The Secrets of China and the Yangtze

Day 01

Flight to Beijing, China

Day 02 Beijing, China

Welcome to Beijing
Upon arrival, meet and assist by our representative and transfer to the selected hotel
Check in and installation in the rooms

Dinner and overnight at the hotel

Day 03 Beijing, China

Breakfast at the hotel
Departure by motor coach for a full day visit to explore one of the world’s largest public areas Tiananmen Square, the National Museum of China, the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong and the Great Monument to the People’s Heroes

Proceed through the Gate to the Magnificent Forbidden City, a 180 acre complex of courtyards, palaces, pavilions and gardens, which served as the imperial palace for emperors and their households for more than 500 years. image-17.jpg
During the visits, lunch will be served at a local restaurant; then continue to the stunning Temple of Heaven visited by the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to heaven for good harvest. Later, indulge in a relaxing foot massage, a local specialty, at the Foot Reflexology Centre.
Dinner at a local restaurant where you will enjoy a succulent Peking Duck

Back and overnight at the hotel

Day 04 Beijing - The Great Wall, China

Breakfast at the hotel
Departure by motor coach for a visit to The Great Wall
Upon arrival, walk along a section of the Legendary Great Wall, the UNESCO-designated site was originally built in the 6th century to keep out invaders from the North. It is now regarded as one of the most outstanding man-made wonders of the world.

Back to Beijing and enjoy your evening with dinner at a local restaurant then Kung Fu show at the Red Theatre with acrobatics and dance.

Overnight at the hotel

Day 05 Beijing - XI’AN, China

Breakfast at the hotel
Start your day by greeting the famed Chinese Giant Pandas at Beijing Zoo, before embarking on a unique tour by rickshaw around the ancient alleyways of the courtyard Hutong Residences.

Early evening transfer to Beijing Airport and fly to the city of XI’AN
Arrival XI’AN, meet and assist by our representative and transfer to the hotel

Check in and installation in the rooms and overnight at the hotel

Day 06 XI’AN, China

Breakfast at the hotel
Departure by motor coach to visit the Legendary Army of Terracotta Warriors; a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China; a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The large tomb complex lay undisturbed until the 20th century, when it became one of the most astonishing archaeological finds ever reordered.
Proceed to visit the Museum where some of these figures are exhibited and learn how they were created. See the massive defensive wall built around Xi’an by the First Ming Emperor in the 15th century.
Dinner in a traditional restaurant including a cultural performance that re-creates the music, folk dances, and traditional costumes of the Tang Dynasty

Back and overnight at the hotel

Day 07 XI’AN – Chongqing – Yangtze, China

Breakfast at the hotel
Departure by motor coach to visit The Seven-Story Big Wild Goose Pagoda, that has been sacred to Buddhists since the 7th century; tradition says that throwing coins from the Pagoda’s Windows will bring you good luck. 
Transfer to the airport and fly to Chongqing
Upon arrival, dinner at a local restaurant in Chongqing then board the Luxurious Ship and begin the Yangtze River Cruise

Installation, dinner and overnight on board of the Cruise Ship

Day 08 Cruising the Yangtze River

Breakfast on board
The Yangtze is over 6300 km long; the 120 km known as the Three Gorges is famous for its unrivaled scenery. Every view is a picture straight out of China’s iconic water-color illustrations.
The ship will stop at Shibao Pagoda, a colorful temple built into the side of a steep hill that is now an island as a result of rising waters from the Three Gorges Dam.
In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Captain’s reception with wine, followed by dinner.

Overnight on board

Day 09 Cruising the Yangtze River

Breakfast on board
Board a small boat for a cruise down the Shennv Stream, a pristine tributary of the Yangtze to explore the beautiful landscape of the Wu Gorge.
Later in the day, the ship will navigate the enormous locks of the Three Gorges Dam.
In the evening, a Farewell Dinner with wine will be served on board

Overnight on board

Day 10 Yichang – Shanghai, China

Breakfast on board
Before disembarkation from the Cruise in Yichang, visit the world’s largest hydroelectric project, the Three Gorges Dam.
Transfer to the airport for flight to Shanghai
Arrival Shanghai, meet and assist by our representative and transfer to the selected hotel

Check in and installation in the rooms and overnight at the hotel

Day 11 Shanghai, China

Breakfast at the hotel
Departure by motor coach for a half day visit to The Pudong District with its spectacular skyscrapers from Shanghai’s famed waterfront promenade.
Lunch in a traditional restaurant including dim sum meal on the Bund
After lunch, free time for shopping
In the evening, departure for dinner while enjoying the world-renowned Shanghai Acrobats

Back and overnight at the hotel

Day 12 Shanghai, China

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Shanghai International Airport for departure flight to final destination

The package rates do not include:

• Ticket(s) for international flights
• Tips for services of local guides and drivers
• Optional tours
• Expenditures of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry etc.
• Other tours & meals than mentioned in the program
• Porterage at the airports and at hotels (in and out)
• Visa fee for China (if guests enter China twice, then a double-entry visa is required)
• Excess luggage surcharge
• Any personal expenses

Cancellation policy

• Between 30 and 21 days prior to arrival: 20% of total amount
• Between 20 and 7 days prior to arrival: 50% of total amount
• Less than 7 days: 100% of total amount.

Remarks

• Itinerary is subject to change depending on the confirmed flights, road conditions, and rooms availability. We reserve the right to replace above hotels by other hotels of similar or superior category.
• Peak season supplements may apply during trade fair, public holiday or special events.
• Prices are subject to change in case of VAT or other tax increases.

Liability

Elegant Gates and its Destination Management (Beijing) Ltd acts as intermediary between the concerned airlines, hotels, all transport operators and local tourist offices providing the services. Elegant Gates and its Destination Management (Beijing) Ltd is therefore not responsible for any loss, injury or damage sustained by the tourists, including those occurring outside the touring programs. Additional expenses incurred due to delay, accidents, natural and disaster, political actions and unrest must be borne by the tourists. Programs and prices, services and conditions are based on those valid at the time of printing and are therefore subject to change without advance notice before or during the tour. Participation in our tours implies the tourist’s agreement to the above conditions.

Important notes

(1) Airport taxes and fuel surcharges: in case of increase decided by the Chinese government, we reserve the right to revise the supplement with immediate effect.
(2) Flight and train details if mentioned above are for indicative purposes only.
(3) The order of the visits is subject to modifications due to local conditions.

Important note regarding autonomous regions in China

(1) Elegant Gates and its Destination Management (Beijing) Ltd is not responsible for any last minute closure of specific regions or tourism sites caused by decisions taken by local or national authorities to restrict access hereto. Elegant Gates and its Destination Management (Beijing) Ltd will provide alternative itineraries where necessary and reduce cancellation fees to a minimum; however, such imposed closures are beyond our control and constitute a case of force majeure.
(2) The areas concerned include but are not restricted to : The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Tibet Autonomous Region, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, minority regions in Qinghai and Gansu provinces.