​​​​2020 Beijing, Xian, Suzhou, Wuxi, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Yangtze River Cruise, Hong Kong 17 Days

Guaranteed Departure Based on Minimum of 2 Passengers with Thursday Arrival in Beijing
Tour Code: YRC17E

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. 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.

Thereafter, join a traditional Beijing life tour: Temple of Heaven, 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 bullet train 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), a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. Watch the famous Tang Dynasty Dancing Show & 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 at your own expense.
Hotel: Suzhou Pan Pacific Hotel 5* or similar
https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pp-suzhou.html

Day07 Suzhou - Wuxi (Coach) (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we will visit Suzhou Lotus Garden, also named The Couple's Garden. It's 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: Days Hotel Baile Wuxi 5* or similar

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. 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 the Nanjing Road, which is No. 1 commercial center in China. Dinner on own arrangement. At night, watch a superb and thrilling Chinese acrobatic show ERA “The Intersection of Time”.​
Hotel: Grand Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao or similar
https://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-6694-grand-mercure-shanghai-hongqiao/index.shtml#origin=mercure

Day10 Shanghai (B/-/-)
Have an early half-day city tour by visiting Jade Buddha Temple, stop by the Jewel Store. In the afternoon, firstly we will experience the Maglev Train in Shanghai (round-trip), whose highest speed could be up to 431Km/Hour. Afterwards, transfer to visit City God Temple Bazaar and Xin Tian Di. Lastly, enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Huangpu River. Transfer back to hotel. Lunch and dinner on own arrangement.

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)
Join the optional shore excursion to the fabulous the Three Gorges Tribe in the morning. Take the included shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Project site in the afternoon. And then the included excursion to the hometown of Quyuan or ship lift. 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)
Shore excursion included to Shennong Stream in the morning. Optional program boat trackers act as go-between. Pass through the Wu Gorge and then the Qutang Gorge. Optional tour to the White Emperor City in the afternoon.

Day14 Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
Optional shore excursion to Shibaozhai in the morning. Shore excursion

included to Jade King Palace. Optional shore excursion to Ghost City in

Fengdu, farewell dinner and settlement in the evening.

Day15 Chongqing (Disembark) / Hong Kong (Flight) (B/-/-)
Disembark at Chongqing in the morning. Transfer to take a flight to

Hong Kong. Upon arrival of the Pearl of Orient – Hong Kong, take shuttle

bus to the hotel. Free at leisure in the afternoon.
Hotel: The Cityview 4* or similar.
https://thecityview.com.hk/

Day16 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.

Day17 Hong Kong Departure (B/-/-)
Take shuttle bus to airport for homebound flight. Tour ends.

*B-Breakfast / L-Lunch / D-Dinner / SD-Special Dinner ​

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 / High-speed train as listed in the itinerary
  
• Baggage handling
  

Cost Excludes:

• International flights in/out China
• China Visa
  
• Travel insurance
  
• Tips and personal expenses
  
• China domestic airport taxes (if any, 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
  
• Tipping suggestion: Tips for local guides & drivers & cruise crew USD185 per person for all 17 days (To be collected upon arrival in Beijing)
  
• This is a land-only tour, please contact us for international flight rate. If you wish to book your own international flights in/out China, please feel free to consult us about your trip schedule before booking your flights.
  
• Pre-stay & post-stay is available, please contact us for details

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