Shanghai-Zhouzhuang-Yichang-Yangtze River Cruise (Upstream)-Chongqing-Beijing
Tour Code:
TCT-Yangtze-07
Type of Organization:
Independent Private
Summary This trip is designed for those who want to stay in China in a limited time but eager to experience all highlights of China. We will show you all the must-see cities and spots. Start off with Shanghai by exploring Yuyuan Garden which is decorated with masterpieces of Ming architecture, the Bund and the beautiful water town, Zhouzhuang. Besides, Yangtze River Cruise will display an excellent combination of nature beauty and extremely comprehensive man-made project. Then feast on Peking Roasted Duck, climb the Great Wall and see how the Emperors lived in the Forbidden City in Beijing as the last but not the least place. Features Local specialties and night shows listed at the bottom for your delight Fine selected hotels at wide range of choices for your comfort Comprehensive and unique program Knowledgeable guides, experienced drivers and vans in good-condition
Day 01 Arrival, Shanghai (No meals)
Arrive in Shanghai, your gateway city of China tour. Be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
[ Itinerary Description ]
Among the big cities in China, Shanghai maintains the look of a Western metropolis. It is fascinating and sophisticated. The city started out in the 4th century as a fishing village and became a town till the middle of the 13th century. After the Opium War, Shanghai was gradually opened as a 'treaty port' in the mid year of the 19th century when it had been opened to the foreign trade and led to its partition into British, French and later Japanese concessions. From that time on, foreigners began to flood into this paradise for adventurers. Covering out their own sphere of influence, England, France, the US and Japan settled here by seizing their respective concessions which was known as the territory of each country. It was considered as the colonial period with number of the featured buildings and architectures of cosmopolitan by those owners of the concessions which made Shanghai as a fascinating mixture of East and West. After a good rest in a comfortable hotel TCT recommended, you are ready for the incoming exciting tour with full energy.
Day 02 Shanghai (B/L)
Depart from hotel in the morning to have a whole-day trip of Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyuan Garden, the Old Street, Oriental TV Tower and the Bund, Shanghai's famed waterfront promenade. Traditional Dim-sum Banquet and Acrobatics are available for your optional lunch and night entertainment.
[ Itinerary Description ]
Today you'll find a Buddhism shrine - Jade Buddha Temple, 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 19 th 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.' Coming back from the nature, the shopping trip will begin in Nanjing Road which is starts at the Bund and runs westward, with People's Square in the middle. Renown for its bustling and modernization, Nanjing Road earns its reputation as the 'First Commercial Road in China', which is the good shopping heaven for your trip as the same as the Fifth Avenue in New York and Avenue des Champs-Elys¨¦es in Paris. Some of the traditional food and handicrafts of Shanghai can be found here. Then we 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. Standing at Pudong New Area at the east side of Huangpu River, Oriental TV Tower was completed on October 1, 1994. The tower has a height of 468 meters. With multi-functions of sightseeing, catering, shopping, amusement and accommodations, this tower has become the symbol of the city and a popular tourist attraction in Shanghai.
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 03 Shanghai --Zhouzhuang--Shanghai (B/L)
Be transferred to Zhouzhuang, a serene water town in the fast development Yangtze Delta. Drive back to Shanghai in the late afternoon.
[ Itinerary Description ]
Today you go to Zhouzhuang to experience the 900 years-old water town in Jiangnan area. The town is surrounded by water with many branching streams, stone bridges and old residence with black tiles and white walls. You take a Chinese traditional boat in a group of 10 people at the most. The boatman slowly paddles along the river so that you could have a closer look at the ancient buildings of resident and bridges from a unique perspective. What makes you the most unforgettable is the Double Bridge which consists of two connected bridges built between 1573 and 1619. One aperture of bridge is with the shape of round while the other is of quadrate. In a whole, it looks like an ancient key knowing as Key Bridge. Chinese famous painter Mr. Chen Yifei drew it as the memory of his hometown. In 1985, the painting was published on the first-day cover of stamps of United Nations. As a result, more and more International friends start to know the Zhouzhuang and eager to see it.
In the afternoon, you visit two rich merchants' houses in Zhouzhuang, who contribute the economic development to the ancient town and even today's tourism. Shen's House consists of seven courtyards, five archways, more than 100 rooms of different size along two sides of a 100-m-long axis road, covering an area of 2000 square meters, offering a unique traditional Chinese architectural style. Zhang's House has 6 courtyards and more than 70 rooms, covering more than 1800 square meters. After a wonderful trip today, you drive back to Shanghai to prepare tomorrow's departure.
