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9 Days Golden Yangtze Cruise

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Beijing-Chongqing-Yangtze River Cruise-Yichang-Shanghai

Duration: 9 days
Tour Code: TCT-Yangtze-01
Tour Type: Private Tour
Best Travel Time: Suitable for the whole year, best from April to November.

Price from

2-5 persons: US$ 1604 P/P

6-9 persons: US$ 1400 P/P

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Beijing Forbidden City
Beijing Badaling Great Wall
Beijing Summer Palace
Chongqing City View
Fengdu Ghost City
Yangtze Lesser Three Gorges
Yangtze Lesser Three Gorges
Yangtze Qutang Gorge
Yangtze Three Gorges Dam
Yangtze Three Gorges Dam
Shanghai the Bund

Summary: What the first destination will flash into your mind when you are planning to visit China? The mysterious Great Wall in Beijing? Or the romantic Bund in Shanghai? You will see them all in this 9days tour. And of course, we will offer you a comfortable 3-night cruise along the mighty Yangtze River on one of the Three Gorges' top-rated floating hotels. You'll definitely be captivated by the sheer spectacle of your trip through the famous Three Gorges, and awe-struck by the modern engineering marvel of the Three Gorges Dam.

Day 1
Arrival Beijing

Arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China, be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.

Meals: No Meals

Accommodation: In Beijing

Day 2
Beijing

Depart from your hotel in the morning to visit Tian'anmen Square, the World's largest urban square and the Forbidden City, the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. Then visit the Temple of Heaven in the afternoon. Peking Opera is available for your optional night entertainment.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: In Beijing

Day 3
Beijing

In the morning you will take a driving about 75km to Badaling Great Wall first for about 2hours visiting, then go to the Summer Palace, the 'most beautiful garden in China', for a leisure stroll. Peking Roasted Duck is available for your optional dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: In Beijing

Day 4
Beijing Chongqing, Embark

Enjoy your own free time then be transferred to the airport for your flight to Chongqing, from where, you will start your trip on the Yangtze River.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: On Yangtze cruise boat

Day 5
Yangtze River Cruise

Enjoy your Yangtze cruise! You will have a shore excursion to Fengdu, the “Ghost City”. An excursion to Shibaozhai will be an optional activity for you today

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: On Yangtze cruise boat

Day 6
Yangtze River Cruise

Today pass through Three Gorges that namely Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, and then, you will have an excursion to Shennong Stream (4.5 – 5 hrs). After that and back to the cruise ship for viewing the Xiling Gorge scenery. Around 23:00 today, the ship will pass through the locks of Three Gorge Dam. The optional excursion today will be the White Emperor City.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: On Yangtze cruise boat

Day 7
Disembark, Yichang Shanghai

When finish your breakfast on the cruise ship, you could really feel the might of the dam by having an excursion to Three Gorges Dam (2.5 – 3 hrs). After the visiting, you can still appreciate the Xiling Gorge on the deck. After the lunch, disembark at Yichang and be transferred to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. Arrive in Shanghai and be transferred to the hotel to catch up on some rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: In Shanghai

Day 8
Shanghai

A full day of sightseeing starts with Jade Buddha Temple and Yuyuan Garden, a Chinese classic garden in city downtown. Then visit the nearby old street. Continue the trip to Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower. In the evening, have a walk along the Bund, Shanghai's famed waterfront promenade and Xintiandi. Traditional Dim-sum Banquet and acrobatics show are available for your optional lunch and night entertainment.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: In Shanghai

Day 9
Departure, Shanghai

The vacation is over all too soon as you're transferred to the airport to board the homebound flight, bidding a fond farewell to China, and we know you'll be back.

Meals: Breakfast

Service Ends

Day 1
Arrival Beijing

Arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China, be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.

Meals: No Meals

Accommodation: In Beijing

Beijing, China's capital and one of the great travel destinations of the World, offers sights and cultural relics found no where else on Earth. The city has a character all its own; there are quadrangles, small alleys, tricycle, boiled mutton, roasted duck, arts and crafts, Peking Opera, The Great Wall, the 2008 Olympics venue and a vibrancy that is the distinctive flavor of Beijing.

