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 river cruise 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. taking a rickshaw tours to see traditional hutong and common people's life

3. Marvel at the stunning terracotta army

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	Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
3	Beijing	Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Sacred Road
4	Beijing - Xian	Hutongs
5	Xian	Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses, Old city wall
6	Xian - Guilin	Shaanxi Provincial Museum, Wild Goose Pagoda
7	Guilin	Li River Cruise
8	Guilin	Reed Flute Cave, Seven Star Park
9	Guilin - Chongqing	Three Gorges Museum, Ciqikou ancient town
10	Yangtze River Cruise	Fengdu ghost city
11	Yangtze River Cruise	Shennong Stream, Lesser Three Gorges
12	Yichang - Shanghai	Three Gorges Dam
13	Shanghai	Yu Garden, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, Oriental Pearl Tower, the Bund, Nanjing Road
14	Shanghai
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 Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven.
Attractions:	Tian'anmen Square 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 Ming-dynasty architecture; it served as an exclusive altar for the emperors to worship the Gods. There are many local practices in the mornings in the park.
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Day 3

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Visit the Great Wall, Ming Tombs and the Sacred Road.
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; 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 Hutong to see local Beijinger's life and Lama Temple. 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. Taking a rickshaw tours to get a glimpse of Old Peking Culture and pay a visit to a local family.
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Day 5

City:	Xian
Activity:	Transfer to visit Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, Old 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. Old 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 the Provincial Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and transfer to the airport and fly to Guilin. Be met and transfer to the hotel.
Attractions:	Shaanxi Provincial 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. 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.
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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 Cruise 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.
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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 ancient town. After dinner, board the cruise.
Attractions:	Three Gorges Museum Ciqikou ancient town
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Day 10

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

City:	Yangtze River Cruise
Activity:	Shore excursion to Shennong Stream or Lesser Three Gorges.
Attractions:	Shennong Stream Lesser Three Gorges
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Day 12

City:	Yichang - Shanghai
Activity:	Excursion to the mammoth Three Gorges 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 Gorges Dam
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Day 13

City:	Shanghai
Activity:	Visit the Yu Garden, Shanghai Urban Exhibition, Pudong area and Oriental Pearl Tower, the Bund and Nanjing Road.
Attractions:	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. 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 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. 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.
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Day 14

City:	Shanghai
Activity:	Free time for your own exploration.
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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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