CHINA HIGHLIGHTS & YANGTZE CRUISE

Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrive Beijing 'Huan Ying' Welcome to China.Upon your arrival, our guide will meet you and transfer you to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure or explore the city on your own. Tonight enjoy a delicious Indian dinner at a local restaurant.Accommodation: The Waldorf Astoria  or Similar.
 
DAY 2: BEIJING.After Breakfast, depart from hotel in the morning to visit Tian'anmen Square, the largest urban square and Forbidden City, the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. Then visit Temple of Heaven Which stands the color of sky. You feel the perfect harmony between the architecture and nature and a circle and peace spirit of Chinese people. You even could imagine the vivid pictures of a great sacrifice to the Heaven for good harvest through the description of local guide. Dinner at Indian Restaurant.
 
DAY 3: BEIJING.In the morning we visit the unforgettable tour to the world famous Great Wall of China first and Ming Tombs (Changling Tomb), the once lavish burial chambers of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Then Visit the outside view of National Stadium. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. 
 
DAY 4: Beijing-Xian.Meet your driver for a train station transfer.Transfer from Beijing to Xi'an via the high-speed Bullet Train. The train ride is approximately 6 hours.Upon your arrival, our guide will meet you and transfer you to the hotel.Accommodation: Shangri-La Hotel or Similar
 
Transfer from Beijing to Xi'an via the high-speed Bullet Train. The train ride is approximately 6 hours."
 
DAY 5: Xian/Chengdu.Marvel at the legendary Terra Cotta Warriors, thousands of life-size ceramic soldiers “guarding” the tomb of China’s first emperor. Visit a pottery factory and make your own terra cotta soldier. Fly to Chengdu. Accomodation ShangrilaHotel
 
DAY 6: Chengdu.Visit the Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center to encounter China’s living national emblem roaming freely in its natural habitat. Attend the Sichuan Opera for a mystifying facechanging performance. Then, step behind the scenes to meet the actors and see their costumes. 
 
DAY 7: Chongqing.Enjoy your morning at leisure before hopping a high-speed train to Chongqing. On arrival, board your luxury river cruiser to begin a three-night voyage through the scenic Three Gorges. 
 
DAYS 8-9: Cruising the Yangtze River.Spend two adventurous days on the ship and exploring the shore. On board, a dedicated Young Explorers Guide keeps young guests engaged in age-appropriate fun and learning, including calligraphy and Mandarin lessons as well as crafts and games. 
 
Day 10: Yichang/Shanghai.Visit the massive Three Gorges Dam Site before lunch on board. Disembark and fly to Shanghai.
 
DAY 11: SHANGHAI.Shanghai may be thrusting forward, but there’s history round every turn. Explore with a guide to unearth the best of this city, old and new, from the beautiful Yu Gardens and winding alleys of the Old Town to Moganshan (a factory turned art district) and the 21st-century glass towers. 
 
DAY 12: SHANGHAI.Depart Shanghai.After breakfast you will be transfered to the airport and take flight back home.

VIP Experience

The Waldorf Astoria, Beijing-Rich Chinese tradition and modern affluence flawlessly combine at Waldorf Astoria Beijing. This distinctive hotel is in the heart of the Wangfujing area near popular shopping, dining and nightlife attractions.
 
Shangri-La Hotel, Xi’'an-Shangri-La Hotel Xi'an is a luxurious 5-star hotel situated in the Gaoxin High-tech Development Zone, and a 35-minute drive from Xi’an Xianyang International Airport. It offers stylish accommodation with 4 dining options, an indoor pool and rooms with free wired internet and Wi-Fi.Convenient transportation and good locations of Shangri-La Hotel Xi'an, is easy to reach many top tourist attractions, including the Terracotta Warriors Museum and Ming City Wall.
 
The Peninsula Shanghai is a luxurious 5-star hotel located directly opposite The Bund and a 5-minute walk from East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street Shopping District. It features a large indoor pool, a spa and a fitness centre. Free parking is provided and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.Spacious guest rooms feature stylish interiors with modern furnishings. Each is well-equipped with a Nespresso coffee machine, an iPod dock, and a 46-inch plasma TV with cable channels. Guests can use the in-room fax/printer for free. Other amenities include a large work station, a personal safe and ironing equipment. The ample bathrooms include a spa bath and a separate shower and a tv.
 
"Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer-Elegant and stylish, the Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer is perfect for relaxed cruising through spectacular and ever-changing landscapes. Carrying just 124 passengers, compared to the 300 plus accommodated on other cruise ships, the Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer offers the finest and most personalised service on the river - in fact the vessel carries one member of staff for every guest on board. Effortlessly stylish, the cabins are huge, and all have floor to ceiling windows to afford wonderful views of one of the most spectacular waterways on earth. The vessel also carries a staff of experienced, knowledgeable guides, enabling guests to join on shore excursions to learn about the river's history and ecology."
 
"Shangri-La Hotel, Chengdu.The short scenic drive from the airport lingers on your mind. Chengdu’s beautiful rivers, bridges, trees and flowers are a visual feast. History resonates in this city, where the ancient Southern Silk Road beganWhen you enter the opulent lobby of Shangri-La Hotel, Chengdu, warm greetings accompany you. The hotel has been showcasing the rich artistic culture of Chengdu since its opening by featuring nine famous contemporary artists from Sichuan. You will be ushered into a journey of China contemporary art. Up in your room, the setting is modern and the space generous. You appreciate why you picked the hotel with the largest rooms in the city centre. Luxurious comforts are just at your fingertips."

Package Details

As the sun rises over the mighty Yangtze River, the traditional villages of mainland China slowly come to life as farmers tend the terraced hills and fisherman pull nets from the deep.
 
Overview:
  • 3 Nights Accommodation in Beijing
  • 1 Nights Accommodation in Xi’an
  • 2 Nights Accommodation in Chengdu
  • 3 Nights Accommodation in Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer(BLD): YANGTZE
  • 2 Nights Accommodation in Shanghai
  • Daily Breakfast,8 lunches & 9 Dinners with Jain/Vegetarian Options
  • Sight Seing as per itineary
  • Airport&Internal Transfers included
Weatherwise: China has enormous variations in climate, but in general, spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) are the best times to visit. Try to avoid national day holidays on May 1 and October 1 when the Chinese travel over the week long period.

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