China Magnificent Three Gorges Tour (13 Days/12 Nights)

Day 1 Beijing

On arrival you will be met by our CITS guide and transferred to your hotel. You will be free for the rest of the day.

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Day 2 Beijing (B, L)

A full day excursion by seat-in coach to the Great Wall - the landmark of China. It is one of the most amazing feats of human labor. After lunch, a drive to the Ming Tombs along the Sacred Way with giant marble figures and animals guarding the tomb area for deceased emperors of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644AD).

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Day 3 Beijing (B, L, D)

A morning tour of Tian'anmen Square, the largest public square in the world, and the Palace Museum, known as the Forbidden City; the complex of imperial palaces are home to the emperors for over 500 years in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Some of the grand halls have been used as museums for fine collections of Chinese treasures. After lunch you will be driven to visit the Summer Palace, a former summer resort for the royal family, and take a boat ride on its Lake Kunming. This evening you will be treated to a delicious Beijing roasted duck dinner.

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Day 4 Beiing-Xi'an (B, L)

Your sightseeing this morning is the Temple of Heaven, where the Ming and Qing emperors prayed for good harvest. It is the largest temple complex remaining in China today. After lunch, take a two-hour flight to Xi'an, the great ancient capital and the eastern end of the Silk Road. A city tour of the ancient city wall, one of few well-preserved ones in China.

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Day 5 Xi'an (B, L)

This exciting day of sightseeing will include the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses at the Tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first Qin Emperor, and the Bronze Chariots. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda which was built in 652 AD. It contains a large volume of Buddhist scriptures which were obtained from India by the eminent monk Xuanzang,. Remainder of day is at leisure.

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Day 6 Xi'an-Chongqing  to On board (B,L, D)

This morning, visit the Shaanxi Provincial Museum where you will discover how Xi'an became the cradle of Chinese culture. After lunch at a local restaurant, you will be transferred to the airport for a brief time flight to Chongqing , the mountain city. You will check in the cruiser and depart the mountain city this evening.

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Day 7 On Board (B, L, D)

Navigate Qutang Gorge(8km), the third gorge of the Yangtze. Shore excursion to the Ghost City - Fengdu or Shibaozhai Pogoda

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Day 8 On Board (B, L, D)

Sail through Wu Gorge and the West section of Xiling Gorge. Shore excursion to the Shennong Lesser Gorges.

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Day 9 On board - Yichang - Shanghai (B, L)

Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam, known as the Big Dam. Navigate the east section of Xiling Gorge (76km), the first gorge of the Yangtze. Arrive at Yichang after lunch. You would take the flight to Shanghai, a cosmopolitan, bustling and heavily populated city in China. You are free for the remainder of the day.

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Day 10 Shanghai (B, L, D)

Your sightseeing this morning features a tour of the Yuyuan Garden, the old area of the city, and a stroll along the lively waterfront, known as the \"Bund\". After lunch, visit to the Jade Buddha Temple.  Have an acrobatic show for your evening entertainment after dinner.

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Day 11 Shanghai to Guilin (B)

This morning, visit Shanghai Museum, one of the largest in China, which houses a collection of 120,000 pieces of cultural relics. After lunch, you fly to Guilin, a city known for its beautiful landscape, the spectacular pointed mountains, the winding rivers and the limestone rock formation. You are at leisure for the rest of the day.

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Day 12 Guilin (B)

A day to enjoy a downstream cruise on the Lijiang River and be exposed to the indescribable beauty and scenery surrounding it. Lunch is served on board. Disembark at Yangshuo, a small town with any stalls selling traditional Chinese arts and crafts. Visit local markets before returning by coach to Guilin.

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Day 13 Guilin to Departure (B)

A city tour this morning includes descending into the most extraordinary scenery underground in the Reed Flute Cave, and climbing up the Fubo Hill for a panoramic view of the city. After lunch, transfer to the airport for departure.

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Note:

Guaranteed Departures

Operates: Every Sat

Minimum 2 persons

Tour price does not include International air tickets, extra air fuel fare, excess baggage and any personal expense.

All tours are conducted in English.

Extra charge p.p. in Shanghai during the F1 (Oct17-19) is700RMB for share twin and 1200RMBfor single supp.

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Price Includes:

·Airport Tax is included.

·All transportation within China.

·Accommodation at 4-star hotels

·4-star cruiser for Yangtze river cruise

·Daily western breakfast.

·Lunches and dinners as indicated in the itinerary.

·Scheduled sightseeing by air-conditioned coach with guide service.

·Luggage handling and transfers from airport to hotel and vice versa.

Price Excludes:

·The fuel fare is not included, excess baggage and any personal expense.

·Extra charge p.p. in Guangzhou during the China Export Commodities Fair is USD136 for share twin and USD195 for single supp.

·Extra charge and date in Shanghai during the F1 is to be determined.

·Extra USD22 would be charged for one passenger's one way airport transfer.

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·Price for August 2008 not to be determined.

·Cancellation

15 days before scheduled date of departure--no cancellation charge

Between 8-15 days--5% of tour cost

Between 2-7 days--30% of tour cost

Within 24 hours--50% of tour cost plus tour expense of the first day

If a participant cancels while a tour is in progress, no refunds are made for unused portion of the tour

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