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13-day Beijing-Xi'an-Shanghai & Yangtze Cruise

City: Beijing-Xi'an-Yangtze River-Shanghai

Day 1 (Fri): Depart Canada
Your journey begins with the overnight transpacific flight. Cross the International Date Line. 

Day 2 (Sat): Arrive Beijing
Upon arrival in late afternoon, meet tour guide and transfer to the hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure to explore this city once known as Peking to Westerns.
Accommodation: Qianmen Jianguo Hotel * * * * (or similar)
Accommodation: Doubletree by Hilton Beijing * * * * * (or similar) 

Day 3 (Sun): Beijing (BLD)
Beijing, the capital of China, is recognized as the political, educational and cultural center of China.
Today we first visit the Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world. From there you enter The Forbidden City to see the 250-acre complex of palaces, pavilions, courtyards and gardens. Afternoon we visit to the Summer Palace, a royal resort during the Qing Dynasty. A delicious Peking Duck dinner is arranged to round off a memorable start to your tour. 

Day 4 (Mon): Beijing (BLD)
We drive 70km northwest of Beijing to the Great Wall to visit the longest man-made structure in the world, stretching over 6,352 km (3,948 miles). After lunch, visit the Ming Tombs. On the way back we tour the exterior of the "Bird’s Nest" and “Water Cube” where hosted the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
Kung Fu Show in the evening.  

Day 5 (Tue): Beijing-Xi'an (BLD)
Early morning sightseeing in the Temple of Heaven where you can see and even join in the local residents’ morning exercise. After lunch we tour Beijing Hutong by rickshaw to see traditional residential courtyards. Late afternoon fly to Xi'an.
Accommodation: Bell Tower Hotel * * * * (or similar)
Accommodation: Sheraton Xi'an * * * * * (or similar) 

Day 6 (Wed): Xi'an (BLD)
Today we drive 30km east of Xian to visit the excavation site of the Terracotta Army, designed to follow China’s first emperor Qin Shihuang into eternity. Followed by visiting the Shaanxi History Museum.  
Tonight you enjoy the Dumpling Banquet dinner and are entertained with the splendid Tang Dynasty Style Music and Dance Show.  

Day 7 (Thu): Xi'an-Chongqing (BLD)
Morning city tour includes Gao Family's House, and the Ancient City Wall. Take afternoon flight to Chongqing
Accommodation: ChungKing Hotel * * * * Downtown (or similar)
Accommodation: Hilton Chongqing * * * * * (or similar) 

Day 8 (Fri): Chongqing-Yangtze Cruise (BLD)
Today’s city tour includes Chongqing Zoo to see Giant Panda, the Painters' Village in Ci Qi Kou old street and Eling Park to see a bird's view of Chongqing and the Three Gorges Museum. We savor a local Hot Pot dinner before boarding for our 3-day downstream Yangtze River Cruise in the evening.
Accommodation: President #6 (Paradise Yangtze) * * * *
Accommodation on cruise ship: Victoria Cruise Series * * * * *  

Day 9 (Sat): Yangtze Cruise (BLD)
At 6,380km the Yangtze is the longest river in China and the third longest in the world after the Nile and the Amazon. The most impressive section of the Yangtze is the Three Gorges. Today's shore excursion features Shibaozhai (Stone Treasure Fortress), an ancient wooden pagoda built against rock cliffs facing the Yangtze. 

Day 10 (Sun): Yangtze Cruise (BLD)
Admire nature's grandeur while sailing through spectacular Qutang Gorge (8km) and Wu Gorge (44km) today. Later this morning we navigate Shennong Stream on a small vessel. Originating in the southern slopes of Shennongjia Nature Reserve, the crystal clear river twists and turns 60 kilometers through forested mountains before emptying into the mighty Yangtze. 

Day 11 (Mon): Yichang-Shanghai (BLD)
The ship enters the eastern section of Xiling Gorge (66km) in the morning. We tour the site of the Three Gorges Dam.
We disembark in Yichang around noon. Fly to Shanghai from Yichang or Wuhan.
Accommodation: Best Western New Century Hotel Shanghai * * * * (or similar)
Accommodation: Hilton Shanghai Hotel * * * * * (or similar)  

Day 12 (Tue): Shanghai (BLD)
Shanghai, the largest city of China, is regarded as one of the most important cultural, commercial, financial, industrial and communications centers of China.
Today we visit The Bund - a waterfront promenade famous for its landmark neoclassical buildings of European style, Yuyuan Garden, Town-God Temple bazaar and Shanghai Museum. Evening entertainment is a dazzling acrobatic show. 

Day 13 (Wed): Shanghai-Home (B)
Bid farewell as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to Canada. 

(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, SD=Special Dinner) 

Tour price (in CAD, on basis of double occupancy):
* Departures are guaranteed from 2 adults.

* Land Cost: tour fare in China, all-inclusive as per itinerary, no other hidden fee. 

* Full Package: International Airfare, tax & fuel surcharge inclusive, are subject to change.

*Prices are subject to change without notice.

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