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17-Day tour of Imperial China & Yangtze Cruise

Tour Code:TE-YZC-1701
Start in:Beijing
End in: HongKong
Destinations:Beijing → Xian → Chongqing → YangtzeRiverCruise → Wuhan → Shanghai → Guilin → Yangshuo → Guilin → hongkong
Day 1   Arrival in Beijing

Our guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and transfer you to the hotel. Relax during the remainder of the afternoon and evening to recover from the jet lag.

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Day 2   Beijing

Before the tour starts, you will meet the other members of your group this morning during the pre-tour briefing in the hotel. Your first stop is the impressive Tian'anmen Square. From there you will enter the "Imperial Palace" known as the Forbidden City to explore its many fascinating halls and pavilions. You will then go to the Temple of Heaven, the place where the Emperors worshipped the heaven for good harvests. To round off a memorable start to your tour, we will arrange a delicious Beijing Duck Dinner valued at CNY122.00 net per person at a famous restaurant followed by a lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre.

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Day 3  Beijing

This morning you will be taken to Badaling where you will experience at first hand the wonder of the Great Wall. To avoid having lunch at the shopping site restaurant, we specially arrange your lunch served at a local popular Sichuan food restaurant. Later the journey will take you to the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the peaceful shadow of Longevity Mountain.

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Day 4  Beijing - Xian

You will take an afternoon flight to Xian after visiting the Summer Palace and the lovely giant pandas in Beijing Zoo. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to check in at the local best hotel, where a sumptuous buffet dinner valued at CNY168.00 net per person will be specially served for you this evening. You may take time to enjoy it.

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Day 5   Xi'an

The visit to the majestic Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum will start your today's tour. To avoid having the poor food at the site, you will take highway back to downtown to have an a la carte lunch valued at CNY80.00 net per person at a well-known restaurant. In the afternoon, you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the mighty City Wall. This evening you will be transferred to the Tang Dynasty Palace, where you will be entertained with the splendid Tang Dynasty Dinner Show. (Add: No.75, Chang'an Road, Xian)

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Day 6   Xi'an

Today you will visit the Provincial History Museum, which houses a large collection of historic and cultural artifacts unearthed in Shaanxi province. After an a la carte lunch valued at CNY80.00 net per person served at a local famous restaurant, you will be taken to visit a local family, which helps you know well about the local people's life. Then go to see the Great Mosque and have some free time to explore for some souvenirs or antiques in the bazaar near the Mosque. This evening, an a la carte dinner valued at CNY80.00 net per person will be arranged at a well-known Sichuan cuisine restaurant.

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Day 7  Xi'an - Chongqing

This morning you will visit the Hanyangling Museum, the mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi. You will then board an afternoon flight to Chongqing. Here a rich buffet dinner valued at CNY88.00 net per person served at a 4-star hotel, Holiday Inn Yangtze will precede your boarding of the deluxe German-built cruise ship where you will spend the night.

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Day 8  Chongqing - Fengdu

At 08:00 am your memorable Yangtze River tour begins. In the afternoon the ship will stop at Fengdu, where you will visit the Ghost City, which is famous for its temple dedicated to the King of the Underworld, an association dating back to the Han Dynasty.

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Day 9  Badong - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping

You will visit Badong and take a small junk for a close-up view of the breath-taking natural splendors along the Shennong Stream. You are sure to be impressed by the dexterity the team of trackers as they push and haul the wooden sampans over the rapids. Back to China Regal to continue your cruise into the western section of the Xiling Gorge and pass through the five-step ship lock.

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Day 10   Sandouping

Your morning excursion is to visit the world-famous Three Gorges Dam Project. The sheer size of the dam and the exhibition hall with the Dam model will pleasantly surprise you. Afterwards pass the eastern section of Xiling Gorge and the river guide will be available to provide a narration. Exit the gorges at Yichang city, where you pass the ship lock of Gezhouba Dam. At 20:00 enjoy yourself with the dancing and music performance in the evening party.

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Day 11  Wuhan - Shanghai

Arrival in Wuhan at around mid-day, you will visit the Hubei Provincial Museum after a flavored lunch served. Take a flight to Shanghai and transfer to the hotel. This evening will be free for you to explore something of Shanghai and maybe sample your dinner at one of the many cafes or restaurants there

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Day 12  Shanghai

You will visit the Shanghai Museum and the beautiful Yuyuan Garden. After lunch, take a relaxing cruise tour on Huangpu River, you will experience the prosperity of modern Shanghai. Then you are invited to a farewell dinner valued at CNY105.00 net per person at Wang Bao He in Central Hotel, which enjoys 260 years history and serves the best Shanghai cuisine. Following the dinner is a fascinating Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre. Upon returning to the hotel our tour guide will see you into the lobby to say bon voyage.

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Day 13  Shanghai - Guilin

You will have morning free to explore this city by yourselves. After lunch, you will board a flight to Guilin. You will enjoy the Ethnic Minority Songs and Dances at Lijiang Theatre after dinner served.

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Day 14  Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin

Enduring memories are created as you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. A short bicycle trip to the countryside will then be arranged, which we feel sure will be one of the most memorable parts of your tour. You may also visit a local villager's home. If you feel tired, you can take our electric car instead of taking bicycles. Then you will be transferred back to Guilin to stay overnight at Sheraton Hotel. (Tips: Since lunch on the Li River cruise may not meet your expectation, TCG suggests that you have a big breakfast at the hotel today.)

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Day 15  Guilin - Hongkong

After visiting the Reed Flute Cave, the Elephant Trunk Hill and the delightful Seven Star Park, you will take a flight to Hongkong. Upon arrival, please go to the hotel we have booked for you by yourselves.

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Day 16  Hongkong

The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. You are suggested to have a half-day Hongkong Island Tour. Peak tram ride to mid-level of Central District then to the Victoria Peak, visit the Repulse Bay, Aberdeen and Stanley Market on your own.

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Day 17  Departure from Hongkong

After breakfast, you will get to the airport to board your homeward flight by yourselves. However, should you wish to stay on rather than return home right away, we would suggest you choose our City Tour Packages as an extension to your China adventure!

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Private Tour Prices ( Based on per person and shown in US dollars ) 

Group size
Season
2-4 Travelers 5-9 Travelers 10 Travelers &above Children price Single supplyment
 Mar.2008-May.2008 3292 2907 2633 -- 623
 Jun.2008-Oct.2008 3551 3166 2780 -- 723
 Nov.2008-Feb.2009 3277 2892 2618 -- 601
Remark : The above prices will daily float with the USD-RMB exchange rate, all the prices will be confirmed by the exchange rate on the day when you book this tour.
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