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  • Tour Code: YZ-02S
  • 14 Days Classic Yangtze River Cruise with Tibet Experience
  • Destinations: Beijing,Xi'an,Lhasa,Yangtze River,Shanghai
  • Attractions: Great Wall, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Three Georges Dam, Yu Garden


Starting from
USD 2266 per person!
  • Itinerary
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Day
01

  • Arrive in Beijing
  • Arrive in Beijing, the capital of China. You are greeted by your guide at the airport and transferred to the hotel. The balance of the day is free at your leisure.

Day
02

  • Beijing (B/L)
  • The morning visit starts at the Tian An Men Square, which is the largest public square in the world. From the Tian An Men Square you can see the grand Monument of People's Heroes, Mao Zedong Mausoleum and the modern National Grand Theater.To take a picture at the Tian An Men Square is believed a must of China Tour. 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 affiars and their daily lives. Also in the Forbidden City you will see the art works in ancietn China, which are all under national level protection. After lunch at local restaurant, the tour guide will lead you to visit the Summer Palace. The park is a harmonious combination of Chinese ancient structures, traditional garden designing and man-made scenery.

Day
03

  • Beijing (B/L)
  • 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, you will pay a visit to the Ming Tombs, which was the burial site for 13 Ming dynasty emperors. The burial site was chosen with Fengshui taken into consideration. After the tour, driver and guide will drive you back to hotel.

Day
04

  • Beijing / Xian (B/L)
  • After breakfast, pay a visit to the Temple of Heaven, where emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties used to pray for good harvest to the God of Heaven. Then visit the Beijing Hutong by rickshaw. Hutong used to be the dwelling for Beijing people. Beijing is now a mordern city with skycrappers, and the Hutongs is the only place to enjoy the old Beijing tradition. After lunch, fly to Xian and be transferred to hotel.

Day
05

  • Xian (B/L)
  • The highlight today is an excursion to the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses 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. After lunch at local restaurant, our guide will lead you to pay a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which was built in Tang dynasty to store the Buddhist scriptures brought back from ancient India by Monk Xuanzang. The tour guide will give you more detailed story about this pagoda and the background information.

Day
06

  • Xian /Lhasa (B)
  • Fly to Lhasa in the morning and be transferred to hotel. The balance of the day is for you to relax and conquer the altitude stress.

Day
07

  • Lhasa (B/L)
  • The Lhasa day tour starts at Potala Palace, a holy palace for Tibetan Buddhism. Named as one of the 'New Seven Wonders of the World' by the American television show, the Potala Palace is considered a model of Tibetan architecture, whose massive, beautiful yet forbidding structure is a gigantic undertaking. Then continue to visit Jokhang Temple, the most important and lively temple in Tibet. The location of the temple was determined through astrological calculation by Princess Wencheng in Tang Dynasty. The balance of the day is for you to have a free stroll on the Barkhor Street. It is a quadrangle street surrounding Jokhang Temple and is both the spiritual and commercial centers in Lhasa.

Day
08

  • Lhasa (B/L)
  • Today's tour starts at Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama in ancient times. Then you will have opportunity to get more and deep understanding of the history and culture of Tibet in Tibet Museum. After lunch, visit Sera Monastery, a major Buddhism training institute established since 1419. Monks here debate Buddhist doctrines.

Day
09

  • Lhasa / Chongqing (B/L/D)
  • After breakfast, visit Lhasa Nunnery, which is the only nunnery in the old district of Lhasa with unique traditions and customs. After lunch, fly to Chongqing and meet the guide upon arrival. Continue to visit Ciqikou Old Town, a historic Chinese old town with traditional style buildings and local flavor food. Then embark on the Cruise Ship. Immediately after weighing anchor at 22:00, a Safety, Orientation & River Briefing presentation will be arranged for you.

Day
10

  • Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
  • After breakfast, land at Fengdu Ghost City for an excursion to the mysterious Ghost City in the morning. Alternatively the imaginative Shibaozhai will be arranged. The fascinating Captain's Welcome Party starts at 18:30. Enjoy the Chinese folk dance and music performance, and join in the party to relax.

Day
11

  • Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
  • Sailing along the grand Qutang Gorge and the enticing Wu Gorge. The knowledgeable river guide will offer you more ideas about the Three Gorges including the ancient plank road, mengliang stairway, and hanging coffins, etc. You will land at Badong for a small wooden boat trip to enjoy the breathtaking natural beauties of the crystal clear Shennong Stream. In the afternoon, continue sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge. The Farewell Party will begin at 19:00. You could join in the exciting get-together starting at 20:30 and enjoy the excellent performance by the cruise staff.

