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11 Days China Family Tour with Yangtze River Cruise
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Happy Beijing Tour! -
The Forbidden City, Beijing -
Beijing Kung Fu Show Performers -
Taking Photo on Mutianyu Great Wall, Beijing -
Pandas Eating Bamboo at Beijing Zoo -
Making Dumplings (Jiaozi) -
DIY Your Own Terracotta Warrior at Xi'an -
Stylish Building of Great Mosque, Xi'an -
Performance on Xi'an Ancient City Wall -
Cruising on Yangtze River -
Joyful Passenger of Yangtze River Cruise -
"Underworld" Trial Court, Fengdu Ghost City -
Shanghai Acrobatic Show - Soft Body Skills -
Glorious Night at the Bund, Shanghai
Tour Description
This tour combines both culture and entertainment explosion. Top cultural sites include the grand Forbidden City and Ancient Mutianyu Great Wall in Beijing, mysterious Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, splendid Three Gorges and imposing Three Gorges Dam along the Yangtze River, booming Bund and frenzy Nanjing Road in Shanghai...
Packaged together are activities like Chinese Kung Fu Show, making dumplings, DIY terracotta warriors' models, Acrobatics Show, etc.
Culture Explosion - Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Yangtze River, The Bund...
Shows Enjoyment - Chinese Kung Fu Show, Acrobatics Show...
Entertainment Activities - Making Chinese Dumplings (Jiaozi), DIY terracotta models...
Day 1 Arrival in Beijing : Pick-up & Hotel Transfer
| Today's Activities | Upon your arrival at this Capital city of China - Beijing, our local tour guide will meet you at the airport/ train station and escort you to the hotel. Free day to explore the city for yourself. Recommended: Wangfujing shopping area is one of Beijing's most featured shopping streets. All kinds of local artworks and snacks are surely a great feast. |
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Day 2 Beijing (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
| Today's Activities | After breakfast, have a leisure stroll around Tian'anmen Square and take some fresh air for your start of the day. If you are early enough, you can join the Chinese National Flag Rising Ceremony in the morning twilight. Then move to the Forbidden City. As one of the world's most gorgeous architecture complexes and the best preserved collection of imperial architecture in China, the Forbidden City is surely a must-go for your Beijing tour. Let's dive into the myths of this imperial palace and Chinese history among countless historical antiques and curios. Feel like a treasure hunting? Also a tour to the Temple of Heaven, an imperial sacrificial alter for heaven worship. Its overall layout symbolizes the relationship between earth and heaven, namely, the human world and the heavenly world. At its spacious square, you can also enjoy flying kites! Heat your blood with the evening activity - Chinese Kung Fu Show! Maybe you have watched that on TV before, but this time you are at the real scene, and so close to this traditional martial art! You can even take photos with the performers after the show. |
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Day 3 Beijing (Breakfast, Lunch)
| Today's Activities | You will never want to miss the Great Wall during your Beijing tour. Take an energetic hiking trip to Mutianyu Great Wall after breakfast. The Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the best-preserved parts of the whole ancient project and it offers a wonderful natural landscape which without doubt will catch your eyes and cameras! Cable car and slides are arranged for your convenience when going up & down the hill. After the hiking, rest your pace at the elegant Summer Palace with beautiful sceneries and spectacular buildings of the royal family. Take delight in a boat tour on the serene lake! |
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Day 4 Beijing - Xi'an (Breakfast, Lunch) Transfer by Flight
| Today's Activities | Cheer your day at Beijing Zoo, the oldest zoo in Asia Pacific and home of the world-famous giant pandas. You will also have chances to face-to-face with other rare animals like South China Tigers and Golden Snub-nosed Monkeys. Then let's walk into the narrow lanes where the old Beijing is kept best - the Hutongs. Different from the imperial culture you experience at the Forbidden City or Temple of Heaven, here in the Hutongs is the populace culture, the commoners' lifestyle. You will have a real touch by visiting the local family. Have fun making Chinese dumplings (Jiaozi) and enjoy a dumpling feast! Later of the day, you will be transferred to the airport for a flight to Xi'an city. Our local guide of Xi'an will pick you up and escort you to the hotel for check-in and rest. |
