Holiday tours

Tour 1. The Dream of China
Route: Beijing / Xian / Shanghai / Suzhou-8nights /9days

Day 1. ARRIVAL IN BEIJING
On the arrival at Beijing international airport, you will be transferred to hotel. A welcome dinner awaits you after you refresh up.
Day 2. BEIJING
You will start exploring the imperial wonders of this majestic city with visit to the awesome Tian-an-men Square, the largest public square,Nearby is the golden-roofed Forbidden City, a huge compound of palaces, pavilions and courtyards, where the emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties lived. Afternoon visit of the beautiful imperial Summer Palace, where the longest corridor of the whole world and the Marble boat are situated along Kunming Lake. Tonight we will enjoy the famous Peking Duck Banquet. (B/L/D)
Day 3. BEIJING
Today we tour the Landmark of China-The Great Wall. Built to thwart the barbarian invasions two thousand years ago, the Great Wall stretches over 3,000 miles, and is the only man-made structure visible from the
Moon. En route back to Beijing, visit the Ming Tombs ,burial sites for 13 of the 16 Ming Dynasty emperors. The underground palace houses the lavish wealth of the emperors. Tonight you will see the Chinese acrobatic show after dinner. (B/L/D)
Day 4 BEIJING / XIAN
Morning visit to the Temple of Heaven, a masterpiece of 15th-century architecture. You will take afternoon flight to Xian, the ancient capital for 11 Chinese dynasties and the hub of Silkroad trade during the Marco Polo Expedition. Tonight you will be feasted with Imperial Dumpling Banquet and entertained by a dazzling Tang Dynasty culture performance of music and dance. (B/L/D)
Day 5 XIAN
Today's highlight is the tour of underground mausoleum of the Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi (259-210 BC), where thousands of life-size terra-cotta warriors along with their horses, chariots and weapons, have been guarding the emperor's burial site for over 2,000 years. Continue with a visit to Wild Goose Pagoda, a seven-story structure that offers a spectacular view of the ancient walled city. (B/L/D)
Day 6. XIAN / SHANGHAI
You will take the morning flight to Shanghai, China's third largest city and the so-called "Paris of the East". You will tour the Temple of the Jade Buddha and the children palace. (B/L/D)
Day 7 SHANGHAI
Full day tour to the Shanghai Museum and the Bund, famous river
promenade, the tranquil Yu Garden.(B/L/D)
Day 8 SHANGHAI / SUZHOU / SHANGHAI
Full day excursion to Suzhou, the Garden city and the so-called "Earthly Paradise. You will visit two beautiful gardens, which are masterpieces of the Chinese gardening architecture. And back to Shanghai in the evening. (B/L/D)
Day 9 Today you will end the spectacular journey to the Orient and fly
home.(B)

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Tour 2: The Glory of China
Route: Beijing / Xian / Guilin / Shanghai-10nights / 11days

