11 Days Mighty Yangtze Cruise Tour
Beijing-Xian-Chongqing-Yangtze River Cruise-Yichang-Shanghai
Tour Code: TCT-Yangtze-02
Tour Type: Private Tour
Price from: US$ 1433 1290 P/P ( Based on 10 pax and above ) Price Details

Tour Map
Day 1
Arrival BeijingDay 2
BeijingDay 3
BeijingDay 4
Beijing
XianDay 5
XianDay 6
Xian
Chongqing, EmbarkDay 7
Yangtze River CruiseDay 8
Yangtze River CruiseDay 9
Disembark, Yichang
Shanghai Day 10
ShanghaiDay 11
Departure ShanghaiDay 1
Arrival BeijingDay 2
Beijing
As the biggest city center square in the world, Tian'anmen Square covering 44 hectares in the heart of Beijing. It is the place where history-changing events and ceremonies occurred. A few steps away, come to visit the Forbidden City, which was the Imperial Palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing Dynasties and, it is one of the largest, and certainly the most completely restored, ancient architectural complex in the world. Walk in the footsteps of Emperors; come to the museum and see with your eyes, and feel with your hearts; you'll begin understand what life in this richest of feudal realms was like for the Imperial Rulers, their concubines and their slaves.Day 3
Beijing
Just 75km North-west of Beijing, along a smooth and comfortable highway is the Badaling Great Wall, which is one of the best-preserved and most accessible sections. The Great Wall is an internationally admired structure, symbolic of the cruelty of the ancient rulers, and the stoicism and determination of the Chinese people. The construction of the Great Wall began in the 5th century BC. The wall has a total length of 6,700 km, for much of its length following extremely rugged and mountainous terrain, clinging to incredibly precipitous mountainsides; it is truly an engineering masterpiece by any standard, ancient or modern. It has been claimed that the Great Wall is the only man-made structure which is visible from the moon.Beijing Roasted Duck is the best-known dish in Beijing. The crispy skin and the juicy meat leave a deep impression on first-time consumers during their Beijing trip. Optional meal such as a Beijing Roasted Duck Dinner is recommended after a whole day sightseeing in Beijing. Choose a comfortable restaurant and sit down to have a delicious meal can make you get deep touch with the eating culture in Beijing.
Day 4
Beijing
Xian
If exploring the Forbidden City has improved your understanding of the lifestyles of China's ancient Imperial Court , then this leisure Hutong Tour will give you an insight into the lives of ordinary Chinese people and reveal their social culture in today's Beijing City. The narrow streets of old Beijing are known as Hutongs. You'll take a pedicab tour along the Hutongs and see the 100-year-old houses, courtyards and a vanishing way of life in today's Beijing.Day 5
XianMeals: Breakfast, Lunch
Continue the trip to the nearby Xian City Wall, which stretches round the old city. Xi'an was always a walled city, and today's wall represents one of the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls, as well being one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. The first city wall of Chang'an was begun in 194 BCE. The existing wall was started during the Ming Dynasty in 1370; it is massive, measuring 13.7 km in circumference, 12 m in height, and 15–18 m in thickness at the base. The South Gate and North Gate are the two main entrances to the inner city. The city itself is neatly arranged along the city wall. This impressive structure is just a precursor to the remarkable discoveries awaiting visitors to Xian.Day 6
Xian
Chongqing, Embark
As the regional capital and doorway to the Silk Road, Xian was one of the richest, most well-protected cities in all of China. The famous Shaanxi History Museum introduces the visitor to area's rich culture, from Emperor Qin Shihuang to the present day in this walled city. The museum is house in a striking Tang Dynasty-style pavilion and features an enormous collection of 113,000 historic and cultural relics. This is where you experience history, with chronological dynasties exhibits that take you through the dynasties.Day 7
Yangtze River CruiseDay 8
Yangtze River Cruise
This morning, rise early to see the dawn light the Yangtze River before the boat enters the first gorge- Qutang Gorge, the shortest (8 km), narrowest and the most dramatic one of the three gorges. Two mountains, Chijia (Red Passage) and Baiyan (White Salt), guard the entrance to this gorge like giant castle doors.This spot has been separated into 3 natural gorges, they are Longchangdong Gorge, Parrot Gorge (Yingwu Gorge) and Mianzhu Gorge with unique charm.
