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  Speicla Trips (Yangtze River) 14 Day  

 

Yangtze River (14 Day Trip)

 

 
  Introduction  
 
This adventure starts the sightseeing programs and experience of local activities in Beijing first. Then travel to Chongqing for the boat experience of the Yangtze River (Longest River in Asia). Participants will observe the five-step ship lock, the diversion canal, the dam in construction, and the power station. The natural landscape is fascinating for overseas tourists sightseeing on simple, peapod-like flat boats. Participants will also see large and small karsts caves, home of many swallows, a world of high cliffs, deep gorges, flying waterfalls, three-colored springs, the ancient trestle path the suspended coffin in the cliff, the groups of ancient tombs and marvelous
 
  Beijing ¨C 6 days  
 

Visit the major historical sites such as The Great Wall, Forbidden City and Summer Palace etc. Train with the Masters in Martial Arts workshops in Beijing, Learn new skills like Chinese calligraphy, paper cutting and Chinese Medicine in specially arranged Culture & Arts workshops. Enjoy social activities such as a night at the Peking Opera, sampling tea in a Teahouse, learning how to play the game of Mahjong, making Chinese Dumplings and watching the world-famous Chinese Acrobatic show. Furthermore, we can arrange more training and Culture workshops for those people who have been on our previous trips while the sightseeing program is taking place in Beijing.

Sightseeing Culture & Arts Workshops Social Activities
 
  Yangtze River Experience (5 Days)  
 


The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia and third longest in the world The headwaters of the Yangtze are situated at an elevation of about 16,000 feet in the Kunlun Mountains in the southwestern section of Qinghai. It has been a source of inspiration for poets and artists and one of the hottest tourism destinations in the country for years.



What can you see through Yanghze River TripParticipants will observe the five-step ship lock, the diversion canal, the dam in construction, and the power station. It also provides a good opportunity for our participants to know the history of the dam and facts on its construction. Participants will also see large and small karsts caves, home of many swallows, a world of high cliffs, deep gorges, flying waterfalls, three-colored springs, the ancient trestle path the suspended coffin in the cliff, the groups of ancient tombs and marvelous karsts formations. Startled swallows swoop overhead, fish swim about in the depths of the water and monkeys play on shore. The natural landscape is fascinating for overseas tourists sightseeing on simple, peapod-like flat boats.


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  Itinerary  

Day 1: Flight to Beijing

Take flights from you home country to Beijing Capital International

Day 2: Beijing

Arrive in Beijing and transfer to hotel. Visit Tiananmen Square, the largest city center square in the world, Summer Palace where the Empress dowager Ci Xi would escape the heat of the city. Evening Peking Duck Dinner. Accommodation at hotel.

Day 3: Beijing

The highlight today is a full-day excursion to the Great Wall, the longest man-made object in the world. In the afternoon, you will visit one of the Ming Tombs ¨C Changling Tombs, the Sacred Road and Cloisonn¨¦ Factory. Evening enjoy Peking Opera. Accommodation at hotel.
Day 4: Beijing - Xian

Visit Purple Forbidden City, the largest imperial palace all over the world; then Hutong, the old residence of local habitants by pedicab; and Temple of Heaven , one of the best examples of Chinese architecture. Enjoy a lunch in local families. Train to Xi¡¯an. Overnight on train.
Day 5: Xian

Arrive in Xian. Transfer to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the City Wall and Shannxi New Provincial Museum. Accommodation at hotel.

Day 6: Xian

Visit Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses, Moslem residential area and the Great Mosque. Enjoy the dumping banquet and have Tang Dynasty Dancing Show in the evening . Accommodation at hotel.

Day 7: Xian / Chongqing + Dazu

Flight to Chongqing. Transfer to Dazu to visit Dazu Caves at Beishan. Accommodation at hotel.
Day 8: Dazu + Chongqing

Visit Dazu Caves at Baoding, then return to Chongqing and have a city tour. Embark the vessel. Overnight on board.

Day 9: Yangtse River Cruise

Full day Yangtse River cruise. Excursion to Fengdu city. Overnight on board.

Day 10: Yangtse River Cruise

Full day Yangtse River Cruise. Excursion to Shennong Stream or Small Three Gorges( according to the size of the boat). Sail through the Three Gorges: Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge. Overnight on board.

Day 11: Yichang / Shanghai

Arrive in Yichang and finish the cruise. Flight to Shanghai. Accommodation at hotel.

Day 12: Shanghai

Visit Yu Garden, Shanghai old city area, Jade Buddha Temple, the Bund and Nanjing Shopping Street. Enjoy the Acrobatic Show in the evening . Accommodation at hotel.

Day 13: Shanghai - Suzhou - Shanghai

Train to Suzhou. Visit the Humble Administrator¡¯s Garden. Excursion to Tongli, an ancient water town and Retreat and Meditation Garden.. Take train back to Shanghai. Accommodation at hotel.

Day 14: Shanghai

Transfer to airport for departure.

  Accommodation  
 
Participants will stay at either 3 or 4 Star hotels depending on the location of the activities taking place during your visit in China. Standard rooms have one double or twin beds, air-conditioning, en suite shower/bath room and satellite television. Some hotels offer facilities such as choice of restaurants and pubs, Health and Fitness club with gym, Jacuzzi, indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, massage, bowling, table tennis and games room. All the accommodation we have selected is generally good condition, with two people sharing a standard room. For more information about our hotels, please click here

 
  Dates & Fees  
 

All fees quoted on this site are in three currencies: sterling (British Pound), Euros and US dollar, based on the exchange rate of RMB on 29th March, 2006. We reserve the right to change the dates and fees without prior notice. For more information about our hotels, please click here



14 Day (The New Three Gorge of Yangtze River)

Number / Country UK Applicants EU Applicants USA & Others
10 up GBP ¡ê EUR € USD $
5 - 9 GBP ¡ê EUR € USD $
2 - 5      
 
  How to apply  
 
Extension trips are available for those who would deeper experience of China after 7 days trip in Beijing.
To book this trip, please click here
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