Magical China + Yangtse Cruise in 5 Star Hotels 12 Days Land Tour, guaranteed from 2 participants

Arrival in Beijing, our guide welcome you at the airport. Check in in the hotel and free for today.

Please note:
1. We arrange only the airport pick up from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Transfer supplement for flight arriving at Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), 35 Euro per Person from 2 persons.
2. Our airport transfer from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is generally arranged on sharing basis according to the arrival timing of each client’s flight. Transfer supplement for a separate private transfer service from Beijing Capital International Airport: 30 Euro per Person from 2 persons.

Hotel: Xiyuan Hotel or Lake View Hotel or Hilton Hotel Beijing tongzhou (5*) o.similar.

After Breakfast visit the temple of heaven*, where the emperor went to humble himself in prayer to guarantee realm’s good harvest. Nowadays it becomes a leisure park of local people for relaxing, morning gymnastics, Taichi exercises or chattering. After there, you’ll take a rickshaw* through Beijing’s traditional hutongs and stop by a local family’s home to get a sense of how people actually live in these old neighborhoods.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Tiananmen Square*, then enter the imperial-red walls of the ornate Forbidden City*, the emperor‘s palace – off limits to commoners for centuries till the revolution in 1911. the normal residents were forbidden to enter this area for Hundert years, therefore “forbidden City”
It is the biggest imperial building of the word with over 890 palaces und numberless Pavillons of 8.886 spaces. 1987, it became to UNESCO World Culture Heritage.
Finally you can visit a traditional Chinese Medical Center and know something about Chinese acupuncture, massage and traditional medicin.

Hotel: Xiyuan Hotel oder Lake View Hotel oder Hilton Hotel Beijing Tongzhou (5*****) o.similar.

After breakfast, enjoy your excursion to the Great Wall*, originally built as protection from the Huns and other Nomadic tribes and never completely fulfilling its purpose. Lunch at local restaurant. Then drive to Olympia Park and make foto stop at the“bird’s nest “.
In the Afternoon visit the summer Palace*.

Hotel: Xiyuan Hotel or Lake View Hotel or Hilton Hotel Beijing Tongzhou (5*****) o.similar.

After breakfast take high speed train to Xi`An and transfer to the Hotel.

Hotel: Sheraton Hotel Xi’an Lianhu or Jinhui Pullmann Hotel Hotel or similar (5*****)

Spend a thrilling day to explore the excavation site of Xi’an Terra-Cotta Army* held more than 8000 soldiers. Each soldier appears to have his own personality and many equipped with chariots and horses.
in the afternoon, make your way back downtown to visit the old City Wall* and walk around Bell Tower Square and enjoy a walk in the Moslem region in Xi‘an

Hotel: Sheraton Hotel Xi’an Lianhu or Jinhui Pullmann Hotel Hotel or Similar. (5*****)

After Breakfast High speed Train to Chongqing
And check in on Bord of the 5*-cruise

Hotel: President 8 (5*****) o. similar.

Today visit the National Park Shuangguishan*Fengdu Shuanguishan National Park is arranged as your shore excursion. You can also choose to take the additional shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City with extra fee.
or the Ghost City Fengdu*(if with cruise cruise Präsident 8 or Century Paragon)-. With a history of nearly 2,000 years, it is famous for its architecture and style. It is composed of the ghost town famous mountain scenic spot and the ghost king stone carving scenic spot.
There are many buildings in the city, such as Hip-Hop, Tianzi Hall, Naihe Bridge, Huangquan Road, Wangxiangtai, Yaowangdian, etc., which are very realistic.

Cruise: President 8 or similar (5*****)

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: President 8 or similar (5*****)

Today Disembark at Maoping cruise terminal, Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site.
In the Afternoon High Speed Train to Shanghai
Then Transfer to the Hotel.

Hotel: Jeurong Hotel or New Jinjiang Hotel or similar (5*****)

Head out into the city on a tour of Shanghai’s highlights. Begin in the Bund, a historic riverside promenade facing the towering skyscrapers of Pudong. Continue to the Old Bazaars to experience authentic Chinese culture. Learn about the city’s history at the Shanghai Museum and see the modern side of the city. Walk on the old City Town Chenghuang Miao .Visit an authentic Silk Factory to discover how this coveted fabric is manufactured.

Hotel: Jeurong Hotel or New Jinjiang Hotel or Similar.(5*****)

Whole day free for you

Hotel: Jeurong Hotel or New Jinjiang Hotel or Similar.(5*****)

Today You will be transferred to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in time for your flight home.