China Relaxation Travel
11-Day Beijing, Xian, Chongqing, Yangtze, Yichang and Shanghai Tour
The essence of China with the beauty of the Yangtze River and then the huge Three Gorges Dam will astound you and finally Shanghai, the modern miracle.
Including:
- Centrally Located Hotels
- Authentic Local Restaurants
- Private Cars and Drivers
- Private Guides
- Flights & Transfers in China
- Airport Taxes and Fuel Fees
- Entrance Fees
- Phone Rental Package
- Service Charge & Government Taxes
- Insurance
- Luggage Transfers
- Day 1 Arrive in Beijing
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Your own personal guide will meet you right at the arrival hall of the airport. A comfortable vehicle and driver will be ready and waiting to take you both to the hotel.
- Day 2 Beijing
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Attractions: Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City, Hutong, Chinese Yoyo Experience, Lizexiang Pearl Store
Today is packed full with imperial life experiences and also insights into the local atmosphere. Try your hand at a traditional folk activity practice makes perfect!
- Day 3 Beijing
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Attractions: Temple of Heaven, The Mutianyu Great Wall, Shahe Cloisonne Factory
Stand on 2,000 years of history and enjoy the panoramic mountain views around the Great Wall. A cable car ride is included to make it less ‘breathtaking’! Today your guide will introduce you to the rich history, beauty and reason for Beijing’s Temple of Heaven.
- Day 4 Beijing, Fly to Xian
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Attractions: Summer Palace
Take a leisurely walk in the enchanting royal garden to appreciate the masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design, fly to Xi’an for more highlights ahead.
- Day 5 Xian
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Attractions: The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Shaanxi History Museum, Tai Chi Experience at the City Wall , Xian Imperial Fine Arts center
The essence of Xi’an’ most famous attractions arranged perfectly into one day. It is a great feast of both ancient sights and cultural activities.
- Day 6 Xian, Fly to Chongqing
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Attractions: Ciqikou Ancient Town, Three Gorges Museum, Chongqing National Arts Institute Gallery
Say goodbye to Xi’an and embrace a sunshine cruise starting from Chongqing, before boarding, take the chance to feel the charm of the mountain city.
- Day 7 Yangtze Cruise
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Attractions: Welcoming Banquet, Dancing Party, Fengdu Ghost City
Climb up the Ghost City in the mists, do not let the eerie feel get the best of you! A formal welcoming banquet surely lights up your day.
- Day 8 Yangtze Cruise to Yichang
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Attractions: Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, Shennong Stream
By taking a smaller boat, it enables you to get deeper into the gorges. Admire the strength and muscles your boat trackers show while pulling the boats through narrow beautiful gorges.
- Day 9 Yichang, Fly to Shanghai
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Attractions: Three Gorges Dam Site
Take a picture with the Three Gorges Dam, so far the largest water conservation project ever undertaken by man. Fly to Shanghai in late afternoon, just in time to catch the neon lights lit up the sky from air.
- Day 10 Shanghai
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Attractions: Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Yuyuan Garden, The Bund, A Short Visit to Shanghai Old Alleys, Tianhou Silk Factory
Let the old alleys turn back time with dusty memories of daily lives past and present nestled in a modern buzzing Shanghai. What do you see standing on top of the tower, a brand new Shanghai or an old one?
- Day 11 Depart Shanghai
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Your guide and private driver will take you to the airport for your flight home, getting you to the right terminal and check-in desk, stress-free and on time!
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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
Destinations: Beijing, Xi'an, Chongqing, Yangtze, Yichang, Shanghai
Tour Length: 11 Days
Acommodation: Economy
Price Inclusions:
- Entrance Fees:
To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary. - Phone Rental Package:
Rental cost for the cell phone and SIM card for use in mainland China, and at least 30 mins of FREE international calls. - Meals:
All meals as specified in the itinerary.
If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another restaurant from our list of approved restaurants. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We endeavor to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts is supplied, however there may be occasions when only a Chinese breakfast is available in some remote locations. - Private Transfers:
Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in Beijing, Xian, Chongqing, Yangtze, Yichang, Shanghai by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide (as listed above).
Your comfort is our priority! Click here to get a description of the vehicles that we use for our tours. - Guide:
As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available. - Hotels:
Hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with twin beds.
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified. - Yangtze River Cruises:
The price quoted for a Yangtze River Cruise includes all meals onboard, and all land excursions including the smaller cruise fee to Lesser Three Gorges or Shennong Stream. (Optional land excursions are available for a few ships which will be specially noted.) The price does not include any incidental charges, including room service, mini bar, laundry, and drinks and bar charges, tipping, etc.
