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China Impression Journey - 13 days

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From Beijing to Shanghai
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  • Dramatic horseshoe bend of a turquoise river wrapping around fertile farmland beneath a rugged mountain peak.
  • Panoramic aerial view of karst mountains, meandering river and farmland bathed in sunrise light near Guilin.
  • Bustling Nanjing Road in Shanghai packed with shoppers, colourful neon signs and historic buildings lining the pedestrian street.
  • View through an arched gateway toward the golden roofs of Beijing’s Forbidden City against a bright blue sky.
  • Rows of life-size Terracotta Warrior statues stand in excavation pit with muted lighting.
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  • Majestic stretch of the Great Wall of China snakes over lush green ridges beneath a dramatic sky.
  • The ornate multi-tiered Tower of Buddhist Incense at Beijing’s Summer Palace set amongst dense greenery beside the lake.
  • Lush green walls of a deep gorge descend to a winding river under hazy mountain peaks in the distance.
  • Nighttime skyline of Shanghai’s Pudong with the illuminated Oriental Pearl Tower and colourful skyscrapers reflecting on the Huangpu River.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing
  3. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local Chinese restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tian'anmen Square
    • Visit the Forbidden City
    • Visit Jingshan Park for panoramic view from Coal Hill
    • Explore Back Lakes (Houhai)
    • Explore Nanluoguxiang Alley
    • Visit traditional tea house

    Optional Activities

    • Local night show
    • Peking duck dinner
    Landmarks
    Tian'anmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Jingshan Park
    Back Lakes (Houhai)
    Nanluoguxiang Alley
  4. Day 3

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a nearby local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of Heaven and witness morning exercises
    • Experience traditional Chinese activities (Kung Fu, Tai Chi, square dancing)
    • Visit jade store
    • Visit Mutianyu section of the Great Wall

    Optional Activities

    • Hike the Great Wall
    • Cable car on Great Wall
    • Toboggan ride down Great Wall
    • Foot massage
    • Nightlife at Houhai
    • Nightlife at Sanlitun bar street
    Landmarks
    Temple of Heaven
    Mutianyu Great Wall
  5. Day 4

    Beijing to Xi'an

    Beijing to Xi'an
    Meals
    Lunch (À la carte lunch at a popular local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Summer Palace
    • Boat ride on Kunming Lake
    Landmarks
    Summer Palace
    Kunming Lake
  6. Day 5

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Meals
    Lunch (Chinese lunch near the Terracotta Warriors site)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Terracotta Warriors archaeological site
    • Visit pottery figurine factory and try crafting
    • Visit Bell Tower
    • Visit Gao's Courtyard
    • Explore Muslim Quarter

    Optional Activities

    • Tang Dynasty Show with dinner
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Warriors
    Bell Tower
    Gao's Courtyard
    Muslim Quarter
  7. Day 6

    Xi'an to Guilin

    Xi'an to Guilin
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant before airport departure)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Ancient City Wall by bicycle or sightseeing car
    • Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda
    • View North Plaza Fountain Show
    • Visit Hanyang Mausoleum
    Landmarks
    Ancient City Wall
    Big Wild Goose Pagoda
    Hanyang Mausoleum
  8. Day 7

    Guilin to Yangshuo

    Guilin to Yangshuo
    Meals
    Lunch (Buffet lunch on board the Li River cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Deluxe Li River cruise
    • Stroll West Street or sightseeing car tour
    • Cycle through Yulong River area

    Optional Activities

    • Night Cruise on Li River
    Landmarks
    Li River
    Yangshuo
    Yulong River
    West Street
  9. Day 8

    Guilin to Chongqing

    Guilin to Chongqing
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch before transferring to the train)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Reed Flute Cave
    • Visit pearl store
    • Visit Elephant Trunk Hill
    • Walk along Li River
    • Visit Golden and Silver Twin Pagodas

    Optional Activities

    • Climb to top of Elephant Trunk Hill for panoramic view
    Landmarks
    Reed Flute Cave
    Elephant Trunk Hill
    Golden and Silver Twin Pagodas
    Li River
  10. Day 9

    Yangtze River Cruise

    Yangtze River Cruise
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast on board), Lunch (Buffet lunch on board), Dinner (Buffet dinner at Captain's Welcome Reception)

    Included Activities

    • Tai Chi session on board
    • Excursion to Fengdu Shuanguishan National Park
    • Captain's Welcome Reception

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Fengdu Ghost City (additional cost)
    • Romance of the Three Kingdoms show at FengYan SanGuo
    Landmarks
    Fengdu Shuanguishan National Park
    Fengdu Ghost City
  11. Day 10

    Yangtze River Cruise

    Yangtze River Cruise
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast on board), Lunch (Buffet lunch on board), Dinner (Set-menu dinner at Captain's Farewell Banquet with cabaret entertainment)

    Included Activities

    • Tai Chi session on upper deck
    • Sail through Qutang Gorge
    • Sail through Wu Gorge
    • Shore excursion to Goddess Stream or Shennong Stream
    • Captain's Farewell Banquet

    Optional Activities

    • White Emperor City excursion (RMB 295 per person)
    Landmarks
    White Emperor City
    Baidi Temple
    Qutang Gorge
    Wu Gorge
    Goddess Stream
    Shennong Stream
  12. Day 11

    Yangtze River to Shanghai

    Yangtze River to Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast on board the cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site
    Landmarks
    Three Gorges Dam
  13. Day 12

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Lunch (À la carte lunch at a lively local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Shikumen traditional alleyways
    • Orientation walk along the Bund
    • Visit Yuyuan Garden
    • Visit Jade Buddha Temple
    • Visit silk museum
    • Visit Shanghai Tower and experience 'Top of Shanghai'

    Optional Activities

    • ERA Acrobatic Show
    Landmarks
    Shikumen
    The Bund
    Yuyuan Garden
    Jade Buddha Temple
    Lujiazui Central Business District
    Shanghai Tower
    Riverside Promenade
  14. Day 13

    Shanghai

    Shanghai

    Optional Activities

    • Maglev train to Pudong Airport
    • Direct car transfer to airport

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    Great agency and outstanding guides.

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