Dream of China + Yangtse Cruise 15 days

Arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport. Upon arrival, a representative will be waiting to greet you at the airport and accompany you on the transfer to the Hotel.  Then enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure in the city. Take the opportunity to rest and recover after the flight or head out into the city for your first glimpse of life in China’s sprawling capital city.

Hotel: Boyue Hotel oder Yinbao Jianguo Hotel oder Riverside Hotel   (5*) o.similar.

After breakfast at the hotel,  visit to the site that witnessed the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Tiananmen Square. This is one of the most impressive public plazas in the world and it is located right in the centre of Beijing. After visiting Tiananmen Square, take a leisurely stroll to the Forbidden City, the largest ancient palatial structure in the world and the best-preserved imperial palace in China. Spend around 1.5 hours exploring the halls and gardens of the complex and observe the traditional palatial architecture that has influenced cultural and architectural developments in East Asia and beyond (entrance to exhibitions not included). After lunch, visit the Temple of Heaven, an imperial complex of religious buildings in the styles of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.  Then visit  the centre for chinese medicine.

Optional Evening Program in Peking:  Dinner+ Kungfu-Show, 59€ p.P.

Hotel: Boyue Hotel oder Yinbao Jianguo Hotel oder Riverside Hotel (5*****) o.similar.

Enjoy the whole day at your leisure.

Or take part in our optional Excursion to the Great Wall (139€ p.P. incl. Lunch, Fotostopp at  Olympia-stadion, 798 art quarter, Special Dinner peking-Duck)

Hotel: Boyue  Hotel  oder Yinbao Jianguo oder Riverside Hotel (5*****) o.similar.

After Breakfast visit the Summer Palace, the former summer retreat of the imperial family. The natural landscape of these royal gardens and the open water of Kumming Lake provide stunning views. Spend around 1.5 hours wandering around the pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges that are all beautifully decorated and charged with historical context (entrance fees for the boat, theatre and Longevity Hill are not included)

In the afternoon take bullet train to   Xi’an und after Arrival transfer to Hotel.

Hotel: Titan Central Park Hotel oder Jinmao Hotel Xi’an Central  (5*****) o.similar.

After breakfast visit a faktory for Terracotta Warriors and then  the Terracotta Warriors Museum. Praised as the eighth wonder of the world, this collection of terracotta warriors, horses, chariots and weapons unearthed at the site of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor provides a fascinating insight into ancient China. Around 2,000 warriors have been excavated since their chance discover in 1974, but it is estimated that there may be up to an impressive 8,000 in total. This silent army are a fascinating highlight to any tour.

Then drive to Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter, a bustling section of the city where the majority of Xi’an’s Muslim population live and work. There are several mosques here and several lively market streets. Wander around the market and soak up the bright colourful atmosphere. Take the opportunity to sample a variety of local foods and snacks from the market sellers. Transfer to the hotel

Optional  Evening program in Xi‘an: Tang-Dynastie-Tanzshow with  Dumpling Bankett, €69 p.p.

Hotel: Titan Central Park Hotel oder Jinmao Hotel Xi’an Central  (5*****) o.similar.

After Breakfast take train to Chongqing. After arrival visit the chongqing Zoo with Panda and then walk in the business quater around on freedom monument

Hotel: Centruy Serie (5*****) o. similar.

Start the day with a morning coffee or tea aboard the boat followed by Tai Chi exercises and a buffet breakfast. Continue your cruise along the mighty Yangtze River with a stop at the Shibaozhai Pagoda. Where the cruise ship will stop will depend on water levels and other climatic conditions. You will be provided with further information upon boarding the vessel. Shibaozhai Pagoda is a Qing dynasty wooden masterpiece built into the side of a steep 200-metre rocky outcrop surrounded by stunning scenery on the banks of the river. The evening provides an opportunity to attend an information session on board the ship about the river and local famous sites. Lunch and dinner will be served on board the boat.

Hotel: Centruy Serie (5*****) o. similar. 

