| 17 Days of Beijing - Xian - Guilin -
Yangshuo - Guilin - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang -
Shanghai |
HOTEL |
B+L+D |
| D1 |
Arrival in Beijing |
??? |
|
| Our guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and transfer to the
hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the capital city of
China. |
| D2 |
the Tiananmen Square/ the Forbidden City/ the Temple of
Heaven |
??? |
B+L+D |
| After breakfast vsit the Tiananmen Square,located at the center of Beijing
City , where you can visit Tiananmen Tower, Monument to the People's Heroes,
Great Hall of the People, Mao Zedong Memorial Hall and see the national flag
raising ceremony. And then trasfer to the Forbidden City and the Temple of
Heaven which are in quite traditinal Chinese building style. |
| D3 |
the Badaling Great Wall/the Sacred Way/the Ming
Tomb
|
??? |
B+L |
| After your breakfast visit the Badaling Great Wall. In order to not have
lunch at shopping site restaurants, you will be suggest to have Sichuan food at
a local popular restaurant. After lunch visit the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb
in the afternoon. |
| D4 |
Beijing
|
??? |
B |
| Only hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. We intend to
leave the day free for you to absorb something of the vibrant atmosphere of
Beijing. |
| D5 |
the Summer Palace--the Lama Temple--the pandas in Beijing Zoo--Xian |
overnight in the soft sleeper train |
B+L+D |
| Visit the Summer Palace which is a Key Cultural Relics Protection Site of
China and containing examples of the ancient arts, following to the Lama Temple
next, and go to see the lovely pandas in Beijing Zoo. See off at Beijing Railway
Station to take an overnight soft sleeper train to Xian. |
| D6 |
the Terracotta Warriors-Horses Museum-the Big Wild Goose Pagoda-the
Provincial History Museum |
??? |
B+L |
| Visit the famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum built in Qin
Dynasty--- the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century.
Take highway back to downtown to have lunch at a well-known restaurant. In the
afternoon, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda which is a well-preserved ancient
building and a holy place for Buddhists, and then trasfer to the Provincial
History Museum which is considered as an obligation to be a showcase of ancient
civilizations. |
| D7 |
Xian
|
??? |
B |
| The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. You are suggested
to visit the City Wall, the Great Mosque and have some free time to explore the
Bazaar near the Mosque by yourselves. |
| D8 |
Xian - Guilin
|
??? |
B |
| You are suggested to take a shuttle bus to the airport and the stop is very
near to your hotel. Board an afternoon flight to Guilin by yourselves. Our guide
willl pick you up at Guilin airport and transfer to the hotel. |
| D9 |
Guilin - Yangshuo |
??? |
B+L |
| “Guilin’s scenery is the best under heaven but Yangshuo beasts Guilin”,Today
we will Transfer you to the pier to board the cruise ship. Then the activities
along the Li River and in Yangshuo will be handled by yourselves. Enduring
memories are created today as you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. Upon
arrival in Yangshuo, you may have a short bicycle trip to the countryside.
Alternatively, you can take an electric car instead of taking bicycles. (Tips:
Since the lunch on the Li River cruise can not meet your expectation,our guide
suggests that you have enough breakfast at the hotel today.) |
| D10 |
Yangshuo - Guilin |
??? |
B |
| Morning is free. Return to Guilin by yourselves. The shuttle bus ticket from
Yangshuo to Guilin can be purchased easily at the front desk. Upon arrvial,
please check in at the hotel by yourselves. You are suggested to visit the Reed
Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill the rest of the
day. |
| D11 |
Guilin - Chongqing |
???? |
B+L |
| This morning, take a taxi to the airport by yourselves to board a flight to
Chongqing. Our guide will pick you up at Chongqing airport. Visit the Panda
House in Chongqing Zoo, the Residence of General Joseph W.Stilwell and Ci Qi
Kou. Your memorable Yangtze River tour begins at 22:00 as you board the
luxurious cruise ship. |
| D12 |
Fengdu |
Overnight in the ship |
B+L+D |
| At about 08:30, visit the Ghost City of Fengdu. The Captain's Welcome Party
will be held this evening. |
| D13 |
Badong - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping |
Overnight in the ship |
B+L+D |
| Visit Badong and take a small junk to enjoy the marvelous spectacles of the
nature in the Shennong Stream. Continue sailing into the western section of
Xiling Gorge. |
| D14 |
Yichang - Shanghai |
??? |
B+L |
| Disembark for an excursion to the under constructed Three Gorges Dam. After
lunch, pack your luggage and complete check-out procedures. Drive to Yichang,
visit the Yichang Museum if time permits. Take a flight to Shanghai. Upon
arrival, please go to the hotel we have booked for you by yourselves. |
| D15 |
Shanghai |
??? |
B |
| The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. You are adviced to
visit the Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden and the Bund on your own. |
| D16 |
Shanghai |
??? |
B |
| The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. The full day's
activities are arranged by yourselves. |
| D17 |
Departure from Shanghai |
|
B |
| You will get to the airport to board your homeward flight by yourselves. Our
tour end here. |
