Exceptional China with Yangtze River Cruise
CAD $TBA
14 days / 13 nights
Journey starts from the ancient sites of Beijing. Explore Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and the majestic Great Wall, and enjoy a pedicab ride through the hutong neighbourhoods. Head to Xian where is home to the Terra-Cotta Warrior and see the ancient City Walls. Then travel to Chongqing where you will board your three night cruise on the Yangtze River. After the cruise, fly to Shanghai to explore the Yu Garden and Old Town, with a full day excursion to Suzhou via high-speed train before concluding your trip.
Itinerary
| Day | Destination | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beijing | Arrive Beijing |
| 2 | Beijing | Visit the Tian’anmen Square and Forbidden City Hutong Tour by pedicabs |
| 3 | Beijing | Excursion to the Badaling Great Wall Visit the Summer Palace |
| 4 | Beijing | Visit the Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple Take a flight to Xian |
| 5 | Xian | Visit to the Terra Cotta Museum Shaanxi Provincial Historical Museum |
| 6 | Xian Chongqing |
Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Take a flight to Chongqing |
| 7 | Chongqing | EMBARKATION |
| 8 | Yangtze River Cruise | Day at leisure onboard the cruise |
| 9 | Yangtze River Cruise | Day at leisure onboard the cruise |
| 10 | Yichang Shanghai |
DISEMBARKATION Take a flight to Shanghai |
| 11 | Shanghai | visit the Yu Garden and the Old Town of Shanghai |
| 12 | Suzhou | Full day excursion to Suzhou via high-speed train |
| 13 | Shanghai | Free day at leisure |
| 14 | Shanghai | Breakfast at hotel and check-out |
Day 1
Arrive Beijing, China
Upon arrival in Beijing, join Seat-In-Coach transfer to the hotel for check in. Balance of day at leisure.
Accommodation: Capital Hotel Beijing or similar (3 nights)
Day 2
Beijing
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a full day Seat-In-Coach tour with lunch included. Morning visit the Tian’anmen Square and Forbidden City. Enjoy a Chinese lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon will be a Hutong Tour by pedicabs, including the visit to the local family, and the drum tower.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Day 3
Beijing
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a full day Seat-In-Coach tour with lunch and dinner included. Morning excursion to the Badaling Great Wall, then visit Beijing Jade Carving Factory followed by lunch at its Friendship Restaurant. Afternoon visit to the Summer Palace. Tonight, enjoy a Peking Duck dinner at local restaurant.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4
Beijing | Xian
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a half day Seat-In-Coach tour with lunch included. This morning, visit the Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple. Then have a Beijing Noodle lunch at local restaurant. Transfer to airport for flight flying to Xian. Upon arrival in Xian, transfer to your hotel for check in. Balance of day at leisure.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Xian Big Goose Pagoda or similar (2 nights)
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Day 5
Xian
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a full day Seat-In-Coach tour with lunch and dinner included. The morning excursion will include visit to the Terra Cotta Museum, followed by a Xian Ceramic and Art Workshop. Enjoy a Chinese lunch at local restaurant including a noodle making demonstration. This afternoon, visit the Shaanxi Provincial Historical Museum. Tonight will be a dumpling dinner followed by a Tang Dynasty Show performance.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6
Xian | Chongqing
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a half day Seat-In-Coach tour with lunch included. This morning, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the ancient City Walls of Xian. Have lunch at local restaurant, and then transfer to the airport for your flight to Chongqing. Upon arrival in Chongqing, transfer to your hotel for check in. Balance of day at leisure.
Accommodation: Hilton Chongqing Hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Day 7
Chongqing | Embarkation
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a half day Seat-In-Coach tour with lunch included. This morning, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the ancient City Walls of Xian. Have lunch at local restaurant, and then transfer to the airport for your flight to Chongqing. Upon arrival in Chongqing, transfer to your hotel for check in. Balance of day at leisure.
Accommodation: onboard MV President No. 6 Cruise or similar (3 nights)
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8 – 9
Yangtze River Cruise
Day at leisure to enjoy the scenery and facilities onboard the cruise.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 10
Disembarkation | Yichang | Shanghai
Disembark in Yichang and transfer to airport for flight to Shanghai.
Upon arrival in Shanghai, transfer to your hotel for check in. Balance of day at leisure.
Accommodation: The Ocean Hotel Shanghai or similar (4 nights)
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Day 11
Shanghai
Breakfast at hotel. This morning, visit the Yu Garden and the Old Town of Shanghai. Lunch is on your own in the Old Town, then visit the Bund and the Shanghai Museum. Tonight, have dinner at local restaurant followed by an Acrobatic Show.
Meals: breakfast, dinner
Day 12
Shanghai | Suzhou | Shanghai
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a full day excursion to Suzhou via high-speed train. Sightseeing in Suzhou includes visit to the Garden of Master Fishing Net, Suzhou’s best Silk Spinning Factory, the Old Town of Suzhou, and a Grand Canal cruise. Lunch will be at local Chinese restaurant in Suzhou, dinner on your own.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Day 13
Shanghai
Breakfast at hotel. Free day at leisure.
Meals: breakfast
Day 14
Depart Shanghai
Breakfast at hotel. Check out from the hotel, and join Seat-In-Coach transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: breakfast
Dates & Prices
| Departure dates | Package Rate Price per person* |
Single Supplement |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 17, 2019 | $3,400 | $1,470 |
| Apr 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 |
$3,450 | $1,510 |
| May 29; Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug 7, 14, 21, 2019 |
$3,380 | $1,450 |
| Aug 28; Sep 4, 11, 18; Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019 |
$3,500 | $1,550 |
| Oct 30; Nov 6, 13, 2019 |
$3,440 | $1,510 |
* Price per person based on double occupancy. Due to the dynamic nature of availability and pricing, please click here to contact us directly for departure dates and full pricing
Featured Inclusions
10 nights hotel accommodation in China including daily breakfast
3 nights Yangtze River cruise, outside cabin with private balcony
Domestic flight in economy class from Beijing to Xian
Domestic flight in economy class from Xian to Chongqing
Domestic flight in economy class from Yichang to Shanghai
Roundtrip high speed train Shanghai – Suzhou and return (2nd class soft seat)
Meals: 13 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 6 dinners
Transportation service as per itinerary
