    Dinner (Dumpling dinner followed by Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Terracotta Army with pit exploration and exhibition hall
    • Visit to Yang Zhifa's home (farmer who discovered first warrior)
    • Terracotta warrior crafting workshop and demonstration
    • Visit to Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
    • Visit to Da Ci'en Temple
    • Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show
    • Dumpling dinner
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Army
    Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
    Da Ci'en Temple
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  7. Day 6

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Meals
    Lunch (Popular restaurant in Muslim Quarter featuring local treats such as sweet steamed rice, green bean cake, persimmon cake, and rice cake)

    Included Activities

    • Morning visit to City Wall Park to observe locals and observe traditional activities
    • Visit to City Wall (best-preserved urban fortification in China)
    • Lunch at restaurant in Muslim Quarter
    • Exploration of Great Mosque
    • Visit to Shaanxi History Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Tai Chi class at City Wall Park
    • Walking along City Wall
    • Cycling along City Wall
    Landmarks
    City Wall Park
    City Wall
    Muslim Quarter
    Great Mosque
    Shaanxi History Museum
  8. Day 7

    Xi'an to Guilin

    Xi'an to Guilin
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Half-day sightseeing tour
    • Visit to Reed Flute Cave
    • Visit to Elephant Trunk Hill
    Landmarks
    Reed Flute Cave
    Elephant Trunk Hill
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  9. Day 8

    Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin

    Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin

    Included Activities

    • Leisurely cruise along Li River (approximately 4.5 hours)
    • Exploration of West Street in Yangshuo
    • Visit to local family's home in Yangshuo countryside
    Landmarks
    Li River
    West Street
    Yangshuo
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  10. Day 9

    Guilin to Chengdu

    Guilin to Chengdu
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Renmin Park (People's Park) if time permits

    Optional Activities

    • Gai Wan tea experience at Renmin Park
    • Observation of marriage market at Renmin Park
    Landmarks
    Renmin Park
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  11. Day 10

    Chengdu - Chongqing - Yangtze River

    Chengdu - Chongqing - Yangtze River
    Meals
    Dinner (Relaxing buffet dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
    • Guided exploration of Wide and Narrow Alleys
    • High-speed train transfer to Chongqing
    • Boarding of Yangtze River cruise ship
    • Captain's Welcome Party
    Landmarks
    Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
    Wide and Narrow Alleys
    Yangtze River
  12. Day 11

    Yangtze River - Fengdu - Yangtze River

    Yangtze River - Fengdu - Yangtze River
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet-style), Lunch (Buffet-style), Dinner (Buffet-style), Snack (Night snacks on offer)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Ghost City in Fengdu County
    • Exploration of temple complex and symbolic landmarks

    Optional Activities

    • Lecture on the Three Gorges
    • Kite flying on board
    • Crew demonstrations
    Landmarks
    Ghost City
    Guimen Guan
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  13. Day 12

    Yangtze River - Three Gorges - Shennv Stream

    Yangtze River - Three Gorges - Shennv Stream
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet-style), Lunch (Buffet-style), Dinner (Relaxed buffet dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Passage through Qutang Gorge
    • Passage through Wu Gorge
    • Sampan excursion along Shennv Stream (2-3 hours)
    • Passage through Xiling Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Local music and dance performance on board
    Landmarks
    Qutang Gorge
    Wu Gorge
    Shennv Stream
    Xiling Gorge
  14. Day 13

    Yangtze River - Yichang - Shanghai

    Yangtze River - Yichang - Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Onshore visit to Three Gorges Dam
    Landmarks
    Three Gorges Dam
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  15. Day 14

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Shanghai Museum
    • Guided exploration of Yu Garden with Nine Zigzag Bridge
    • One-hour cruise on Huangpu River

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at nearby bazaar
    Landmarks
    Shanghai Museum
    Yu Garden
    Nine Zigzag Bridge
    The Bund
    Oriental Pearl Tower
    Jinmao Tower
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  16. Day 15

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Further exploration of Shanghai
    • Last-minute shopping

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    Very enjoyable tour. The hotels were very good especially the hot springs hotel. Saw a lot of Taiwan.

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