The Pre-boarding Fee includes overnight accommodations on the ship the night before departure and breakfast in the morning. - Transportation:
Beijing To Xian Transfer via: Flight, TBA (Our arrangements)
Xian To Chongqing Transfer via: Flight, TBA (Our arrangements)
Yichang To Shanghai Transfer via: Flight, TBA (Our arrangements) - Airport Tax for Domestic Flights
Airport Tax and Fuel Fee for Flights if applicable - Service Charge & Government Taxes:
- Insurance
The insurance is China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.
Click here to learn more about the insurance coverage and the sum insured. - Luggage Transfers:
Between airports/cruise piers and hotels. - Arrangements:
The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
Price Exclusions:
- International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
USA-CHINA/CHINA-USA: China Highlights has negotiated special discount fares (restrictions apply) for selected flights operated by Air China from major US and China gateways. We are able to offer these special deals to confirmed customers. Discount US to China Flights - China Entry Visa Fees.
- Excess Baggage Charges.
Passengers holding an adult fare or half fare ticket are entitled to a free baggage allowance of 20kg, for economy class. Total weight of carryon baggage for each passenger may not exceed 5kg. The size may not exceed 20x40x 55cm. More - Personal Expenses:
Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary. - Meals:
Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary. - Single Room Supplement:
Important note for those who choose to pay a single room supplement fee: The fee only covers hotel single room supplements; it does NOT include use of a single cabin on the Yangtze River Cruise. Standard Yangtze River Cruise prices per person are based on 2 people sharing 1 cabin unless otherwise specified. If you would like to request a single cabin on the Yangtze River ship, please contact us to check cost and availability.
Hi Janet,
Yes, we can cut the tour to meet your flight time schedule. Actually, CHT62 is a private tour package, it is very flexible. The itinerary is just for your concern, any change will be available based on your need.
Regards,
Coco
Hello Richard,
Yes, it is a priate tour for you and you can start the tour any time based on your time schedule.
Regards, Coco
Hi,
Yes, it is no problem for you extend your tour to Lhasa from Xian. You can take a flight to Lhasa from Xian and take a train out to Shanghai. It will be 2 overnights train travel for you. You can see more abot tibet train travel here: http://www.chinahighlights.com/faq/tibet-travel/tibet-train-travel/
Regards,
Coco
Hi,
Yes, it is no problem for you extend your tour to Lhasa from Xian. You can take a flight to Lhasa from Xian and take a train out to Shanghai. It will be 2 overnights train travel for you. You can see more abot tibet train travel here: http://www.chinahighlights.com/faq/tibet-travel/tibet-train-travel/
Regards,
Coco
Hi Lucy,
Yes. The tour is a private tour, you can start the tour any time based on your time schedule.
Regards,
Coco
Hi David,
Yes, there is no problem. Just talk with your travel advisor.
The tour is a private tour, any change is avaialble.
Regards,
Coco
Hi Jessica,
Yes, all the hotels have been included in eahc city in the itinerary. The tour is an all inclusive one, we take care of the hotels, domestic flights, meals, entrance tickets and all transfers, all you need to do is to enjoy the tour.
Regards,
Coco
Hi Jason,
Yes, you should tell your international supplier earlier before the ticket issued. About the itnernational ticket, you can visit this website http://www.flychina.com/ for more information.
Regards,
Coco
Hi Mike,
Yes, we can. The tour is a private tour, you can extend or short the tour itinerary based on your need.
Regards,
Coco
Jeff, the price on shown has included the domestic flights cost in China (Beijing-Xian, Xian-Chongqing, Yichang-Shanghai); international airfare to China and departure are the extra. Usually we recommend www.flychina.com or www.cheaptickets.com. if you find any offer is around US$700 for roundway, please catch the time to confirm the good deal. I also have sent you an email personally, if you wish to know any details about this tour, please feel free to contact me Karen (karen@chinahighlights.com)
Karen
Temple of Heaven, Beijing
Terracotta Warriors and Horses
Three Gorges Dam, Yichang
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On specific days we wanted specific things and they were very very good about getting exactly what we wanted in the order that we wanted. Read more
Arlena Jul. 17, 2011
Our accommodation and meals lived up to all our expectations and the site seeing was truly magnificent. We would especially like to thank the following guides for there knowledge, humour and making our trip a memorable experience. Read more
Brian Sep. 22, 2011