CTH-146: 19-Day Amazing China Tour with Tibet and Yangtze Cruise

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Tour code: CTH-146
Tour Type: Cruise,Culture,History,Photography,Sightseeing
Destinations: Shanghai - Suzhou - Yichang - Yangtze River Cruise - Chengdu - Lhasa - Xian - Beijing
Tour overview: This 19-day tour exposes the most highlights in the vast land, from the fabulous Bund of Shanghai to the exquisitely-built classic gardens in Suzhou, and to spectacular three gorges, and cute panda, spicy Chuan food in Chengdu, together with the spiritual Buddhism appeals in Lhasa and ancient city Beijing & Xian...it contain to make every traveler pleasant and satisfied!

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Highlights

1. Experience the vibrant city Shanghai.

2. Visit the gardens of Suzhou.

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

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

5. See the cute giant panda at wild environment.

6. Wonder about the famous Buddhism temple in Lhasa.

7. View the Tibetan and their activities in Barkhor Street.

8. Marvel at the stunning terracotta army & stroll on the city wall and old city quarter and take some snacks.

9. Take a rickshaw tour to see traditional hutongs and common people's life.

10. Climb the marvelous Great Wall - the icon of China.

Tour Date	City	Tour Brief
1	Shanghai	N/A
2	Shanghai	Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, Oriental Pearl Tower, the Bund, Nanjing Road
3	Shanghai - Suzhou - Shanghai	Garden of the Master of the Nets, No. 1 Silk Factory, Suzhou Old City Gate, Grand Canal
4	Shanghai - Yichang	Yichang Museum
5	Yangtze River Cruise	Three Gorge Dam
6	Yangtze River Cruise	Lesser Three Gorges
7	Yangtze River Cruise	Fengdu Ghost City
8	Yangtze River Cruise	Jinsha Site Museum
9	Chengdu	Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, Wangjiang Tower, Jinli Ancient Street
10	Chengdu - Lhasa
11	Lhasa	Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
12	Lhasa	Tibet Museum, Sera Monastery, Norbulingka
13	Lhasa - Xian
14	Xian	Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses, Xian city wall
15	Xian - Beijing	Shaanxi History Museum, Big Goose Pagoda
16	Beijing	Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
17	Beijing	the Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Sacred Road
18	Beijing	Summer Palace, Hutongs
19	Beijing	Service Ends

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

City:	Shanghai
Activity:	Arrival in Shanghai. Our guide will meet you at the exit of Arrival Hall and transfer to the hotel.
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Day 2

City:	Shanghai
Activity:	Visit the Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, 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 3

City:	Shanghai - Suzhou - Shanghai
Activity:	One day tour to Suzhou to visit Garden of the Master of the Nets, old city gate, No. 1 Silk Factory, Grand Canal. Drive back to Shanghai.
Attractions:	Garden of the Master of the Nets Considered as the smallest garden in Suzhou; the most striking feature is its use of space: courtyards is ingeniously designed to give the illusion of a much larger area. It was added on the list of "World Cultural Heritage Site" in 1997. No. 1 Silk Factory No. 1 Silk Factory, with a history of more than 80 years, enjoys a good reputation in the silk industry for its complete technical process of silkworm rearing, silk reeling and weaving. Here you can see the whole process of making silk items. Suzhou Old City Gate First built in 514 BC, it’s a famous historical landmark of Suzhou. For its distinctive land-and-water city gates, it’s also called "Land and Water Gate". Together with the Ruiguang Pagoda and Wumen Bridge, it makes three sights of the Old City Ga Grand Canal The Grand Canal of China, the world’s oldest and longest canal, is 1,795 Km (1,114 miles) long with 24 locks and 60 bridges. And the canal at Suzhou is the best part for shipping. You can indulge yourself in the two-side scenery of the river.
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Day 4

City:	Shanghai - Yichang
Activity:	Free morning for your own exploration. Transfer to the airport and fly to Yichang. Be met and transferred to visit Yichang Museum, after dinner, board the cruise.
Attractions:	Yichang Museum Here collects over 17 thousand relics, like ceramics, bronzes, jade, gold and silver vessels, lacquer, paintings. Most of them are fossils of Changyang primitive. Relics inside prove that Yangtze River is the cradle of Chinese civilization.
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Day 5

