Three Gorges with classic China Tour
14-Day Hong Kong, Guilin, Chongqing, Yangtze, Yichang, Shanghai and Beijing Tour
Commencing in Hong Kong and finishing in Beijing, this tour visits Guilin and the beautiful Li River and modern metropolis - Shanghai, concludes with the history and culture of Beijing.
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 Hong Kong
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Meet your private tour guide at the airport arrival hall and admire the city views on a comfortable private vehicle heading to your hotel.
- Day 2 Hong Kong
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Attractions: Half day Hong Kong Island Orientation Drive to Victoria Peak, Aberdeen, Repulse Bay
The Highlights of Hong Kong Island’ most famous attractions arranged perfectly into half a day. The rest of the day, shop till you drop!
- Day 3 Hong Kong, Fly to Guilin
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A free day is available for you to explore the metropolis in a relaxing way, then fly to the beautiful city of Guilin in late afternoon.
- Day 4 Guilin
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Attractions: Li River Cruise
You’ll not miss the day for anything. You’ll cruise on Li River down to Yangshuo and admire the Chinese painting of water and mountain.
- Day 5 Guilin, Fly to Chongqing
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Attractions: Reed Flute Cave, Fubo Hill, Seven Star Park, Elephant Trunk Hill, Calligraphy & Painting shop
A full day in Guilin city to appreciate caves and famous mountains mingled with ancient history, fly to Chongqing end of the day.
- Day 6 Chongqing to Yangtze
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Attractions: Dazu Grottoes
Let the huge and gorgeous grottoes tell you silently about the days they have gone through, board the Yangtze River cruise when the sun sets.
- Day 7 Yangtze River Cruise
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Attractions: Taichi exercise, Welcoming Banquet, Dancing Party, Fengdu Ghost City
The Ghost City shore excursion offers you chances to learn more about the ghost culture in China, a formal welcoming dinner awaits you.
- Day 8 Yangtze Cruise to Yichang
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Attractions: Taichi exercise, Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, Shennong Stream
After going through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge, you will be on a sampan to appreciate the beauty of Shennong Stream and explore quieter gorges.
- Day 9 Yichang, Fly to Shanghai
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Attractions: Three Gorges Dam Site
A stop at the Three Gorges Dam is one of the main highlights of the cruise, take as many pictures as you want to remember the moment.
- Day 10 Shanghai
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Attractions: Yuyuan Garden, The Bund, The Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, Jiangnan Silk Shop and Workshop
A joining point of the east and the west, Shanghai has so much to offer, it is a day blending old and new things together harmoniously.
- Day 11 Shanghai, Fly to Beijing
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Attractions: Summer Palace
Fly to Beijing in the morning, and take a stroll in the largest and best preserved royal garden, a boat ride will make it more enjoyable.
- Day 12 Beijing
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Attractions: Tiananmen Square, Hutong Tour, The Forbidden City, Lizexiang Pearl Store
Beijing in a nutshell. Your private guide will unlock time and history at Beijing’s most famous sights, mainly by walking and taking a rickshaw.
- Day 13 Beijing
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Attractions: Temple of Heaven, The Mutianyu Great Wall, Shahe Cloisonne Factory
If you have just one day in Beijing this should be it! Packed with history, culture and amazing sights that your private guide with bring to life.
- Day 14 Depart Beijing
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A stress-free transfer gets you to the airport terminal and check-in desk on time. Your guide will see you off and wish you a nice journey.
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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, Lhasa, Chongqing, Yangtze, Yichang, Shanghai
Tour Length: 16 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 Hong Kong, Guilin, Chongqing, Yangtze, Yichang, Shanghai, Beijing 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:
Hong Kong To Guilin Transfer via: Flight, TBA (Our arrangements)
Guilin To Chongqing Transfer via: Flight, TBA (Our arrangements)
Yichang To Shanghai Transfer via: Flight, TBA (Our arrangements)
Shanghai To Beijing Transfer via: Flight, TBA (Our arrangements) - Airport Tax and Fuel Fee
- 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.
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