CRY13D Beijing, Xian, Yangtze River, Shanghai 13 Days

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. (Dinner on own arrangement)

• Optional Tour: You can choose to enjoy the traditional Beijing life tour: Temple of Heaven, Hutong Tour by rickshaw, following a Beijing cuisine dinner: USD55 per person (Prepaid price: USD50PP)

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. (Dinner on own arrangement)

• Optional Tour01: You can choose to watch the amazing Kungfu Show: USD45 per person (Prepaid price: USD40PP)
• Optional Tour02:Beijing duck dinner option: US$35 per person

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) is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists.

• Optional Tour: You can choose to watch enjoy the famous Tang Dynasty Dancing Show & Dumpling Banquet: USD55 per person (Prepaid price: USD45PP)

Take a flight to Chongqing. Upon arrive Chongqing, pick up and transfer to Pier to get onboard the ship after dinner.

18:00-20:30 Embarking

21:00-21:30 Embarkation Safety Briefing

Note: Cruise itineraries are subject to change due to the conditions of climate, water level, navigation channel, seasons etc

Optional tour to the White Emperor City in the morning. Take the included Shore excursion
Wu gorge, excursion to Shennv or Shennong Stream or Lesser Three Gorges of Daning River, Qutang Gorge.

After breakfast will transfer to the airport.

• International and domestic air fare
• Service fees (same for adult and children): US$135pp (To be collected upon arrival in Beijing)

※ Handicrafts, Shopping & Cultural Insights

With travel to China, there are shopping/comfort stops on tour where you can learn & shop, take a rest, or just stretch your legs. This is a normal practice in China. This is helpful for the tour guides and they must make these stops, although they can be brief, and no purchase is necessary.  Some guests may find that some stops are more interesting than others, if you are not interested in shopping, please use this time for a bathroom break, to rest, or to simply learn more about China’s specialty products. Your tours in China will include opportunities for shopping at handicraft shops, specialty outlets and/or other locations providing chances to purchase, learn, and gain valuable cultural insight on items such as Jade, Pearls, Silk, and more. Many of these specialty shops offer quality products and international shipping service. Your local guides will keep you well informed. During this tour, the following shopping stops are confirmed (subject to change).  

City Souvenirs Shopping Stops Duration (Approximately)
Beijing            Tongrentang Chinese Medicine Institute 50 Minutes
Beijing            Jade Workshop       40-50 Minutes
Xian               Terra-cotta Pottery   30-40 Minutes
Shanghai Jewelry  60 Minutes