Day 2
Beijing

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: In 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.

After enjoying a delicious lunch, continue on to the Temple of Heaven. Departing from the Imperial vermilion and gold hues of the Forbidden City, The Temple of Heaven is decorated in blue, the color of the Heavens. The perfect harmony between the architectural environment and nature can be felt here; you might easily imagine the vivid spectacle of a great sacrifice to the Heavens for a good harvest. The magnificent Hall of Prayer of Good Harvest is one of the most important and impressive building in China.

In the evening, we offer you an opportunity to enjoy Peking Opera. Expert performers convey powerful emotions to the audience through song, dance, facial make-up, exquisite masks and costume, skilled use of body language and sympathetically integrated musical accompaniment.

Day 3
Beijing

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: In 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.

After enjoy your lunch, you will be transferred (1.5hours driving) and took your time to make a visit to the "most beautiful garden in China"- the Summer Palace. Originally known as the "Garden of Clear Ripples", the Summer Palace is a magnificent imperial garden located 15 km north of Beijing City . This is the largest ancient preserved garden in China and a former summer retreat for Emperors and the chosen few! The site includes more than 100 ancient style pavilions, mansions, towers, halls, temples, bridges and an enormous clear water lake. What is most enjoyable about the Summer Palace, it is simply a gorgeous place to relax, escape the smoke and crowds of the city and spend an afternoon walking. It is said one could just as easily spend one week out here as one afternoon. Here is a rare chance in Beijing, to lose the crowds and 'clear away the cobwebs'.

Day 4
Beijing Chongqing, Embark

Enjoy your own free time then be transferred to the airport for your flight to Chongqing, from where, you will start your trip on the Yangtze River.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: On Yangtze cruise boat

Chongqing, the largest inland city of China, is a booming metropolis located in the southeast of the Sichuan Basin at the confluence of the Yangtze and the Jialing rivers. Surrounded by waters on three sides, and by the mountains on four sides, Chongqing is known as 'mountain city', 'foggy city' and 'furnace city'.

Day 5
Yangtze River Cruise

Enjoy your Yangtze cruise! You will have a shore excursion to Fengdu, the “Ghost City”. An excursion to Shibaozhai will be an optional activity for you today

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: On Yangtze cruise boat

Today you will stop for a visit to Fengdu, is located on the northern bank of the Yangtze 176km downstream from Chongqing. Fengdu received its reputation in the Eastern Han Dynasty. A plethora of demon-decorated temples, buildings and statues in this river town earned it the moniker "Ghost City"-the carved facades are truly fascinating. The temples built on Mt. Mishan display punishing instruments and wild demon images, which vividly depict the Chinese people's imagination of Hell. Another classic site – Shibaozhai may for your optional visiting.

Day 6
Yangtze River Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: On Yangtze cruise boat

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.

A few hours later you see the second gorge -Wu Gorge, the middle gorge which is best known for its quiet beauty, sheer cliffs and twelve unique peaks. Often veiled in swirls of mist, six line the north side of the river and six staggered peaks stand to the south. The most famous, Goddess Peak, resembles a kneeling maiden.

Xiling Gorge extends from Badong County in the west to the Nanjin Pass in Yichang in the east, about 66 km long. It is the longest of the Three Gorges and is entirely within Hubei Province. Xiling Gorge is full of shoals and rapid currents. The most dangerous shoals are Xietan, Qingtan and Kong Ling, collectively known as the Three Shoals of Xiling. Among all the dangerous shoals, Qingtan Shoal and Kongling Shoal are the most famous.

Shennong Stream is one of the most important ports of call for Yangtze Three Gorges tour. It is a 60-kilometer tributary of the Yangtze River, originates in the southern part of Shennongjia Natural Reserve and joins the Yangtze at Xirangkou in Hubei's Badong County.

The Shennong Stream fascinates the tourists with its special virtues of serenity, uniqueness, primitiveness and wilderness. Floating on a peapod boat, you can appreciate not only the natural scenes all the way, but also the joys and excitement in fighting the winds and waves.