Day 04 Shanghai--Yichang, Embark (B/L)
Arrange your time freely before taking flight to Yichang to embark for the wonderful Yangtze River Cruise.
[ Itinerary Description ]
Say goodbye to bustling Shanghai, a bigger surprise is waiting for you, That's the highlight of this tour-Yangtze River Cruise.
Tonight you don't stay in hotel and wait for the next morning boarding. Instead of, you could be on board before 9:00 pm. The ship TCT recommended is luxurious 5-star ship of Victoria Cruises. The cruiser looks quite new and clean. All the stuffs are waiting along two sides to welcome you with sweet smile and fluent English. The standard two-bed sharing cabin is about 21 squarer meters with private balcony and bathroom. A good cabin is very vital for your cruise.
Day 05 Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
Depart from Yichang and visit Three Gorges Dam firstly at Sandouping, the largest project of its kind in the world. Then sail through Xiling Gorge, the longest and deepest one among the three.
[ Itinerary Description ]
You depart from Yichang at 9 o¡¯clock in the morning. Sumptuous Western and Chinese buffet are offered as breakfast.
The 6300 kilometer-long Yangtze is China's longest river, and third longest in the world. It originates in Qinghai Province and cuts its way through Tibet. It passes 7 other provinces before emptying itself into the East Sea just north of Shanghai. Between the towns of Fengjie (Sichuan Province) and Yichang (Hubei Province) lie three gorges regarded as some of the best scenic attractions in China.
The first spot you have today is the Three Gorges Dam. You need to get off the boat to see the great construction. It is no doubt that the highlight of the cruise is not only nature made (the Three Gorges) but also man made (the Dam). The dam is so enormous and impressive. It is the largest water conservancy project ever undertaken on this planet. With the completion of Three Gorges Dam in 2009, the water levels will raise to a level of 175m above the sea level. It will create a 600 kilometers long reservoir extending from the dame site all the way to Chongqing. Markers along the route indicate that there is only around 20m of rise to go now. The building of this huge dam is for the purpose of flood control, hydroelectricity, navigation and irrigation. Although about 1.5 million people in the process as well as countless historical and cultural sites will be displaced, it is lucky that all historical and cultural cites will be reserved by rebuilding to a higher position above the required level.
Then it is time to pass through the locks of Three Gorge Dam that is the climax. You could really feel the might of the dam. Since the water level before the dam is much higher than that after the dam, boats have to pass through 5 sections of locks step by step to lift itself up as the water. By closing and opening the locks, the water goes up and the boats are floating and going up with the water.The 5 sections are about 1.5 km long and it takes us about several hours to pass. Among us, there are some other boats that pass together and this is another reason that it takes a long time. With all the ship and the surrounding illuminated it is very beautiful scenery to watch. It is amazing and fantastic to see all in the daytime.
The first gorge of this trip is Xiling Gorge, the longest and the deepest gorge with dangerous rapids like Xietan, Qintan and Kongling, collectively known as the Three Rapids of Xiling. It used to be a treacherous place with numerous shoals and dangerous rocks. The river here today has become wide and smooth. As a result, you have more chances to view the wonderful sightseeing on both sides.
Day 06 Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
First take an excursion through Daning River Lesser Three Gorges. Then pass through Wu Gorge which is known for its quiet beauty and Qutang Gorge, the shortest, narrowest but the most dramatic one.
[ Itinerary Description ]
Today you have so many highlights to see. After the first gorge you stop at Mt.Wushan and then change to a smaller boat for the Lesser Three Gorges. This is definitely the favorite part of the journey and the most impressive scenery. They are the 'Dragon Gate Gorge', 'Misty Gorge' and 'Emerald Gorge'. These gorges are far sheerer. You are incredible, majestic, humbling and wonderful to behold. If chances are, you will spot a few monkeys in the trees on both sides and also a few women singing and some guys playing something that sounds a bit like the bagpipes.
Return to the Victoria, you continue your wonderful trip. A few hours later you see the second gorge -Wu Gorge, known for its beauty, forest covered mountains and sheer cliff. The middle gorge is best known for twelve unique peaks. Often hidden in swirls of mist, six lines the north side of the river and six staggered peaks stand to the south. The cliff faces rise up almost 1000m on either side of the boat. You could stand on the deck for minutes to enjoy this pretty breathtaking sightseeing.
