2019 Beijing, Xian, Suzhou, Wuxi, Hangzhou, Shanghai,

Yangtze River Cruise, Guilin, Hong Kong 20-Day

Guaranteed Departure Based on Minimum of 2 Passengers with Thursday Arrival in Beijing
Tour Code: YRC20E

Day01 (Thur.) Beijing Arrival
When arriving in Beijing, you will be greeted by our professional tour guide at the Beijing Capital Airport and then transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day will be free for your own leisure, and you can choose other scenic spots to visit at your own expenses.
Hotel: Novotel Beijing Xin Qiao Hotel 4* or similar
https://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-3641-novotel-beijing-xin-qiao/index.shtml

Day02 Beijing (B/L/D)
After hotel breakfast, begin our wonderful city tour by visiting Forbidden City, which is the largest and the best-preserved imperial palace complex in the world. Then tour Tiananmen Square and Temple of Heaven, where the emperors worshiped the heaven and prayed for grain harvest and rainfall. It is the existing largest and highest-ranking complex

of sacred places in China. Lastly, Stop by Tongrentang Chinese Medicine

Institute, which had been designated to provide medicines for the royal

pharmacy of the imperial palace of the Qing Dynasty for 188 years.

Later, experience the Hutong Tour by rickshaw, following a Beijing

cuisine dinner.

Day03 Beijing (B/L/SD)
Looking like a gigantic dragon across deserts, grasslands and mountains,

the Great Wall of China is one of the 'Eight Wonders of the World'. We

tour the Juyongguan portion of the Great Wall in the morning and stop by a Jade Workshop where we will learn some information about the precious jade. Afterwards, drive by Olympic Village and have a photo stop at the Bird Nest &Water Cube. Watch the amazing Kungfu Show and enjoy the famous Beijing duck dinner.

Day04 Beijing-Xian (Bullet train, second-class seat) (B/-/D)
This morning you will take a flight to Xian, the ancient capital city for 11 dynasties in Chinese history. Upon arrival, proceed to visit Shaanxi History Museum, which has been regarded as “the pearl of ancient dynasties and house of Chinese treasures”. Then take an outside view of the Ancient City Wall.
Hotel: Wyndham Hotel Xian 5* or similar
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/xian-china/wyndham-hotel-xian/overview

Day05 Xian (B/L/SD)
Visit the Terra-cotta Warriors& Horses, which are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century and pay a visit to the Terra-cotta Figure Workshop en route. Then tour the Qinshihuang Mausoleum. Back to the town, visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Pagoda) is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. Watch the famous Tang Dynasty Dancing Show and enjoy the Dumpling Banquet.

Day06 Xian / Shanghai (Flight) - Suzhou (Coach) (B/L)
After breakfast, take a flight to city of Shanghai, China's most popular metropolis that has attracted the visitors from all over the world. Then transferred to the city of Suzhou, often referred to as the "Venice of the East". Upon arrival, visit the Suzhou’s Bird Nest, designed by Paul Andrew who also designed the Beijing’s Bird Nest. Take a historical cruise on the Grand Canal. Dinner on own arrangement.
Hotel: Suzhou Pan Pacific Hotel 5* or similar
https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-resorts/china/suzhou.html

Day07 Suzhou - Wuxi (Coach) (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we will visit Suzhou Lotus Garden, also named The Couple's Garden. It is the world's cultural heritage. It has survived to the present and is kept in a good state of preservation and its artistic perfection, the garden has had a good reputation, popularly known as “Oriental romantic”. And visit the silk embroidery factory for a demonstration on the silk-making process. Transfer to Wuxi after lunch, visit the Li Garden, Zisha Tea-Pot Center.The garden is surrounded with water on three sides, shows the interests of "the artificial hill the real water".
Hotel: Swiss-Belhotel Liyuan, Wuxi 5* or similar
https://www.swiss-belhotel.com/zh-cn/swiss-belhotel-liyuan-wuxi?supseacat=38

Day08 Wuxi - Hangzhou (Coach) (B/L/D)
After breakfast proceed to visit the Pearl Breeding Center before transfer to Hangzhou. Visit West Lake and enjoy the relaxing cruise there. West Lake is man-made and created after the Chinese love for garden-style parks for recreation. It is the symbol of Hangzhou and is considered one of the most beautiful sights in China. Later, watch the “Impression West Lake” show.
Hotel: Jinma Palace Hangzhou 5* or similar
http://www.jinmapalace.com/

Day09 Hangzhou - Shanghai (Coach) (B/L)
After breakfast, visit the Dragon Well Tea Plantation to have a taste of the famous green tea-Dragon Well. Transfer to Shanghai, visit the Bund, which is a famous waterfront and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai for hundreds of years. Then City God Temple Plaza and the Nanjing Road, which is No. 1 commercial center in China. At night, watch a superb and thrilling Chinese acrobatic show ERA “The Intersection of Time”. (Dinner on own arrangement)
Hotel: Grand Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao 4.5* or similar
https://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-6694-grand-mercure-shanghai-hongqiao/index.shtml#origin=mercure

Day10 Shanghai (B/L)
Have an early half-day city tour by visiting Jade Buddha Temple, stop by the Jewel Store, Xin Tian Di. Enjoy a Shanghai Dim sum lunch. In the afternoon, firstly we will experience the Maglev Train in Shanghai, whose highest speed could be up to 431Km/Hour. Afterwards, transfer to Pudong Developing Area and visit Jinmao Tower (inside visit to Observation Deck). Lastly, enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Huangpu River. Transfer back to hotel.