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Day 5 Xi'an (Breakfast, Lunch)
| Today's Activities | Ever wonder why the Terracotta Warriors is honored as the eighth wonder of the ancient world? Come and meet with this legendary ancient arm force. And you can even have a chance to DIY your own ones at the Xi'an Art Ceramics & Lacquer Factory. After that, take a savoring tour among the Muslim culture at the Great Mosque, exploring the special blend of Chinese and Muslim cultures and feeling the soul of the broad-minded ancient Xi'an. A hang-around at the Muslim Quarter is another way to taste the local Muslim life. All kinds of featured snacks & crafts shops are also a great feast. |
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Day 6 Xi'an - Chongqing (Breakfast, Lunch) Transfer by Flight, Ship Boarding
| Today's Activities | After breakfast, get to the top of Xi'an Ancient City Wall and have some fresh air. This 600-year-old Ancient City Wall is one of the largest well-preserved ancient military defensive systems in the world. Take a leisure stroll along the wall or enjoy cycling, and feel the wind coming from History. Let's move to Shaanxi History Museum, which houses over 370,000 items including murals, paintings, pottery, coins and objects made of bronze, gold and silver. Then drive to the airport and fly to Chongqing, where you will board the cruise ship and start your Yangtze River voyage! |
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Day 7 Yangtze River (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
| Today's Activities | Set sail in the early morning. Around you are the splendid landscapes of Yangtze River, the 3rd longest river in the world and the 1st in China. During today's voyage, you will also spend some time for a shore excursion tour to Fengdu Ghost City. Explore the special ghost culture here and awe at the grotesque scultures of ghosts and buildings of the "Underworld". Various activities will be held onboard for your entertainment, including welcoming banquet and dancing shows. (Note: Different cruise offers different activities, e.g. Tai Chi Learning, Fashion Show, Music Salon, etc.) |
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Day 8 Yangtze River (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
| Today's Activities | Continue with your Yangtze River journey through verdant mountains and rugged cliffs. Get past the renowned Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge, which together with Xiling Gorge are named as the Three Gorges. Qutang Gorge is best known for its danger and grandeur, while Wu Gorge is like a serene beauty especially with its famous 12 Peaks. Depending on different cruise itineraries you take, you will also tour past Shennong Stream or the Lesser Three Gorges. Either of them will welcome you with its charming natural landscapes. (Note: Different cruise offers different activities, e.g. Tai Chi Learning, Face Changing Show of Sichuan Opera, Crew Cabaret, etc.) |
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Day 9 Shanghai (Breakfast)
| Today's Activities | Today you will sail through the Xiling Gorge and have a close touch with the Three Gorges Dam. Maybe this great project is the best known spot of Yangtze River. The shore excursion to the site offers you a chance to get further knowledge of this world's largest hydroelectric power project. Later of the day, the ship will call at Yichang Port, which brings your Yangtze River voyage to an end. Then you will be escorted to the airport for a flight to Shanghai. After a brief rest at the hotel, light up your night with the Shanghai Acrobatic Show! This typical Chinese art with long history is surely a magic touch for your nightlife! |
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Day 10 Shanghai (Breakfast, Lunch)
| Today's Activities | Start your day with the 400-year-old Yuyuan Garden, a representative Chinese classic garden honored as the "Architectural Miracle in the South Region of Yangtze River". Then move to its neighboring Yuyuan Market (or Yuyuan Bazaar), where you can dive into the lively local market life specializing in traditional Chinese arts and crafts. A visit to the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center is a wonderful way to get to know this metropolis. Themed on "City, Citizens, Environment and Development," with professional exhibits and various interactive display means, the exhibition center leads you to an experience of Shanghai's yesterday, today and tomorrow. Then heat up your blood along Nanjing Road, one of the world's busiest shopping streets. Even despite its 6km's length, you probably cannot finish a thorough trek in one day because you will surely stop your steps being attracted by countless shops where varicolored clothes, ornaments, and other shopping stuff are on display. Calming from the shopping frenzy, let's take a stroll along the Bund, where you can embraces fantastic views of an epitomized old Shanghai and a booming new one together on both banks of the Huangpu River. The Shanghai World Financial Center is also a perfect spot for taking in the whole Shanghai. There are also many things fresh and exciting to discover in this center, whether cultural activities or shopping arcades. |