You see the third gorge- Qutang Gorge, the shortest, narrowest and the most dramatic one at last. It is impressive with sloping green surfaces, ridges & valleys running down to the water. The gorges rise straight out of the water on either side of you, dwarfing the boat. Two mountains, Mt. Chijia Shan and Mt. Baiyan Shan, guard the entrance to this gorge like giant castle doors.
Day 07 Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
The ship will arrive at Fengdu or Shibaozhai for the final shore excursion of the Yangtze River Cruise.
[ Itinerary Description ]
Today you stop for an exploration of Shibaozhai, which represents one of the gems of Chinese architecture along the Yangtze River. From afar, the protruding 220-meter pagoda abuts against the north bank appears to resemble a jade seal. In Chinese myths, it is said that the creation of the pavilion is attributed to the goddess Nvwa, who caused a rockslide while she was redecorating the sky after a fierce battle between two warring dukes. A red pavilion abuts against one side of this rock. Its tall yellow entrance gate is decorated with lions and dragons.The pavilion itself is really impressive, clinging to the side of a sheer cliff face, as well as spread across the top of the hill. It takes a bit of time to get to the top, and there are some stunning views of Yangtze River when you get there. After return to the boat in the afternoon, you enjoy your afternoon tea and share tales of today¡¯s adventure with fellow travelers.
Or Fengdu, which is known as the 'Ghost City', remains hundreds of statues of ghosts and devils in a depiction of the afterlife.
The Farewell Dinner invites you to bid a fond goodbye to your new travel company. Thanks to the crews¡¯ hospitality, you still have more fun to enjoy.
Day 08 Disembark, Chongqing--Beijing (B/L)
Cruiser arrives in Chongqing in the morning. Upon disembarkation, have a half-day tour of General Stewell Museum, Erling Park and Ciqikou Old Street. Then take a flight to the capital city, Beijing.
[ Itinerary Description ]
Chongqing is China's fourth municipality with the largest population. It is a beautiful mountain city embraced by two rivers, the Yangtze River and the Jialing River. As an important hub of Western-China Economical Development, Chongqing has also become an excellent entry to all the great wonders all over the southwest China.
You'll visit General Stewell Museum. General Stewell is the chief commander of US forces in the China-Burma-India Theatre during World War II. You learn quite a bit about the aid that was given to the Chinese by volunteer forces (such as the Flying Tigers and their support pilots which flew the supplies and materials over the Himalayas) and the US military once they got involved. Then take a bird¡¯s eye views of the whole city in Erling Park. Next you'll come to the Ciqikou Old Street where you can take a walk and see local shops, old wooden houses, old piers, tea houses and local Sichuan street performance.
Beijing, China's capital and a well-known tourist city of the world, offers sights and cultural relics found no where on earth. The city has its own individuality, that's the flavor of Beijing. The quadrangle, small alley, tricycle, boiled mutton, roasted duck, Peking Opera, arts and crafts you can see, hear and feel them all only when you come to the city yourself. After a good rest in a comfortable hotel TCT recommended, you are ready for the rest exciting tour with full energy.
Day 09 Beijing (B/L)
Depart from hotel in the morning to visit Tian'anmen Square, the largest urban square and Forbidden City, the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. Then visit Temple of Heaven in the afternoon. Peking Opera is available for your optional night entertainment.
[ Itinerary Description ]
As the biggest public square in the world, Tian¡¯anmen Square conquers you with its grandeur at the first sight. You are quite glad to begin your first-day tour here. Then you are leaded to Forbidden City. It is the imperial palace for 24 emperors during Ming and Qing Dynasties and the biggest ancient architecture complex in the world. You walk in the museum to see with your eyes, to touch with your hands and fell with your hearts. Thanks to this wonderful visiting, you know how the richest feudal country was and how the top rulers and their concubines lived. After enjoyed a nice Chinese lunch , you continue your trip to Temple of Heaven. Different from the red and golden in the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heave is based on a color of blue, which stands the color of sky. You feel the perfect harmony between the architecture and nature and a circle and peace spirit of Chinese people. You even could imagine the vivid pictures of a great sacrifice to the Heaven for good harvest through the description of local guide.
At night, it is lucky that you'll have an opportunity to enjoy the opera of nation- Peking Opera. Skillful performers convey their exact feelings to you through various facial making-ups and featured musical instruments. The Chinese culture is completely revealed.
Day 10 Beijing (B/L)
In the morning drive 75km to visit the Great Wall(Badaling Section) first and Ming Tombs (Changling Tomb), the once lavish burial chambers of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Peking Roasted Duck is available for your optional dinner.
