Tour Code: WT-08-B402     17 Days Budget Tour in China to Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Yangshuo, Chongqing, Yangtze River Cruise, Yichang and Shanghai

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

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

 

Family visit in 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.

Accommodation: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel 


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. (B, L)


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. (B, L)


Day 04 - Beijing
The whole day activities will be arranged fully on your own. (B)

Great Mosque, Xian

Day 05 - Beijing/ Xian
Visit the Summer Palace, the Lama Temple and the lovely Pandas. After that, board on the overnight soft sleeper train to Xian. (B, L, D)

Accommodation: an overnight soft sleeper train


Day 06 - Xian
Arrival in Xian in the morning and be met at the railway station. After having breakfast at the hotel, focus your today's highlight visit to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. In the afternoon, you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Provincial History Museum. (B, L)

Accommodation: City Hotel


Day 07 - Xian
The whole day activities will be arranged fully on your own. You are suggested to visit the City Wall, the Great Mosque and have an exploration to the Muslim Bazaar nearby on your own. (B)


Day 08 - Xian/ Guilin
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Guilin on your own. You are suggested to take a shuttle bus to the airport and the bus stop is very near to your hotel. Upon arrival, our guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer to the hotel. The left time is free. (B)

Accommodation: Hotel Universal

 Day 09 - Guilin/ Yangshuo
Transfer you to the pier to board the cruise ship. Then the activities along the Li River and in Yangshuo will be handled by yourself. Lunch is served on board. (Here Warrior Tours suggests that you have enough breakfast at the hotel today since the cruise lunch may not meet your expectation.) Disembark your ship upon arrival at Yangshuo at about 14:00. You can have a short bicycle trip to the countryside on your own. Alternatively, you can take an electric car instead of taking bicycles. (B, L)

 

Accommodation: New Century Hotel

 

Morning remains leisure on your own.  Drive back to Guilin on your own and the shuttle bus ticket from Yangshuo to Guilin can be purchased easily at the bus stop. You are suggested to visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill the rest of the day. (B)

 

Day 11 - Guilin/ Chongqing
Take a taxi to the airport by yourselves to board the flight to Chongqing. The guide will pick you up at the airport. Visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo, the Residence of General Joseph W.Stilwell and Ci Qi Kou. Transfer you to the pier to board on your cruise ship. Your memorable Yangtze River cruise begins at 22:00. (B, L)

Accommodation: President Cruises


Day 12 - Fengdu
At about 08:30, disembark for an excursion to the Ghost City of Fengdu. The Captain's Welcome Party will be held this evening. (B, L, D)

 

Day 13 - Badong (Shennong Stream)/ Xiling Gorge/ Sandouping
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. (B, L, D)


Day 14 - Yichang/ Shanghai
Disembark for an excursion to the under constructed Three Gorges Dam. After lunch, pack your luggage and complete check-out procedures. The ship arrives in Yichang at about 13:00. Visit the Yichang Museum if time is available.Take a flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, please transfer to the hotel we booked for you on your own. (B+L)

Accommodation: Zhongya Hotel


Day 15 - Shanghai
The whole day activities will be arranged fully on your own. You are suggested to visit the Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden and the Bund. (B)


Day 16 - Shanghai
The whole day activities will be arranged fully on your own. (B)


Day 17 - Exit Shanghai
Please arrange the hotel-airport transfer by yourselves according to your home-forward flight schedule. (B)