10 Day China Ancient Capitals and Yangtze River Cruise

Upon arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), transfer to hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
(Free Pick-up Period: 9:00a.m.-midnight 1:30a.m.; passengers arriving adjacent within 2 hours will be picked up together; extra pick up fee: USD60 vehicle/transfer for 2-3pax, exclude tour guide)

Hotel: U Hotel Beijing or similar

After breakfast, take an outside view of “the National Grand Theater”. Then visit “Tiananmen Square”-the biggest city central square in the world, the area of the square is about 44 hectares and it can accommodate 1 million people. Then explore the incredible”Forbidden City” with its best-preserved imperial palace complex. Visit famous “Temple of Heaven” Temple of Heaven, Ancient Chinese Ming and qing dynasties emperors, praying. Lastly visit the Pearl Store.

Hotel: U Hotel Beijing or similar

After breakfast, explore the “Juyongguan Great Wall”, one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the World’. On the way there, visit Jade Store first. After lunch, continue to take an outside view of “Bird’s Nest” and “Water Cube”, which are Olympic stadiums of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Then go on “a Pedicab Ride through the Hutongs”. Visit the famous “Shichahai Bar Street” which is a famous scenic area, surrounded by places of historic interest and scenic beauty, remnants of old-style Beijing residences and Hutongs. After that visit invigorant store (free foot massage). Then watch “Acrobatics Show”, At last visit the famous pedestrian shopping area–“Wangfujing Street”. The snack street is a must-see, selling all the interesting snacks. You can easily find a place for your dinner here (selfcharge). Take the soft sleeper train to Xi`an, overnight on train.

Accommodation: Train

Upon arriving, you will be picked up at the railway station. Start your visit from the “Ancient City Wall” which still compasses the centre of Xi’an. It is the most complete that has survived in China, also it is one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. Continue to visit the dramatic “Small Wild Goose Pagoda”, famous Buddha’s pagoda of Tang Dynasty. Then visit “Xi’an Museum”, China’s first national museum equipped with modern facilities. Dinner will be the century-old “De Fa Chang Dumplings”, one of China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage, the most famous dumplings’ restaurant in China. At night, enjoy wonderful “Tang Dynasty Music & Dance Show”.

Hotel: Grand Nobel Hotel or similar

After breakfast, visit the world-famous “Qin Emperor’s Mausoleum & Terracotta Warriors and Horses”, the most significant archaeological excavations of the 20th century. The Terracotta Army is one of the top attractions in China, because of its historical significance and uniqueness. Continue to visit Artistic Ceramics Factory, learn about the techniques of making Tang San Cai, as well as the terra cotta warriors. Then continue to visit the “Big Wild Goose Pagoda”(outside view)—a Buddhist pagoda located in southern Xi’an. By the way, enjoy the “Music Conduit” beside the pagoda, which is the largest Music Conduit Square of Asia, experiencing the perfect combination of music and spring (except rainy or snowy days). Dinner expenses will be self-covered.

Hotel: Grand Nobel Hotel or similar

Today you have two choices:
Choice A: After breakfast take a flight to Wuhan. Have lunch and dinner at your own expenses. Then transfer to Yichang by bus or train.
Choice B: After breakfast take a flight to Yichang. Have lunch and dinner at your own expenses
Embark at Yichang during 6:00pm-8:00pm. Set sail from Yichang at 9:00pm.

Accommodation: Victoria Grace Cruise/Golden Cruise or similar

07:30-08:30 Breakfast(buffet);
08:15 Board sightseeing-boat,sails through The TGD ship-elevator; Shore excursion-“Three Gorges Dam Site”;
12:30-13:30 Lunch (buffet);
13:30-17:00 Shore excursion -“Tribe of The Three Gorges”(optional);
17:15 (Est)Scenic cruising-“Xiling Gorge”
18:15-19:00 Captain’s Welcome Reception;
19:00-20:30 Dinner;
21:00 Minorities and Dynasty Costumes Show.

Accommodation: Victoria Grace Cruise/Golden Cruise or similar

07:15-08:30 Breakfast (Buffet)
08:30-11:15 Shore excursion – “Shennong Stream”;
11:30-12:30 Lunch (Buffet);
12:45(Est.)Scenic cruising-“WuGorge”;
15:00 (Est.)Scenic cruising-“Qutang Gorge”;
15:30-18:00 Shore excursion – “White Emperor City”(optional);
19:00-20:30 Dinner;
21:00 Cabaret show.

Accommodation: Victoria Grace
Cruise/Golden Cruise or similar

07:00-08:15 Breakfast (buffet);
08:00-10:00 Shore excursion-“Shibaozhai”;
12:00-13:15 Lunch (buffet);
14:00-16:30 Shore excursion-“Fengdu”(optional);
19:00-20: 15 Captain’s Farewell Banquet.

Accommodation: Victoria Grace Cruise/Golden Cruise or similar

Disembark at Chongqing after breakfast. Then transfer to the airport
(Please book the flight which takes off after 11:30AM).