[ Itinerary Description ]
The Great Wall (Badaling Section) is located in the suburb 75km northwest of Beijing. The highway from Beijing to the Great Wall is smooth and comfortable. The Great Wall is the symbol of China and the wisdom of Chinese people. It is very unbelievable that Chinese succeeded in building such a great architecture with simple tools in ancient time. The construction of the Great Wall began in the 5th century BC. The wall has a total length of 6,700km, traveling up and down over numerous mountains and valleys. Starting in the east at Shanhaiguan Pass, it crosses Hebei Province, Beijing, Shanxi Province, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Shaanxi Province, and ending up in Jiayuguan at Gansu Province. It is said the Great Wall is the only man-made project which is visible from the moon. Badaling Section is one of the best preserved and most accessible parts with the essence of the whole Great Wall.
The Ming Tombs are located in the northern suburbs of Beijing, consisting of 13 tombs of the emperors of the Ming Dynasty after the capital was moved from Nanjing to Beijing. Now there are only two tombs, Changling and Dingling, open to the visitors. The Lingsi Palace in Changling Tomb's second yard as really deserves a visit. This is unique as it is the only huge palace made of camphor wood. The ceiling is colorfully painted and supported by sixteen solid camphor posts. The floor is decorated with gold bricks.
Today's dinner should be a highlight of your tour if you desire to taste the most famous Peking Roasted Duck. From the whole roasted duck to the soup of duck tones, you'll enjoy a banquet of every part of duck. Moreover, the chef shows his skill of cutting the skin of duck on live. Not only your taste is fulfilled but also your eyes are entertained.
Day 11 Departure, Beijing(B)
Feel at leisure until be transferred to the airport for your International flight home. Bid a fond farewell to this ancient land.
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TCT Optional Local Specialties & Night Shows:
City
Local Specialties
Nights Shows
Shanghai
Traditional Dim-sum Banquet
Chinese Acrobatics
Beijing
Peking Roasted Duck
Peking Opera
TCT Recommended Hotels:
City
Standard Hotels
First Class Hotels
Deluxe Hotels
Shanghai
Pacific Luck Hotel
Golden River View Hotel
Howard Johnson Shanghai
Yangtze River Cruise
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Victoria Rose
Victoria Katarina or Anna
Beijing
Dongfang Hotel
Holiday Inn Central Plaza
Crowne Plaza
Price Details (per person in US$) :
Standard hotels
First Class hotels
Deluxe hotels
Standard Class Hotels
Low Season
Shoulder Season
High Season
Twin
S.Supp
Twin
S.Supp
Twin
S.Supp
Above 10 pax
1288
463
1366
526
1533
662
6-9 pax
1536
516
1562
542
1724
673
2-5 pax
1793
516
1819
542
1981
673
1 pax
2820
2873
3165
First Class Hotels
Low Season
Shoulder Season
High Season
Twin
S.Supp
Twin
S.Supp
Twin
S.Supp
Above 10 pax
1360
534
1440
600
1620
749
6-9 pax
1636
616
1681
661
1834
783
2-5 pax
1893
616
1938
661
2091
783
1 pax
3021
3111
3385
Deluxe Class Hotels
Low Season
Standard Season
High Season
Twin
S.Supp
Twin
S.Supp
Twin
S.Supp
Above 10 pax
1184
435
1330
568
1609
840
6-9 pax
1574
631
1613
671
1840
890
2-5 pax
1831
631
1870
671
2097
890
1 pax
2973
3053
3504
* High season: April, May, Sep, Oct, & 1-15 Nov; Shoulder Season: Jun & Jul; Low Season: Jan, Feb, Mar, 16-30 Nov & Dec
* S.Supp: Single Supplement
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Prices in USD are based on two sharing one twin-bed standard room,exclusive of the price for ONE passenger occupying one twin-bed room of his own.
The prices quoted here are only valid in 2008, period of 2008 Beijing Olympic excepted.
The availabilities of rooms, flights and so on are subject to change until the actual booking is being made. TCT reserves the right to adjust the prices of any portion of the tour due to the reasons beyond our control.
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Price includes:
Mentioned domestic air transportation in economy class with airport tax and fuel surcharge. The tax and surcharge are subject to change at any time.
Private transfers between airports/railway stations, hotels and all sightseeing spots. Separate arrivals and departures will incur extra charges.
Hotel or cruiser accommodation based on two adults sharing one standard twin-bed room/cabin; a client who travels alone or desires is required to pay a single supplement rate. A single room 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.
Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are included in the cruise fee as well as the cruise shore excursion in groups and daily activities. The arrangements are subject to the different cruiser companies and subject to change without prior notice.
