Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River Cruise

You will visit the historical city Beijing and Xian. Visitors will see lots of beautiful sites in China, Walk on the Great Wall, and explore the Forbidden City, then travel to Xian to see the most significant Terracotta Warriors. Cruise on picturesque Yangtze River and admire the grand view. You will have a fantastic trip in China.

Tour Code: YR05
Destinations: Beijing, Xian, Yangtze River Cruise, Beijing
Departure: Daily
Duration: 9 days
Language: English
The price is USD1450 per person based on twin-share basis for at least 2 people group.

Day 1 Arrive in Beijing
Arrive in Beijing and be greeted by our tour guide who will escort you to your hotel.

Forbidden City Beijing
Forbidden City Beijing

Day 2 Beijing B.L
Visit the Badaling Great Wall, which is an ancient military defense project and one of the man-made wonders of the world. Start the afternoon tour in the Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world and a must-see in Beijing City. Then we walk to the nearby Forbidden City, the world reputed and gorgeous palace complex of Chinese emperors. Walk out of the north gate and climb the small hill in Jinshan Park to view the whole Forbidden City and the whole Beijing City.

Day 3 Beijing to Xian by overnight train B.L
After breakfast, drive to northwest of the city to visit the Summer Palace, this is the largest ancient preserved garden in China and a former summer retreat for Emperors. After lunch visit Hutong (old lane in Beijing) by rickshaw and a family visit in Hutong. Take evening train to Xian.

Terra cotta Warriors in Xian
Terra cotta Warriors in Xian

Day 4 Xian B.L
Arrive in Xian and visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Discovered in 1974 by local farmers digging a well, it is one of the most significant archeological finds of the 20th century. In the afternoon visit Shanxi History Museum and then the Muslim Quarter, it is best known for market stalls tasty local snack food.

Day 5 Xian to Chongqing by flight B.L
Take morning flight to Chongqing, first you will visit Ciqikou Old Town with its Qing dynasty homes, tea houses, shops and old docks. In the evening board your cruise ship to begin your memorable Yangtze River cruise downstream, the cruise offers memorable highlights of Three Gorges, Shore Excursions and Three Gorges Dam.

Day 6 Yangtze River Cruise B.L.D
Depart Chongqing in the morning. Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City, Fengdu is where the devil lives. Welcome banquet in the evening.

Day 7 Yangtze River Cruise B.L.D
Cruise through the Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. At Badong county, you will transfer to a small cruiser for an exciting excursion on Shennong Stream, the stream is a small tributary of the Yangtze River. You will find large and small karst caves, flocks of swallows, sheer cliffs, deep gorges, waterfalls, and even suspended coffins in the cliff. Next, cruise through Xiling Gorge, the last and most scenic of all Yangtze three gorges.

Cruise on Yangtze River
Cruise on Yangtze River

Day 8 Yichang to Beijing by flight B.L
This morning, stop at Sandouping to visit the Three Gorges Dam, it’s the largest hydroelectric power project in the world! Continue on to Yichang where end your Yangtze River Cruise by boarding your early afternoon flight to Beijing.

Day 9: Depart Beijing B
Transfer to the airport and take your flight back.

Service included
A. Hotel room (Twin share basis)
B. Entrance fees mentioned
C. Personal guide & driver and private van for private transfers & sightseeing
D. Meals mentioned in the itinerary
E. Flight and train tickets with tax included.
F. Luggage transfers between airports and hotels
G. Cruise ship on Yangtze River
H. Travel insurance

Service not included
A. Entry or exit China international airfare
B. Visa fees.
C. Tips to guides or drivers.
D. Personal expenses.

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