China Yangtze Spectacular Deluxe Escorted Tour

Fly to Shanghai. Please inquire with your travel agent about  the international air ticket. 

Arrive Shanghai, China’s most populous city and seaport. Here you will be transfer to your hotel. Relax and get some rest.  

Marriott Yangpu Riverside Hotel (5-Star)

After breakfast, explore Shanghai Museum and the People’s Square and along the “Bund”, then tour the Yuyuan Bazaar, visit the famous Nanjing Road shopping street. Huangpu River Night Cruise could be arranged as an optional tour at night ( US$50.00 pp pay locally ).  ( B / L / D )

After breakfast, explore Pudong Development Zone, and take a closer look of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Visit the XinTianDi – replica of old Shanghai. Take an excursion to Zhujiajiao (Water Village) and take a ride to Suzhou, a city famous for its canals, stone bridges, and pagodas.  Enjoy a China Welcome Dinner and then Suzhou Night Tour.  ( B / L / SD )

Wyndham Garden Suzhou (5-Star)

Explore Suzhou Museum and the Lingering Garden ( an UNESCO World Heritage Site ). Tour the Pingjiang Road, a historical street that is located in the northeastern Suzhou ancient city. The length of this road is 1,606 meters which has been recorded since the Song Dynasty.  After the tour, return to Shanghai for your flight to Yichang. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. ( B / L / D )

Grand Mercure Yichang Waitan  (5-Star Design)

This morning visit Yichang Museum and Riverside Park. After lunch, board the deluxe 5-star cruise ship MV Century Oasis to catch the splendid and amazing moment along the Yangtze River. Dinner on the cruise.  ( B / L / D )

Yangtze Cruise Ship: 5-Star MV Century Oasis (Outside Cabin with Balcony)

A shore excursion at Sandouping takes you to “Three Gorges Dam”, the biggest hydroelectric dam in the world. Return to the ship and set sail for the first gorge – Xiling Gorge, the longest and the most hazardous one in the famous “Three Gorges”.  Early evening, enjoy a Captain’s Welcome Reception in the lounge..  ( B / L / D )

Begin your day with an excursion to Shennv Stream. Return to the cruise ship again and set sail through the second gorge – Wu Gorge, known for its odd, misty rock formations and its backdrop of soaring mountains. Later in the afternoon, you will pass the third gorge – Qutang Gorge, the shortest but the most dramatic of the Gorges with ancient relics scattered along its steep cliffs. Enjoy a Crew Cabaret Talent Show at night. ( B / L / D )

Morning can practice tai Chi with a professional trainer on the sun deck. Afternoon arriving in Fengdu, enjoy a shore excursion to visit Fengdu Ghost City, known for the culture of ghost and integrating of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism with diverse of Chinese traditions. Enjoy an Evening Show with the Crew at night. ( B / L / D )

After breakfast, disembark the cruise at Chongqing. You will have a city tour in Chongqing including Chongqing Zoo to see lovely Pandas and Huguang Guild Hall, a 200-year old architectural complex. Special Sichuan Style Lunch will be served. Free afternoon or an optional tour to enjoy the fantastic Chongqing by Night with Hot Pot Dinner. (The optional tour and dinner cost is US$50.00 p.p pay locally).  ( B / L )

Chongqing Hilton Hotel (5-Star)

After breakfast, visit Ciqikou Ancient Town. It shows you traditional Chinese architecture as well as give you a chance to sample delicious local snacks. Also visit the local Eling Park. Then go to the Chongqing Eye to have a bird-eye view of Chongqing city. Transfer to the airport after a Western Dinner. ( B / L / WD )

Swisstouches Hotel Xi’an (5-Star)

Another unforgettable full day tour begins with the excavation of more than 6,000 Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses and Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Reproduction Factory on the way. For lunch, enjoy the Handmade Noodle as you watching a noodle-making show. Tonight, enjoy the well-known Xi’an Special Dumpling Banquet as you experience the brilliant Tang Dynasty Show.  ( B / L / SD )

Visit the historic Little Goose Pagoda and Big Goose Pagoda Square. Then visit Xian City Wall, which represents one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved Chinese city walls. After lunch,  visit Muslin Quarter Street, a famous food street where you can try all kinds of local food.  Xian Night Tour after dinner.  ( B / L / D )

This morning, you will have a very special experience of China High Speed Train from Xi’an to Beijing, lunch by your own in the train. Arrive Beijing, the Capital of China. Take a Rickshaw Tour around the ancient alleyways of Hutong – one of Beijing’s 700-year-old traditional cottage neighborhoods. You can visit a family in one of the “Quadrangles”.  Enjoy a dazzling Beijing Acrobatic Show in the evening. ( B / D )

Beijing Oriental Palace Hotel (5-Star Design)

Spend an inspiring day at the Great Wall (Juyong Pass). Enjoy your walk along its ramparts and absorb the breath-taking views. Then tour around the Summer Palace for an enchanting panorama of lake, landscape, pagodas, and pavilions. On the way back, have a closer look at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Stadium (the Bird’s Nest & the Water Cube). ( B / L / D )

Explore the heart of Beijing from Tian’anmen Square – the largest public square in the world. The visit the Forbidden City, standing as the largest existing ancient architectural complex in China, it will be sure to amaze you. In the afternoon you will visit the Wangfujing shopping area and famous Chinese medicine centre – “Tong Ren Tang”, over 300 years history in Beijing. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Peking Duck Dinner. ( B / L / SD )

After breakfast, transfer to Beijing Airport to your next destination. (B)

Fly from hometown by Air China flight to Beijing.

Arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China. You will be greeted by your local guide and transferred to your hotel. Relax or explore Beijing at your leisure.

