Beijing, Xian, Chongqing, Yichang, Shanghai ( Yangtze River Cruise, Downstream)
13 Days/ 12 nights |
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| Day 1: |
(Sat) Arrive Beijing. |
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Meet & transfer to the hotel upon arrival HOTEL: CHANG AN GRAND HOTEL
BEIJING or similar (superior class) |
| Day 2: |
(Sun) Beijing
(B. L. D) |
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This
morning we start tours to Tiananmen Square and the extravagant
the largest Imperial Palace in the world - the Forbidden City of Supreme
Harmony and Dignity (UNESCO), then we approach to the largest imperial
garden in the world, the elegant Summer Palace (UNESCO) including cruise
on the shimmering waters of Kunming Lake. After that we visit the Pandas
Garden in Beijing Zoo. Tonight we enjoy cultural show. |
| Day 3: |
(Mon) Beijing
(B. L.) |
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This morning we start tours first to iconic ”Beijing 2008 Olympic Center”
- the Bird’s Nest & Water Cube. We continue to the Great Wall Badaling
(UNESCO) and walking along its ramparts for breathtaking view of the
largest man power project in ancient. After that we approach to the
mountain valley of the best geomancy site - the Ming Dynasty’s Imperial
Tomb (UNESCO) including visit the Sacred Stature Road. |
| Day 4: |
(Tue) Beijing
(B. L. SD) |
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This morning we visit another
renowned imperial site – the Temple of Heaven (UNESCO) including visit the
Imperial Hall of Pray Harvest, the Imperial Vault and the Imperial
Sacrificial Altar. We see the echo wall and stones in the vault. Then we
visit Beijing City Planning Museum and watch a 3D film which tells the glory
history and fast changes of Beijing. Afternoon we take the old–fashioned
Pedi cab to the historical sites behind main streets by Hutong Tour. Tonight
we enjoy Peking Duck Dinner. |
| Day 5: |
(Wed) Beijing/Xian by air (B.
L.) |
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We take later morning flight from Beijing to Xian the ancient capital over 1100
years and check-in: HOTEL: AURUM INTERNATIONAL or similar (superior).
Sightseeing in the afternoon: Big Wild Goose Pagoda & Provincial Museum. The Big
Wide Goose Pagoda Temple was regarded the landmark of Xian. Buddhism Scriptures,
Monks and the envoys came to China. The temple was built and a larger team of
scholars was organized here for translation of the Buddhism Scriptures into
Chinese. The provincial Museum shows us Chinese archaeology’s excavation at Xian
Areas. |
| Day 6: |
(Thu) Xian
(B. L. SD) |
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Full day excursion tour to the
femurs UNESCO site of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors & Bronze Chariots, We will
see all excavated Exhibition 1, 2 ,3, and 4. Then we watch the Circle
Vision Movie of the historical story. Afternoon on the route back the city
we visit the Ceramics & Pottery Center. Tonight Dumpling Dinner & Tang
Dynasty Show. |
| Day 7: |
(Fri) Xian/Chongging by air, Yangtze Cruise (B. L) |
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Fly to Chongqing. Yangtze River Museum & the Second World War Memorials
Embark MV. Paradise before 8 p.m. and set sailing at mid-night. The UNESCO
site of Yangtze River with Three Gorges is the third longest in the world.
The staff are very talented and even organize for us to join their talent
show and entertainments on board. |
| Day 8: |
(Sat) Cruise
(B. L. D) |
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Start our sailing for a distance of 430 miles in all the great gorges and
the deep mountain valleys. Afternoon we reach to the ghost city of Fengdu
for a shore excursion, the temples here reveal ancient Chinese religion
and legends with their imaged constructions and the ghost statures for
people lucky praying. Return back to the boat and continue sailing. It is
subject to visit Shibozai Pagoda on the cliff, a pearl along the river for
people praying for good luck in the ancient. |
| Day 9: |
(Sun) Cruise
(B. L. D) |
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Sailing into the first Qutang Gorge and the second Wu Gorge. After the boat
reaches to famed Shennong Stream, we change to the small boat and sail deep into
the fabled Three Lesser Gorges of 3 hours exploration. On upstream, we change to
small sampan pulling up by man tracker to the ethnic villages. After return back
to the boat, we continue to sail into the third Xiling Gorge. Finally sail
through the huge Three Gorges Dam and the 5 ship locks with lowering the boat
down 412 feet. |
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| Day 10: |
(Mon) Cruise and disembarkation at Yichang then fly to Shanghai
(B. L.) |
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Continue Sailing in Xiling Gorge then take a shore excursion to the New
Dam site in the morning. Afternoon disembarkation at Yichang and fly to
Shanghai.GALAXY HOTEL SHANGHAI or similar (superior). |
| Day 11 |
(Tue) Shanghai
(B. L. D) |
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This morning we start visit Old Downtown and classical Yu Garden. Old
Downtown has many narrow zigzag lanes, pavilions, local bars, tea houses
and souvenir shops. The Yu Garden (UNESCO Site) is a famous ancient
private garden with architectures of Ming and Qing dynasties. We visit
Shanghai Museum. We then stroll to the People Square. Tonight we enjoy the
famous Shanghai Acrobatic Show. |
| Day 12: |
(Wed) Shanghai
(B. L) |
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Today, highlight is visit Shanghai EXPO. The Exhibition covers a large area
of over 5.6 Sq.Km with 27 master halls. If Shanghai EXPO is unavailable, we
take tour excursion to a well-preserved historical site, the ancient
water-town of Zhujiajiao. Then we return back to the city and visit Jade
Buddha Temple. |
| Day 13: |
(Thu) Depart Shanghai for homeward flight
(B) |
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Departure group transfer to airport for homeward flight. |
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Tour price in CANADIAN DOLLAR (LAND ONLY) |
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2011**
Arrival Beijing Saturday |
Package Rate
Twin Share
Per Person |
Single Supp.
Per Person |
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Apr** 2,9,16,23;
May** 28 |
$1890 |
$740 |
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Jun** 4,11,18,25;
Jul**2,9,16,23,30
Aug** 6,13,20;
Oct** 29; Nov** 05 |
$1860
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$720 |
Apr** 30;
May** 7,14,21;
Aug**27 |
$1930 |
$780 |
Sep** 3,10,17,24;
Oct** 1,8,15,22 |
$1890 |
$820 |
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Remarks: ** - 2011
Effective 01Jan2011, ADD domestic air fuel
surcharge CAD20.00 |
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| Tour package includes: |
| | -- 4 nights accommodation with
buffet breakfast Beijing
-- 2 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast Xian
-- 3 nights Cruise on MV. Paradise of CITS President Cruises
-- 3 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast Shanghai
-- Sightseeing with lunch and dinner as listed in above itinerary,
including Peking Duck Dinner & Peking Opera in Beijing & Dumpling
Dinner & Tang Dynasty Show in Xian, Acrobatic in Shanghai
-- Professional English speaking tour guide service
-- Land transfers, River Cruises & domestic flight air tickets with
the airport tax |
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| Cost excludes: |
| | -- International flights &
airport tax, China Visa Fee and Travel Insurance
-- The domestic flights fuel surcharges at additional charges
-- Personal expenses & gratuities to guide, driver & porters
-- Please call us directly for air fare special |
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