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CTH-003: 11-Day Golden Triangle Tour 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 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)
Marvel 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 Yuyuan 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	Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
3	Beijing	the Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Sacred Road
4	Beijing - Xian	Hutongs
5	Xian - Chongqing	Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses, Big 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, Yuyuan 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 and transfer to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Attractions:	N/A
Hotels:	Best Western Premier Hotel
Meals:	no meal

Day 2

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Full day trip to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven.
Attractions:	Tiananmen Square Named after the Ming-dynasty gate at the northern part; with the huge portrait of Chairman 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 the Palace Museum now，it was once home to 24 emperors in Chinese history. With the magnificent architectures and royal gardens well-left, it is the largest imperial palace in the world. Temple of Heaven A master piece of Ming-dynasty architecture; it served as an exclusive altar for the emperors to worship the Gods. Now the locals do morning exercises over there.
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:	the 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 The final resting place of 13 of the 16 Ming Emperors, with diverse stone carvings, magnificent palatial buildings and numerous funerary treasures inside. Sacred Road The holy lane of animals and guardians leading and protecting the Ming Tombs; it also 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 Xian. Arrive at Xian. Be met and transferred to your hotel. Free time at leisure.
Attractions:	Hutongs The traditional living quarters of local people; they are formed by narrow alleyways, streets, courtyard houses, grey walls and tiles. Take a rickshaw tour to get a glimpse of Old Peking Culture, and pay a visit to 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 Big Goose Pagoda. Fly to Chongqing, be met and transfer to pre-board a 4 star cruise ship.
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. Big 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 traveling 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 Considered the final destination of dead, Fengdu city is the only ghost city in China. The hell was set up here to torture spirits who committed crimes before their lives. Spirit shows attract tourists and believers during the daytime.
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 As a tributary of Yangtze River, it is originating at Shennongjia in Hubei, and enters the Yangtze River at the eastern mouth of the Wu Gorge. Without a doubt, taking a boat ride to trace upstream is the first choice when you visit Shennong Stream. Lesser Three Gorges One of the most famous stops of Yangtze cruise, Less Three Gorges features clear water flows, lush vegetation, sheer cliffs and steep mountains. In addition to the continuous natural scenery there are historical places of interest along the way.
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 Not only in China, but also the largest dam in the world, Three Gorge Dam has a capability of generating 18 gigawatts of hydro-electric power every year. Mighty dam also increases the river's shipping capacity, and reduces the potential for floods.
Hotels:	Anting Villa Hotel
Meals:	B, L

Day 9

City:	Shanghai
Activity:	Visit Oriental Pearl Tower, Yuyuan Garden, Jade Buddha Temple.
Attractions:	Oriental Pearl Tower The Symbol of Shanghai; It is a Dan Dare air traffic control tower visible from the Bund. The views of Shanghai from its lookout halfway up are sensational. Yuyuan 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 in downtown Shanghai; it gets the fame mostly for a jade seated Buddha, wearing a robe inlaid with precious jewels. The temple houses number of ancient sculptures, paintings, and scriptures.
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; it features typical ancient house, bridges, temples, and local folklore. the Bund The icon of Shanghai, with remarkable western-style architectures; Stroll around 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 shopping malls, coffee shops, stores, hotels, and elegant Western and Chinese restaurants; a nice place to feel the vibe of Shanghai.
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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