Tour Code: WT-08-B404      20 Days Budget Tour in China to Beijing, Lhasa, 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.

Forbidden City, 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 cuisine restaurant. Later you will visit Dingling, one of the Ming Tombs. After that you will be transferred back to the city to marvel at the treasures of the Summer Palace.  (B, L)


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

The Tibetan woman caring the baby, Tibet

Day 05 - Beijing/ Lhasa
After breakfast at hotel, you will take a flight to Lhasa. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the downtown to check in at the hotel. For the first day in Lhasa, you are suggested to do as little as possible to give your bodies' time to adjust to the thin air. (B)

Accommodation: ShangBaLa Hotel


Day 06 - Lhasa
The day begins with a tour of the world famous Potala Palace. After that, you will visit Dalai Lamas' Summer Palace, Norbulingka and the exciting sutra-debating in the Sera Monastery. Surely, the day will not be complete without an approach to a Tibetan Family. You may enjoy tea and have a talk with the local Tibetans in their home. (B, L)


Day 07 - Lhasa
This morning you will visit the Jokhang Temple, a most sacred place for all Tibet pilgrims, surrounding the temple is the famous Barkhor Street. After lunch, you will go to the Tibet Museum. With interest, we also arrange a tour to the Tibetan Traditional Hospital and the workshop of the Lhasa Carpet Factory for a visit of making traditional Tibetan carpets. (B, L)


Day 08 - Lhasa/ Xian
Take a flight to Xian, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. After lunch is served at a local famous restaurant, a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is scheduled for you.  (B, L)

Accommodation: City Hotel


Day 09 - Xian
Today's highlight is a visit to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. In the afternoon, you will visit the Provincial History Museum. (B, L)

Yangshuo rural scenery, Guilin

Day 10 - 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 11 - 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 12 - 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 yourselves. 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 and check in at the hotel by yourselves. 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


Day 13 - Yangshuo/ Guilin
Morning remains on your own leisure. The shuttle bus ticket from Yangshuo to Guilin can be purchased easily at the front desk of your hotel. You are suggested to visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill the rest of the day. (B)

Relaxed Shennong Stream cruise, Yangtze River

Day 14 - Guilin/ Chongqing
This morning take a taxi from Guilin city to the airport to board an afternoon flight to Chongqing on your own. 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 15 - 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 16 - 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 17 - 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

Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai

Day 18 - 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 19 - Shanghai
The whole day activities will be arranged fully on your own. (B)


Day 20 - Exit Shanghai
Please arrange the hotel-airport transfer by yourselves according to your home-forward flight schedule. (B)