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Day 11 Shanghai - Departure (Breakfast)
| Today's Activities | Shanghai is a place with so much to explore that we cannot arrange all for you. So today is free for your own choice. You may ask for recommendations from our trip advisors or the local guide. Wish you a joyful day! Later you will be escorted to the airport for departure. |
Package Details
 Tour Package Includes: | |
 Dining: 10 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 3 dinners |
Admissions: Entrance fees to all scenic spots listed in itinerary |
| Flight/Ship Tickets:Beijing - Xi'an, Xi'an - Chongqing, Chongqing - Yichang (Ship), Yichang - Shanghai |
Hotels: Accommodation in Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai and on Yangtze River cruise ship |
| Tour Guide: Local experienced English-speaking guides |
Car Driver: Experienced licensed drivers |
| Vehicle: Private air-conditioned car, offering Round-trip transfers |
Luggage Transfers: A hand for your heavy luggage; |
| Insurance: Travel Agencies Liability Insurance; |
Government taxes & Service charges |
| Tour Package Excludes: | |
| - Other optional attractions/ tours/ meals and international flights; | - Tips for tour guides and drivers. |
Hotels in Beijing
- Crowne Plaza Hotel Beijing
- Located in the golden business area of Wangfujing, the hotel only takes 10 minutes to Forbidden City and Dongfang Square.
With stylish guest rooms and newly renovated Crowne Plaza Club floor – Crowne Plaza Beijing has anticipated every need while providing easy access to business, commercial districts and historical landmarks.
- Sunworld Hotel Beijing
- Situated on the intersection of Wangfujing Avenue and Dengshikou Street, Sunworld Hotel Beijing is close to many famous historical and cultural landmarks, including the Forbidden City.
Guest rooms and suites are designed with a traditional and refined style. From servies to amenities, the hotel strives to make your stay a pleasant experience.
- Days Inn Forbidden City Beijing
- With its courtyard style, the hotel has retained its charm of the ancient time but as well merged in contemporary architecture and designs. The hotel is near the famous Tian'anmen Square and Wangfujing Business Street. It takes about 20 minutes from Capital International Airport (24km) and 5 minutes from Beijing Railway Station (3km). The hotel provides guests clean and comfortable service and amenities
Hotels in Xi'an
- Sheraton Hotel Xi'an
- Located near the 600-year-old City Wall and close to the city centre, Sheraton Hotel is just 35 minutes from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport.
With first-class amenities, facilities and family-friendly services, Sheraton Xi'an Hotel will make you feel at home.
- Grand New World Hotel Xi'an
- Located within the Ancient City Wall and styled in an extraordinary mix of tradition and modernity, the hotel is just 4km from the railway station and 45km from Xianyang International Airport. The large Parkson shopping centre is close by, while the Terracotta Warriors Museum is about 35km from the hotel.
The hotel provides a satisfying range of contemporary accommodation together with business services and recreational facilities.
- City Hotel Xi'an
- The hotel is located in the centre of Xi'an city and just near the well-known Bell Tower, Drum Tower and Ancient City Wall.
The hotel offers a total of 137 well-appointed guestrooms for guests' comfortable living space. The elegant and magnificent restaurants serve delicious flavor of many varieties.
Yangtze River Cruises
- Victoria Series Cruises
- As the only American cruise line currently sailing on Yangtze River, Victoria Cruises is a leading fleet line for over 12 years along the River and through its magnificent Three Gorges. Designed for maximum comfort, flexibility and maneuverability, and with their special double-bottom hulls, the Victoria Cruises epitomize safe and smooth navigation on Yangtze River's spectacular twists and turns.
- President Series Cruises
- President Yangtze Series ships are some of the most luxury sailing on Yangtze River. The company's dedication to high quality service and their state of the art equipment make President Series one of the best fleets on the Yangtze River.
