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1 Arrive in Shanghai (L,D) |
Upon arrival at the Shanghai airport, picked up by private English speaking guide and transferred to hotel. Then visit Yuyuan Garden, Oriental Pearl Tower and the Bund, then in the evening enjoy the famous Shanghai Acrobatics Show. |
Yuyuan Garden: |
The most celebrated classical Chinese garden in Shanghai, with a long history of more than four hundred years; famed as "an architectural miracle in the south of Yangtze River". |
Oriental Pearl Tower: |
Landmark of Shanghai and the tallest completed tower in Asia. The tower applies Chinese elements in design, and features a breathtaking bird's eye view on the tower. |
The Bund: |
Regarded as the symbol of Shanghai and an epitome of Shanghai's history; famous for various styles of magnificent buildings and a marvelous view for the landmarks of the city. |
Shanghai Acrobatics Show: |
A magic touch for your nightlife! A typical art of China with long history. Exciting and breath-taking and you will be marveled at the varieties of programs. |
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2 Shanghai/Hangzhou (B,L) Transfer by train |
After breakfast, transferred to train station for Hangzhou. After arrive at Hangzhou, visit the Lingyin Temple, Six Harmonies Pagoda. |
Lingyin Temple: |
Literally "Temple of the Soul's Retreat", one of the most significant and beautiful Buddhist monasteries in China; features hundreds of magnificent rock carvings of Buddha. |
Six Harmonies Pagoda: |
Overlooking the Qiantang River not far from the West Lake; with a history of nearly 1500 years, it is astonishingly in shape and a true masterpiece of ancient Chinese architectures. |
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3 Hangzhou/Wenzhou (B,L) Transfer by Train |
In the morning, continue your tour in Hangzhou. You will enjoy the heavenly beauty of West Lake and visit China Tea Museum. Leisure time on your own for the rest of time before taking train to Wenzhou. Stay overnight on the train. |
West Lake: |
A lake area imparting Chinese elegance in its extreme; famous for tranquility and various beauties due to the change of the seasons; famous spots around it enhance this charm. |
China Tea Museum: |
The only one of its kind in China; here you can learn about the tea culture, a variety of tea produced nationwide, and above all, enjoy excellent Chinese tea in the relaxing atmosphere. |
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4 Wenzhou (B,L) |
After arrival at Wenzhou, visit the magnificent Yandang Mountain which includes the Dalongqiu Scenic Spot and the waterfall. |
Yandang Mountain: |
Yandang Mountain is one of the China's top ten must-see mountains. Famous for its magnificent peaks, waterfalls and caves, it was named a World Geopark by UNESCO in 2005. |
Dalongqiu Scenic Spot: |
Dalongqiu is a deep valley between the mountains. The waterfall of it is 197 meters height making it the highest fall of Chinese waterfalls, hence its name of the First Waterfall in China. |
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5 Wenzhou/Shanghai/Suzhou (B,L) Transfer by flight |
After breakfast, transferred to airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, be met by the English speaking tour guide. Transferred to Suzhou by driving around 1 hour. You will visit 3 most beautiful spots in Suzhou, Suzhou Silk Museum, Tiger Hill and Lingering Garden. |
Suzhou Silk Museum: |
Located in Suzhou, the Silk Capital of China; a dignified and elegant museum, explaining the silk production history; also fabulous silk embroidery and artworks to see. |
Tiger Hill: |
No.1 landmark of Suzhou city; featuring the Yunyan Pagoda famously leans and even taller and leaner than the Leaning Tower of Pisa; well preserved despite of a history over 1000 years. |
Lingering Garden: |
Surpasses thousands of its kind to become one of the four most famous classic gardens in China; the magic touch is that a fascinating scene forms from every single angle of the garden. |
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6 Suzhou/Yichang Transfer by Flight |
After breakfast, transferred to Shanghai airport for your flight to Yichang where you set off for a 4-night Yangtze River Cruise. Upon arrival, leisure time is on your own for the rest of the time before getting on the ship. Stay overnight on the ship. |
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7 Yangtze River Cruise (B,L,D) |
Begin your Yangtze River Cruise and tour the site of the marvelous Three Gorges Dam. The ship will sail through the Yangtze River the whole day, and you can enjoy the marvelous scenery of nature. |
Yangtze River Cruise: |
The Yangtze River Cruise will bring you down the mighty Yangtze River, the heart and soul of China, and present you the spectacular landscape along the way. |
Three Gorges Dam: |
It's the largest hydroelectric complex in the world and a marvel of human engineering. The excursion to the dam to experience its majesty is a must portion of your Yangtze cruise.
