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  • Tour Code: XZ-03L
  • 14 Days Tour with Yangtze River Cruise
  • Destinations: Beijing,Xi'an,Lhasa,Yangtze River,Shanghai
  • Attractions: Potala Palace, Three Georges Dam


Starting from
USD 3149 per person!
  • Itinerary
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Day
01

  • Arrive in Beijing
  • Welcome to China. Upon your arrival at Beidjing Capital Airport, our guide will hold a welcome sign to meet you at the airport and then you will be transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax.


Day
02

  • Beijing (B/L/Roast duck dinner)
  • After breakfast at hotel, tour guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and start your China tour. The morning visit starts the Tian An Men Square, which is the largest public square in the world. From here you can see the grand Monument of People's Heroes, Mao Zedong Mausoleum and the modern National Grand Theater. Then you will proceed to visit the Forbidden City, which was the imperial palace of Ming and Qing dynasties. Also here you will see the art works in ancient China, which are all under national level protection. After lunch at local restaurant, the afternoon visit features the Summer Palace. The park is a harmonious combination of Chinese ancient structures, traditional garden designing and man-made scenery. Today, you will have the chance to taste the authentic local specialty, the Peking Roast Duck Dinner. Then appreciate the Chinese Kungfu Show (alternatively you could choose Peking Opera).


Day
03

  • Beijing (B/L)
  • Today, you will visit Ming Tombs, which was the burial site for 13 Ming dynasty emperors. The burial site was chosen with Fengshui taken into consideration. After lunch, proceed to today's highlight, the Mutianyu Great Wall (with round trip cable car), which is a symbol of ancient Chinese civilization. Being one of the must-sees during a China tour, the Great Wall offers you a superb background to take pictures. Climbing the Great Wall will also be a special memory of your China tour, since Chairman Mao Zedong once said that he who hasn't climbed the Great Wall is not a true man.


Day
04

  • Beijing / Xian (B/A la carte lunch)
  • The morning visit features the Temple of Heaven, where emperors in Ming and Qing dynasty prayed for good harvest to heaven. It is believed the residence of Heaven God, so originally it occupied even bigger area than Forbidden City, the residence for emperor. For lunch, you will enjoy the a la carte lunch at a famous local restaurant to taste the authentic Chinese food. In the afternoon, proceed to enjoy a rickshaw tour in Hutong, the residence for local Beijing people. In such a metropolis, the peaceful Hutongs keep lots of old Beijing atmosphere and becomes the superb spots to enjoy the real Beijing people's daily life. Then transfer to airport and fly to Xian. Be met and transferred to hotel afterwards.


Day
05

  • Xian (B/ A la carte lunch/ Tang dynasty dinner show)
  • Today’s highlight is an excursion to the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. They were made over 2,000 years ago with different facial expression and height. 7,000 warriors and horses composed an underground army to protect the Qin emperor after his death. Each one makes an artwork up to the national protection standard. Then enjoy the a la carte lunch at a delicate restaurant, which boasts tasty food and graceful environment. Proceed to visit the Ancient City Wall, where you could ride a bicycle and appreciate the ancient defense system. Then back hotel to have a short refreshment to be well prepared for the Tang Dynasty Imperial Dumpling Banquet with Show.


Day
06

  • Xian /Lhasa (B)
  • Transfer to airport and take flight to Lhasa. Meet our Lhasa local guide upon arrival and then be transferred to hotel. You are suggested that you have a good rest at the hotel to acclimatize yourself to the high altitude of Lhasa.


Day
07

  • Lhasa (B/L)
  • The Lhasa tour starts from a visit to the Potala Palace, a holy place for Tibetan Buddhism. This ancient architectural complex is considered a model of Tibetan architecture. Then proceed to visit Jokhang Temple, which is the most important and lively temple in Tibet. Its location was determined through astrological calculation by princess Wencheng in Tang Dynasty. In the afternoon, have a free stroll at Barkhor Street. It is a quadrangle street surrounding Jokhang Temple and is both the spiritual and commercial centers of Lhasa.


Day
08

  • Lhasa (B/L)
  • In the morning, pay a visit to Norbulingka, which once served as the summer palace for Dalai Lama in ancient times. Then continue to visit Tibet Museum. It is now the best place to get more and deep understanding of the history and culture of Tibet. The afternoon visit features the Sera Monastery, a major Buddhism training institute established in 1419. Monks here debate Buddhist Doctrines.


Day
09

  • Lhasa / Chongqing (B/D)
  • Pay a visit to Carpet Factory and a Tibetan Family, after lunch, transfer to airport and take flight to Chongqing. Meet the guide upon arrival. Visit Ciqikou Old Town, which is a historic Chinese old town with traditional style buildings and local flavor food. After dinner, embark on the deluxe Century Star Cruise Ship which weighs anchor at 22:30.


Day
10

  • Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
  • In the morning, there will be a Safety, Orientation & River Briefing presentation arranged for you. After lunch, you will disembark the cruise and start today’s excursion to Fengdu to enjoy the fabulous karst landscape at Snowy Jade Cave. After back to cruise, you will relax for a while. And after dinner, you could join the wonderful Captain's Welcome Party at 20:00. Just enjoy the Chinese folk dance and music performance, and join in the party to relax yourselves.