Lake View Hotel  (5-Star)

Explore the heart of Beijing from Tian’anmen Square – the largest public square in the world. Then visit the Forbidden City, standing as the largest existing ancient architectural complex in China, it will be sure to amaze you. In the afternoon you will visit the Wangfujing shopping area and famous Chinese medicine centre – “Tong Ren Tang”, over 300 years history in Beijing. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Peking Duck Dinner. ( B / L / SD )

Spend an inspiring day at the Great Wall (Juyong Pass). Enjoy your walk along its ramparts, and absorb the breathtaking views. Then tour around the Summer Palace for an enchanting panorama of lake, landscape, pagodas, and pavilions. On the way back, have a closer look at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Stadium (the Bird’s Nest & the Water Cube). Enjoy a dazzling Beijing Acrobatic Show in the evening.  ( B / L / D )

This morning, take a Rickshaw Tour around the ancient alleyways of Hutong – one of Beijing’s 700-year-old traditional cottage neighborhoods. You can visit a family in one of the “Quadrangles”. After lunch,  you will have a very special experience of China High Speed Train from Beijing to Xi’an. Dinner by your own on the train. ( B / L )

Swisstouches Hotel Xi’an   (5-Star)

Visit the historic Little Goose Pagoda and Big Goose Pagoda Square. Then visit Xian City Wall, which represents one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved Chinese city walls. After lunch,  visit Muslin Quarter Street, a famous food street where you can try all kinds of local food.  Buffet Dinner will be arranged tonight and have a night tour . ( B / L / WD )

Another unforgettable full day tour begins with the excavation of more than 6,000 Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses and Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Reproduction Factory on the way. For lunch, enjoy the Handmade Noodle as you watching a noodle-making show. Learn to make dumplings. Tonight, enjoy the well-known Xi’an Special Dumpling Banquet as you experience the brilliant Tang Dynasty Show.  ( B / L / SD )

This morning flight to Yichang visit Yichang Museum and Riverside Park. After lunch, board the deluxe 5 star cruise ship MV Century Oasis  to catch the splendid and amazing moment along the Yangtze River. Dinner on the cruise.  ( B / L / D )

Yangtze Cruise Ship: 5-Star MV Century Oasis (Outside Cabin with Balcony)

A shore excursion at Sandouping takes you to “Three Gorges Dam”, the biggest hydroelectric dam in the world. Return to the ship and set sail for the first gorge – Xiling Gorge, the longest and the most hazardous one in the famous “Three Gorges”.  Early evening, enjoy a Captain’s Welcome Reception in the lounge..  ( B / L / D )

Begin your day with an excursion to Shennv Stream. Return to the cruise ship again and set sail through the second gorge – Wu Gorge, known for its odd, misty rock formations and its backdrop of soaring mountains. Later in the afternoon, you will pass the third gorge – Qutang Gorge, the shortest but the most dramatic of the Gorges with ancient relics scattered along its steep cliffs. Enjoy a Crew Cabaret Talent Show at night. ( B / L / D )

Morning can practice tai Chi with a professional trainer on the sun deck. Afternoon arriving in Fengdu, enjoy a shore excursion to visit Fengdu Ghost City, known for the culture of ghost and integrating of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism with diverse of Chinese traditions. Enjoy an Evening Show with the Crew at night. ( B / L / D )

After breakfast, disembark the cruise at Chongqing. You will have a city tour in Chongqing including Chongqing Zoo to see lovely Pandas and Huguang Guild Hall, a 200-year old architectural complex. Special Sichuan Style Lunch will be served. Free afternoon or an optional tour to enjoy the fantastic Chongqing by Night with Hot Pot Dinner. (The optional tour and dinner cost is US$50.00 p.p pay locally).  ( B / L )

Chongqing Hilton Hotel (5-Star)

After breakfast, transfer to Dazu County (2 hrs drive). Visit World Culture Heritage – Baodingshan Rock Carvings. The carvings on the Baoding Mountain are the largest in scale, richest in content and most refined in artistic skill. In 1st December 1999, it was listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. On the way back to hotel, you will visit Ciqikou Ancient Town. It shows you traditional Chinese architecture as well as give you a chance to sample delicious local snacks. You will also witness Liziba monorail passing through the building.  ( B / L / D )

Take a flight to Shanghai. China’s most populous city and seaport. Take an excursion to Zhujiajiao (Water Village) and take a ride to Suzhou, a city famous for its canals, stone bridges, and pagodas. 
( B / D )

Wyndham Garden Suzhou (5-Star)

Explore Suzhou Museum and the Lingering Garden ( an UNESCO World Heritage Site ). Tour the Pingjiang Road, a historical street that is located in the northeastern Suzhou ancient city. The length of this road is 1,606 meters which has been recorded since the Song Dynasty.   Tonight enjoy the China Farewell Dinner.  ( B / L / SD )

After breakfast,  return to Shanghai. You will visit the Xin Tian Di – replica of Old Shanghai, Shanghai Museum and People’s Square. You will be amazed at the beauty of historical architecture while walking along the “Bund”. Then tour Yuyuan Bazaar. You will visit Pudong Development Zone, a close look at the famous Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Visit the famous Nanjing Road shopping street. Huangpu River Night Cruise could be arranged as an optional tour at night ( US$50.00 pp pay locally ).  ( B / L / D )

Shanghai Marriott Hotel Yangpu Riverside (5-Star)

Today is free for you to explore Shanghai or go shopping.  Lunch and dinner on your own.  ( B )

After breakfast, transfer to the Shanghai Airport to depart for Canada, and arrive home on the same day. 
( B )