13 days China Impression Tour with Yangtze Cruise (Route A)
- Tour Route: Shanghai (Cosmopolitan Metropolis)
Guilin (Li River & Yangshuo)Yangtze Cruises (Majestic Landscapes)Xian (Home of the Terracotta Warriors)Beijing (China's Capital)
- Tour Code: COT-S-YZ-001
- Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
- Starts/Ends: Beijing/Chengdu
- Trip Type: Top 10s, Culture & History Journey, Landscape and Nature, River Cruise Holidays
- Activity Level: Regular itinerary, Moderate walking
- Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
- Special Experiences:
- Enjoy an awesome acrobatic show in Shanghai where has long-standing reputation in international circus-acrobatic circles
- Cruise down the extremely scenic Li River featured crystal clear water and unique-shaped limestone hills along the way
- Taste delicious dumplings with surprising variety when appreciate Tang Dynasty Music and Dance reflecting the splendor of ancient China
- Appreciate a life show of China's national opera - Peking Opera and enjoy Peking Roast Duck- one of the most famous and tasty Chinese dishes
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Shanghai (D)
Transfer via: International Flight on your own arrangement
Accommodatoins: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown 
Upon your arrival at Shanghai, China's most cosmopolitan city, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.
Day 2 Shanghai (B,L,D)
Transfer via: Hello,go anyway
Accommodatoins: Jiazhou hotel
Sites visited: Shanghai Museum, The Bund, Nanjing Road, Yu Garden, Yuyuan Market
Gala Event: Garden Show
Today, your full-day excursion of incredible Shanghai will include: Shanghai Museum, the Bund and the Nanjing Road, Yu Garden and Yuyuan Market. Enjoy a wonderful Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre tonight.
The Bund-famous for its old western styled buildings.the "Museum of Architecture".
Yu Garden-Shanghai's sole surviving ancient Chinese garden.
Day 3 Shanghai / Guilin (B,L)
Transfer via: China domestic flight on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: Guilin Park Hotel
Sites visited: Elephant Trunk Hill, Fubo Hill, Reed Flute Cave
Free in the day until our local guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to your next destination--Guilin. Upon your arrival at Guilin, the most scenic city in China, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. Today's excursion will bring you to the Elephant Trunk Hill, the Fubo Hill and the Reed Flute Cave.
Day 4 Guilin / Yangshuo / Guilin1 (B,L)
Accommodatoins: Guilin Park Hotel
Sites visited: Li River Cruise, West Street(Yangshuo)
After breakfast, drive to Zhujiang Pier (about 40-minute drive) to start the boat cruise along the tranquil Li River, the highlight of your sightseeing tour in Guilin, until you get to Yangshuo County. At Yangshuo, after roaming through the West Street, drive back to Guilin (1.5-hour drive).
Day 5 Guilin / Chongqing (B,L)
Transfer via: China domestic flight on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Chongqing for your ship American Victoria. Departs Chongqing at 21:00.
The largest cave in Guilin. Why does it called reed-flute-cave? See the answer in Guilin!
The oldest street in Yangshuo. You can experience peaceful, calm, trendy and mordern.
Day 6 Yangtze River Cruise (B,L,D)
Accommodatoins: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
Sites visited: Shibaozhai
Shore excursion to Shibaozhai.
Day 7 Yangtze River Cruise (B,L,D)
Accommodatoins: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
Sites visited: Lesser Three Gorges
Shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges by smaller vessels this morning.
Day 8 Yichang / Xian (B,L)
Transfer via: China domestic flight on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: Hotel Royal Garden
Sites visited: Three Gorges
Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam site this morning (8:00-10:00). After lunch, you will disembark the ship in Yichang at 13:30. Then you will take flight to Xian. Upon your arrival, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.
Shibao Zhai was built in Qing dynasty.It was located on a 200 meters steep hill.
By the huaman-laboured boat in the middle of the green bushes and steep mountains.
Day 9 Xian (B,L,D)
Accommodatoins: Hotel Royal Garden
Sites visited: Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Ancient City Walls, Bell Tower
Special Dinner: Dumpling Dinner
Gala Event: Tang Dynasty Show
Today, you will enjoy a full-day excursion to the incredible life-size Terracotta Warriors and Horses. After lunch, visit the Ancient City Walls and the Bell Tower. Complete the day with a savory dumpling dinner and the Tang Dynasty show both at Shaanxi Grand Opera Theatre.
Day 10 Xian / Beijing (B,L)
Transfer via: China domestic flight on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Shaanxi Provincial Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda
After breakfast, you will have a city tour to the Shaanxi Provincial Museum and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda before your onward flight to the next destination--Beijing. Upon your arrival at Beijing airport, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.
The wooden tower was built in Ming dynasty. It's the largest and best-preserved one in China.
Dumpling is a traditional food in the north of China. It has vary of stuff. taste very good.
Day 11 Beijing (B,L)
Accommodatoins: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace
Gala Event: Peking Opera Show
Today you will first visit the historic Tiananmen Square, and then the magnificent Forbidden City. In the afternoon, you will marvel at the exquisite Summer Palace. Enjoy the Peking Opera Show at Liyuan Theatre in the evening.