City:	Yangtze River Cruise
Activity:	Shore excursion to the Three Gorge Dam.
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 6

City:	Yangtze River Cruise
Activity:	Shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges.
Attractions:	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 7

City:	Yangtze River Cruise
Activity:	Shore excursion to Fengdu, the ghost city in 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 8

City:	Yangtze River Cruise
Activity:	Disembark in Chongqing in the morning. Transfer to the train station and take high-speed train to Chengdu. Be met and transferred to have lunch, and visit Jinsha Site Museum.
Attractions:	Jinsha Site Museum It is a theme museum which concentrates on the Jinsha Site, the most significant archaeological discovery of China in the 21st century. Compared with other sites in the same period, it houses the most unearthed gold wares, jade wares, and ivories.
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Day 9

City:	Chengdu
Activity:	Visit Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, Wangjiang Tower Park, Jinli Ancient Street.
Attractions:	Giant Panda Breeding Research Base semi-wild area where those lovely China's ambassadors can be allowed to freely roam. Wangjiang Tower inside the Wangjiang Park, with lush bamboos (over 150 types) built inside; the tower is dedicated to a versatile and beautiful woman in Tang Dynasty. Jinli Ancient Street Once as one of the oldest and busiest streets in the history of Xishu Kingdom, it now combines the ambience of ancient and modern China. The teahouse, wine bar, snacks and handicraft there fully display the charm of Sichuan's customs and folk arts.
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Day 10

City:	Chengdu - Lhasa
Activity:	Transfer to the airport and fly to Lhasa. Be met and transferred to hotel, rest and acclimatize.
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Day 11

City:	Lhasa
Activity:	Visit the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street.
Attractions:	Potala Palace Once the centre of the Tibetan government and winter resident of the Dalai Lama; as the one of the architectural wonders of the world, the palace is 13 storeys tall and contains thousands of rooms, shrines and statues. Jokhang Temple Built to commemorate the marriage of the Tang princess Wen Cheng to King Songtsen Gampo 1,300 years ago; for housing a pure gold statue of the Buddha Sakyamuni brought to Tibet by the princess, Lhasa enjoys a reputation of "Holyland". Barkhor Street Essentially as a pilgrim circuit, which is followed clockwise around the periphery of the Jokhang, it’s also a hive of market activity now. Walking around the street, you can experience the religious mystery and a Tibetan-style stock exchange.
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Day 12

City:	Lhasa
Activity:	Visit Tibet Museum, Carpet Factory in the morning, after lunch, Sera Monastery, Norbulingka.
Attractions:	Tibet Museum Listed as one of the sixty-two "Aid-Tibet Projects”, Tibet Museum successfully creates the atmosphere of authentic Tibetan art. Tourists can catch a glimpse of the long stretch of Tibetan history Tibetan culture from these exhibitions. Sera Monastery Named after the wild rose flowers grown on the slope of mountains nearby; It preserved thousands of Buddha statues, mostly produced in Tibet. The debates on Buddhist scriptures are held here, which is a distinctive from other monasteries in Lhasa. Norbulingka Also known as “Pearl Garden”, it’s used to be the summer residence of the Dalai Lama. The pleasant park contains small palaces, chapels and a zoo. It’s the largest and best one among Tibet’s man-made gardens.
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Day 13

City:	Lhasa - Xian
Activity:	Free morning, transfer to the airport and fly to Xian. Be met and transferred to the hotel.
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Day 14

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 15

City:	Xian - Beijing
Activity:	Visit Shaanxi History Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and transfer to the airport and fly to Beijing. Be met and transferred 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 16

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 17

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 18

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Visit the Summer Palace, take a three wheel rickshaw to Hutong to see local Beijinger's life. Free time at the rest of the day.
Attractions:	Summer Palace Located at the Shore of Kunming Lake, it was once the summer retreat of the emperor, combining water, hill and large palaces. 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.
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Day 19

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Transfer to the airport and fly to your next destination.
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