Tour Code: WT-08-401      13 Days to Beijing, Xian, Chongqing, Yangtze River Cruise, Wuhan and Shanghai

Departure: Based on the cruise sailing date, Please click.

Please be sure that B, L, D denotes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Our clients at the Sacred Way, Beijing

Day 01 - Entry Beijing
Upon arrival in Beijing, you are met and transferred to the hotel. Relax during the remainder of the afternoon and evening to recover from the jet lag.


Day 02 - Beijing
Your first day of touring in our capital city will begin with strolling across the Tiananmen Square. Through the Meridian Gate on the north side of the square, you will enter the fabled Forbidden City to appreciate its majesty and magnificence. In the afternoon, you will visit the amazing Temple of Heaven. The Beijing Duck Dinner is served at a renowned restaurant, followed by a fascinating Peking Opera performance. (B, L, D)
 
 
Day 03 - Beijing
It is a once in a life time experience to walk upon the Badaling Great Wall of China. To celebrate this historic visit, your lunch is specially arranged at a local popular Sichuan restaurant. Later you will visit the Ming Tomb. Entrance to this sacred burial ground is via the Sacred Way. The a la carte dinner is served at a famous Cantonese cuisine restaurant in the Wangfujing area. (B, L, D)

Note: A la carte dinner is served for Luxury series while Standard series will have the dinner on your own.
 
 

Captain's Welcome Party on the Yangtze River cruise

Day 04 - Beijing/ Xian
This morning you will marvel at the treasures of the Summer Palace and the Lama Temple. After lunch take a flight to Xian, you will be met and transferred to the hotel where you will be feasted with a luxurious buffet dinner . (B, L, D)

Note: Buffet dinner is served for Luxury series while Standard series will have the dinner on your own.


Day 05 - Xian
Today's highlight is a visit to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. To avoid having the poor food at the site, you will take highway back to downtown to have lunch at a well-known Cantonese cuisine restaurant. In the afternoon, you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the City Wall. Tonight you will enjoy the wonderful Tang Dynasty Dinner Show. (B, L, D)

Pea boat rowing along the Shennong Stream, Yangtze River cruise

Day 06 - Xian
This morning's tour features the Provincial History Museum. After enjoying the a la carte lunch at a local famous restaurant, visit the Great Mosque and a local family. (B, L)
 

Day 07 - Xian/ Chongqing
Visit the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi on the way to the airport. After lunch, take a flight to Chongqing and be met at the airport. You will be taken to the Chongqing Zoo to see the pandas. Before get on board the deluxe German-made China Regal cruise ship, you will enjoy a buffet dinner at the 4-star Holiday Inn Yangtze Hotel. (B, L, D)


Day 08 - Chongqing/ Fengdu
Depart from Chongqing at 08:00 am to explore the Three Gorges downstream. The Cruise first stop at the Ghost City of Fengdu this afternoon. (B, L, D)

 

 

Day 09 - Badong/ Xiling Gorge/ Sandouping
Today, you will see all three gorges: the Qutang Gorge, the Wu Gorge and the Xiling Gorge. with their distinctive features. Stop at Badong, a small town, and then journey to the Shennong Stream, where you will ride a 'pea boat' up the small gorges against the rapid. (B, L, D)

Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai

Day 10 - Sandouping
This morning, conclude your Yangtze River adventure after a shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Site. Check-out procedures will be announced and please follow the steps. Your guide will meet you on board and see off for the flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, be met and transferred to the hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 11- Wuhan/ Shanghai
At 12:00, you will arrive in Wuhan. Have a visit to the Hubei Provincial Museum. After having lunch at a local famous restaurant, take a flight to Shanghai and be met at the airport. Then transfer to the hotel. (B, L)


Day 12- Shanghai
You must see and experience Shanghai to appreciate its cosmopolitan flavor. Visit the treasures' displays in the Shanghai Museum, the unique architectures of the beautiful Yuyuan Garden. After lunch, take a cruise tour on the Huangpu River. Tonight, you will be invited to a Farewell Dinner served at the famous Wang Bao He restaurant in Central Hotel. Following the dinner is an exciting Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre. (B, L, D)

Note: Huangpu River cruise is arranged in the Luxury series while you will have a family visit in Standard series.
 

Day 13 - Exit Shanghai
Upon completion of you memorable China tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home today. (B)