Day 7
Disembark, Yichang Shanghai

When finish your breakfast on the cruise ship, you could really feel the might of the dam by having an excursion to Three Gorges Dam (2.5 – 3 hrs). After the visiting, you can still appreciate the Xiling Gorge on the deck. After the lunch, disembark at Yichang and be transferred to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. Arrive in Shanghai and be transferred to the hotel to catch up on some rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: In 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.

Then, return to your boat, it is really the time for you to say goodbye to the crews. You will take a flight from Yichang airport to Shanghai. For Shanghai, you have a lot to expect.

Shanghai is a city unlike any other in China. It is the bustling economic heartbeat of China that enjoys all of the comforts and amenities of a fully modern metropolis. Shanghai today looks to regain its former position at the turn of 20th of being one of the largest financial centers in the world behind New York and London. It is a city that seamlessly blends East and West.

Day 8
Shanghai

A full day of sightseeing starts with Jade Buddha Temple and Yuyuan Garden, a Chinese classic garden in city downtown. Then visit the nearby old street. Continue the trip to Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower. In the evening, have a walk along the Bund, Shanghai's famed waterfront promenade and Xintiandi. Traditional Dim-sum Banquet and acrobatics show are available for your optional lunch and night entertainment.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: In 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.

Yuyuan Garden has a lot of stories for it was severely damaged in the 19th century and was restored in 1961. This garden was first built in the 16th century by provincial governor, Pan Yunduan, in honor of his father who was the then government minister. It has many scenic courtyards decorated with baroque rockery, pools, and flora that are all connected by corridors and passageways. The delicate design and exquisite layout of the whole garden reveals a strong impression of 'garden in the garden, whole in the part.

Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower completed in 1995 to a highly innovative design, Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower includes 15 spheres of different sizes at different levels creating an artistic conception of "large and small pearls dropping onto a jade plate" in ancient Chinese poem. It has become a symbol of excellence in architecture and is a favourite sight for tourists in Shanghai. Viewed from the Bund at night, the tower's three-dimensional lighting creates an enchanting, brilliantly coloured display. At 468 meters, it is the third tallest TV and radio tower in the World. Two of the six tower elevators can reach the highest sphere in 40 seconds; here the visitor will discover shops, a rotating restaurant and a sightseeing floor. The view of Shanghai from here is breath-taking.

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.

Xintiandi is a car-free shopping, eating and entertainment area of Shanghai, China. It is composed of an area of restored traditional shikumen (stone gate) houses on narrow alleys, a modern shopping mall with a cinema complex, and some adjoining houses which now serve as book stores, cafes and restaurants. Most of the cafes and restaurants feature both indoor and outdoor seatings. Xintiandi has an active nightlife on weekdays as well as weekends, though romantic settings are more common than loud music and dance places. Xintiandi means "New Heaven and Earth", and is considered one of the first lifestyle centers in China.

Shanghai offers colorful recreations with rich contents and creative form. Your night may be filled with an interactive old form of art known as the Acrobatics. Those professional performers have been trained of as early as age six or seven so that they can play so well and excellent. It definitely will be an unforgettable night in your memory.

Day 9
Departure, Shanghai

The vacation is over all too soon as you're transferred to the airport to board the homebound flight, bidding a fond farewell to China, and we know you'll be back.

Meals: Breakfast

Service Ends

Full price of this tour (per person in US$):

JAN, FEB, DEC
MAR, JUN, JUL, AUG
APR, MAY, SEP, OCT, NOV

Group Size	Using Standard Hotel ★★★		Using First Class Hotel ★★★★		Using Deluxe Hotel ★★★★★
Group Size	Double Occupancy	Sole Occupancy	Double Occupancy	Sole Occupancy	Double Occupancy	Sole Occupancy
1 person		2503		2670		3060
2-5 persons	1604	2135	1689	2302	1892	2692
6-9 persons	1400	1931	1485	2098	1688	2488
10 persons & above	1193	1635	1309	1850	1583	2384

