Beijing, Xi’an, Yangtze river with 2010 Shanghai Expo

from only $1,847

Marvels - new and ancient present themselves on every day as you visit places like The Great Wall, The Forbidden City and The Entombed Warriors. The beauty of the Yangtze River and then the huge Three Gorges Dam will astound and finally 2010 Shanghai Expo.(Note: The ticket fare will not be refunded if you book the tour.)

 

Day By Day Itinerary:

Day 1
Place & Transport: Arrive in Beijing, Flight not included
Today's Activities: Airport to Hotel Transfer (Beijing)

Arrive at Beijing. Be met & transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.

Day 2
Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City, Treasure Houses, Summer Palace, Li Heng Tang pearl store
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Traditional Mongolia Restaurant

- The Tian'anmen Square: The largest city square in the world.
- The Forbidden City: The largest imperial palace in China during the Ming and Qing dynasties with a history of around 600 years.
- Treasure Houses: Treasure house has undergone 4 time renovations, the present one takes up almost 220 square metres, more than 440 treasures on display belonged to Qing dynasty royalty, half of which have not never been on display in the old one. It's worthy of visiting.
- Summer Palace: It is the best preserved and the largest imperial garden in China. A much-loved summer retreat of the Imperial families, the beautifully landscaped gardens, halls, pavilions and corridors are designed to be in harmony with the lake and rivers in which they are set.

Day 3
Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: Mutianyu Great Wall(with round way cable car), Shahe Cloisonne Factory

- The Great Wall: This less-crowded section of the Great Wall is a about 2.5 hours' drive from downtown Beijing. A cable car takes you to a good section (avoiding a very steep climb), where you can walk along the wall, through the watch towers and enjoy superb views as it snakes across the hills and mountains.

Day 4
Place & Transport: Beijing to Xian, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Beijing), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Xian), Short Hutong Tour in Xicheng District, Temple of Heaven, Lizexiang Pearl Store

- Short Hutong Tour in Xicheng District:A visit to a local family is included then a walk over the Silver Ingot Bridge (Yinding Bridge) to hear the explanation about the different thresholds that mark the entry to the courtyard houses.
- Temple of Heaven: It is the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would offer sacrifice to heaven and pray for good harvests.

Day 5
Place & Transport: Xian
Today's Activities: Big Wild Goose Pagoda, The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Chongde Handmade Pottery Factory
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at A Wa Shan Zhai Restaurant

- The Terracotta Warriors and Horses: The Warriors are part of the underground tomb of the Emperor Qin. Well over 7000 figures in full battle array are formed for battle in several large pits. Many of the figures - soldiers, archers, horses and chariots have been restored.
- Big Wild Goose Pagoda: A major Buddhist site, the simple, elegant brick Pagoda stands in the grounds of the attractive Da Ci'en Temple. The Pagoda was built in the 7th century to house the Buddhist materials that Xuanzang (Tripitaka) brought back from his epic journey to India. The Temple complex has several large halls with some great Buddhist statues and murals.

Day 6
Place & Transport: Xian to Chongqing to Yangtze, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities: Cruise pier Transfer (Yangtze), Hotel to airport Transfer (Xian), Airport to Cruise pier transfer (Chongqing), Board the ship from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and departs Chongqing at 10:00pm.(Dinner is not included), Three Gorges Museum, Ciqikou Old Town, , Chongqing National Arts Institute Gallery

- Ciqikou Old Town:This lively old area has been partly restored, and remains an authentic and busy community.
- Three Gorges Museums:The best exhibits are those on the history of the Yangtze and, of course, the Dam. It also houses some excellent stone and terracotta sculptures, art and interesting artifacts, items from the war years, and temporary exhibitions.

Day 7
Place & Transport: Yangtze
Today's Activities: Cruise pier Transfer (Yangtze), Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City (8:00-10:00am).
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch, Chinese Dinner

- After breakfast, visit the Ghost City of Fengdu County on the moring. Fengdu is where the devil lives, according to Chinese legend. The whole place has an eerie feel to it with deserted streets, tower blocks, empty shops and banks. The only people here are those who make a living from visiting cruise boats. The Captain's Welcome Party will be held.

Day 8
Place & Transport: Yangtze
Today's Activities: Cruise pier Transfer (Yangtze), Shore excursion to Shennong Stream(1:30pm-5:30pm).You also have the option of visiting the White Emperor City.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch, Chinese Dinner

Take a small boat to Shennong Stream in the afternoon. Shennong Stream is another tributary of the Yangtze River, and its fast-flowing, crystal clear water runs southwards through deep gorges. In the evening, various activities and performances are included on the cruise. Performances include costume shows, magic shows. Sichuan Opera and the Magical Mask Changing are sometimes included.

Day 9
Place & Transport: Yangtze to Yichang to Shanghai, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities: Cruise pier Transfer (Yichang), Airport Transfer (Yichang), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Shanghai), Shore excursion to The Three Gorges Dam Site. Arrive in Yichang at 1:00pm.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

Today first visit Three Gorges Dam, the largest water conservancy project ever undertaken by man. It has been a dream for several generations of Chinese people. It will be 2,335 meters long, 185 meters high, 18 meters wide on the top and 130 meters wide at the bottom. The tourists can get access to the top of the dam and enjoy different kinds of photo opportunities. When the cruise ends, transferred to the airport and take a flight to Shanghai.

Day 10
Place & Transport: Shanghai
Today's Activities: Shanghai Expo Standard Day Single Day Admission Ticket
Meals: Breakfast

Detailed Itinerary:Shanghai Expo Standard Day Single Day Admission Ticket: World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China is a grand drawing together of international fairs and expositions. The theme of the Expo is **u**Better City, Better Life**u**, which reflects Shanghai's leading status as a economic and cultural city in the Twenty-first Century. The expo is expected to attract the largest number of participants and visitors in the history of international expositions. The Shanghai 2010 Expo's emblem, depicting the image of three people holding hands together. Tips: Standard day ticket holders can enter the Expo area once on any day except for peak days.(from May 1 to Oct 31, 2010, excluding May 1 to 3, October 1 to 7 and October 25 to 31).

Day 11
Place & Transport: Shanghai
Today's Activities: The Shanghai World Financial Center, Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyuan Market, Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Hua Ling Silk Exhibition Hall
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Old Shanghai Restaurant

The Shanghai World Financial Center : The Shanghai World Financial Center is a super tall skyscraper. It is a mixed use skyscraper, which will consist of offices, hotels, conference rooms, observation decks, and shopping malls on the lower floors.
-Yuyuan Garden: the most famous garden in Shanghai which is decorated by beautiful pavilions, miniature lakes, bridges and rock formations.
-Yuyuan Market: It is also a shopper's paradise with many small shops, often housed in authentic historic structures, carrying everything from furniture to porcelain.
-Jade Buddha Temple: An active Buddhist temple, and one of the richest in Shanghai. The main treasures are two statues of Buddha, carved from rare single blocks of white jade adorned with precious stones.

Day 12
Place & Transport: Depart Shanghai, Flight not includeds
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Shanghai)
Meals: Breakfast

Transfer to the airport ready for your departure. We wish you have a pleasant journey home.

tour price:

Your Group Size	tourist class	Single room supplement
1 person	$ 2,651
2-5 persons	$ 1,847	$373
6-9 persons	$ 1,611	$373
hotels in this tour	Beijing	Days Inn Forbidden City Beijing
	Xi'an	Xian Skytel Hotel
	Shanghai	Hengsheng Peninsula International Hotel Shanghai
	Yangtze	Yangtze River