China Tour with Great Wall & Yangtze Cruise

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival, Beijing

  Touching down in Beijing, your personal tour guide will meet you at the arrival hall exit, with your name board and Odynovo's logo in hand. Later, you will be escorted to your hotel. The rest of the day is for you to relax and recover from your journey.

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• Day 2: Beijing, Forbidden City

  This morning, wander through Tiananmen Square, with great significance for it has witnessed many important events in Chinese history such as the founding of the P.R.C. After crossing the Square, you will arrive at the magnificent Forbidden City, a palace complex that ever served as the home of ancient China's emperors in Ming and Qing dynasties.

  Spend the afternoon traveling to an imperial garden - Summer Palace, a royal masterpiece of Chinese landscaped gardens. Appreciate the beautiful gardens there and imagine the lifestyle of royalty and courtiers who cooled off in hot months at this summer resort.

  For the night, an optional Kung Fu Show is recommended to take in a perfect combination of traditional Chinese martial arts, stories, music, dancing and acrobatics.

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• Day 3: Great Wall in Beijing

  After breakfast drive about 2 hours to the Great Wall at Mutianyu, a less crowded part of China's iconic landmark ranking top among all the Great Wall sections due to its picturesque scenery and well-restored architecture.

  Discover more ancient history at one of the famous thirteen Ming Tombs-Changling Tomb, to appreciate the precious unearthed relics unveiling the life of the dead Emperor Yongle, with whose reign the Ming Dynasty reached its peak.

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• Day 4: Beijing - Xi'an, Leisure Hutong Tour

  Start the day at the Temple of Heaven, where the emperors in ancient times prayed to 'heaven' for a good harvest. Nowadays, it has become a public park where you can experience the locals' healthy lifestyle. Later on, go to Hutongs to get a glimpse into the daily life of old Beijingers living in the quadrangle dwellings and enjoy a rickshaw ride.

  After the tour in Beijing, take 5 hours high-speed train to Xi'an and then go to your downtown hotel with your tour guide's help.

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• Day 5: Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an

  This morning, you will uncover the mysteries of the underground army of Terracotta Warriors and be astonished by the thousands of vivid clay statues there in life-size.

  Returning to the city in the afternoon, absorb the red-lantern-lined city streets from the Ancient City Wall and then stroll through the Muslim Quarter, a place to glance at Chinese Muslims' life, to try some exotic snacks and collect colorful souvenirs.

  At night, the Tang Dynasty Show is another option to appreciate the music and dance of the golden era of ancient China.

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• Day 6: Xi'an - Guilin, Reed Flute Cave

  Fly to Guilin in the morning. Upon arrival, your tour guide and driver will welcome you and escort you to explore the Reed Flute Cave, a light adventure through the forest of stalactites and stalagmites under dreamlike lights. After that, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in.

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• Day 7: Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo

  Be taken to Zhujiang Pier (about 50 minutes) and start a Li River cruise down to Yangshuo. Along the river, immerse yourself in the picturesque scenery formed by karst pinnacles which have inspired poets and painters for centuries.

  After the cruise, your tour guide will accompany you to walk through the busy West Street and then arrive at your hotel. The more energetic ones may like an extra countryside tour either by bicycle or private vehicle to delve into the serene countryside of Yangshuo.

  For those interested in Chinese minority cultures, the Impression of Sanjie Liu, a magnificent outdoor show on the Li River with a natural backdrop of karst mountains, will be a good choice.

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• Day 8: Guilin - Chongqing, Yangtze River Cruise

  Enjoy your breakfast and transfer to the railway station for your high-speed train (about 5 hours) to Chongqing. On arrival, you will be met by your tour guide and taken to the dock to board your Yangtze River cruise ship. The ship usually departs Chongqing at 9 pm.

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• Day 9: Yangtze River Cruise, Shibaozhai

  Have a relaxing morning on the ship or take the optional excursion to Fengdu Ghost City, a chance to have an insight into Chinese ghost culture and the afterlife.

  In the afternoon, take a shore excursion to Shibaozhai, a historical red pavilion hanging on a solitary mountain, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area. Afterward, return to the ship and continue your relaxing cruise.

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• Day 10: Yangtze River Cruise, Shennv Stream

  The majesty of the Yangtze River presents itself to you, and you can only sit back to enjoy it. History fans may opt to the optional tour to the White Emperor City.

  Be prepared to take in the beauty of Shennv Stream in the afternoon. Take a wooden boat to reach the deep gorge, admire the stunning scenery and have a chance to see the locals' daily life.

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• Day 11: Yichang - Shanghai, Three Gorges Dam

  Today's highlight must be the Three Gorges Dam, which spans the Yangtze River and has been one of the largest power stations in the world.

  The unforgettable Yangtze River cruise ends in Yichang. After disembarkation, you will be firstly transferred to the tourist center in Yichang city, where you will be met by your private guide and transferred to the airport for your flight to Shanghai.

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• Day 12: Highlights in Shanghai

  Discover the city from Shanghai Museum which houses an excellent collection of ancient exhibits including ceramics, paintings, calligraphy, sculptures, etc. Move on to explore the exquisite Yu Garden, a shining star among all traditional Chinese gardens in south of the Yangtze. Change tempo and have a leisure walk through the tree-lined avenues of the Former French Concession. Ends today's tour with strolling on the Bund where you can get a microcosm of Old Shanghai dating back to the 1920s.

  Tonight, you may like to enjoy an amazing Acrobatic Show, optional and needed to be booked in advance.

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• Day 13: Shanghai, Departure

  Today, you will be free until the tour guide picks you up and transfer you to the airport for your return flight. Say goodbye to China!

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