Day
11

  • Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
  • Today's sailing along Yangtze River offers you the unrivalled sights of the grand Qutang Gorge and the enticing Wu Gorge. You will learn more about the Three Gorges including the ancient plank road, mengliang stairway, and hanging coffins, etc with the river guide’s detailed explanation. Then you will disembark the cruise at Badong for a small wooden boat trip to enjoy the breathtaking natural beauties of the crystal clear Shennong Stream. Then back to ship and continue sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge. After dinner, the Farewell Party is especially presented to you, you can have fun and enjoy the amazing performance by the cruise staff.


Day
12

  • Yichang/ Shanghai (B/L)
  • After breakfast, you will land at Yichang to see the great project of the Three Gorges Dam. Then return to the ship and prepare for check-out. The ship will reach Yichang at about 11:30 and our guide will meet you on board. After lunch at a graceful local restaurant, transfer to airport and take flight to Shanghai and be transferred to hotel.


Day
13

  • Shanghai (B/A la carte lunch/D)
  • This Shanghai one day tour will bring you both the local culture and picturesque scenery. The morning tour starts at Shanghai Museum, which is located at Renmin Square, the center of Shanghai. The 120,000 art collections show you the traditional culture. Then proceed to visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, where you will see the future of Shanghai. You will enjoy the a la carte lunch at a fancy and famous local restaurant. Then continue to visit Yu Garden, which used to be a private garden built about 4000 years ago and it is famous for being a perfect combination of hill, water, traditional Chinese building and natural scenery. Then visit Nanjing Road and The Bund. After dinner, you will enjoy the exciting Acrobatic Show.


Day
14

  • Shanghai/ Home (B)
  • After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. End of service.


Accommodation:

CityHotelStar
BeijingCrowne Plaza Beijing
LhasaFour Points By Sheraton, Lhasa
ShanghaiHoward Johnson Plaza Shanghai
Xi'anSheraton Xian North City Hotel
Yangtze RiverCentury Star

Escorted Package Includes

  1. The first entrance and admission fees to the spots as indicated in the itinerary
  2. Private transfer service in each city as specified
  3. Excellent English-speaking guide service as specified
  4. 13 nights hotel accommodations

a. 3 nights, Beijing

b. 2 nights, Xi'an

c. 3 nights, Lhasa

d. 3 nights, on cruise

        e. 2 nights, Shanghai

5.  All meals as listed

a. 9 hotel western/Chinese breakfasts

        b. 3 A la carte meals, Peking roast duck dinner and dumpling banquet as specified

6.  Featured local shows and performances

a. Chinese Kungfu Show/ Peking Opera in Beijing

b. Tang dynasty dinner show in Xian

        c. Acrobatic Show in Shanghai

7.  Domestic flights of Beijing/Xi’an/Lhasa/Chongqing, Yichang/Shanghai with fuel charges and airport construction fee

 

Special Features

Great Wall

Forbidden City

Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum

Potala Palace

Jokhang Temple

Lama Doctrines Debate

Three Georges Dam

Yu Garden

 

About Your Trip

This tour begins with Beijing, the capital of China. Tian An Men Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall, Ming tombs are some must-see spots in Beijing, an excursion to Great Wall will title you a hero, since Chairman Mao (Mao Zedong) once said: ”he who hasn’t visited the Great Wall is not a true man”.

 

Xi’an once served as the capital city in Chinese history for 13 dynasties. This city will bring you more atmospheres of culture and history when you visit the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, ancient City Wall and so on.

 

As the paradise of travelers, the high altitude makes Lhasa a dreamland for travelers, the unique culture, mysterious religion and splendid plateau landscape are all waiting for your own discovery.

 

Yangtze River is regarded as the cradle of Chinese ancient civilization, famed with the most impressive section of the river – three gorges, you will be astound not only with its splendid landscapes along its banks but also the mysterious colorful culture along its banks as the cruise sailing down.

 

The last stop is Shanghai where you will tour major attractions including the classical Yu Garden, the Bund, and former “Wall Street” of the foreign powers. After a day at leisure exploring this bustling port city, you'll fly back.

To enrich your travel experience in China, China Dragon Tour offers the following optional programs to help you get deeper understanding of Chinese culture, just click and add them to your tours, you will enjoy a far more memorable China vacation.
  • Shanghai
  • Xi'an

USD 48 PP


  • Maglev Train Experience
  • Shanghai Maglev Train (SMT) is the world's first and only commercialized maglev train line in operation and has been operated since the end of 2002. If you are interested to take a Maglev train and experience the speed of China, here, we highly recommend this optional tour for you. Not exactly an "attraction" but it gives you a special experience in Shanghai. It takes only in 8 minutes for a 30-kilometer-long trip, between Longyang Road Station and Pudong International Airport (PVG), with a maximum speed of 430 kilometers per hour. It runs from Pudong International Airport to Longyang Road.

