Yangtze River Cruise - 11 days       

Beijing--->Xian--->Chongqing--->Yangtze River Cruise--->Yichang--->Shanghai

Join this China Yangtze River Cruise Tour, you may discover almost all the most picturesque charms of Yangtze River and China within a short time

Trip Highlights: Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Terra-Cotta Warriors, Yangtze River Cruise, Shanghai Museum

Day-by-day Itinerary

Note:
1) Prices quoted are subject to rooms availability at the time of booking is made.
2) Prices are valid until December, 2008 and prices are not available in major holiday (May 1-May 7, October 1- October 7, February 17-February 23) in China.
3) Our Price are subject to change of the exchange rate between US$ and RMB changes by 2% or more (Now:US$:RMB=1:7.00).
4) Shanghais prices are not valid during F1 period.
5) The prices listed include a discount for cash payment either by wire transfer, for any other type of payment, the discount price may not apply and subject to certain amount surcharge.

Service Included
A. Hotels (twin share basis) as listed in the itinerary
B. Entrance fees
C. Personal Guide & Driver + Private car or van for Private Transfers & sightseeing.
D. Meals as listed in the itinerary, B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=Dinner.
E. Domestic flights or trains as listed in the itinerary.
F. Service Charge & Government Taxes.
G. Luggage Transfers between airports and hotels Service not

Excluded
A. Entry or Exit China International Airfare or train tickets.
B. Visa Fees.
C. Gratuities, Tips to guides or drivers.
D. Single Room Supplement.
E. Personal Expenses.
F. Meals: Any meals which are not specified with "B", "L", or "D".

Yangtze River Cruise Tour  Day-by-day Itinerary

Day 1 Entry Beijing Arrive in Beijing and be greeted by our tour guide who will escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Day 2 Beijing Our first stop this morning will be Tian`an Men Square and then tour the Forbidden City, the most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. After lunch Temple of Heaven. End your day with another highlight, Kongfu Show in the evening. (B,L)            Summer Palace, Beijing Day 3 Beijing Visit the Great Wall at Badaling section, one of the man-made wonders of the world. After lunch The Scared Way and next explore the Ming Tombs. At the end of the day, indulge in a  Peking Duck dinner (B,L,D) Day 4 Beijing to Xian In the morning ,visit the Summer Palace, one of Chinas largest and best-preserved imperial gardens. After lunch visit Lama Temple .Then take a flight to Xi`an and transfer to the hotel.(B,L) Day 5 Xian Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. In the afternoon visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a holy place for Buddhists, then the Mighty City Wall.In the evening, indulge in a Tang Dynasty Dance Show featuring music, dance and traditional costumes. (B,L) Day 6 Xian to Chongqing Visit Shanxi Provincial History Museum and then take flight to Chongqing. Visit Ci Qi Kou Old Town with its Qing dynasty homes, tea houses, shops and old docks. This evening, board your cruise ship to begin your memorable Yangtze River cruise downstream.(B,D)            Cruising on Yangtze River Day 7 Yangtze River Cruise Set sail in the morning. Explore the cruise ship’s many facilities before afternoon arrival at the Ghost City Fengdu along Yangtze River(B,L,D) Day 8 Yangtze River Cruise Cruise through the first of the Three Gorges on yangtze river: Qutang Gorge. Then, cruise on through Wu Gorge. At Badong, transfer to a small cruiser for an exciting excursion on Shenlong Stream. Next, cruise through Xiling Gorge, the last and most scenic of all Yangtze three gorges (B,L,D)       Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Day 9 Yichang to shanghai This morning, stop at Sandouping to view the Three Gorges Dam.Continue on to Yichang where ending your Yangtze River cruise  by boarding your early afternoon flight to Shanghai. On arrival transfer to the hotel.(B,L) Day 10 Shanghai Morning tour to the Shanghai Museum, Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Garden .On your final night in China, prepare to enjoy the amazing Shanghai Acrobatic show.(B,L) Day11 Depart Shanghai After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to your country. (B) Note: I do not want to take this tour. I want to book the Yangtze River Cruise only.

Highlights of Yangtze River Cruise:

Here`s how The Three Gorges differ. Listings are in downstream order:

Qutang Gorge is 8 kilometers (5 miles) long, making it the shortest of the three gorges. It is also the narrowest and has the highest peaks of Yangtze River.

Wu Gorge measures 44 kilometers (28 miles), is the widest gorge, and has the most tranquil surrounding setting along yangtze river.

Xiling Gorge is the longest (66 kilometers or 40 miles in length). Before the nearby Yangtze river dam was built, Xiling Gorge had treacherous rapids, whirlpools, rocks, and shoals that trashed small Yangtze River boats and, occasionally, large boats.

The ideal months to visit Yangtze River are April, May, September and October because June to August can be hot and November to March, wintry.The most popular Yangtze River cruise route is Chongqing to Yichang. It is 660 kilometers (410 miles) long - about 10% of the Yangtze River`s length.You have a choice of several dozen Yangtze River cruise ships. Some are first rate (see next item), some are middling, some are cramped "rust buckets". Generally, you get what you pay for.For downstream Chongqing to Yichang yangtze river cruise (4 days, 3 nights) costs a little more than its upstream cruise equivalent, but it saves you a day of travel.Unlike ocean cruise ships, those on the Yangtze River are much smaller (normally about 100 cabins).