TOUR CODE: CHI16

beautiful china

16 Days / 15 Nights

VISIT: BEIJING, XIAN, SUZHOU, WUXI, HANGZHOU, SHANGHAI, ZHANGJIAJIE, YANGTZE RIVER
ARRIVAL DATE
March 15th, 2017 / August 02nd, 2017
April 12th, 2017 / September 13th, 2017
May 10th, 2017 / October 11th, 2017
June 07th, 2017 / October 25th, 2017
July 05th, 2017 / -

Prices are based on per person, double occupancy. Land Only rates do not include international air tickets.

Charming Travel Destinations guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare available on the day that you book.

Minimum 2 passengers to guarantee departure.
All hotels are subject to availability. Hotels may be substituted with another or similar category.

Prices and availability are subject to change at any time and prices are not guaranteed until we receive your final payment.

We reserve the right to modify the itinerary to ensure a smooth and safe trip.
China visa is required for all US passport holders. (Landing Visa)

INCLUDED FOR ALL / EXCLUDED FOR ALL
  • China domestic air transportation
  • 15 nights hotel accommodation
  • Meals Per Itinerary
  • All transfers
  • Sightseeing per itinerary
  • Services of English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees per itinerary
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  • Travel insurance
  • Passport fees, visa fees, etc.
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal purchases
  • Meals/admission not in itinerary
  • Optional tours (If applicable)

Suggested tipping rate is $10 per personper day.

ITINERARY

Day 1: / Beijing / Oriental Bay International or Similar

Upon arrival at Beijing International Airport, transfer to the hotel and check in. The remainder of the day will be at your own leisure to enjoy.

(Meal: N/A)

Day 2: / Beijing / Oriental Bay International or Similar

After hotel breakfast, begin our wonderful city tour by visiting Forbidden City, which is the largest and the best-preserved imperial palace complex in the world. Then tour Tiananmen Square and outside view of the National Grand Theater. Afterwards, visit the Summer Palace, where we will enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the Kunming Lake. Lastly, Stop by Tongrentang Chinese Medicine Institute, which had been designated to provide medicines for the royal pharmacy of the imperial palace of the Qing Dynasty for 188 years. Peking Duck Dinner will be served tonight.

(Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3: / Beijing / Oriental Bay International or Similar

Looking like a gigantic dragon across deserts, grasslands and mountains, the Great Wall of China is one of the 'Eight Wonders of the World'. We tour the Juyongguan portion of the Great Wall in the morning and stop by a Jade Workshop where we will learn some information about the precious jade. Afterwards, pay a visit to the Changling of the Ming Tombs. Lastly, drive by Olympic Village and have a photo stop at the Bird NestWater Cube.

(Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4: / Beijing - Xian / Golden Flower Hotel or Similar

This morning you will take a flight to Xian, the ancient capital city for 11 dynasties in Chinese history. Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. As the symbol of the old-line Xian, Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Pagoda) is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. Afterwards, proceed to visit Shaanxi History Museum, which has been regarded as “the pearl of ancient dynasties and house of Chinese treasures”. Then take an outside view of the Ancient City Wall.

(Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 5: / Xian / Golden Flower Hotel or Similar

Visit the Terra-cotta Warriors& Horses, which are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century, and pay a visit to the Terra-cotta Figure Workshop en route. Then tour the Qinshihuang Mausoleum. Transfer back to hotel rest of time free at leisure.

(Meal: Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 6: / Xian - Shanghai - Suzhou / Pan Pacific or Similar

After breakfast, take a flight to city of Shanghai, China's most popular metropolis that has attracted the visitors from all over the world. Then transferred to the city of Suzhou, often referred to as the "Venice of the East". Upon arrival, visit the Suzhou’s Bird Nest, designed by Paul Andrew who also designed the Beijing’s Bird Nest.

(Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 7: / Suzhou - Wuxi / Grand Mercure Hongqiao or Similar

After breakfast, we will visit Suzhou Lotus Garden, also named The Couple's Garden. Itis the world's cultural heritage. It has survived to the present and is kept in a good state of preservation and its artistic perfection, the garden has had a good reputation, popularly known as“Oriental romantic”. And visit the silk embroidery factory for a demonstration on the silk-making process. Transfer to Wuxi after lunch, pay a visit to Xue family Garden, the former residence of XueFucheng, these historical places are protected by the city government. Then visit the Zisha Tea-Pot Center.

(Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 8: / Wuxi - Hangzhou / Sanli New Century Grand or Similar

After breakfast visit the Li Garden, located in the bank of the Lake Li with beautiful scene, is one of the main beautiful spots of Tai Lake. The garden is surrounded with water on three sides. It became vivid because of the water, it shows the interests of "the artificial hill the real water". Proceed to visit the Pearl Breeding Center. Then transfer to Hangzhou, visit Leifeng Pagoda, it was a popular tourist attraction. Leifeng Pagoda was one of the sights of West Lake because of the Legend of the White Snake.

(Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 9: / Hangzhou - Shanghai / Grand Mercure Hongqiao or Similar

Today we will take view of the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon from the Flower Harbor. And visit the Dragon Well Tea Plantation to have a taste of the famous green tea-Dragon Well. Then transfer to Shanghai, stop by the Jewel Store. Visit the Bund, which is a famous waterfront and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai for hundreds of years.

(Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 10: / Shanghai - Zhangjiajie / Dacheng Shanshui or Similar

Today, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Zhangjiajie. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. The remainder of the day will be yours to enjoy.

(Meal: Breakfast)

Day 11: / Zhangjiajie / Dacheng Shanshui or Similar

After hotel breakfast, we will visit to Wulingyuan Scenic Area, take Bailong Sightseeing Elevator, and visit Yuanjiajie, Hallelujah Mountain, Mihun stage, then take bus to Tianzi mountain, Helong park, Yubi peak, take the cable car down.

(Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 12: / Zhangjiajie - Yichang / M.S. Yangtze Two or Similar

After hotel breakfast, depart to Yichang, enjoy the countryside view on the way. After dinner, you will board the 5* Yangtze River cruise ship for your river journey.

(Meal: Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 13: / Yangtze River Cruise / M.S. Yangtze Two or Similar

Take a shore excursion to “Three Gorges Dam”, the largest hydroelectric dam in the world. Then sail through the Three Gorge Dam Shiplocks, the first gorge-Xiling Gorge, the longest and historically the most hazardous one. At night, enjoy a Captain’s Welcome Party.

(Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 14: / Yangtze River Cruise / M.S. Yangtze Two or Similar

Tour the Shennong Stream to see cascading waterfalls, steep cliffs, karst caves, and three-colored springs. Later’ sail through the Wu Gorge and the shortest but most dramatic Qutang Gorge-with ancient relics scattered along its steep cliffs. Tonight, enjoy the Crew Cabaret Show.

(Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 15: / Yangtze River Cruise / M.S. Yangtze Two or Similar

In the morning, after arriving in Fengdu, a shore excursion to the “Ghost City”-known for its statures of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill. Tonight’s entertainment includes the Capatian’s Farewell Banquet.

(Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 16: / Shanghai - Home

Disembark at Chongqing, a famous mountain city in China. City tour if time permitted. Afterward, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home as your trip comes to an end.

(Meal: Breakfast)