USD 126 PP


  • Suzhou One Day Tour
  • This morning, depart your hotel for a 2.5 hour drive from Shanghai to Suzhou. Pay a visit to Humble Administrator’s Garden, which is a preventative of Southern China classical gardens, Suzhou Museum, which is a museum of ancient Chinese art, ancient Chinese paintings, calligraphies, and hand-made crafts, situated in Suzhou, Lingering Garden, which is an elaborate succession of small gardens, where you will be amazed by its unique architecture and art and the No.1 Silk Factory. Then transfer back to Shanghai.

USD 126 PP


  • Zhouzhuang Watertown One Day Tour
  • Situated between Shanghai and Suzhou, Zhouzhuang is an ancient town, which abounds with rivers and lakes. The town is over 900 years old, yet the style and features of this magical place and the lives of its inhabitants remain almost unchanged. Zhouzhuang is one of the most famous water townships in China, noted for its profound cultural background, the well-preserved ancient residential houses, the elegant watery views and the strong local traditions and customs.

    Our private English speaking guide will pick you up from hotel and transfer Zhouzhuang Watertown, you will visit all the highlight attractions there, and after lunch, you could take a boat ride if you like, and then transfer back to hotel.

* Prices shown below based on Per Person.
SeasonGroup Size2-5 Travelers6-9 Travelers10 Travelers & above
High Season
(Mar 1st- Nov 30th)
Double OccupancyUSD 3799 USD 3399 USD 3199
Single OccupancyUSD 5029 USD 4619 USD 4409
Low Season
(Dec 1st- Next Feb 28th)
Double OccupancyUSD 3749 USD 3339 USD 3149
Single OccupancyUSD 4929 USD 4519 USD 4319
Remark: To take this tour, you may enjoy up to 10% Early Bird Discount.

Service Includes:

1. The first entrance fees of the spots as specified;
2. Daily lunches and/or dinners at local finest restaurants;
3. Excellent private guide & driver with private clean and air-conditioned car or van;
4. Hotels with daily western & Chinese buffet breakfasts;
5. Internal flights and/or train charge & taxes;
6. Travel Agency’s Liability Insurance with your tour inside China;
7. Government taxes;
8. Tibet Travel Permit application fee applicable.

Service Excludes:

1. Individual private expense including but not limited to laundry, drink, telex, phone calls or excess luggage charges. etc.;
2. The international flight or train charge of entering and exiting China;
3. China entry visa fees;
4. Meals that are not indicated in the itinerary;
5. Gratuities to guides and drivers.

Getting Ready to Go

Visa: Visas are required for China

Passengers must check with the local Chinese embassy or consultation to determine what personal identification and profile is required to apply a China Visa. Passengers who enter, leave and then re-enter the same country on their itinerary should check if they require a double-entry visa.

Insurance: Actually China Dragon Tour purchases the Travel Service Liability Insurance for every passenger when you book tours via this website (except those who only book hotel or air flight). However, to buy a relatively higher quality life insurance by passengers’ is highly suggested.

 

Preparation

A considerate pre-planning can make your trip go smoother. Several weeks before your trip, make a list of what you will need to take with you and then prepare one by one. Make sure your personal documents (passports, visas) are in order and that you have enough prescription medications to last through the trip. China Dragon Tour suggests that you make copies of passports, visas, and any other important travel documents and pack them separately from the originals. Pack a list of medications including dosage and generic names. If you lose the originals while traveling, you'll have copies for easier reporting and replacement.

 

How to make a telephone call in China

Before you depart, please make sure your cell phone can dial international calls. When dialing a number from China to your country, you should proceed as follows: dial your country's Exit Code + destination Country Code + Phone Number. For most countries, the exit code is 00. Exceptions include the USA and Canada (011), Hong Kong and Cambodia (001), Australia (0011), and Russia (8 Pause 10*). For Brazil, please consult with the local telephone company. If the international number you wish to call starts with a 0 (zero), you must drop this starting digit when dialing the number.

In hotels you are able to dial a call back to your country and it is usually much cheaper than your cell phone.

 

Health Information

Check with your personal physician for the latest overseas travel health information.

 

Climate and Clothing

China is a huge country with varied climates. In general, the north is cold and dry in winter. In the south, summer is hot and humid, with a rainy season from July through September.

Bring comfortable walking shoes, a sweater, clothes you can layer and an all-weather jacket. Some religious sites may require modest dress to enter (no shorts, short skirts, or sleeveless tops).

Tour guide from China Dragon Tour will inform you the next day’s weather and tempereture

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Questions & Answers

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Feb 28,2012
Ask by Ms.Della (CA, Canada)

Answer


What should I do if I got a counterfeit currency in China?

I am planning the tour to China now. Since I am a little bit worried about the money exchange, so I want to ask when i got a counterfeit currency in China, what should i do? Whom i can turn to for favor? Or i only can keep it silently. Is it possible to withdraw false money from the ATM? If so, can i ask the bank stuff for help?

Feb 28,2012
Answer from ChinaDragonTour

Dear Della, thanks for the question. Please do not worry about the money exchange, you can exchange the money at hotel front desk or banks. And ATMs are available at almost all the cities. And our guide will help you to do that. If you got the counterfeit currency, please ask the bank stuff to help.


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