Group Size	Using Standard Hotel ★★★		Using First Class Hotel ★★★★		Using Deluxe Hotel ★★★★★
Group Size	Double Occupancy	Sole Occupancy	Double Occupancy	Sole Occupancy	Double Occupancy	Sole Occupancy
1 person		2506		2848		3407
2-5 persons	1627	2138	1812	2481	2106	3039
6-9 persons	1423	1934	1608	2277	1902	2835
10 persons & above	1260	1739	1409	2009	1742	2653

Group Size	Using Standard Hotel ★★★		Using First Class Hotel ★★★★		Using Deluxe Hotel ★★★★★
Group Size	Double Occupancy	Sole Occupancy	Double Occupancy	Sole Occupancy	Double Occupancy	Sole Occupancy
1 person		2620		3018		3600
2-5 persons	1702	2252	1915	2650	2215	3233
6-9 persons	1498	2048	1711	2446	2011	3029
10 persons & above	1347	1877	1508	2172	1881	2898

Recommended Hotels:

City	Standard Hotel ★★★	First Class Hotel ★★★★	Deluxe Hotel ★★★★★
Beijing	Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven	Royal Phoenix Hotel Beijing	Crowne Plaza Hotel Beijing
Shanghai	Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Putuo	Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Puxi Hotel	Sheraton Shanghai Hotel, Hongkou

Optional Local Specialties & Night Shows:

City	Local Specialties	Nights Shows
Beijing	Beijing Roasted Duck	See the Peking Opera
Shanghai	Tea Ceremony	Acrobatics Show

Remarks:

1.The prices quoted here are only valid from March 1, 2013 to March 1, 2014. TCT reserves the right to adjust the prices of any portion of the tour due to the reasons beyond our control without prior notice.

2.All quotation is in US dollar (per person), and based on the exchange rate between CNY and USD in effect at the time of publishing. It is subject to change.

3.The quotation on our website is also subject to change during some Chinese festivals, national holidays, fairs or events, when hotels may levy higher rates which will be advised on a case by case basis.

4.The availabilities of rooms, flights and etc. are subject to change until the actual booking is been made.

5.Specific requests such as adjacent or connecting rooms, bedding requests, smoking or non-smoking rooms and special dietary needs should be subjected to reconfirm upon your arrival. We would put on your request to the Hotel.

Price includes:

1. Airport/railway station welcome and private transfers between airports/railway stations, hotels and sightseeing spots. Separate arrivals and departures will incur extra charges.

2. Domestic airfare of economic class or train ticket(s) as mentioned in the itinerary. Airport construction fee and fuel surcharge are included.

3. Accommodation (if include Yangtze cruiser) based on two adults sharing one standard twin-bed room (cabin); solo travelers or those who want to occupy one twin-bed room/cabin of their own are required to pay additional charge of single supplement rate (S.SUPP in above price table). A single room (cabin) is subject to availability based on prior request at an additional cost; if the recommended hotel is not available, it will be substituted by a similar one.

4. Driver and English-speaking guide service on normal sightseeing activities noted in the itinerary.

5. All entrance fees to scenic spots as shown in the itinerary. The final arrangement will be determined by local tour guides based on the local circumstances which are beyond the control of TopChinaTravel. TCT will adhere to the original itinerary as accurately as possible.
6. Meals as specified in the itinerary.

7. Government taxes.

Price excludes:

1.Round way International airfare or train tickets, unless otherwise noted.

2.Visa fee, passport application or renewal fee.
3.Any Meals not specified in the itinerary.

4.Tips for guides, escort, drives, bellman, etc.

5.Personal expenses such as excess luggage fees, laundry, postage, communications and beverages.

6.Optional meals and shows mentioned in the itinerary, which will be added up if the clients desire to take the activities.

7.Any extra cost caused by changes of natural disasters, fires, weather, governmental and local authority orders, political change, strikes, war, riots, quarantine, custom regulations, damages or injury caused by accident beyond the control of TopChinaTravel and that has incurred due to the tourist action violating the laws.

8.Any items not specified in the plan.

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