CTH-145: 15-Day China Highlights Tour with Yangtze Cruise

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Tour code: CTH-145
Tour Type: Cruise,Culture,History,Photography,Sightseeing
Destinations: Beijing - Xian - Guilin - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
Tour overview: This China vacation presents the most popular destinations in China, set in a relaxing pace. Seeing the Forbidden City and Great Wall before traveling to the starting point of Silk Road - Xian, than fly to Guilin and discover the rural China, then board the cruise ship of Yangtze River for dramatic river scenery as riding through the remarkable Three Gorges. The final stop comes to the vibrant city - Shanghai.

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Highlights

1. Explore the ancient sites in Beijing.

2. Take a rickshaw tour to see traditional hutong and common people's life.

3. Marvel at the stunning Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses.

4. Stroll on the city wall and old city quarter, and take some snacks.

5. Have a relaxing short journey along the Li River than further explore the rural area in Yangshuo.

6. Sailing through the spectacular Three Gorges and have wonderful views and activities.

7. Shore excursions to Fengdu Ghost City, Shennong Stream and Three Gorges Dam.

8. Discover the modern and ancient features of the bustling Shanghai.

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, Yonghe Lamasery
5	Xian	Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses, Xian city wall
6	Xian - Guilin	Shaanxi History Museum, Big Goose Pagoda
7	Guilin	Li River, Yangshuo Bike Riding
8	Guilin	Reed Flute Cave, Seven Star Park
9	Guilin - Chongqing	Three Gorges Museum, Ciqikou Old Town
10	Yangtze River Cruise	Fengdu Ghost City
11	Yangtze River Cruise	Shennong Stream, Lesser Three Gorges
12	Yichang - Shanghai	Three Gorge Dam
13	Shanghai	Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, Oriental Pearl Tower, the Bund, Nanjing Road
14	Shanghai	Free time
15	Shanghai	Service Ends

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Arrival in Beijing. Our guide will meet you at the exit of Arrival Hall and transfer to the hotel.
Attractions:	N/A
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Day 2

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and 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.
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Day 3

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Visit the Great Wall, Ming Tombs and the Sacred Road.
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.
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Day 4

City:	Beijing - Xian
Activity:	Take a three wheel rickshaw to Hutongs to see local Beijinger's life and Yonghe Lamasery. After lunch, transfer to fly to Xian. Be met and transferred to the hotel.
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. Yonghe Lamasery With the style of imperial palaces and profound religious influence, it's the most renowned Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet. The temple was built initially in 1694 as the residence of Emperor Yongzheng, who was just a prince at the time.
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Day 5

City:	Xian
Activity:	Transfer to visit Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, Xian Ancient City Wall, and a stroll at old city quarters.
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. Xian city wall The most intact ancient fortifications in China, including moat, hanging bridge, gate towers and turrets; walk up to the top of the wall, riding bikes on it and have a wonderful view of Xian and Bell Tower.
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Day 6

City:	Xian - Guilin
Activity:	Visit Shaanxi History Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and transfer to the airport and fly to Guilin. Be met and transfer to the hotel.
Attractions:	Shaanxi History Museum The museum itself is modeled on Tang dynasty style pavilions, with extensive galleries and exhibitions including bronze wares, tomb murals, pottery figurines, ceramic wares, gold or silver wares, and ancient coins. It shows the rich history of Xian. 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.
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Day 7

City:	Guilin
Activity:	Take a leisurely cruise down Li River, disembark at Yangshuo. You can choose to bike or take golf-car like vehicle to the countryside see the stunning landscape and local farmer's life.
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. 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.
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Day 8

City:	Guilin
Activity:	Transfer back to Guilin, visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and a stroll around the central lakes at downtown.
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. Seven Star Park a large and beautiful park in center Guilin; there is a spectacular cave inside, with cute giant pandas in the zoon.
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Day 9

City:	Guilin - Chongqing
Activity:	Take a morning flight to Chongqing and transfer to visit the Three Gorges Museum and Ciqikou Old Town. After dinner, board the cruise.
Attractions:	Three Gorges Museum Three Gorges Museum is not only a specified museum of Three Gorges, but also a comprehensive museum of history and art, a collection of over 170,000 pieces of cultural relics. The museum enables people to understand the culture in interactive way. Ciqikou Old Town Built 1000 years ago, Ciqikou old town prospered for the trading of porcelains. As a crucial dock and transportation hub, Ciqikou is considered as a historic town with traditional architectures, rich culture and local flavor food.
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Day 10

City:	Yangtze River Cruise
Activity:	Shore excursion to Fengdu - the ghost city of China.
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.
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Day 11

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.
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Day 12

City:	Yichang - Shanghai
Activity:	Excursion to the mammoth Three Gorge Dam, disembark the cruise, and have lunch before heading for the airport and fly to Shanghai. Be met and transferred to the 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.
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Day 13

City:	Shanghai
Activity:	Visit the Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Cente, Pudong area and 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. Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center Dubbed as the “Reception Room of Shanghai”, it’s an important window for shanghai to show itself. And the best bit is the third floor’s scale model of Shanghai, the world’s largest urban planning model. 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.
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Day 14

City:	Shanghai
Activity:	Free time for your own exploration.
Attractions:	Free time
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Day 15

City:	Shanghai
Activity:	Transfer to the airport (alternatively by maglev train) and fly to your next destination.
Attractions:	Service Ends
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