One driver and one English-speaking guide on normal sightseeing activities in each destination.
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.
Tibet Travel Permit application fee in the packages related to Tibet.
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Round International airfare or train tickets.
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Tips for guides, escort, drives, bellman, etc.
Personal expenses such as excess luggage fees, laundry, postage, communications and beverages.
Travel insurance.
Optional meals and shows mentioned in the itinerary, which will be added up if the clients desire to take the activities.
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This trip is designed for those who want to stay in China in a limited time but eager to experience all highlights of China. We will show you all the must-see cities and spots. Start off with Shanghai by exploring Yuyuan Garden which is decorated with masterpieces of Ming architecture, the Bund and the beautiful water town, Zhouzhuang. Besides, Yangtze River Cruise will display an excellent combination of nature beauty and extremely comprehensive man-made project. Then feast on Peking Roasted Duck, climb the Great Wall and see how the Emperors lived in the Forbidden City in Beijing as the last but not the least place.
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Say goodbye to bustling Shanghai, a bigger surprise is waiting for you, That's the highlight of this tour-Yangtze River Cruise.
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You depart from Yichang at 9 o¡¯clock in the morning. Sumptuous Western and Chinese buffet are offered as breakfast. -m.jpg)
Today you have so many highlights to see. After the first gorge you stop at Mt.Wushan and then change to a smaller boat for the Lesser Three Gorges. This is definitely the favorite part of the journey and the most impressive scenery. They are the 'Dragon Gate Gorge', 'Misty Gorge' and 'Emerald Gorge'. These gorges are far sheerer. You are incredible, majestic, humbling and wonderful to behold. If chances are, you will spot a few monkeys in the trees on both sides and also a few women singing and some guys playing something that sounds a bit like the bagpipes. -m.jpg)
Today you stop for an exploration of Shibaozhai, which represents one of the gems of Chinese architecture along the Yangtze River. From afar, the protruding 220-meter pagoda abuts against the north bank appears to resemble a jade seal. In Chinese myths, it is said that the creation of the pavilion is attributed to the goddess Nvwa, who caused a rockslide while she was redecorating the sky after a fierce battle between two warring dukes. A red pavilion abuts against one side of this rock. Its tall yellow entrance gate is decorated with lions and dragons.The pavilion itself is really impressive, clinging to the side of a sheer cliff face, as well as spread across the top of the hill. It takes a bit of time to get to the top, and there are some stunning views of Yangtze River when you get there. After return to the boat in the afternoon, you enjoy your afternoon tea and share tales of today¡¯s adventure with fellow travelers. -m.jpg)
Chongqing is China's fourth municipality with the largest population. It is a beautiful mountain city embraced by two rivers, the Yangtze River and the Jialing River. As an important hub of Western-China Economical Development, Chongqing has also become an excellent entry to all the great wonders all over the southwest China. -m.jpg)
As the biggest public square in the world, Tian¡¯anmen Square conquers you with its grandeur at the first sight. You are quite glad to begin your first-day tour here. Then you are leaded to Forbidden City. It is the imperial palace for 24 emperors during Ming and Qing Dynasties and the biggest ancient architecture complex in the world. You walk in the museum to see with your eyes, to touch with your hands and fell with your hearts. Thanks to this wonderful visiting, you know how the richest feudal country was and how the top rulers and their concubines lived. After enjoyed a nice Chinese lunch , you continue your trip to Temple of Heaven. Different from the red and golden in the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heave is based on a color of blue, which stands the color of sky. You feel the perfect harmony between the architecture and nature and a circle and peace spirit of Chinese people. You even could imagine the vivid pictures of a great sacrifice to the Heaven for good harvest through the description of local guide.-m.JPG)
The Great Wall (Badaling Section) is located in the suburb 75km northwest of Beijing. The highway from Beijing to the Great Wall is smooth and comfortable. The Great Wall is the symbol of China and the wisdom of Chinese people. It is very unbelievable that Chinese succeeded in building such a great architecture with simple tools in ancient time. The construction of the Great Wall began in the 5th century BC. The wall has a total length of 6,700km, traveling up and down over numerous mountains and valleys. Starting in the east at Shanhaiguan Pass, it crosses Hebei Province, Beijing, Shanxi Province, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Shaanxi Province, and ending up in Jiayuguan at Gansu Province. It is said the Great Wall is the only man-made project which is visible from the moon. Badaling Section is one of the best preserved and most accessible parts with the essence of the whole Great Wall.