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Have your China travel reviews published here and get rewards! Comment on This Itinerary or Tour Reviews Find a Travel Companion Your Suggested Itinerary Last updated: August 27, 2007 Home : China Tours : Small Group China Tours : 2008 Itineraries : IMPERIAL CHINA & YANGTZE CRUISE Tour Code: Golden-0803 17-Day Tours of Beijing - Xian - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Wuhan - Shanghai - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Hong Kong Starting from $2809.00 per person More Small Group China Tours Day by Day Itinerary Departure Dates and Prices Making a Difference Terms and Conditions Font Size: - Large - Small Virtual Tour Gallery Making a Difference The choice is yours, but decisions are often hard to make. Our itinerary feature page as Making a Difference will let you know the detailed arrangements of highlight attractions, accommodations, meals, special local flavors we arrange in the itinerary you will choose. Only you truly know where each of your coin will be spent, you could make your own choice! It is worth comparing the quality and value of a tour before you make your reservation. Day by Day Itinerary Departure: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Our group at the Summer Palace, Beijing Photo by our client Mr. John Hollar Day 01: Arrival in Beijing Our guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and transfer you to the hotel. Relax during the remainder of the afternoon and evening to recover from the jet lag. Accommodation: Crowne Plaza - downtown Day 02: Beijing Before the tour starts, you will meet the other members of your group this morning during the pre-tour briefing in the hotel. Your first stop is the impressive Tian'anmen Square. From there you will enter the "Imperial Palace" known as the Forbidden City to explore its many fascinating halls and pavilions. You will then go to the Temple of Heaven, the place where the Emperors worshipped the heaven for good harvests. To round off a memorable start to your tour, we will arrange a delicious Beijing Duck Dinner valued at CNY122.00 net per person at the original, century-old Quan Ju De restaurant followed by a lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre. (B+L+D) Accommodation: Crowne Plaza - downtown Day 03: Beijing This morning you will be taken to Badaling where you will experience at first hand the wonder of the Great Wall. To avoid having lunch at the shopping site restaurant, we specially arrange your lunch served at a local popular Sichuan food restaurant. Later the journey will take you to the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the peaceful shadow of Longevity Mountain. (B+L+D) Accommodation: Crowne Plaza - downtown Bell Tower, Xian Day 04:Beijing - Xian You will take an afternoon flight to Xian after visiting the Summer Palace and the lovely giant pandas in Beijing Zoo. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to check in at the local best hotel, where a sumptuous buffet dinner valued at CNY168.00 net per person will be specially served for you this evening. You may take time to enjoy it. (B+L+D) Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Hotel - downtown Day 05: Xian The visit to the majestic Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum will start your today's tour. To avoid having the poor food at the site, you will take highway back to downtown to have an a la carte lunch valued at CNY80.00 net per person at a well-known restaurant. In the afternoon, you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the mighty City Wall. This evening you will be transferred to the Tang Dynasty Palace, where after enjoying the local speciality, the Dumpling Banquet, you will be entertained with the splendid Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show. (B+L+D) Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Hotel - downtown Day 06: Xian Today you will visit the Provincial History Museum, which houses a large collection of historic and cultural artifacts unearthed in Shaanxi province. After an a la carte lunch valued at CNY80.00 net per person served at a local famous restaurant, you will be taken to visit a local family, which helps you know well about the local people's life. Then go to see the Great Mosque and have some free time to explore for some souvenirs or antiques in the bazaar near the Mosque. This evening, an a la carte dinner valued at CNY80.00 net per person will be arranged at a well-known Sichuan cuisine restaurant. (B+L+D) Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Hotel - downtown Pea-boat ride along the Shennong Stream, Yangtze River Day 07: Xian - Chongqing This morning you will visit the Hanyangling Museum, the mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi. You will then board an afternoon flight to Chongqing. Here a rich buffet dinner valued at CNY88.00 net per person served at a 4-star hotel, Holiday Inn Yangtze will precede your boarding of the deluxe German-built cruise ship where you will spend the night. (B+L+D) Accommodation: China Regal Cruises Day 08: Chongqing - Fengdu At 08:00 am your memorable Yangtze River tour begins. In the afternoon the ship will stop at Fengdu, where you will visit the Ghost City, which is famous for its temple dedicated to the King of the Underworld, an association dating back to the Han Dynasty. (B+L+D) Day 09: Badong - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping You will visit Badong and take a small junk for a close-up view of the breath-taking natural splendors along the Shennong Stream. You are sure to be impressed by the dexterity the team of trackers as they push and haul the wooden sampans over the rapids. Back to China Regal to continue your cruise into the western section of the Xiling Gorge and pass through the five-step ship lock. (B+L+D) Day 10: Sandouping Your morning excursion is to visit the world-famous Three Gorges Dam Project. The sheer size of the dam and the exhibition hall with the Dam model will pleasantly surprise you. Afterwards pass the eastern section of Xiling Gorge and the river guide will be available to provide a narration. Exit the gorges at Yichang city, where you pass the ship lock of Gezhouba Dam. At 20:00 enjoy yourself with the dancing and music performance in the evening party. (B+L+D) Shanghai Nanjing Road Day 11: Wuhan - Shanghai Arrival in Wuhan at around mid-day, you will visit the Hubei Provincial Museum after a flavored lunch served. Take a flight to Shanghai and transfer to the hotel. This evening will be free for you to explore something of Shanghai and maybe sample your dinner at one of the many cafes or restaurants there. (B+L) Accommodation: JC Mandarin Hotel - Deluxe room Day 12: Shanghai You will visit the Shanghai Museum and the beautiful Yuyuan Garden. After lunch, take a relaxing cruise tour on Huangpu River, you will experience the prosperity of modern Shanghai. Then you are invited to a farewell dinner valued at CNY105.00 net per person at Wang Bao He in Central Hotel, which enjoys 260 years history and serves the best Shanghai cuisine. Following the dinner is a fascinating Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre. Upon returning to the hotel our tour guide will see you into the lobby to say bon voyage. (B+L+D) Accommodation: JC Mandarin Hotel - Deluxe room Our group taking the Li River cruise, Yangshuo Day 13: Shanghai - Guilin You will have morning free to explore this city by yourselves. After lunch, you will board a flight to Guilin. You will enjoy the Ethnic Minority Songs and Dances at Lijiang Theatre after dinner served. (B+L+D) Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel  Day 14: Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin Enduring memories are created as you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. A short bicycle trip to the countryside will then be arranged, which we feel sure will be one of the most memorable parts of your tour. You may also visit a local villager's home. If you feel tired, you can take our electric car instead of taking bicycles. Then you will be transferred back to Guilin to stay overnight at Sheraton Hotel. (Tips: Since lunch on the Li River cruise may not meet your expectation, TCG suggests that you have a big breakfast at the hotel today.) (B+L+D) Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel Hongkong Island Day 15: Guilin - Hongkong After visiting the Reed Flute Cave, the Elephant Trunk Hill and the delightful Seven Star Park, you will take a flight to Hongkong. Our Hongkong guide will transfer you to the hotel. (B+L) Accommodation: InterContinental Grand Stanford Hongkong Day 16: Hongkong In the morning you will have a half-day Hongkong Island Tour, starting with a peak tram ride to the mid-level of Central District, then on to the Victoria Peak. You will then visit the Repulse Bay, Aberdeen and the Stanley Market. After lunch, you will be transferred to the Pier to board a taking Star Ferry to Kowloon side. Walk along the waterfront promenade back to hotel, our tour guide will see you into the lobby to say bon voyage. You will have the afternoon free to explore and shop by yourselves. (B+L) Accommodation: InterContinental Grand Stanford Hongkong Day 17: Departure from Hongkong After breakfast, you will travel to the airport for your homeward flight by yourselves. However, should you wish to stay on rather than return home right away, we would suggest you choose our City Tour Packages as an extension to your China adventure! (B) More Small Group China Tours B-- Breakfast L-- Lunch D-- Dinner Important note: To the airports: It is approx 25 miles (40 km) from the InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong to Hong Kong International Airport. Best way to Airports: TravelChinaGuide suggests you book a taxi at the Front Desk of your hotel (InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong) to make sure you won't stand outside the hotel entrance with your luggage waiting for a taxi. The taxi to Hong Kong International Airport will take 40 minutes at about HKD300.00 (USD39.00 net) per trip. Hotel shuttle buses to the airport are also available, you could book it through the hotel Concierge with a cost of around HKD120 - 130 (USD16.00 net) per person. For details please contact the Front Desk of the hotel. Post-Trip Extension: So much to see in China? Our optional private city tours to a host of must-see destinations in China will be of your choices. Choose the itinerary that best suits you extend your adventure in China. Departure Dates and Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars) Guaranteed Departures with Even 1 Person! Group Code Arrival Date Departure Date Double Occupancy Sole Occupancy Stat us 08-YH0403 Apr 03 Apr 19 $3229.00 $4629.00 Open 08-YH0417 Apr 17 May 03 $3109.00 $4389.00 Open 08-YH0506 May 06 May 22 $3109.00 $4389.00 Open 08-YH0520 May 20 Jun 05 $3079.00 $4329.00 Open 08-YH0607 Jun 07 Jun 23 $2869.00 $3949.00 Open 08-YH0619 Jun 19 Jul 05 $2869.00 $3949.00 Open 08-YH0705 Jul 05 Jul 21 $2809.00 $3819.00 Open 08-YH0717 Jul 17 Aug 02 $2809.00 $3819.00 Open 08-YH0904 Sep 04 Sep 20 $3149.00 $4469.00 Open 08-YH0918 Sep 18 Oct 04 $3149.00 $4469.00 Open 08-YH1007 Oct 07 Oct 23 $3229.00 $4629.00 Open 08-YH1021 Oct 21 Nov 06 $3229.00 $4629.00 Open 08-YH1108 Nov 08 Nov 24 $2949.00 $4109.00 Open More Small Group China Tours Tour Inclusions 1. Internal flights & taxes; 2. Hotels with daily western breakfasts; 3. Daily lunches and/or dinners at China's finest restaurants for the land tour; 4. Excellent guide & driver for the land tour; 5. Standard cruise cabin with full board; 6. Cruise shore excursions; 1. Comfortable and clean air-conditioned car or van for land transportation; 2. Entrance fees to all tourist sites; 3. Two bottles of mineral water per day; 4. Government taxes; For our special terms of quotation, reservation, payment and cancellation, Please click here. Currency Converter Day by Day Itinerary Departure Dates and Prices Making a Difference Terms and Conditions No comments or tour reviews on this itinerary so far. 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