Day11 (Sun.) Shanghai - Yichang Boarding (Flight) (B/L/D)
After hotel breakfast, transfer to airport to take a morning flight to Yichang. Upon arrival, transfer to have lunch and have a city tour in Yichang city. After dinner, transfer to pier to board the cruise.
Note: Cruise itineraries are subject to change due to the conditions of climate, water level, navigation channel, seasons etc.
Cruise: M.S. Yangtze Two (5*, Outside Balcony)

Day12 Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
Take the included shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Project site after breakfast in the morning. Join the Optional Tour to the fabulous the Three Gorges Tribe in the afternoon. Ship departs from Maoping pier and sail into the west part of the Xiling Gorge. Captain's Welcome Reception in the early evening. A Crew Cabaret Show after welcome dinner at night.

Day13 Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
Wu gorge, excursion to Shennv or Shennong Stream or Lesser Three Gorges

of Daning River, Qutang Gorge. Optional tour to the White Emperor City in

the afternoon.

Day14 Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
Shore excursion to Ghost City in Fengdu, farewell dinner and settlement in

the evening.

Day15 Chongqing (Disembark) - Guilin (Bullet train, second-class seat) (B/L/)
Disembark at Chongqing in the morning. Have a city tour in Chongqing: visit Chongqing Zoo to see the giant panda, People's Assembly Hall and Ci Qi Kou. After lunch, transfer to train station to take bullet train to Guilin. Rest at hotel.
Hotel: Sheraton Guilin Hotel 5* or similar
www.sheraton.com/guilin

Day16 Guilin - Yangshuo (Cruise) - Guilin (Coach) (B/L/D)
Take a spectacular cruise down the meandering Li River. The scenery is breathtaking, as jagged, mist-covered mountains loom before you, and quaint villages dot the riverbanks. Disembark at Yangshuo, visit the Yangshuo West Street. Then drive back to Guilin. Back to hotel after dinner.

Day17 Guilin - Shenzhen (Bullet train, second-class seat) (B/L/D)
After breakfast, visit Elephant Trunk Hill, then pay a visit to Reed Flute Cave. Inside this water-eroded cave is a spectacular world of various stalactites, stone pillars and rock formations created by carbonate deposition. Take bullet train to Shenzhen. Upon arrival, meet at the train station and transfer to check in hotel after dinner.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Landmark Shenzhen 5* or similar
https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/cn/zh/shenzhen/szxlm/hoteldetail

Day18 Shenzhen - Hong Kong (Coach) (B/L)
After hotel breakfast, proceed to visit Meridian View Centre and then Splendid China, which has scaled down replicas of China's historical buildings, wonderful scenes and folk customs. After lunch, enjoy some free time visiting Luohu Shopping Mall. At specific time, transfer to Hong Kong hotel by board-cross van (Driver only). (Dinner on own arrangement)
Hotel: The Cityview 4* or similar
https://thecityview.com.hk/

Day19 Hong Kong Island Tour (B)
Morning proceed to a city tour in Hong Kong Island (Seat-in-coach), including the famous Victoria Peak, drive by Repulse Bay, Stanley Market, Aberdeen Fishing Village and a jewelry factory. Free for your shopping spree for the rest of the day.

Day20 Hong Kong Departure (B)
Take shuttle bus to airport for homebound flight. Tour ends.

*B-Breakfast / L-Lunch / D-Dinner / SD-Special Dinner
*Hotel room based on twin share (double occupancy)

Schedules & Prices (CAD per person based on twin-share, land-only) 

*Note: Prices per person and subject to change, based on min. of 2 passengers. Single room supplement will be charged starting from 2 passengers up for each passenger occupying a single room.

Cost Includes:

• 1st class hotel accommodation based on double occupancy
• Daily American buffet breakfast and meals as listed in the itinerary
• English-conducted sightseeing tour specified in the itinerary 
• China domestic flight or High-speed train as listed in the itinerary
• Baggage handling

Cost Excludes:

• International flights
• China Visa
• Travel insurance
• Tips and personal expenses
• China domestic airport taxes (approx. CAD15-20 per person per flight)
  

Remarks:

• Accommodation will be provided in the above hotels or similar in case priority hotel is unable to accommodate the booking
• Pre-stay & post-stay is available, please contact us for details