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8nights/9days Beijing/Chongqing/Yangtze River Cruises/Yichang/Shanghai

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01 - 05
Day 06 - 09

Day 01: Arrival in Beijing
Our guide will meet you at Beijing airport and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure to recover from the jet lag.

Day 02: Beijing
Our first stop this morning will be Tian'an Men Square, the heart of Beijing and then tour the Forbidden City, the most complete ancient imperial palace in the world and the Summer Palace, one of the China's largest and best-preserved imperial gardens Then you could end your day with another highlight Beijing Opera in evening (optional).

Day 03: Beijing
Visit the Great Wall in Mutianyu section, one of the man-made wonders of world. After lunch, explore the Ming Tombs, home to the burial Chambers of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. At the end of the day, indulge in a succulent Peking Duck dinner and enjoy the famous Shaoling temple Kung fu show in the evening, which is a great show for the kids and adults alike (optional).

Day 04: Beijing/Chongqing
In the morning you will visit Hutongs by rickshaw, lunch will be served in one of the local people's home during the tour, where you can learn how to make dumplings. After lunch be transferred to the airport for Chongqing. End the day with boarding the cruise ship where you will spend the night.

Day 05: Chongqing – Fengdu
At 08:00 am your memorable Yangtze River tour begins. In the afternoon the ship will stop at Fengdu, where you will visit the Ghost City, which is famous for its temple dedicated to the King of the Underworld, an association dating back to the Han Dynasty. Around 20:00 Captain's Welcome Party presents Chinese folk dancing and music performance.

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Day 06: Badong (Shennong Stream)/Xiling Gorge
Begin the passage with Qutang Gorge, the shortest and the grandest of the Three Gorges. View the exquisite peaks and grotesquely shaped rocks. Pass the Wu Gorge with its famous lofty and misty peaks. Disembark at Badong for an excursion to the Shennong Stream. The trip features natural beauty and an exciting boat ride drifting along the crystal stream. The pea boat allows you to experience a speedy adventure and have a close look at mossy rocks, verdant plants, plank roads, ancient coffins and precious animals. The unique songs of the local Tujia people are very impressive. The continue sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge. A Farewell Party tonight invites you to perform dancing or musical instruments with the cruise staff.

Day 07: Yichang/Shanghai
After breakfast visit the under constructed Three Gorges Dam. At 11:30 you will arrive in Yichang and our local guides will get on board to meet you. Visit the Yichang Museum if time permits. Our guide sees you off to take the afternoon flight to Shanghai. This evening will be free for you to explore something of Shanghai and maybe enjoy your dinner at one of the many cafes or restaurants there.

Day 08: Shanghai
You will visit the Jade Buddha Temple which is one of the most famous Buddhist temples to be found in Shanghai and the beautiful Yuyuan Garden, traditional Chinese park decorated by beautiful pavilions, miniature lakes, bridges and rock formations. After lunch, take a relaxing cruise tour on Huangpu River, you will experience the prosperity of modern Shanghai. And then, have a tour to the Oriental Pearl Tower which stands by the bank of Huangpu River. It is in the centre of Lujiazui, opposite to the Bund which is famous for its grand buildings of various architectural styles. Stroll in the Bund which is the waterfront area of Pu Xi (West City) that faces the newer part of Shanghai - Pu Dong (East City). The Bund has been regarded as the symbol of Shanghai for hundreds of years, and the Nanjing Road which is one of the most important commercial and tourist streets in Shanghai.

Day 09: Departure from Shanghai
After breakfast, you will travel to the airport for your homeward flight by yourselves. Tour ends and welcome your next coming.

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