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8 Yangtze River Cruise/Lesser Three Gorges (B,L,D) |
The ship will enter the Wu Gorge in the morning, which is famous for its lofty peaks and mountains on the both side of the river. You will take a detour to the verdant Lesser Three Gorges (9:00-14:00) and experience an exciting short pea-boat rowing. |
Lesser Three Gorges: |
One of the exciting and famous stops in the Yangtze cruise, which are the three sections of wushan valleys in mid-tream of Daning River, famous for the crystal clear rapids and sky scraping cliffs. |
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9 Yangtze River Cruise/Fengdu (B,L,D) |
This morning you will disembark at Fengdu and have a shore excursion to the Fengdu Ghost City (8:00-12:00). Return to the ship and continue sailing. |
Fengdu Ghost City: |
On the northern bank of the Yangtze River, this ancient little town demonstrates the Chinese profound ghost culture with amazing temples depicting underworld demons and gods. |
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10 Chongqing/Xi'an (B,L) Transfer by Flight |
The ship is scheduled to arrive in the mountain city Chongqing at around 8:00 am. Your tour today in Chongqing will include the Goose Neck Park, Panda Room, Ciqikou Old Town. And later today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Xi'an. |
Goose Neck Park: |
A place to see large open space and lawns and flowers and have a full relaxation before you board on the ship to cruise Yangtze River. |
Panda Room: |
A good place to see the famous giant panda and to relax in the pleasant atmosphere. |
Ciqikou Old Town: |
A fine example of what a typical Chongqing ancient town is like, also to see livelihood of the people there. |
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11 Xi'an (B,L) |
Today, you will visit 3 most famous spots in Xi'an: significant Terracotta Warriors, well-preserved ancient building Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the ancient Bell Tower. |
Terracotta Warriors: |
As the eighth wonder of the ancient world, it has the history of more than 2200 years. Oriental mummies await you to discover its mystery. |
Big Wild Goose Pagoda: |
Outstanding design in Chinese pavilion architecture history in which contains many Buddhist relics that brought by Master Xuan Zang 1000 years ago. |
Bell Tower: |
The sign of Xi'an. It is the largest and best-preserved bell tower in China, and used for as timer and alarm in ancient China. |
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12 Xi'an/Beijing (B,L) Transfer by Flight |
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Beijing. Upon arrival in the Beijing airport, picked up by the English speaking tour guide and transferred to hotel. Your tour today will include the Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace and the Olympic Stadium (Bird Nest). |
Tian'anmen Square: |
As a symbol of the nation, this world's largest city square is home to various historical sites and known for the daily ritualistic flag raising ceremony.
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The Forbidden City: |
One of the world's most beautiful architectural complexes, served as China's imperial palace for almost five centuries; you will be overwhelmed by its massive scale and majestic design.
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Summer Palace: |
Originally the imperial summer resort; ranked among the most noted and classical gardens of the world, it never fails to leave you a lasting impression.
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Olympic Stadium (Bird Nest): |
The nest-shaped elliptic steel structure is hailed as "an icon of the Beijing 2008 Olympics" and has become a recognized landmark worldwide.
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13 Beijing (B,L,D) |
Today you will enjoy a hiking on the most magnificent sections of the Great Wall at Badaling, and visit Sacred Way, Ming Tombs (Changling) and taste the famous Peking Roast Duck at dinner time. |
Badaling Great Wall: |
The best-preserved and most imposing section of the Great wall; approximately 3,741m long and of great strategic importance in ancient times. |
Sacred Way: |
The most famous site at the Ming imperial tombs, being the main road leading into the tomb complexes, featuring the huge Memorial Stone Archway, the Stele Pavilion, the Stone Creatures and the Dragon and Phoenix Gate. |
Ming Tombs (Changling): |
The mausoleum of Emperor Zhu Di, the chief and the most magnificent one of the 13 Ming tombs, which will give you a glimpse into the power and grandeur of China's Ming Dynasty's Emperors. |
Peking Roast Duck: |
Most famous and delicious dish in Beijing with a very long history, prized for its tempting color, crispy skin, tender meat and gorgeous appearance; most visitors will never forget to have a try. |
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14 Beijing (B,L) |
Continue your city tour in Beijing. Today you will visit the Temple of Heaven and marvel at its beauty, and experience the Hutong neighborhood on a rickshaw tour. |
Temple of Heaven: |
This temple complex was ever a place for the emperor to worship heaven; an architectural wonder featuring the triple-roofed Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest. |
Hutong Tour: |
Leaving the bustling city streets, stepping into the maze-like hutongs and deep courtyards, you'll get a true taste of Beijinger's life and seem to travel back in time. |
Day 15 Depart Beijing (B) |
After breakfast, transferred to the airport for your next destination. |
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