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Home : China Tours : Small Group China Tours : 2007 Itineraries :
IMPERIAL CHINA & YANGTZE CRUISE
Tour Code:
Golden-03
16-Day Tours of Beijing - Xian - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise -
Yichang - Shanghai - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Hong Kong
Starting from $2449.00 per person
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Day by Day Itinerary
Departure: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Our group at the Badaling Great Wall, Beijing
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: Deluxe Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel - the best Holiday
Inn Hotel in Beijing
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: Deluxe Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel - the best Holiday
Inn Hotel in Beijing
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. After an a la carte dinner valued at CNY100.00 net per person
served at a famous Cantonese cuisine restaurant in the Wangfujing area,
we intend to leave one hour's free time for you to have a stroll in the
traffic-free Wangfujing Street and absorb something of the vibrant
atmosphere of Beijing. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Deluxe Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel - the best Holiday
Inn Hotel in Beijing
Terracotta warriors, Xian
Day 04: Beijing - Xian
You will take an afternoon flight to Xian after visiting the Summer
Palace and the lovely Giant Pandas. 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 the 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 a la carte lunch valued at CNY80.00 net per person served
at a local cuisine restaurant, you will 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, the 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 cruise
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 CNY83.00 net per person at
the 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)
Downtown Nanjing Road, Shanghai.
The glass building on the right is your nice hotel.
Day 10: Sandouping - Yichang - Shanghai
Your morning excursion to Crock Hill will enable you to have a panoramic
view of the Three Gorges Dam Project. The sheer size of the dam and the
exhibition hall with the Dam model will pleasantly surprise you. View the
splendid flood discharge whereafter, you will experience the floodwater
surging across the largest dam ever built. After that, you will disembark
the cruise ship and drive to Yichang to visit the Chinese Sturgeon
Museum. Then take a flight to Shanghai. Our guide will pick you up at
Shanghai airport and transfer you to the hotel. The 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: Sofitel Hyland Hotel - downtown
Day 11: Shanghai
You will visit the Shanghai Museum and the beautiful Yuyuan Garden. After
that you will be taken to visit a local family, which helps you know well
about the local people's life. Then you will have some free time to
stroll along the Bund to experience the thrills of old Shanghai. After
sightseeing, you are invited to the 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.
(B+L+D)
Accommodation: Sofitel Hyland Hotel - downtown
Cruising along the scenic Li River, Guilin
Day 12: Shanghai - Guilin
You will have the morning free to explore this city by yourselves. After
lunch, you will board a flight to Guilin. After checking in at the local
best hotel, you will visit the Elephant Trunk Hill, as its name implies,
it is quite a remarkable example of the hand of nature upon the
landscape. You will enjoy the Ethnic Minority Songs and Dances at Lijiang
Theatre after dinner served. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel
Day 13: 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 the lunch on the Li River cruise can not meet your expectation, TCG
suggests that you have enough breakfast at the hotel today.) (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel
Day 14: Guilin - Hongkong
After visiting the Reed Flute Cave 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
Our group in Hongkong
Day 15: 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 16: 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)
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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
07-YH0406 Apr 06 Apr 21 $2799.00 $3879.00 Closed
07-YH0420 Apr 20 May 05 $2679.00 $3639.00 Closed
07-YH0509 May 09 May 24 $2679.00 $3639.00 Closed
07-YH0521 May 21 Jun 05 $2649.00 $3559.00 Closed
07-YH0606 Jun 06 Jun 21 $2489.00 $3269.00 Closed
07-YH0625 Jun 25 Jul 10 $2449.00 $3199.00 Closed
07-YH0711 Jul 11 Jul 26 $2459.00 $3209.00 Closed
07-YH0723 Jul 23 Aug 07 $2459.00 $3209.00 Closed
07-YH0810 Aug 10 Aug 25 $2459.00 $3209.00 Closed
07-YH0822 Aug 22 Sep 06 $2649.00 $3599.00 Closed
07-YH0907 Sep 07 Sep 22 $2729.00 $3729.00 Closed
07-YH0919 Sep 19 Oct 04 $2809.00 $3809.00 Closed
07-YH1012 Oct 12 Oct 27 $2849.00 $3939.00 Closed
07-YH1024 Oct 24 Nov 08 $2819.00 $3889.00 Open
07-YH1105 Nov 05 Nov 20 $2479.00 $3249.00 Open
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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;
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Overall the tour was well organized, the choices of places visited were
excellent and the hotels were of good quality. To rate this tour from one
to ten, I would definately give it a nine.
Client's information:
Mr.Herbert Simpson , United States , 2007-8-31 17:25
I took your tour with my wife this May and we had a very good time with
the group members. Though we came from 10 different countries, like a
small world, we got along with each other very well. You took care of
everything for us and everything went smoothly. The meals arranged were
excellent, which let us experience the abundant Chinese cuisine in
different areas. The guides were all knowledgable and professional. The
only flaw was that too little free time left. On some of the spots, we
felt a little bit like being pushed. Maybe just because we were such a
large group. Overall, your service is reliable and worthy of our money!
Thank you!
Client's information:
Mr.Douglas Whitehead , United States , 2007-8-31 16:12
The Great Wall visit took about 2-3 hs walking. Also, there were scores
of steps to enter the Ming Tomb. Elderly friends please take your health
condition into consideration. A 66 years old traveler's kind suggestion.
Client's information:
Ms.Linda , United States , 2007-8-30 09:18
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