Day 12 Beijing (B,L)
Sites visited: Great Wall, Sacred Road, Ding Tomb
Special Dinner: Peking Duck Dinner
Today's full-day excursion will take you to the majestic Great Wall(Badaling section), the Ding Tomb of Ming Tombs and Sacred road. Enjoy a famous Peking Duck Banquet for dinner.
Day 13 Beijing / Final departure (B)
Transfer via: International Flight on your own arrangement
Sites visited: Temple of Heaven
After breakfast, you will visit Beijing's splendid Temple of Heaven. And then take the afternoon flight to your sweet home.
Ding-tomb buried many emperors and empresses, it's the best-preserved of all Chinese imperial tombs.
where the emperor prayed the heaven for a good harvest.It shows the Chinese culture in almost each corner.
Price & Included Features
- China domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodations: for 12 nights at three star or higher hotels in comfortable twin-bedded rooms with twin-beds, a private bath, air-conditioning, television, telephone and minibar
- 30 meals: 12 full breakfasts, 11 lunches and 7 dinners(Dumpling Dinner,Peking Duck Dinner)
- 3 gala evening events-- Garden Show in Suzhou, Tang Dynasty Show in Xian, Peking Opera Show in Beijing
- Round-trip transfers between airports, hotels, and scenic spots in each city by private air-conditioned vehicles with experienced licensed drivers
- A local English-speaking guide in each city
- Entrance fees to all scenic spots listed in the itinerary
- Luggage transfers between airports and hotels
- China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance
- Government taxes and service charges except tips for tour guides and drivers
Accommodation
Shanghai - Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
The Four-star Holiday Inn Shanghai is strategically located with easy accessibility to shopping and tourist attractions. Combining a central location with excellent service and facilities, the Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai is an ideal choice for visitors to Shanghai. Detail
Jiazhou Hotel is the first three-star hotel in Leshan concerning foreign affairs, which is located on the bank of Daduhe River opposite the Grand Buddha and the Sleeping Buddha, not far from Mt. Emei - the fairy land, Sansu's hometown, Mr Guo Moro's old residence and Mt. WawuForest Park subordinating to the state.
Guilin Park Hotel is a four-star international hotel. Conveniently situated between Lake Guihu and Mount Laoren in the city center. The hotel commands some of the most picturesque views in Guilin and contrasts finely with the famous Duxiu peak, Diecai Hill and Fubo Hill. Lying on the slight mountain slope, surrounded by green trees and fresh flowers, the building combines modern arts with a rich national flavour. Detail
Yangtze Cruises(SC) - Ship of Yangtze Cruise
All the 5-star luxury liners, considered to be truly excellent, are equipped to a very high standard. With various cuisine, English-speaking service and luxurious decor among the finest, they pride themselves on providing the highest quality service especially for overseas guests. Besides standard rooms, deluxe suites are also available, with modern facilities to satisfy your need. During the Yangtze River cruise, you can not only appreciate the impressive landscape, but participate in the various interesting activities, such as the captain's welcome & farewell receptions and dinner, morning Tai Chi exercise, fun and informative Chinese tea tasting, practicing and learning Chinese calligraphy and painting. Moreover, the cruises will make stops in ancient and fascinating riverside towns. It is more than just a cruise tour. It is an experience of nature and culture on an amazing land.
xi'an was called Chang'an in the Han Dynasty ,The connotation of "Chang'an"is "a place of permanent peace ".Xi'an was the starting point of the world-famous Silk Road , It can be well likened to history museum , moving around this old city is like going through thousands of years back in time. Hotel Royal Garden is located at east street of busy shopping centre. There is 5km(3miles) to railway station , 42km(26miles) to airport .and possess 429 guest rooms. Detail
Beijing - Jianguo Garden Hotel
A Four-Star International Hotel, Jianguo Garden Hotel is located in the heart of Beijing. It is located on bustling Chang'an Street, located near the well-known Shopping street of Wangfujing and just a few minute's drive to historical Tourist attractions such as Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Detail
Meals
Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary. Meal codes are: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.
Breakfast - Each breakfast will be served in your hotel. Breakfast selections include both Chinese and Western dishes to meet every diner's taste.
Lunch - Lunches are normally arranged at the Chinese restaurants near the scenic spots. Your tour guides will order food according to your appetite. Most are Chinese dishes, and some are modified to fit westerners' tastes. A complimentary glass of beer or soft drink is served with lunch.
Dinner - Same as lunch. If you prefer to not eat Chinese food, China Odyssey Tours suggests you have dinner on your own. Your local tour guide can recommend some good western restaurants in the area.
Transfer and Transport Service
China Odyssey Tours has received wide recognition for its transfer service. With our on-time service, you will never feel alone while traveling through China. We work hard to live up to the slogan's promise "You are not alone in China".
With our private small group tours, you can feel safe in the knowledge that you will enjoy flexible tour arrangements and you will have your own tour guide, car and driver in each destination, exclusive to your own group of friends or family.
