Treasures of China 16-Day

2018 Treasures of China 16-Day

Beijing, Xian, Suzhou, Wuxi, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Zhangjiajie, Yangtze River Cruise
Guaranteed Departure Based on Minimum of 2 Passengers with fixed dates (Wed.)
(Tour code: TC16D)

Day01 (Wed.) 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: Oriental Bay International Hotel 5* or similar

Day02 Beijing (B/L/-)
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 outside view of the National Grand Theater. Afterwards, visit the 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. (Dinner on own arrangement)
*Optional Tour: You can choose to enjoy the famous Beijing acrobatic show: CAD58 per person

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. Peking Duck Dinner will be served tonight.

Day04 Beijing - Xian (Flight) (B/-/D)
This morning you will take a flight to Xian, the ancient capital city for 11 dynasties in Chinese history. Upon arrival, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. As the symbol of the old-line Xian, Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Pagoda) is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. Then take an outside view of the Ancient City Wall.
*Hotel: Wyndham Hotel Xian 5* or similar

Day05 Xian (B/L/-)
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, proceed to visit Shaanxi History Museum, which has been regarded as “the pearl of ancient dynasties and house of Chinese treasures”.
*Optional Tour: You can choose to watch enjoy the famous Tang Dynasty Dancing Show & Dumpling Banquet: CAD80 per person

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. Dinner at your own expense.
*Hotel: Suzhou Pan Pacific Hotel 5* or similar

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 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 a relaxing boat ride 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.
*Optional Tour: You can choose to Watch “The Romance of Song Dynasty” show: CAD66 per person
*Hotel: Jinma Palace Hangzhou 5* or similar

Day09 Hangzhou - Shanghai (Coach) (B/L/-)
After breakfast, we continue to visit the Dragon Well Tea Plantation to have a taste of the famous green tea-Dragon Well. Then transfer to Shanghai, stop by the Jewel Store. Visit the Bund, which is a famous waterfront and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai for hundreds of years. Then visit City God Temple Plaza and the Nanjing Road, which is No. 1 commercial center in China. Free time to do the shopping and enjoy the city on your own pace. (Dinner on own arrangement)
*Optional Tour: You can choose to enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Huangpu River: CAD58 per person
*Hotel: Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai 5* or similar

Day10 Shanghai - Zhangjiajie (Flight) (B)
In the morning, transfer to airport to take a flight to Zhangjiajie. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to hotel for rest. Rest of the day free to leisure.
*Hotel: Dacheng Shanshui Hotel 5* or similar

Day11 Zhangjiajie (B/L/D)
After hotel breakfast, we will Visit to Wulingyuan Scenic Area, Take Bailong Sightseeing Elevator, and visit Yuanjiajie, Hallelujah Mountain, Mihun stage, then take bus to Tianzi mountain, Helong park, Yubi peak, take the cable car down.

Day12 (Sun.) Zhangjiajie - Yichang Boarding (B/D)
After hotel breakfast, depart to Yichang, enjoy the countryside view on the way. After dinner, you will board the 5-star Yangtze River cruise ship for your river journey.
19:00 Pre-boarding on Yichang Peach Village pier
Cruise: M.S. Yangtze Two, 5* (outside balcony cabin)
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Day13 Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
07:00 Depart from Yichang
07:00-08:00 Pass through Xilin Gorge
08:00-11:00 Optional shore excursion to Three Gorges’ Tribe
12:30-15:30 Shore excursion to Three Gorges’ Dam
16:00-20:00 Pass through the 5-flight shiplock.
18:30 Captain welcome cocktail party

Day14 Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
08:00-12:00 Shore Excursion to Shennong stream
12:30-16:30 Pass through the Wu Gorge
16:30-19:00 Optional shore excursion to White King City

Day15 Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
09:00-12:00 Shore excursion to Ghost City in Fengdu
18:00 Captain farewell banquet

Day16 Chongqing Departure (B)
Disembark at Chongqing, a famous mountain city in China. Transfer to airport for onward flight. Tour ends.

Note: B-Breakfast/ L-Lunch/ D-Dinner/ SD-Special Dinner