Summer China Extravaganza with Yangtze Cruise 2024

Day 1
Arrive at Shanghai Upon arrival, welcome by the Tour Manager/local tour guide and transfer from the airport to the hotel for check in. (Standard check in time 1400-1500 hrs). Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight in Shanghai. (D)

Note: The standard check-in time is 1500 hrs. Packed dinner will be provided in case of late arrivals of flight or long queue at the immigration.

Day 2
Shanghai – Chongqing. Guided Tour of Chongqing. After breakfast, we proceed to the airport to take a flight to Chongqing. On arrival, we proceed for the Guided Tour of Chongqing. Later, we proceed to the wharf to board the scenic Yangtze River cruise. Overnight in the comfort of your cabin. Enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant before you board the cruise. Overnight on board the cruise. (PB, L, D)

Day 3
Shore Excursion Breakfast on the cruise. Today’s adventure includes a shore excursion to the Shibaozhai Pagoda or Fengdu, according to different cruise line arrangements. Only one is included, and you could visit the other one as the optional excursion at extra cost. The day finishes with a sumptuous Captain’s Welcome Dinner. Dinner on board the Cruise. Overnight on board the cruise. (B, L, D)

Day 4
On board the Cruise Breakfast on the cruise. Today, your cruise ship will sail through the Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Noted for its deep and serene scenes, the Wu Gorge is full of zigzags, weird peaks, rising mists, and beautiful sights. Today’s adventures include a side excursion on smaller boats to the Lesser Three Gorges or Shennong Stream or Goddess Stream. Dinner on board the Cruise. Overnight on board the cruise. (B, L, D)

Day 5
Visit Three Gorges Dam. Bullet Train from Yichang to Shanghai Breakfast on the cruise and disembark the Cruise. Today, we visit the Three Gorges Dam. Later we drive to Yichang to board our bullet train to Shanghai. Welcome to Shanghai, China’s largest city and a global financial hub. Packed Dinner. Overnight in Shanghai. (B, LL, PD)

Day 6
Guided Tour of Shanghai – Visit Jade Buddha Temple – Visit Silk Factory – Enjoy Acrobatic Show – Visit Oriental Pearl Tower – Enjoy Cruise on the Hunagpu River After breakfast, we start with the Guided Tour of Shanghai where we visit the Jade Buddha Temple and the Silk Factory. Later we enjoy the Acrobatic Show, visit Oriental Pearl Tower, and enjoy cruise on the Huangpu River. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. One Soft Drink / Coffee during the tour. (What’s More) Overnight in Shanghai. (B, L, D)

Day 7
Ride on the Maglev Train. Shanghai-Xian (by flight). Guided Tour of Xian – Photo stop at City Wall – Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square – Enjoy the Fountain Show Collect Packed Breakfast and proceed for a ride on the Maglev train, the first commercially operated high-speed train in the world. We then take a flight for Xian. Upon arrival, we proceed to the Guided Tour of Xian, have a photo stop at the City Wall, visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square and enjoy the Fountain Show. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight in Xian. (PB, L, D)

Day 8
Visit the Crockery Factory - Visit the Terracotta Warriors (one way battery car included) – Train Ride from Xian to Beijing After breakfast, we start with a visit to the Crockery factory. We then visit the Terracotta Warriors to witness the Terracotta Army which is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. Later, we take a Bullet train from Xian to Beijing. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight in Beijing. (B, PL, D)

Day 9
Visit the Jade Factory – Visit Great Wall of China (Badaling Section) – Return Cable Car at the Great Wall – Visit Summer Palace – Photo stop at the Olympic Park After breakfast, we visit the Jade Factory. We then visit Great Wall of China (Badaling Section) and take a return cable car. Later, we visit Summer Palace and take a Photo stop at the Olympic Park. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Ice-Cream at the Great Wall and One glass of Soft Drink / Beer during Local lunch. (What’s More) Overnight in Beijing. (B, LL, D)

Day 10
Guided Tour of Beijing – Visit Pearl Factory – Visit Tiananmen Square – Visit Forbidden City – Visit Temple of Heaven – Enjoy Golden Mask Dynasty Show After breakfast, we visit the Pearl Factory, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven. Later, we enjoy Golden Mask Dynasty Show which is a spectacular theatrical show and considered a modern masterpiece of Chinese cultural entertainment. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight in Beijing. (B, L, D)

Day 11
Return home Today, we check out and proceed to the airport for your flight back home. It’s time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back many happy memories of your holiday. We would like you to spare a few minutes of your time to write and tell us how you enjoyed your holiday and any suggestions you may have for the future. (B)

Note: The normal check out time is 11:00 am.