Memories of China with Yangtze Cruise & Tibet

Learn some basic skills in painting and taught to draw a simple picture in Beijing Hutong.
Visiting the old alleys of Shanghai is a great way to discover the traditional culture of this city.
Learning Tai chi on the Ancient City Wall is a way of relaxing during your tour and also a way of experiencing a traditional Chinese pastime.
Superb views through watch towers on the Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the Seven Wonders in the world.
Gaze at the incredible Potala Palace.
Appreciate the marvelous Terracotta warriors in full battle array of Emperor Qin's tomb.
Relax on the sun deck as the stunning scenery of Yangtze River passes by.
Explore the classically beautiful Yuyuan garden to find your own special place as others have done for hundreds of years.
Visit Jokhang Temple, the essence of rich and living Tibetan Buddhism.
Explore the Bund, one of the world's finest collections of different colonial architectural styles.
Experience the imperial life in the Forbidden City, palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Barkhor Street is a truly local Lhasa experience. Find a memory in the local shops.

16-Day Beijing, Xian, Lhasa, Chongqing, Yangtze, Yichang and Shanghai Tour

Departure Date: You Choose!

Price Inclusions

Centrally Located Hotel
Authentic Local Restaurants
Private Car and Driver
Private Guide
Flights & Transfers in China
Airport Taxes and Fuel Fees
Entrance Fees
Phone Rental Package
Service Charge & Government Taxes
Insurance
Luggage Transfers

Summary: This tour should be called "The Trip of a Lifetime". It covers all of the most renowned sites in China - the Great Wall, the Entombed Warriors, Yangtze River & Three Gorges and Tibet and much more.

From: $ 3,199 p/p

Tour Summary
Full Itinerary

Tour Dates	Destinations	Transport	Today's Activities	Meals Included
Day 1	Arrive in Beijing	Flight not included	Airport Transfer (Beijing), A Free CH cell phone package [detail]	\
Day 2	Beijing		The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, Lizexiang Pearl Store [detail]	B,L
Day 3	Beijing		The Mutianyu Great Wall(with round way cable car), Temple of Heaven, Shahe Cloisonne Factory [detail]	B,L
Day 4	Beijing to Xian	Flight No. TBA	Hutong Tour in Xicheng District, Chinese Calligraphy Learning, Hotel to airport Transfer (Beijing), Airport Transfer (Xian) [detail]	B,L
Day 5	Xian		The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian Imperial Fine Arts center [detail]	B,L
Day 6	Xian		Shaanxi History Museum, Forest of Stele Museum, Ancient City Wall, Tai Chi Experience at the City Wall [detail]	B,L
Day 7	Xian to Lhasa	Flight No. TBA	Hotel to airport Transfer (Xian), Airport Transfer (Lhasa) [detail]	B
Day 8	Lhasa		Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street [detail]	B,L
Day 9	Lhasa		Sera Monastery, Norbulingka, Drepung Monastery [detail]	B,L
Day 10	Lhasa to Chongqing	Flight No. TBA	Hotel to airport Transfer (Lhasa), Airport Transfer (Chongqing) [detail]	B
Day 11	Chongqing to Yangtze		Panda Room in Chongqing Zoo, Ciqikou Old Town, Three Gorges Museum, Chongqing National Arts Institute Gallery , Cruise pier Transfer (Chongqing), Board the ship from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and departs Chongqing at 9:00pm.(Dinner is not included) [detail]	B,L
Day 12	Yangtze		Welcoming Banquet, Dancing Party, Shore excursion to Shibaozhai(14;00-16;00).Optinal tour to Fengdu Ghost City. [detail]	B,L,D
Day 13	Yangtze		Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, Shennong Stream(1:30pm-5:30pm), Crew's Performance [detail]	B,L,D
Day 14	Yangtze to Yichang to Shanghai	Flight No. TBA	Cruise pier Transfer (Yichang), Airport Transfer (Yichang), Airport Transfer (Shanghai), Three Gorges Dam Site [detail]	B
Day 15	Shanghai		The Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, A Short Visit to Shanghai Old Alleys, Jiangnan Silk Shop and Workshop [detail]	B,L
Day 16	Depart Shanghai	Flight not included	Hotel to airport Transfer (Shanghai) [detail]	B