Day 1. ARRIVAL IN BEIJING
On the arrival at Beijing international airport, you will be met and transferred to hotel. A welcome dinner awaits you after you refresh up.
Day 2. BEIJING
You will start exploring the imperial wonders of this majestic city with a visit to the awesome Tian-an-men Square, the largest public square, nearby is the golden-roofed Forbidden City, a huge compound of palaces, pavilions and courtyards, where the emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties lived. Afternoon visit of the beautiful imperial Summer Palace, where the longest corridor of the whole world and the Marble boat are situated along Kunming Lake. Tonight you will enjoy the famous Peking Duck Banquet. (B/L/D)
Day 3. BEIJING
Today you will tour the Landmark of China-The Great Wall. Built to thwart the barbarian invasions two thousand years ago, the Great Wall stretches over 3,000 miles, and is the only man-made structure visible from the Moon. En route back to Beijing, visit the Ming Tombs ,burial sites for 13 of the 16 Ming Dynasty emperors. The underground palace houses the lavish wealth of the emperors. Tonight you will see the Chinese opera performance after dinner. (B/L/D)
Day 4. BEIJING / XIAN
Morning visit to the Temple of Heaven, a masterpiece of 15th-century architecture. You will take afternoon flight to Xian, the ancient capital for 11 Chinese dynasties and the hub of the Silk Road trade during the Marco Polo Expedition. Tonight you will be feasted with Imperial Dumpling Banquet. (B/L/D.)
Day 5. XIAN
Today's highlight is the tour of underground mausoleum of the emperor Qin Shi Huangdi (259-210 BC), where thousands of life-size terra-cotta warriors along with their horses, chariots and weapons, have been guarding the emperor's burial site for over 2,000 years. Continue with a visit to Wild Goose Pagoda, a seven-story structure that offers a spectacular view of the ancient walled city. You will be entertained by a dazzling Tang Dynasty culture performance of music and dance. (B/L/D)
Day 6. XIAN / GUILIN
Today you will fly to picturesque Guilin, often said to be the most beautiful city in China and known for its serene limestone hills and unique landscape. Upon arrival take a tour to Reed Flute Cave to see some very unusual stalactite and stalagmite formations. (B/L/D)
Day 7. GUILIN
Today enjoy a scenic cruise down the meandering Li River. The backdrop of jagged mountain, green plains, bamboo rafts and grazing buffalo constitute a serene vista, which is the source of inspiration for countless Chinese writer and artist. (B/L/D)
Day 8. GUILIN / SHANGHAI
You will take morning light to Shanghai, China's largest city and the so-called "Paris in the East". In the afternoon, you will visit the children's palace and the Temple of the Jade Buddha. (B/L/D)
Day 9. SHANGHAI
You will tour the Bund, famous riverfront promenade, the tranquil Yu Garden, and the Shanghai Museum, the finest museum in China. In the evening, you will enjoy the Chinese Acrobatic show after the dinner.
Day 10. SHANGHAI / XITANG / SHANGHAI
Today you will have an excursion to Xitang, an ancient town characterized by its numerous rivers, bridges and lanes in southern China, which was shaped during the perod of 770BC to 476BC and developed into a small town by Ming Dynasty. There are nine rivers crossing the town and dividing the town into eight sections of land connected by bridges. Most of the houses along the rivers are constructions of Ming and Qing Dynasties
Day 11. Today you will end our spectacular journey to the Orient and fly home.

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Tour 3. The Splendors of Yangtze River Cruise
Route: Beijing / Xian / Chongqing / Yangtze River Cruise / Wuhan/
Xitang / Shanghai -13nights /14days

ITINERARY:

Day 1. ARRIVAL IN BEIJING
On the arrival at Beijing international airport, you will be met and transferred to hotel. A welcome dinner awaits you after you refresh up.

Day 2. BEIJING
You will start exploring the imperial wonders of this majestic city with
visit to the awesome Tian-an-men Square, the largest public square,
Nearby is the golden-roofed Forbidden City, a huge compound of palaces,
pavilions and courtyards, where the emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties
lived. Afternoon visit of the beautiful imperial Summer Palace, where the
longest corridor of the whole world and the Marble boat are situated
along Kunming Lake. Tonight we will enjoy the famous Peking Duck
Banquet. (B/L/D)

Day 3. BEIJING
Today we tour the Landmark of China-The Great Wall. Built to thwart
the barbarian invasions two thousand years ago, the Great Wall stretches
over 3,000 miles, and is the only man-made structure visible from the
Moon. En route back to Beijing, visit the Ming Tombs ,burial sites for 13
of the 16 Ming Dynasty emperors. The underground palace houses the
lavish wealth of the emperors. Tonight you will see the Chinese acrobatic
show after dinner. (B/L/D)