- New Century Series Cruises
- New Century Cruises on the Yangtze River is a deluxe fleet including 4 super 5-star ships. Sailing on modern, comfortable vessels with state-of-the-art amenities and spacious public areas is surely an enjoyable ride along the Yangtze River.
- CSC Changjiang Series Cruises
- Divided into two series: Yangtze Premier Cruise Series and Yangtze Classic Cruise Series, the CSC fleet with its professional service team aims at providing guests with an unmatched and high-quality voyage along the Yangtze River.
Hotels in Shanghai
- Howard Johnson Plaza Shanghai
- The hotel is conveniently located in the centre of Shanghai, 2 minutes from Nanjing Road, People Square and the Bund. It offers easy access to the city's most important business, cultural and entertainment hubs.
The elegantly designed and tastefully decorated rooms provide you with an experience of exceptional luxury and comfort.
- Heng Sheng Peninsula International Hotel
- Located in Hongkou District of Shanghai, Heng Sheng Peninsula International Hotel is surrounded by many famous attractions including the Bund, Oriental Pearl River TV Tower, and Nanjing Road.
With its comfortable rooms and complete services, the hotel tries all its best to make guests feel like at home.
- Magnificent International Hotel
- The hotel is located in the central heart of Shanghai – Xizang South Road and surrounded by the Bund, Xin Tian Di, Yu Garden and Shanghai Museum & Grand Theatre. Shopping streets like Nanjing Road and Huaihai Road are only within walking distance. The well-appointed guestrooms with a great number of amenities and facilities offer you an excellent stay with comfort and convenience.
Meals in the Package
-- Breakfasts are offered by the hotels & cruise ship
-- Lunches and dinners (including onboard) are arranged according to different classes of tour
-- Other dinners are for your own arrangement
We promise worry-free dining quality, plus flexible choices regarding your preference. Any special requestment please tell our trip advisors directly. Other recommendations are as follow:
Beijing
Beijing, being the Capital of China, boasts a good number of restaurants with Chinese featured cuisines. Different restaurants, like Great Northeast Restaurant, Gold Palace Restaurant and Tang Yuan Restaurant, lead you for a feast of Chinese classic cuisines.
-- Great Northeast Restaurant: featuring seafood, Sichuan food, Canton food, food of China Northeast Region
-- Gold Palace Restaurant: featuring Canton food, Sichuan food, Shandong food, Japanese & Korean food
-- Tang Yuan Restaurant: featuring Canton cuisine
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| Dining Hall of Great Northeast Restaurant | Main Hall of Tang Yuan Restaurant |
Xi’an
Xi'an features distinctive cuisines of China Northwest, such as various-shaped Chinese dumplings and other wheaten food. Muslim Quarter gathers lots of delicious local food like Rou Jia Mo and shish kebabs, etc.
(1) Here we highly recommend Chinese Dumpling Dinner, which also named Jiaozi, typically consist of a ground meat and/or vegetable filling wrapped into a thinly rolled piece of dough, which is then sealed by pressing the edges together or by crimping. As a must-try for visitors, it serves with Tang dynasty show. And it belongs to an [add on] item in the tour.
(2) Rou Jia Mo, also called Chinese Hamburger, is very similar to the Western hamburger essentially, but with different cooking method.
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| Chinese Dumpling Dinner | Rou Jia Mo ( Chinese Hamburger ) |
Shanghai
Shanghai is regarded as a kingdom of delicacies, where you can taste almost everything. Here we strongly suggest you take M on The Bund into consideration.
M on the Bund Shanghai
-- Dedicated to creating a dining experience as exciting, as sophisticated, as delectable as Shanghai itself
-- “One of the top 20 restaurants in Asia” (Miele Guide, 2009-2010)
-- “Best Global Cuisine” (City Weekend Readers’ Choice Awards, 2010)
-- “M on the Bund: Most Popular Restaurant in Shanghai” (Zaqat Survey Shanghai, 2008)
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| Shanghai M on The Bund Restaurant | Brandboard of M on the Bund |
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