Wake up to your morning coffee or tea followed by Tai Chi exercises and a buffet breakfast. Today we will enter the Three Gorges section of the Yangtze, the most scenic and navigable sections of the river. First, we will pass through Qutang Gorge, the most dramatic of the gorges, where the river travels through a narrow sluice between sheer limestone cliffs. Continue on to Wu Gorge, which is known as the ‘witches gorge’ because of its depth and twisting nature. It is bordered by agricultural land that overhangs at almost impossible angles. Disembark the boat for a visit to the White Emperor City (entrance not included, payable at the reception 300 Yuan), followed by an excursion to Shennv Stream (included). You have the opportunity to stretch your legs as you wander along this small tributary surrounded by picturesque scenery. Back on board, head towards the western section of Xiling Gorge, a famous shipping thoroughfare that has been used for centuries, before passing the impressive ship locks and sailing towards the majestic Three Gorges Dam, China’s largest engineering feat since the Great Wall. Lunch and dinner will be served on board..

Hotel: Centruy Serie  (5*) o. similar.

This morning will begin with breakfast on board the boat followed by an on-land excursion of the Three Gorges Dam. You will disembark the cruise ship and be collected at approximately 8:00. Drive for around 30 minutes to reach the starting point of the dam tour. The Three Gorges Dam is the largest hydroelectric power station in the world, it has 22,500 megawatts of installed capacity, it stretches for over 2 kilometres and has a height of 181 metres. The tour of the facility will last for one hour. Return to the boat for the remainder of the morning.

Disembark the boat and transfer to Yichang. (you will overnigt in Yichang, or maybe in wuhan, if in Yichang not possible,

Hotel: Ramada Hotel Yichang (5*****) o. similar.

Todas you’ll fly from Yichang to Huangshan or take train from Wuhan to Huangshan. After arrivel you’ll be greeted by our guide and driver to dinner in a restaurant, after dinner transfer to Hotel.

Hotel: Huangshan International Hotel (5 *****) or similar

Enjoy the whole day at your leisure.

Or you can take the optional Exkursion to Yellow Mountain (129€p.P., minimum participant 6 paxes) including lunch.

“No mountain is worth seeing after a trip to Huangshan Mountain”. Huangshan Mountain (Yellow Mountain), a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site, is widely believed as the most beautiful mountain in China. It features the “Four Wonders” – beautifully-shaped pines trees, fantastic rock peaks, sea of clouds and hot springs.

Optional Tour in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) with Lunch, 129€p.p.

Hotel: Huangshan International Hotel (5*****) or similar.

after Braekfast take bullet train to Shanghai, you will be greeted and driver to Lunch in a local restaurant, then transfer to the hotel and enjoy the time at your leisure.

Optional Evening program in Shanghai: Dinner +Acrobatic-Show in Shanghai, 59€ p.P.

Hotel: Artyzen Habitat Hongqiao Shanghai oder Hyatt Regency Jiading oder Huating Hotel & Towers  (5*****) or. similar.

After breakfast at the hotel, prepare for a full day tour of Shanghai starting at around 8:30. Constructed 400 years ago during the Ming Dynasty, the colossal modern city of Shanghai has respectfully sprung up around the remains of its older relative, providing a fascinating window into the past.

Visit the Shanghai Museum and the old city centre. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, drive to the Silk Factory, where we will admire this fine handicraft. Then to Nanjing Road, a well-known shopping boulevard with all the energy, bright lights and spectacle of Shanghai condensed into one location. Stroll along the seafront in The Bund and witness the world-famous Shanghai skyline first-hand. The Pudong area boasts a striking blend of ultra-modern architecture and ornate colonial buildings. Visit the former French Concession and stroll around the leafy boulevards discovering the quaint architecture.

Optional  Evening progra in Shanghai ( 5 hours): Dinner + Hunagpu-River Cruise-sightseeing plattform Jinmao-Tower, €69 p.p.

Hotel: Artyzen Habitat Hongqiao Shanghai oder Hyatt Regency Jiading oder Huating Hotel & Towers  (5*) or similar.

Fly back to Europa.