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CTH-003: 11 days Golden triangle with Yangtze cruise

Tour code: CTH-003
Tour Type: Cruise,Family,Sightseeing
Destinations: Beijing - Xian - Chongqing - Yangtze Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
Tour overview: The Yangtze and Golden Triangle vacation is a pleasant and comfortable. From the historically significant Beijing, to the marvelous Terracotta army in Xian, to the pleasurable ride on Yangtze and glowing skyscrapers and shops in Shanghai, you will experience the diversified landscape and liveliness in China. Combines a visit to the three gorges dam, this itinerary is very popular for travelers on their first visit to China.

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Highlights

Beijing: (3 nights)
Hiking up the dragon-like Great Wall for about half day; visit the Forbidden City - a large and luxurious emperor's complex and a hutong rickshaw tours takes you into the common Pecking people's life and the ancient narrow laneways

Xian: (1 night)
Marvels at the Stunning Terracotta Army

Yangtze Cruise (3 nights)
Relax as you ride on the mighty Yangtze and beautiful three gorges on your 4 or 5 star cruise ships; shore excursions are interesting while the onboard activities provides another kinds of entertainment.

Shanghai (3 nights)

Appreciate the quiet and classic Yu Garden in Shanghai, and a half-day vacation to the tranquil water town Zhujiajiao. Walk along the bustling Nanjing Road for some shopping or just go ahead to enjoy the splendid buildings on the Bund

Tour Date	City	Tour Brief
1	Beijing	N/A
2	Beijing	Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
3	Beijing	Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Sacred Road
4	Beijing - Xian	Hutongs
5	Xian - Chongqing	Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Wild Goose Pagoda
6	Yangtze Cruise	Fengdu Ghost City
7	Yangtze Cruise	Shennong Stream, Lesser Three Gorges
8	Yichang - Shanghai	Three Gorge Dam
9	Shanghai	Oriental Pearl Tower, Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple
10	Shanghai	Zhujiajiao water town, the Bund, Nanjing Road
11	Shanghai	Service Ends

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Arrive in Beijing. Our guide will meet you at the airport
Attractions:	N/A
Hotels:	Best Western Premier Hotel
Meals:	no meal

Day 2

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Full day trip to Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven.
Attractions:	Tian'anmen Square Named after the Ming dynasty gate at the northern part, with the huge portrait of Mao on it; it is the world's largest public square, with national flag raised at dawn and lowered at dusk on a daily basis. Forbidden City Served as Palace Museum now, it is the largest imperial palace in the world, once home to 24 emperors and the magnificent architectures and royal gardens well-left. Temple of Heaven A master piece of architecture of Ming Dynasty, served as an exclusive altar for the emperors to worship the Gods; there many locals practice in the mornings.
Hotels:	Best Western Premier Hotel
Meals:	B, L

Day 3

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Full day trip to the Great Wall, Ming Tombs and Sacred Road. Enjoy a famous Peking Duck Banquet for dinner.
Attractions:	Great Wall Ancient world wonder, stretching thousands of miles; the giant stone & brick dragon, winding through the lofty mountains, great rivers and boundless deserts, offers great hiking experience and breath-taking scenery. Ming Tombs Located outside Beijing City, 13 tombs in total; each held the body of one emperor and his wives, with many stone carvings, palatial buildings and numerous funerary treasures inside. Sacred Road The holy lane of animals and guardians leading and protecting the Ming Tombs; always acts as a stop-over along the way to Great Wall.
Hotels:	Best Western Premier Hotel
Meals:	B, L, D

Day 4

City:	Beijing - Xian
Activity:	Visit Hutongs by rickshaw. Take afternoon flight to Xi'an. Arrive at Xian. Be met
Attractions:	Hutongs the traditional living quarters of local people; they are formed by narrow alleyways, streets, courtyard houses, grey walls and tiles. Taking a rickshaw tours to get a glimpse of Old Peking Culture and visit a local family.
Hotels:	Grand New World Hotel
Meals:	B, L

Day 5

City:	Xian - Chongqing
Activity:	Visit the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, and the Wild Goose Pagoda. Fly to Chongqing, be met and transfer to preboard a 4 star cruise.
Attractions:	Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses The miraculous archeological discovery in last century, famed as the world’s eighth wonder; over 8,000 life-size, vivid statues were lined in battle formation. Each figure shows various facial expressions as well as their hair styles and accessories. Wild Goose Pagoda A well-preserved pagoda from the Tang Dynasty in the Temple of Great Maternal Grace (Da Ci'ensi); built to house the Buddhist scriptures brought back from India by the travelling monk Xuan Zang.
Hotels:	Victoria Series (China)
Meals:	B, L

Day 6

City:	Yangtze Cruise
Activity:	Cruise departs at 9: 00am, shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City.
Attractions:	Fengdu Ghost City
Hotels:	Victoria Series (China)
Meals:	B, L, D

Day 7

City:	Yangtze Cruise
Activity:	shore excursion to Shennong Stream or Lesser Three Gorges.
Attractions:	Shennong Stream Lesser Three Gorges
Hotels:	Victoria Series (China)
Meals:	B, L, D

Day 8

City:	Yichang - Shanghai
Activity:	Shore excursion to Three Gorge Dam, disembark at Yichang. Be met and transfer to airport to fly to Shanghai. Be met and transfer to hotel.
Attractions:	Three Gorge Dam
Hotels:	Anting Villa Hotel
Meals:	B, L

Day 9

City:	Shanghai
Activity:	Visit Oriental Pearl Tower, Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple.
Attractions:	Oriental Pearl Tower One of the symbolic buildings in Shanghai, located at the tip of Lujiazui of Pudong; it is also a multi-functional establishment that serves to kinds of visitors. Yu Garden A charm and quiet garden located in the city heart of Shanghai separated travelers from the bustling street; it is a classical Chinese architectural marvel with traditional pavilions, bridges and rocks inside. Jade Buddha Temple A nice Buddhist temple inside Shanghai, can see monks and local worshippers there; the temple houses number of ancient sculptures, paintings, scriptures including the jade seated Buddha wearing a robe inlaid with precious jewels.
Hotels:	Anting Villa Hotel
Meals:	B, L

Day 10

City:	Shanghai
Activity:	Tour to nearby town – Zhujiajiao, and transfer back to the Bund and Nanjing Road.
Attractions:	Zhujiajiao water town A tranquil water town located in the suburb of Shanghai, with typical ancient house, bridges, local folklore, and temples featured. the Bund The icon of Shanghai, located at the waterfront of Huangpu River, with enchanting western-style architectures. Stroll down into the area in different period of one day to see taichi playing in the mornings and colorful neon lights at nights. Nanjing Road A bustling pedestrian road with lots of shopping malls, unique designed buildings, stores, restaurants and hotels along the lane. Nice place for shopping and feel the vibe of Shanghai at the same time.
Hotels:	Anting Villa Hotel
Meals:	B, L

Day 11

City:	Shanghai
Activity:	Transfer to Shanghai Pudong airport for your flight to your next destination.Service Ends.
Attractions:	Service Ends
Hotels:
Meals:	B

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