14-Day China Tour with Yangtze River Cruise From Beijing

Highlights

• Explore Beijing, Wuxi, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Shanghai in one journey
• Visit the Great Wall, Lingering Garden, West Lake and The Bund
• Discover Chinese culture through tea, silk, jade and local traditions
• Travel comfortably by high-speed train with professional guided service
• Enjoy a 4-night 5-star Yangtze River cruise through the Three Gorges

Description

Day 1 – Arrival in Beijing Upon arrival in Beijing, meet your guide and driver and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy free time to relax after your journey. Day 2 – Imperial Beijing Visit the Temple of Heaven, where Ming and Qing emperors once prayed for good harvests. Optional: Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City (CAD 116/pp). In the afternoon, optional Summer Palace & Peking Duck Dinner (CAD 98/pp). Day 3 – Olympic Beijing & Great Wall Stop at the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube for exterior photos. Visit a Jade Cultural Center, then continue to the magnificent Great Wall. In the evening, optional Beijing Acrobatics Show (CAD 98/pp). Day 4 – Traditional Beijing Visit Tongrentang to learn about traditional Chinese medicine. Optional: Hutong Rickshaw Tour & Yonghe Lama Temple (CAD 136/pp), including a rickshaw ride, local family visit, and home-style lunch. Day 5 – Beijing to Wuxi Take a high-speed train to Wuxi (included). In the evening, optional Qingming Bridge Historic District & Ancient Canal Cruise (CAD 58/pp), featuring canals, stone bridges, traditional houses, and Jiangnan scenery. Day 6 – Wuxi to Suzhou Visit Huishan Ancient Town, famous for its ancestral halls. Stop at a Pearl Processing Center, then explore scenic Li Garden, known for lakeside pavilions, bridges, and classical landscaping. Continue to Suzhou. Day 7 – Suzhou to Hangzhou Visit the UNESCO-listed Lingering Garden, followed by a Silk Factory to learn about traditional silk production. Continue to Hangzhou and explore West Lake. Optional Scenic Boat Cruise on West Lake (CAD 78/pp). Day 8 – Hangzhou to Shanghai Visit Meijiawu Tea Plantation to learn about Longjing tea production. Continue to Shanghai and explore the City God Temple Bazaar. In the evening, optional Xintiandi District & Huangpu River Evening Cruise (CAD 127/pp). Day 9 – Shanghai Visit Nanjing Road and The Bund, famous for historic architecture and Pudong skyline views. Optional Shanghai Historical Museum, Fuxing Park & Sinan Mansions (CAD 78/pp). In the evening, optional ERA Acrobatics Show (CAD 107/pp). Day 10 – Shanghai to Yichang Take a high-speed train to Yichang (included). Upon arrival, transfer to the pier and board your Yangtze River cruise. Day 11 – Three Gorges Dam Optional Tribe of the Three Gorges excursion (CAD80 /pp). In the afternoon, visit the impressive Three Gorges Dam. Optional Ship Lift experience (CAD80/pp). Day 12 – Wu Gorge & Qutang Gorge Cruise through scenic Wu Gorge and explore the Lesser Three Gorges by smaller sightseeing boat. Optional Mini Lesser Three Gorges (CAD54/pp) and White Emperor City (CAD71/pp). Day 13 – Fengdu Ghost City Visit Fengdu Ghost City, known for its temples, legends, and Chinese folklore. Alternatively, optional Shuanggui Mountain (CAD 42/pp). Day 14 – Departure from Chongqing Disembark from cruise and transfer to Chongqing Airport for your departure flight. Due to possible river or weather delays, flights departing after 1:30 PM are recommended.

Includes

4 Nights 5-Star Hotel with breakfast; 5Nights 4-Star Hotel with breakfast; 4 nights 5 star Yangtze River Cruise balcony cabin High Speed Train Ticket （Beijing to Wuxi & Shanghai to Yichang ） Admission fees for attractions included in the itinerary 9 hotel breakfast, 1 lunch included in the itinerary 4 breakfast, 3 lunch, 4 dinner on the cruise board Full English Service Tour Guide, Air-conditioned Coach Gravity for local tour guide and driver

Excludes

OPTIONAL Items and Excursion Other personal expenses, meals and admission tickets that not stated in the itinerary Visa Fee (**Passports must be valid for at least six (6) months) Travel and Medical Insurance

Important Information

• Optional tours are available at additional costs Some activities may require moderate physical activity Weather conditions may affect some activities

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund