China Tour with Yangtze River Cruise and Pandas

The highlight of the touring planned for you today is the world-renowned Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses. This site is reputed as the largest underground military base in the world. In the afternoon, head for the Xian City Wall, the largest and best-preserved wall extant in China now, running 13.75km, enclosing the old capital. In the middle of the old block of Xian stands the Great Mosque, the oldest and biggest Islamic mosque in the country, determined to have been built in mid-7th century. Around the mosque is the Muslim Street that is bustling every day with loads of the most authentic fine eateries and souvenirs shops. Also we would stop at the nearby Bell Tower & Drum Tower Square for some great photo opportunities. (B)

Today you will have the opportunity to explore the Xian Museum, a museum housing 130,000 pieces of archaeological items and then to explore the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the two most significant Buddhist pagodas in Xian, which was built around early 8th century. After that, drive to the airport to catch the flight heading Guilin. Upon your arrival, the local guide will meet you there and drive you to the hotel. (B)

In the morning, you would be met by your guide and drive to visit the Reed Flute Cave, a huge cave featuring a walk of about 500 meters, lined up by countless grotesque yet thrilling stalactite formations. Travel to the Elephant Trunk Hill, the most representative and favourable landmark of the city of Guilin, which is apparently a hill, bears quite some resemblance to an elephant standing in the water. Later in the day, the Seven Star Park would also be visited. (B)

This morning your guide will meet you at your hotel and transfer you to Mopanshan Pier for your impressive cruise on Li River towards Yangshuo. Upon arrival, you would be transferred to a local family for the authentic rural China experience. On the way there, please take your time to admire the gorgeous country view of Yangshuo. Enjoy the night out on the small town. (B+L)

Today you will be drive back to the airport at Guilin for your flight heading Chengdu. Upon arrival at Chengdu airport, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this wonderful city. (B)

This morning, you’ll visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in the morning and have a close-enough encounters with the adorable national treasure. Then take a relaxing stroll at Jinli Street where got loads of the most authentic Chengdu snacks and fine crafts. After lunch drive to the railway station for the bullet train heading Chongqing. Upon arrival in Chongqing your guide will meet you at the station and drive you to embark on the luxurious Yangtze River Cruise Ship which will weigh anchor at 10.30pm. There is a necessary Safety, Orientation & River Briefing presentation for you upon embarkation.  (B)

Sail along the Yangtze River today and take the opportunity to go ashore for an excursion to Fengdu Ghost City or Shibaozhai, depending on the water level condition or different cruises. The exciting Captain’s Welcome Party will be held in the evening.  Sit back and enjoy the Chinese folk dancing and music performance. (B+L+D)

Scenic Spots: Fengdu Ghost City is dubbed as the final resting place for all souls in Chinese mythologies, hence the series of temples and grotesque images ubiquitously found in town. Shibaozhai is a 56m or so tower leaning against the Yuyin Hill. The tower and the land around it were specially isolated and encircled by a moat after the Three Gorges Dam project in 2003, rendering it a gargantuan bonsai besides the Yangtze.

After breakfast there is the chance to visit the grandest hydroelectric project in the world, the Three Gorges Dam. Later return to the cruise ship and prepare for disembarkation. As the ship arrives at Yichang, your guide will meet you on board. Afterwards, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight towards Shanghai. Upon arrival, your Shanghai guide will meet you and transfer to the hotel. (B)

This morning commence your tour of Shanghai with a visit to the Shanghai Museum, a massive museum housing over 140,000 pieces of artefacts, displaying the history and cultural scene of Shanghai. Afterwards take a walk at The Bund, the most prestigious landmark and best-preserved demonstration to the glamour of the old Shanghai, and Nanjing Road, the busiest shopping area in the metropolis or even across the whole China. In the afternoon, visit Yuyuan Garden, where you can marvel at the stunning view of the garden and enjoy a local experience by strolling around the nearby Chenghuang Miao bazaars, and New Spot (XinTianDi). (B)

Today please arrange your own way to the airport for your homeward flight since the group’s guests are not having the coordinating agenda after the scheduled tour. (B)

Note: A transfer from your hotel to Hongqiao or Pudong Airport in Shanghai is available upon request at a surcharge. Optional tours to Suzhou, Hangzhou etc. are also available.