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CTH-004: 15-Day China Impression Tour with Yangtze Cruise

Tour code: CTH-004
Tour Type: Culture,History
Destinations: Beijing - Xian - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai - Guilin - Yangshuo - Hong Kong
Tour overview: Experience the natural wonders and culture of China by taking this China Impression Tours. It spans from the Olympic city Beijing and ends at the bustling metropolitan Hongkong, you will enjoy everything from the magnificent imperial complex in Beijing to the spectacular sights including the Terracotta Warriors, Three Gorges and of course the karst heaven - Guilin & Yangshuo(fun activities included)

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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 (2 nights)
Appreciate the quiet and classic Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai, and take 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 colonial buildings on the Bund

Guilin & Yangshuo (3 nights)
A 4-hour's cruise down Yangshuo provides the best scenery along the beautiful Li River; have a fun and mild adventurous tour in countryside of Yangshuo which combines bike riding, bamboo rafting and Chinese cooking learning.

Hong Kong (2 nights)

Visit to harbor city Hong Kong and experience the culture's mix of the territory's Chinese roots with the British colonial culture once

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, Bell Tower, Big Goose Pagoda
6	Yangtze River Cruise	Fengdu Ghost City
7	Yangtze River Cruise	Shennong Stream, Lesser Three Gorges
8	Yichang - Shanghai	Three Gorge Dam
9	Shanghai	Yuyuan Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, Oriental Pearl Tower, the Bund, Nanjing Road
10	Shanghai - Guilin	Zhujiajiao Water Town, the Bund
11	Guilin - Yangshuo	Li River
12	Yangshuo	Yangshuo Bike Riding, Yangshuo Bamboo rafting, Yulong River, Yangshuo Cooking Lesson
13	Yangshuo - Guilin - Hong Kong	Reed Flute Cave
14	Hong Kong	Victoria Peak, Aberdeen, Repulse Bay
15	Hong Kong	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 or Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven
Meals:	No meal

Day 2

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Full day trip to the Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, 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 or Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven
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 or Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven
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, the Bell Tower and the Big Goose Pagoda. Take a late afternoon flight to Chongqing and board 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. Bell Tower A three-storey wooden structure right at the very center of Xian, featuring the architectural style of the Tang and Song dynasties; as its name applies, the large iron bell hung in the tower makes the time each day. 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 River 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 River 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:
Meals:	B, L

Day 9

City:	Shanghai
Activity:	Visit Yuyuan Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, Oriental Pearl Tower, the Bund and Nanjing Road.
Attractions:	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. 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. 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:
Meals:	B, L

Day 10

City:	Shanghai - Guilin
Activity:	Tour to nearby town – Zhujiajiao, and drive back to Shanghai to have a visit to the Bund, then transfer to airport and fly to Guilin. Be met and transfer to hotel.
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.
Hotels:	Bravo Hotel
Meals:	B, L

Day 11

City:	Guilin - Yangshuo
Activity:	Take a leisurely cruise down Li River enjoying the stunning landscape, and arrive at Yangshuo for one hour free shopping at local market. Overnight at Yangshuo.
Attractions:	Li River The River offers unparallel scenery with rolling hills, clear waters bamboo forest, small villages, fisherman and villagers along the journey. The most popular way to enjoy its beauty is by river cruise, bamboo raft or hiking along the bank.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L

Day 12

City:	Yangshuo
Activity:	Bike ride to the countryside escorted by your private guide, then bamboo rafting down Yulong River (great fun and mild adventure!). Lunch at local restaurant. Have a cooking course in the afternoon.
Attractions:	Yangshuo Bike Riding You will be escorted by the guide to take about 1.5-2 hours bike ride to the countryside to see the stunning landscape around Yangshuo and the local farmer’s life. Yangshuo Bamboo rafting You will take relaxing bamboo rafting (1.5-2 hours) down Yulong River. It is soft adventurous, please don’t drop your belongings into the water while on board. Yulong River Yulong River, also called Meeting Dragon River, flows through beautiful Karst scenery, peaceful villages, and the 600 year-old Yulong Stone Bridge. Sitting on the reclining bamboo chair on the raft, you can enjoy an all around view. Yangshuo Cooking Lesson It offers you the opportunity to learn how to cook real local food and enjoy a new experience. Well, the cooking lesson makes you take your love of Chinese food from the local Chinese restaurant to your kitchen.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L

Day 13

City:	Yangshuo - Guilin - Hong Kong
Activity:	Drive back to Guilin, visit Reed Flute Cave and have a walk around the city central lakes. Then head for airport to fly to Hong Kong. Be met and transferred to hotel.
Attractions:	Reed Flute Cave a brilliance cave with spectacular a spectacular world of various stalactites, stone pillars and rock formations created by carbonate deposition; illustrated by colored lighting to form a fantastic cave.
Hotels:	Miramar Hotel or same class
Meals:	B,L

Day 14

City:	Hong Kong
Activity:	Half day sit-in-coach tour to Victoria Peak, Aberdeen and Repulse Bay. Free time at the rest of day.
Attractions:	Victoria Peak The Victoria Peak, the summit of Hong Kong Island (554 meters above sea level), is the best place to overlook Victoria Harbor. For the splendorous scenery, whatever in daytime or at night, it's a must-see place for tourists to visit Hong Kong. Aberdeen A nice berth for fishing boats gathering; the nearby modern high-rise buildings provide an interesting contrast to the traditional boat. Besides the traditional Chinese-style "Jumbo Floating Restaurant", the wonderful fishing harbor is in your eye Repulse Bay The most representative bay in Hong Kong; A nice place to visit not only for charming sunshine, sea and sand, but for the building filled with colonial colors and elegant residential area. And as the sun sets, you can enjoy the intoxicating dusk.
Hotels:	Miramar Hotel or same class
Meals:	B

Day 15

City:	Hong Kong
Activity:	Transfer to airport and fly to your next destination.Service ends.
Attractions:	Service ends.
Hotels:
Meals:	B

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