The Mother River of China
14 Days, 13 Nights
Day 1
Arrival Beijing
When you arrive in Beijing, a local representative will meet and greet you at the airport. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2
Beijing
After breakfast, join our Forbidden City Tour with lunch. Visit the world renown Tiananmen Square, the very centre of the capital of China. After, venture into the Forbidden City, the former palaces of many emperors throughout the Ming and Qing dynasty. After a delightful lunch, proceed to the Summer Palace. Then, visit a famous ancient Chinese Medical Pharmaceutical company, founded in year 1669, Tong Ren Tang to learn the rich history of traditional Chinese medicine. This evening, enjoy the famous Peking Duck Dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 3
Beijing
Today’s highlight is one of the “Seven Wonders of the World”, the majestic Great Wall (JuYongGuan). Get a chance to climb a section of this 3,700-mile marvel. Afterwards, tour the iconic “2008 Beijing Olympic Centre”; including the famous Bird’s Nest and Water Cube. Then, visit one of the largest Jade Exhibitions in Asia. Tonight, you can choose to participate in a large-scale musical drama show, the Golden Mask Dynasty show (USD $50/person). (B, L)
Day 4
Beijing • Suzhou
After breakfast (till noon), explore Beijing on your own. You can also sign up for a highly recommended half-day (USD $79/person) Beijing tour. Today, we will take a tour to the “Temple of Heaven”, that was used in the past by emperors for ceremonial honouring and praising to the gods of harvest. Afterwards, take a famous rickshaw Hutong Tour & Local Family Visit, which included a local family meal. During the late evening, transport to Suzhou via flight to Shanghai or high-speed train. (B)
Day 5
Suzhou • Wuxi
Suzhou, a “World Heritate Site” city is also known as the Oriental Venice, for its exquisite water routes (canals), bridges, pagodas and gardens. After breakfast, tour the Lingering Garden, a classic private garden housing more than 500-years of history. Next, visit a renowned traditional Silk Culture and Exhibition Centre. After lunch, enjoy an optional relaxed and soothing Grand Canal Cruise (USD $30/person) inside the city. Later afternoon, continue onwards to Wuxi to visit the LingShan Grand Buddha which is recognized as one of China’s largest Buddha statues standing over at an amazing 80m tall. Also, visit the spiritual Brahma palace. (B, L)
Day 6
Wuxi • Hangzhou
This morning after breakfast, tour the brilliance of Lihu Park, located at the famous Lake TaiHu. Followed by a visit to the fresh water pearl processing company, the “Yuanrun Ju” jewel corporate. Continue onwards to Hangzhou, the city described by Marco Polo as “City of Heaven” and “the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world”. This evening, you may enjoy a symbolic performance of Hangzhou, “The Romantic Show of SongCheng” (USD $65/person). it is regarded as one of the “Top 3 Famous Shows in the World”. (B, L)
Day 7
Hangzhou • Shanghai
After breakfast, visit The West Lake, the most sensational and beautiful lake in the country. You can choose to board on an amazing boat ride on the serene West Lake (USD $35/person). Then, visit the No.1 tea plantation site and get a chance to taste the well-known Dragon Well Tea. The Dragon Well Tea is the best Green Tea in China offers. After lunch, transport to Shanghai. Upon arrival in Shanghai, walk along the famous Bund, lined by the colonial architecture of European designs, the best place to capture China under the Western influences of the old days. Later evening, have an optional participation on a Chinese Acrobatic Show – ERA: The Intersection of Time (USD $60/person). (B, L)
Day 8
Shanghai
After breakfast early morning, tour the famous Shanghai Museum. Where you get to see ancient Chinese art, furniture and jade. Shortly followed by a visit to an Emerald exhibition centre. Then, visit the City God Temple Bazaar. At night, you may enjoy a scenery ride on the Huangpu River Night Cruise (USD $50/person) and get a breath-taking glimpse of the dazzling and charming night view of Shanghai. (B, L)
Day 9
Shanghai • Yichang • Yangtze River Cruise
After breakfast, we will take a high-speed train which travels at an incredible 300km/hour speed, to the port city of Yichang to board our cruise line. “Yangtze River”, also known as the mother river of China, is the longest river in Asia. The river originates from flows of melting glacial waters in Tibet, extending and reaching as far to the “East China Sea” in Shanghai. After boarding, relax and prepare for your 4 nights on cruise, experiencing the absolute breath-taking sceneries of this 6,300 km magnificent natural wonder. (B)
Day 10
Yangtze River Cruise
Experience and capture the world’s largest hydroelectricity project, the “Three Gorges Dam”. The Three Gorges Dam is the world’s largest power station in terms of installed capacity. An optional tour provided by the Cruise line can be purchased on route (available if river condition permits), which includes a visit to the “Tribe of the Three Gorges” or “Hometown of Qu Yuan”; offering interesting glimpses into the culture and history of the Xiling Gorge region. (B, L, D)
Day 11
Yangtze River Cruise
After Breakfast, enjoy the “Three Little Gorges” zigzags, the three little gorges are individually named, “Dragon Gate Gorge Longmen Xia”, “Misty Gorge Bawu Xia” and the “Emerald Gorge Dicui Xia”. Afterwards, enter the Wu Gorge, known for its quiet beauty, forest covered mountains and cliffs. Then, sail through the Qutang Gorge, the shortest, narrowest and most dramatic gorge of the Cruise. After the astonishing sails, an optional tour provided by the Cruise line can be purchased on route; A visit to the glorious White Emperor City, which houses well-known stories of Liu Bei (warlord of Han dynasty during the famous “Three Kingdoms” period). (B, L, D)
Day 12
Yangtze River Cruise
After breakfast, visit the “Jade Emperor Scenic Area”. It is the largest man-made jade image of an emperor in the world. (an alternate excursion to “Shibaozhai” may be substituted depending on the river conditions). “Shibaozhai”, literal translation the “Precious Stone Fortress”, is a 12-floor wonder that leans against hills along the banks of the Yangtze River. After the marvellous visit, an optional tour provided by the Cruise line can be purchased on route. (B, L, D)
Day 13
Yangtze River Cruise • Chongqing • Beijing
To end the phenomenal Cruise, you will disembark at Chongqing after breakfast. Then, there will be a tour guide picking you up at the port, and will transfer to the Panda Zoo where you will enjoy the afternoon at The Zoo that is considered the biggest urban zoo in China. This afternoon, transfer to the airport to board on the flight to Beijing, overnight at Beijing. (B, L)
Day 14
Departure
After breakfast, your tour guide will transfer you to the airport and board on the flight home. (B)
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Tour Highlights
Walk on the Great Wall of China
Forbidden City – the largest imperial palace in the world
Optional – Experience traditional Beijing lifestyle with local family
Watertown of Suzhou
Grand buddha in Wuxi
“City of Paradise” – Hangzhou
High Speed Bullect Train
Cruise on the Yangtze River
Tour Includes
Inland Transportation
Local 5-star hotels
Admission fee to attractions indicated in the itinerary
English-speaking tour guide
Tour Excludes
International Flight
Chinese Visa Fees
Travel Insurance
Optional Tours & Personal expenses
Prepaid Tipping: USD$180/person
Meals:
13 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches, 4 Dinners
(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner
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