14days -BeiJing, XiAn, Chongqing-Yangtze River Cruise-Yichang, HangZhou, SuZhou, ShangHai.
B(Breakfast) L(Lunch) D(Dinner)
Day 1 Entry BeiJing meals:N/A
Arrive in Beijing and meet your English speaking guide; transfer to hotel to settle down and adjust to the time difference.
Day 2 BeiJing meals: B/L
Today's excursion begins with the largest and grandest square in the world, Tiananmen Square, and then a visit to the magnificent Forbidden City. You will be astonished by the unique and beautiful architecture. After lunch, join a "back alleys" rickshaw Hutong tour to experience Chinese life at its most traditional and obtain a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lifestyles of the local people.
Day 3 Beijing meals: B/L
Begin your day with a tour at the Great Wall. Constructed more than 2,000 years ago by China's first emperor, the ancient wall is 6350Km, in length. Silk Market shopping in the afternoon.
Day 4 Beijing/Xi’An meals: B/L
In the morning, we will visit the Temple of Heaven and then explore the imperial gardens of the Summer Palace in the afternoon. We will take a late afternoon flight to Xi'An, the ancient capital city of China for 1,062 years (13 dynasties).
Day 5 Xi’An meals: B/D
Xian’s incredible history unfolds before us on a visit to one of the world’s greatest archaeological discoveries. This is the burial site of an ancient army of 8000 lifelike terra cotta soldiers and horses, chariots and weapons, all created more than 2,000 years ago to guard the first emperor's tomb.
Dumpling Banquet tonight.
Day 6 Xi’An/ChongQing meals: B/L
In the morning, we will walk on top of the 950-year-old city wall to enjoy the panoramic view of the city - it is the only city wall to remain intact in China. Then we visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda,the landmark of Xi'An. Take Afternoon flight to ChongQing on the bank of the Yangtze River , visit the Chongqing zoo (if time permit) and see the pandas there before Board the Cruiser, 9:00pm depart Chongqing.
Day 7 YangTze Cruise meals: B/L/D
Shore excursion to Fengdu -ghost City .
Day 8 Yangtze Cruise meals: B/L/D
Sail through Qutang Gorge/Wu Gorge ,Shore excursion to Shennong Stream.
Farewell dinner.
Day 9 YiChang/HanhZhou meals: B/L
Shore excursion to The Three Gorges Dam Site. 11;30-1:30 pm disembark Yichang noon time around 13:00. Then take flight to HangZhou.
Itineraries and times are subject to change according to river conditions.
Day 10 HangZhou meals: B/L
Today's excursion covers the must-see attractions of Hangzhou including avisit to the lovely
WestLake by boat and a visit to the Six Harmony Pagoda .
Day 11 HangZhou/SuZhou meals: B/L
After breakfast, take the train to SuZhou, one of the oldest towns in the Yangtze basin, founded about 600 BC. In the morning, visit Net Master Garden, the most celebrated Ming Dynasty garden in all of SuZhou. This will be followed by a tour of a silk spinning factory to see how Chinese silk has been produced since the 14th century.
Day 12 SuZhou/ShangHai meals: B/L
Take boat on the Grand Canal, the longest man-made waterway in the world then we will travel by train or van to ShangHai.
Day 13 ShangHai meals:B/L
We travel through the Bund Sightseeing tunnel (a favourite with children!) and visit the bund in the morning. Then a visit to the beautiful YuYuan gardens and Market in the afternoon.
Acrobat Show in evening.
Day 14 ShangHai/Home meals: B/L
Transfer to airport for flight home.
Tour Cost:
Tours will be quoted in US dollars per person based on a travel group of at least 10 adults, with two people sharing a room. Children over 12 are considered adults.
The following room options are available:
- 2 adults & 2 children (with or without one roll-away bed)
- 2 adults & 1 child (with or without one roll-away bed)
- 1 adult & 1 child
- 1 adult
(4 people in a room will reduce the tour cost per person, 1 person in a room will increase the tour cost for that person)
Included in Tour Fee:
- All in-China flights (economy class) including airport tax
- Land transportation (bus or van) and transfer between airports and hotels
- English-speaking guides
- Hotel accommodations in China (4 and 5 star properties) for the duration of the trip
- Admission fees to sightseeing events noted in tour itinerary
- Meals as noted in itinerary
Tour Fee does not include:
- International airfare to and from China, passport or visa fees
- Optional trip extensions or optional activities not noted on itinerary
- Meals not noted on itinerary
- Gratuities for guides, driver, hotel
Please contact us for a current quote on this tour: info@journeyhometours.com