Day 4 BEIJING / XIAN
Morning visit to the Temple of Heaven, a masterpiece of 15th-century architecture. You will take afternoon flight to Xian, the ancient capital for 11 Chinese dynasties and the hub of Silkroad trade during the Marco Polo Expedition. Tonight you will be feasted with Imperial Dumpling Banquet and entertained by a dazzling Tang Dynasty culture performance of music and dance. (B/L/D)

Day 5 XIAN
Today's highlight is the tour of underground mausoleum of the Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi (259-210 BC), where thousands of life-size terra-cotta warriors along with their horses, chariots and weapons, have been guarding the emperor's burial site for over 2,000 years. Continue with a visit to Wild Goose Pagoda, a seven-story structure that offers a spectacular view of the ancient walled city. (B/L/D)

Day 6. XIAN / CHONGQING
You will fly to Chongqing. On the arrival at Chongqing, you will be
Showed the panda in the zoo. After dinner, you will pre-board on the cruiser. Overnight on the cruiser.(B/L/D.)

Day 7. YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE
The luxury Yangtze River Cruise starts after the breakfast. You will
receive the detailed cruise information prepared by the cruiser every day. The Yangtze River is the third longest river in the world. The Three Gorges, starting at Baidicheng and ending at Yichang of Hubei Province, extends 118 km. At the moment, the biggest hydroelectric project is under construction. The Qutang Gorge, known for its magnificence, is only 8 km long. Scenic spots such as Kuimen Gate, Mengliang staircase. Wu Gorge, 44 km long, is famous for its deep valley and quiet beauty. Among the Twelve Peaks, the Goddess Peak is the most beautiful one. Xiling Gorge, extending 66 km in length and full of turbulants and whirpools, is one of the dangerous shoals. It consists of the Gorge of the Military Book and sword, the Gorge of the Ox's Liver and horse's Lung. Kongling shoal and the Shadow Play Gorge. The area of the gorges was also the cradle of culture of the ancient Chu State. A host of great historic poets, such as Li Bai, Du Pu, and the others, greatly admired the beautiful and charming landscape and wrote down quite a number of emotional poems. The gorges themselves are a long poem, a mysterious natural gallery. The picturesque scenery along the river, which never fail to appeal to the people, will surely make you admire the mysterious creative power of nature.(B/L/D)

Day 8. OFF-SHORE EXCURSION TO FENGDU-GHOST CITY
After breakfast, you will have an off-shore excursion to Fengdu.According to legends, Fengdu is the hell. That is why Chinese people called it "ghost city". If you don't want to climb up the hill through the statues of ghosts, you can pay a little money to the top of the hill by cable-car. When the dam of the hydroelectric project iscompleted, half of the city will be sank.(B/L/D)

Day 9. Off-SHORE EXCURSION TO THE SMALL GORGES

Day 10. DISEMBARK THE CRUISER AND DRIVE TO WUHAN
After breakfast, you will disembark the cruiser in Yichang and have a tour to the Dam project of the Yangtze River hydroelectric project. Then you will go to Wuhan, the capital city of Hubei Province. If time allowed,
you would have a shot stop for sightseeing in Jinzhou, one of the famous ancient towns since Han Dynasty ( 207BC to 220AD). Over night in Wuhan Holiday Inn Riverside.(B/L/D)

Day 11. WUHAN / SHANGHAI BY AIR

Day 12. SHANGHAI
Full day tour to the Shanghai Museum and the Bund, the tranquil Yu
Garden and Jade Buddha Temple(B/L/D)

Day 13. SHANGHAI / XITANG / SHANGHAI
Full day excursion to Xitang, an ancient town characterized by its numerous rivers, bridges and small lanes in southern China, was shaped in the period between 770BC and 476BC and developed by Ming Dynasty. There are nine rivers crossing the town and dividing the town into eight sections of land connected by the bridges. Most of the houses along the river are constructions of Ming and Qing Dynasties. Apart from its picturesque natural scenery, Xitang is also a place for men of letters in the past and present.(B/L/D)

Day 14. SHANGHAI / HOME