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  • Tour Code: YZ-05L
  • 12 Days Shanghai-Yichang-Yangtze River Cruise-Chongqing-Xian-Beijing
  • Destinations: Shanghai,Yangtze River,Xi'an,Beijing
  • Attractions: Yu Garden, Yangtze River Cruise, Terra Cotta, Badaling Great Wall, Forbidden City


Starting from
USD 2199 per person!
  • Itinerary
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Day
01

  • Arrive in Shanghai
  • Arrive in Shanghai, the financial and commercial center of China. You are greeted by your guide at the airport and transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax.


Day
02

  • 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
03

  • Shanghai / Yichang (B/D)
  • Morning visit features Jade Buddha Temple, a well preserved temple housing a white Jade statue of Sakyamuni. Fly to Yichang and be met by our local guide. Visit Three Travelers' Cave, which is located on a cliff of the northern peak of the Xiling Hill. After dinner, embark the luxury Century Star Cruise Ship and stay overnight. In the evening, there is a necessary Safety, Orientation & River Briefing presentation starts at 20:30.


Day
04

  • Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
  • The cruise ship will weigh anchor at 7:00 in the morning; first, the ship will pass the east section of Xiling Gorge. Then disembark to see the great water-power project, Three Gorges Dam. Then back to ship and have lunch. In the afternoon, the ship will pass the Five-step Ship Lock. Then, continue sailing through the west section of Xiling Gorge. An elegant and exciting Captain's Welcome Party will be held in the evening. You could enjoy the Chinese folk dance and music performance performed by the cruise staff.


Day
05

  • Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
  • After breakfast, disembark at Badong and take a small wooden boat trip to enjoy the natural beauty of the crystal Shennong Stream. Then back to ship and appreciate the shortest but most spectacular Qutang Gorge and the most graceful Wu Gorge of Yangtze River.


Day
06

  • Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
  • Today you will disembark the cruise ship and take an excursion to Fengdu Ghost City. Alternatively, you may visit Shibaozhai according to the river conditions. In the evening, there will be a Farewell Party after dinner. The cruise staff will invite you to join in their performance. 


Day
07

  • Chongqing/ Xian (B/L)
  • You will prepare well for check-out after breakfast. The ship will arrive at Chaotianmen Dock, Chongqing, at around 9:00 in the morning. The guide picks you up on board. Enjoy one day city tour of Chongqing. Visit Hongya Cave, this place combines travel, business, and cultural scenery into one grand view, with an overriding theme of Stilted Buildings which stands for the famous traditional Bayu minority architectural style on raised wooden stilts. Then pay a visit to Ciqikou Old Town, a historic Chinese old town with traditional style buildings and local flavor food. After Chongqing tour, transfer to airport for the flight to Xian. Meet the guide upon arrival and transfer to hotel.


Day
08

  • 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 Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which was built in Tang dynasty to store the Buddhist scriptures brought back from ancient India by Monk Xuanzang. Then back hotel to have a short refreshment to be well prepared for the Tang Dynasty Imperial Dumpling Banquet with Show.


Day
09

  • Xian /Beijing (B/A la carte lunch)
  • After breakfast at hotel, our tour guide will take you visit the Xi'an Ancient City Wall, which is now the biggest and best preserved defending system in the world. The 14 Km city wall offer you a superexcellent field to ride a bicycle. When you are waking or riding a bicycle on the city wall, both the old inner city and modern outer city is in your eyeshot. Then proceed to visit the Great Mosque and Muslim Quarter, which is located in the heart area of Xi'an. You will also have opportunity to taste the local people's daily life when you have a free stroll on the Muslim Quarter. After a la carte lunch at a graceful restaurant, transfer to airport and take flight to Beijing. Meet our guide upon arrival and then transfer to hotel.


Day
10

  • Beijing (B/ A la carte lunch)
  • 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. Then you will proceed to visit the Forbidden City, which was the imperial palace of Ming and Qing dynasties. Our tour guide will give you detailed information in terms of how emperors handle political affairs and their daily lives. 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 visit Temple of Heaven, where emperors used to pray for good harvest to heaven. Then appreciate the Chinese Kungfu Show (alternatively you could choose Peking Opera).


Day
11

  • Beijing (B/L/Roast duck dinner)
  • Today you are going to visit the Badaling Great Wall, 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. Hiking on 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. After lunch in a famous local restaurant with graceful environment, you will pay a visit to Summer Palace, which 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.


Day
12

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


Accommodation:

CityHotelStar
BeijingCrowne Plaza Beijing
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. 11 nights hotel accommodations

a. 2 nights, Shanghai

b. 4 nights, on cruise

c. 2 nights, Xian

        d. 3 nights, Beijing

5.  All meals as listed

a. 11 hotel western/Chinese breakfasts

        b. 4 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 Shanghai/Yichang, Chongqing/Xian/Beijing with fuel charges and airport construction fee

 

Special Features

Yu Garden

Yangtze River Cruise

Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum

Great Wall

Forbidden City

 

About Your Trip

This tour begins with Shanghai where you will tour major attractions including the classical Yu Garden, the Bund, and former “Wall Street” of the foreign powers.

 

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.

 

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

 

The last stop is 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”. After leisurely exploring this ancient 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 2719 USD 2419 USD 2249
Single OccupancyUSD 3649 USD 3339 USD 3169
Low Season
(Dec 1st- Next Feb 28th)
Double OccupancyUSD 2669 USD 2359 USD 2199
Single OccupancyUSD 3559 USD 3249 USD 3069
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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