Voyage of China 11 Days
Beijing - Xian - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Shanghai 11 Days
Day 1: Beijing
Arrival Beijing airport. Greeted by our guide and chauffeur to hotel.
Day 2: Beijing (B,L)
Morning visit Temple of Heaven. After lunch continue onto Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City. There is an option to climb up to the hill of imperial Jingshan Park for a bird's eye view over the golden rooftop of the Forbidden City.
Day 3: Beijing (B,L)
Journey out to the Great Wall at Mutianyu Section (less touristy & quieter section). Afternoon on the way back, stop by a Cloisonne Workshop. Evening at leisure or optional Martial Arts performance.
Day 4: Beijing - Xian (B,L)
After a relaxed breakfast, visit Summer Palace and a boat ride on the Kunming Lake. Afternoon fly to Xian where you stay for 2 nights.
Day 5: Xian (B,L)
Be impressed by the UNSECO World Heritage Sites of Terracotta Warriors. After lunch of a local speciality "hand-pulled noodles", view the production of Terracotta figurines in a local workshop before discovering the Buddhist treasures at Big Goose Pagoda.
Day 6: Xian - Chongqing (B,L,D)
Leisurely stroll along the Ancient City Walls & South Gate (cycling option available). Fly to Chongqing where time allows you will be escorted to see the giant pandas at the Panda House. Transfer to board your cruiser for 3 nights river voyage on the Yangtze River.
Day 7: Yangtze River Cruising (B,L,D)
Sail through the mightly Yangtze River. All meals & shore excursions included.
Day 8: Yangtze River Cruising (B,L,D)
Continue sail through the mightly Yangtze River. All meals & shore excursions included.
Day 9: Yichang - Shanghai (B,L)
Mid-day disembark cruise in Yichang. Transfer to the airport for flight to Shanghai. Chauffeur to hotel and enjoy rest of evening at leisure.
Day 10: Shanghai (B,L)
City orientation tour pointing out highlights such as The Bund, Yuyuan Garden & Bazaar, Shanghai Museum and Old French Concessionary.
Day 11: Shanghai (B)
After breakfast chauffeur to the airport for your connecting flight home or onward destination. Or perhaps add an extension to the nearby Suzhou or simply extend your stay in Shanghai to do some shopping?
* You may extend additional night stay in any city you wish
Hotel Accommodation:
Gold: 5* Oriental Bay Hotel, Beijing | 5* Howard Johnson Ginwa Plaza, Xian |
5* Cruise ship (upgrade to 5* Victoria Cruises extra £36/person, subject to schedule) |
5* Ramada Plaza Gateway
Silver: 4* Qianmen Hotel, Beijing | 4*+ New World Hotel, Xian |
4*/5* Cruise ship (upgrade to 5* Victoria Cruises extra £72/person) |
4*+ Rendezvous Hotel, Shanghai or 4* Yanan Hotel
Bronze: 3*+ Dong Fang Hotel, Beijing | 3* New Henderson Hotel, Xian | 4* Cruise ship |
3* Magnificent International Shanghai or same class
Gold: 5* Oriental Bay Hotel, Beijing | 5* Howard Johnson Ginwa Plaza, Xian |
5* Cruise ship (upgrade to 5* Victoria Cruises extra £36/person, subject to schedule) |
5* Ramada Plaza Gateway
Silver: 4* Qianmen Hotel, Beijing | 4*+ New World Hotel, Xian |
4*/5* Cruise ship (upgrade to 5* Victoria Cruises extra £72/person) |
4*+ Rendezvous Hotel, Shanghai or 4* Yanan Hotel
Bronze: 3*+ Dong Fang Hotel, Beijing | 3* New Henderson Hotel, Xian | 4* Cruise ship |
3* Magnificent International Shanghai or same class
| Package Type | Apr-May & Sep-Nov | Dec-Mar & Jun-Aug | |
| Gold | £1,650 | £1,580 | |
| Silver | £1,490 | £1,435 | |
| Bronze | £1,430 | £1,395 | |
| * Price is per person, based on twin sharing room * Price excludes international flights to China | |||
Package Price includes:
- 7 nights hotel accommdation & 3 nights on cruise ship
- Meals as specify in B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner
- Private English speaking guide, driver, air-conditioning vehicle
- Sightseeing entrance fee
- Domestic flights
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