Price Per Person in US Dollars

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Normally hotels allow a maximum of 3 adults per room with an extra bed, at extra charge.
Tour price is indicative only, please enquire for a detailed quotation.
More people more discounts. Low season, lower price.
* Single Room Supplement prices are shown: Superior/Deluxe/Economy

Nov.1 - Mar. 31	Superior	Deluxe	Economy	Single Room Supplement *
1 Person	$5,349	$4,782	$4,524	-
2-5 Persons	$3,642	$3,353	$3,199	$803 / $524 / $416 /
6-9 Persons	$3,186	$2,897	$2,739	$803 / $524 / $416 /
Apr.1 - Oct.31	Superior	Deluxe	Economy	Single Room Supplement *
1 Person	$6,159	$5,345	$4,830	-
2-5 Persons	$4,110	$3,657	$3,375	$1,134 / $773 / $537 /
6-9 Persons	$3,671	$3,218	$2,933	$1,134 / $773 / $537 /

Tour Class Comparison (Demo for Beijing)

Superior ( 5 Star )	Deluxe (4 Star)	Economy (4/3 Star)
Crowne Plaza Beijing	Sunworld Hotel	Days Inn Forbidden City
Rooms are large and comfortable, and often have fresh flowers; Staff is knowledgeable with good English speaking; 24-hour room service; The bathroom has a shower and a tub; All materials are of the highest quality	24-hour room service; The comfortable beds the bedspread is stylish; Premium channels are included in the cable television line-up; The bathroom is large, neat, clean, and includes a lighted mirror for shaving.	You should also receive turn-down service, personalized wake-up calls (if requested), one-hour pressing; The quality of rooms and service may vary; China Highlights may arrange 4 star hotels even though you take the economy class

Hotels We Selected for This Tour

City	Superior	Deluxe	Tourist
Beijing	Crowne Plaza Beijing	Sunworld Hotel	Days Inn Forbidden City Beijing
Xian	Sofitel On Renmin Square Xian	Grand Noble Hotel	Xian Skytel Hotel
Lhasa	Brahmaputra Grand Hotel	Xinding Hotel	Shambhala Hotel Lhasa
Chongqing	Jw Marriott Hotel Chongqing	Eling Park Hotel	Eling Park Hotel
Shanghai	Radisson Shanghai New World	The Bund Hotel Shanghai	Hengsheng Peninsula International Hotel Shanghai

Yangtze Cruise Ships

Yangtze Cruise Ships	Ship Class	Downstream/Upstream
Yangtze Paradise	Tourist Class	Chongqing-Yichang
President 1	Deluxe Class	Chongqing-Yichang
President Prime	Superior Class	Chongqing-Yichang

Tour Code: CHT-12
Destinations: Beijing, Xian, Lhasa, Chongqing, Yangtze, Yichang and Shanghai
Tour Length: 16 Days
Acommodation: Economy

Selected hotels for this tour

City	Superior	Deluxe	Economy
Beijing	Crowne Plaza Beijing	Sunworld Hotel	Days Inn Forbidden City Beijing
Xian	Sofitel On Renmin Square Xian	Grand Noble Hotel	Xian Skytel Hotel
Lhasa	Brahmaputra Grand Hotel	Xinding Hotel	Shambhala Hotel Lhasa
Chongqing	Jw Marriott Hotel Chongqing	Eling Park Hotel	Eling Park Hotel
Shanghai	Radisson Shanghai New World	The Bund Hotel Shanghai	Hengsheng Peninsula International Hotel Shanghai

Yangtze Cruise Ships

Selected Yangtze Cruise Ships	Downstream/Upstream
Yangtze Paradise	Chongqing-Yichang
President 1	Chongqing-Yichang
President Prime	Chongqing-Yichang

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I and my wife Maria just get back home from our wonderful trip to China organized by China Highlights. Lots of memories, but we both agree that Xian was really the best part of the tour, mostly because Read more

Pavel May. 04, 2011