Day 9
Disembark, Yichang
Shanghai
Today you will take a visit to the great Three Gorges Dam. It is 2,335-meter long, 185-meter high, 18-meter wide on the top and 130-meter wide at the bottom. The dam will raise the river to a level of 175 meters above sea level, creating a 600km long reservoir with storage capacity of 39.9 billion cubic meters extending from the dam site all the way to Chongqing. It is the largest water conservancy project ever undertaken. Day 10
Shanghai
Today you'll find a Buddhism shrine - Jade Buddha Temple, which is located in a crowd of Shanghai City. It was first built in 1882 in Jiangwan on the southern outskirts of Shanghai. In order to make it convenient for the adherents to visit, it was bodily moved to Shanghai City at the present sire in 1918. It is named for its two bejeweled white jade Buddha. It receives thousands of visitors and worshipers everyday while keeps its sanctity and charming. Carved from a whole piece of white jade, the sitting jade Buddha statue is translucent with a solemn expression, displaying the excellent skill and extraordinary art of Chinese people.
Then it comes to the Bund, the showcase with the old buildings of colonial-era leftover along Huangpu River. The renowned waterfront district is the city's most famous landmark. The word BUND is of Anglo-India origin meaning embankment on the waterfront. It is also the popular site to enjoy the night view of the city. Day 11
Departure, ShanghaiFull price of this tour (per person in US$):
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| 2-5 persons | 1944 1749 | 2477 2229 | 2067 1861 | 2715 2444 | 2286 2057 | 3137 2823 |
| 6-9 persons | 1624 1462 | 2157 1942 | 1748 1573 | 2395 2156 | 1966 1769 | 2817 2536 |
| 10 persons & above | 1433 1290 | 1931 1738 | 1541 1387 | 2137 1923 | 1759 1583 | 2559 2303 |
| Group Size | Using Standard Hotel ★★★ |
Using First Class Hotel ★★★★ |
Using Deluxe Hotel ★★★★★ |
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| 2-5 persons | 2071 1864 | 2687 2419 | 2229 2006 | 2996 2697 | 2615 2354 | 3712 3341 |
| 6-9 persons | 1751 1576 | 2368 2131 | 1909 1718 | 2677 2409 | 2296 2066 | 3393 3054 |
| 10 persons & above | 1572 1415 | 2157 1942 | 1690 1521 | 2387 2148 | 2011 1810 | 2993 2693 |
| Group Size | Using Standard Hotel ★★★ |
Using First Class Hotel ★★★★ |
Using Deluxe Hotel ★★★★★ |
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| 1 person | 3178 2860 | 3603 3243 | 4378 3940 | |||
| 2-5 persons | 2131 1918 | 2781 2503 | 2356 2120 | 3207 2886 | 2763 2487 | 3981 3583 |
| 6-9 persons | 1811 1630 | 2461 2215 | 2036 1833 | 2887 2598 | 2444 2199 | 3662 3296 |
| 10 persons & above | 1631 1468 | 2247 2023 | 1837 1654 | 2637 2373 | 2231 2008 | 3385 3046 |
Recommended Hotels:
| City | Standard Hotel ★★★ | First Class Hotel ★★★★ | Deluxe Hotel ★★★★★ |
| Beijing | Days Inn Forbidden City Beijing | Grand Mercure Xidan Beijing | Crowne Plaza Hotel Beijing |
| Xian | New Henderson Hotel | Aurum International Hotel | Sofitel on Renmin Square Xian |
| Shanghai | Peninsula International Hotel | The Bund Hotel | Shanghai Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel |
Optional Local Specialties & Night Shows:
| City | Local Specialties | Nights Shows |
| Beijing | Beijing Roasted Duck | See the Peking Opera |
| Xian | Dumpling Banquet | Tang Dynasty Show with Dinner |
| Shanghai | Tea Ceremony | Acrobatics Show |
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