River Lover China Tour - 22 Day Tour of Beijing, Xian, Lhasa, Chengdu, Chongqing, Yangtze River, Yichang, Shanghai, Suzhou, Guilin, Hong Kong
China Tour Code: SCT-14-22D
Duration: 22 days / 21 nights
Destinations: Beijing – Xian – Lhasa – Chengdu – Chongqing – Yangtze River – Yichang – Shanghai – Suzhou – Guilin – Hong Kong
Tour Prices: To be advised.
Trip Overview
This tour includes top sights of the Potala Palace Tibet, the Terra Cotta Warriors Xian, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Yangtze River, Cosmopolitan Shanghai, Guilin Li River and Hong Kong. It is often selected by the animal lover travellers and those people who like river tours. This tour will take you to a journey of discovering the amazing Chinese people, history, culture and religions in China. Our China tour specialists will make your China trip more memorable and interesting.
Tour itinerary
| Day 01. |
| Arrive in Beijing
| Arrive Beijing on your international flight, arrival met and transferred to a five star hotel well-located for four nights. |
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| Day 02. |
| Beijing | Full day tour including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven. Beijing Duck dinner will be arranged. Attend an evening performance of Kungfu Show. (B/L/D) |
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| Day 03. |
| Great Wall Excursion | Full day excursion to the Great Wall at Badaling, Ming Tombs, Sacred Road (B/L) |
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| Day 04. |
| Beijing | Full day city tour including the Summer Palace, the ‘Hutongs’ tour with pedicab of old Beijing residence, walk around the Houhai Lake, the interesting Hongqiao Market. (B/L) |
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| Day 05. |
| Beijing-Xian by air | Departure transfer to the airport for your morning flight from Beijing to Xian. Arrival transfer to the hotel for one night. A day tour including the Army of Terracotta Warriors,Shaanxi Provincial Museum, Big Goose Pagoda. Evening 'Dumpling Banquet' dinner. Tang Dynasty Show. (B/L/D) |
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| Day 06. |
| Xian—Lhasa by air | Full day tour including the the Old City Wall. Departure transfer to the airport for the flight from Xian to Lhasa. Arrival met and transferred to the hotel for three nights. (B/D) |
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| Day 07. |
| Lhasa | Full day touring to: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barchor Bazarre. (B/L/D) |
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| Day 08. |
| Lhasa | Full day touring to: Norbulingka, Sera Monastery, a visit of a local Tibetan family. (B/L/D) |
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| Day 09. |
| Lhasa—Chengdu by air | Departure transfer to airport for your flight from Lhasa to Chengdu, met and transferred to the hotel for two nights. Half day tour to Wangjiang Park, and Wenshu Temple. (B/D) |
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| Day 10. |
| Chengdu | Morning tour to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, afternoon tour to Sanxingdui Archeological Museum where you can see some of the oldest remains in the world. (B/L)
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| Chengdu – Chongqing by express train | Departure transferred to the train station for high speed train to Chongqing, arrival met by guide with a flexible city tour, then the local guide and driver transferred to the pier to board cruises (can be Victoria Cruise or similar). (B/L/D) |
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| Day 12. |
| Yangtze River Cruise | Shibaozhai or "Ghost City"-- shore Excursion. (B/L/D) (B/L) |
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| Day 13. |
| Yangtze River Cruise | Passing Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, Shennong Stream or Daning River -- Shore Excursion, passing Xiling Gorge. Passing Three Gorges Dam 5-stage Shiplocks. (B/L/D)
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| Day 14. |
| Yichang—Shanghai by air | Three Gorges Dam Project - Shore Excursion. The cruise ends in Yichang at around noon time. Arrival met by the local guide and driver and transfer to the airport for the flight from Yichang to Shanghai. Met and transferred to the hotel for two nights. (B/L/D)
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| Day 15. |
| Shanghai | Full day city tour including the People's Square, Yu Yuan Garden, the Shanghai Museum, the Former French Concession district. Attend an evening performance by the Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe. (B/L/D) |
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| Day 16. |
| Shanghai – Suzhou by train | Departure transfer to Shanghai railway station for your morning train from Shanghai to Suzhou. Full day tour of Suzhou including the Administrator's Garden, the Lingering Garden, Lion Forest Garden and the Master of Nets Garden, Silk factory. Stay over night at the hotel. (B/L) |
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| Day 17. |
| Suzhou – Shanghai by train | Morning train from Suzhou return back to Shanghai and followed by a day tour to the Bund, Nanjing Road, one hour short cruise along the Huangpu River, Jade Budhha Temple. Overnight at the hotel (B/L) |
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| Day 18. |
| Shanghai – Guilin by air | Departure transferred to the airport for the flight from Shanghai to Guilin, arrival met by Guilin guide and driver and transferred to the hotel for two nights. Touring to the Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Hill. (B/L) |
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| Guilin —Yangshuo — Guilin | Li River cruise tour to Yangshuo, and local free market with a visit to villages. Return back to Guilin by car. (B/L)
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| Day 20. |
| Guilin — Hong Kong by air | Morning free on own. Departure transferred to the airport for the flight from Guilin to Hong Kong. Met and transferred to the hotel for two nights. Free on own in the afternoon. (B) |
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| Day 21. |
| Hong Kong | Half day island tour including Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, and Aberdeen Fishing Village. (B) |
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| Day 22. |
| Depart Hong Kong | Departure transfer to the airport for your flight back home. (B) |
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Price Details ( per person in us$ )
Featured hotels Deluxe Class
Beijing - Prime Hotel
Xian - Tianyu Gloria Grand Hotel
Lhasa - Manasarovar International Hotel
Chengdu - The Hidden House
Yangtze River - Victoria Cruise
Shanghai - The Bund Hotel
Suzhou - Hyatt Regency Suzhou
Guilin - Lijiang Waterfall Hotel
Hong Kong - Harbour Plaza Metropolis
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions:
* All prices are quoted in US dollars.
* All prices are quoted per person based on two people sharing a room (double occupancy). Single supplement applies for single travelers.
* Tour price includes sightseeing and meals as noted in the itinerary, domestic flights and airport improvement fees, all transfers, ground transportation, hotel accommodations, and the services of an English- speaking guide and driver.
* Success China Tours reserves the right to change hotels of the same class .
Exclusions:
* International flights to and from China.
* Passport or China Visa Fees.
* Tips to the guides and drivers.
* Any expenses of a personal nature.
* 4% processing fee if paid by credit cards.
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