Combine an exciting Yangtse River Cruise with Beijing, Xian and Shanghai for the perfect tour of China.
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
Fly directly from Toronto or Vancouver across the Pacific to Seoul via Korean Air.
Day 2:
Arrive in Seoul on second morning as you lose a day crossing the international dateline.
Day 3:
Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China whose civilization goes back 500,000 years as proven by the skull of Peking Man discovered in 1929. Fly today from Seoul to Beijing. Upon arrival in Beijing, transfer to the first class Peace Hotel for 3 nights' accommodation.
Day 4:
Today, a full day excursion to the Great Wall, one of the great wonders of the world. On the way back, you will visit the Ding Ling Mausoleum, popularly known as the Ming Tombs. This evening, enjoy a special Peking Duck dinner.
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Day 5:
Beijing is one of the world's greatest cities. Your sightseeing will include visits to Tian An Men Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Place and the Temple of Heaven.
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Day 6:
Xian is a principal centre of ancient Chinese culture dating back to the 11th century B.C. The Xian Provincial Museum is one of the two most important museums in China along with that of Shanghai. Morning at leisure. Later fly to Xian and transfer to the first class Garden Hotel for 2 nights' accommodation.
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Day 7:
Today visit the Qin Shi Huang Di Tomb, with its army of terra-cotta soldiers, the Banpo Anthropological Village and the Big Wild Goose Pavillion.
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Day 8:
This morning, visit the Bell Tower, the City Wall and the Shaanxi Historical Museum. Fly later to Chongqing situated on the Yangtse River. Board your Yangtse River Cruise this evening.
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Day 9:
Your luxury cruise ship "m.v. President". The mighty Yangtse River, with its twists and turns with incredible vistas after the end of each gorge, the amphitheatre-like views of the villages along the river banks convey the harmony of nature and beauty. There is nothing more revered and feared by the Chinese than this incredible river that brings life and death equally to them. The highlight of traversing down the river will be the three gorges: Xiling, Wuxia and Qutangxia. All three gorges are breathtakingly beautiful. The third gorge is the most fantastic one for as the river boat traverses through the narrow passage, one feels that one could almost touch the rock... This requires great concentration and a lot of experience to steer through this narrow gap but the boats that cruise on the Yangtse River have very experienced captains who have been sailing this route for countless years, continuing the work of their forefathers. Visit Fengdu. With over 700 temples constructed on Mingshan Hill, many containing statues of ghosts and devils, it is easy to see how the city acquired the name "Ghost City".
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Day 10:
Visit Badong. This breathtaking excursion takes you by small ferry down the beautiful Shennong Stream - attractive with its clear water, wild exotic flowers and rare grass. Visit the ruins of the ancient road and the suspending coffins hanging from both sides of the cliffs.
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Day 11:
Today you will observe the Five Step Shiplock and view the dam which when completed will be the largest hydro-electric project in the world.
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Day 12:
Disembark today at Wuhan where you will have a city tour then be transferred to the airport for the flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, transfer to the Peace Hotel for 2 nights' accommodation.
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Day 13:
Sightseeing in Shanghai, China's largest city (over 13 million) will include the world famous Bund (waterfront), the Jade Buddha Temple and the Yu Yuan Gardens.
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Day 14:
This morning, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Canada via Seoul.
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Notes:
Airfare is included in the tour price.
All prices in Canadian Dollars from Toronto. Prices from other cities available upon request.
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