Day
12

  • Yichang/ Shanghai (B/L)
  • After breakfast, disembark to see the great project of Three Gorges Dam. Back to the ship and prepare well for check-out, the ship will arrive in Yichang at around 12:00 after lunch. Meet the guide on board. Fly to Shanghai and meet your Shanghai tour guide. The balance of the day is for you to visit the The Bund and Nanjing Road. The Bund along the Huangpu River is one of the main attractions of Shanghai, Nanjing Road near the Bund is also the most popular shopping street.

Day
13

  • Shanghai (B/L)
  • This Shanghai one day tour starts at Shanghai Museum. This museum is an important one to study Chinese civilization. Most of the painting, bronze ware on display here are under national protection. Then drop a visit to Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, to learn some information of Shanghai's urban planning and development in the future. After lunch, visit Yu Garden, which is one of the most renowned gardens in South China. The Balance of the day is free for you to have a stoll in Xintiandi and Shikumen Area, the most ideal place for foreign and domestic tourists to have a general view of the history, culture, and modern lifestyle of Shanghai.

Day
14

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

Accommodation:

CityHotelStar
BeijingHoward Johnson Paragon Hotel, Beijing
ShanghaiHeng Sheng Peninsula International Hotel
Yangtze RiverM/V President No. 2/No. 3
LhasaThe Tibet Cang-gyan Lhasa Hotel
Xi'anGrand New World Hotel

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. 9 nights 4 star hotel accommodations

a. 3 nights, Beijing

b. 2 nights, Xi'an

c. 1 night, Guilin

d. 1 night, Yangshuo

      e. 2 nights, Shanghai

5.  All meals as listed

a. 9 hotel western/Chinese breakfasts

b. 8 lunches at local restaurant

6.   Domestic flights of Beijing/Xi’an/Guilin/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.
  • Beijing
  • Shanghai
  • Xi'an

USD 81 PP


  • Peking Roast Duck Banquet
  • Along with a visit to the grand Great Wall and majestic Forbidden City, Peking (Beijing) Roast Duck is another highlight you shouldn’t miss in Beijing. The Peking Roast Duck has the reputation of being the most culturally famous meal in China. Enjoy the culinary presentation as the chef roasts the duck directly over the fire and then slices the meat tableside. First of all, you should pick up a slice of duck with the help of a pair of chopsticks and dip it into the soy paste. Then, add some bars of cucumber and shallot. Finally, wrap the stuff into a bundle with the pancake. The real secret of Peking duck's flavor lies in your carefully nibbling away at the mixture. You will find all the different ingredients very compatible. Of course, beer is the popular drink for the dinner. It helps to fade away the greasiness of the duck.

USD 43 PP


  • Peking Opera
  • With its fascinating and artistic accompanying music, singing and costumes, the Peking Opera is China’s national opera. Since Peking Opera enjoys a higher reputation than other local operas, we highly recommend you to take this optional tour and it will present you with an encyclopedia of Chinese culture, as well as unfolding stories, beautiful paintings, exquisite costumes, graceful gestures and martial arts. Peking Opera is also a harmonious combination of the Grand Opera, ballet and acrobatics, consisting of dance, dialogue, monologues, martial arts and mime.

USD 38 PP


  • Kung Fu Show
  • If you have ever watched the classical Chinese Kung Fu movie played by Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan or Jet L, you will be deeply impressed by the Chinese Kung Fu. Kung Fu (also known as Wushu or Martial arts) is one of the most well known examples of traditional Chinese culture with a history of thousands years. It is probably one of the longest lasting traditional Chinese physical activities which utilize both brawn and brain. As a precious element of China’s cultural heritage, Chinese Kung Fu has also won its name all around the world for its broad and deep meaning and its Oriental features, which cover it with a mysterious veil. Today, Kung Fu is also a very popular performing art.

USD 35 PP


  • Acrobatic Show
  • The Chinese acrobatics has a long history and rich national flavor. It is one of the art forms most popular among the Chinese people. In a broad sense, acrobatics is the collective name of various kinds of feats. In the primitive society, acrobatics was closely related with music and dance, and became dominant of cultures at that time. The acrobatic in China can be traced back to thousands years ago; the earliest acrobatic was born in twiddling with tools during hunting and farming. Take our tour and follow us to enjoy the unique charm of Chinese acrobatics.

* Prices shown below based on Per Person.
SeasonGroup Size2-5 Travelers6-9 Travelers10 Travelers & above
High Season
(Mar 1st- Nov 30th)
Double OccupancyUSD 3146 USD 2709 USD 2469
Single OccupancyUSD 3826 USD 3389 USD 3099
Low Season
(Dec 1st- Next Feb 28th)
Double OccupancyUSD 2916 USD 2479 USD 2266
Single OccupancyUSD 3429 USD 2999 USD 2749
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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This was so helpful and easy! Do you have any atreicls on rehab?


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