Yangtze Sampler - 13 Day Hosted Program Details
Deluxe Tour & Upsteam Yangtze CruiseVisiting The Great Wall, Beijing, Yichang, the famous Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, Three Gorges Dam, Chongqing, Xian & Shanghai.
Tang Dynasty Show
Day 1 - Beijing
Check-in to your deluxe hotel in the city center.
Jianguo Hotel
Day 2 - Beijing
Begin in Tiananmen Square with an unforgettable experience: Kite flying in this vast public plaza with the guidance of a master kite maker. Then enter the sprawling Forbidden City, legendary residence of Ming Dynasty emperors. Boarding rickshaws, you’ll explore a Hutong, one of Beijing’s old settlements, and meet with a resident family. Meals B,L
Day 3 - Beijing
Walk along the Great Wall, that ancient fortification that stretches for thousands of miles, before visiting the Ming Tombs, burial site of 13 Chinese emperors. Meals B,L
Day 4 - Beijing / Yichang
Visit the Pandas at the Beijing Zoo before touring the pavilions of the Summer Palace. En route to the airport, you’ll see stunning 2008 Olympic venues. Fly to Yichang to board the deluxe Victoria Katarina for a 4-night cruise up the legendary Yangtze.
Victoria Katarina – Meals B,L
Day 5 - Cruising / Three Gorges Dam
This morning, visit the Three Gorges Dam Site before entering the 5-stage ship locks of the dam itself. Meals B,L,D
Day 6 - Cruising / Shennong Stream / Three Gorges
Disembark on small boats to journey up Shennong Stream, one of the most scenic of the Yangtze’s tributaries. Our cruise continues through the dramatic Wu Gorge, and Qutang Gorge, the narrowest and most spectacular of the Three Gorges. Meals B,L,D
Day 7 - Cruising / Fengdu
Today’s excursion explores the famous “Ghost City” of Fengdu. Numerous temples, some dating to the 14th century, feature fantastic carvings and depictions of spirits and beings from the “Underworld” of Chinese mythologies. Meals B,L,D
Day 8 - Arrive Chongqing / Fly to Xian
A brief tour includes the Panda Hall at the Chongqing Zoo before flying to Xian, the ancient capital of China, for 13 dynasties, and check-in to your deluxe hotel.
Marriott Grand New World – Meals B,L
Day 9 - Xian
The Terra Cotta Warriors is China’s most important archaeological site. Today, you visit the excavation site where thousands of life-sized terra cotta warriors and horses have been uncovered. Later, we’ve arranged for you to Touch Antiquity – an opportunity to handle and examine recently excavated relics. Meals B,L
Day 10 - Xian / Shanghai
Fly to Shanghai and travel from the airport to downtown via the city’s ultra-modern Mag-Lev Train, the world’s fastest. Our deluxe hotel is right on famous Nanjing Road in the city center.
Sofitel Hyland Hotel – Meals B
Day 11 - A FreeStyle Day in Shanghai
Customize your vacation by choosing any one of these carefully planned and prepaid excursions:
• Classic City Tour
• Cultural City Tour: Tour Shanghai’s Jewish heritage district and visit the Shanghai Museum.
• Shanghai Architectural Showcase: See the old and new of this constantly changing city – the city’s liveliest galleries, boutiques and cafes.
• A Day in the Life: Visit local markets with a city resident to shop for ingredients before cooking lunch.
Meals B,D
Day 12 - Shanghai
Your program with us finishes after breakfast. It’s easy to discover more of Asia with our affordable FreeStyle Travel packages to Hong Kong, Japan, Southeast Asia and beyond! Meals B
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Traders Hotel Beijing
Bell Tower Hotel Xian
Sofitel Hyland Shanghai
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