15 Days China Yangtze Cruise with Zhangjiajie


Tour Name: 15 Days China Yangtze Cruise with Zhangjiajie

Tour Code: ZH-YTZ-01

Tour Type: Private Tour

Summary: 15 Days China Tour with Yangtze River Offers Beijing,Xian, Chengdu,Chongqing,Yangtze Cruise, Zhangjiajie and Shanghai This is a China tour with Yangtze River that it will make you an wonderful tour in China

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15 Days China Yangtze Cruise with Zhangjiajie

Day 1: Arrive in Beijing

Arrival in Beijing, met and transferred to your hotel in Beijing. In the afternoon, visit Temple of Heaven, the place where the emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties worshipped heaven and prayed for peace and harvest. You are at your leisure to take a good rest or explore the city for the remainer of the day. 
Meals: No                                                      Accommodation: In Beijing

Day 2: Beijing
Your day starts after a nice Breakfast, meet your tour guide at confirmed time (Guide will call your hotel room to confirm hotel pickup time the evening before). The first stop is Dingling Mausoleum, one of the 13 Ming Tombs in Beijing. This mausoleum is a shared burial area of the 13th Emperor of the Ming Dynasty Zhu Yijun and his wife and concubine. The mausoleum is also one of the three largest mausoleums in scale. Next, you will pay a 45 minutes’ visit to Jade Carving Factory and have lunch in a local restaurant. Then continue to visitMutianyu Great Wall. This part of the Great Wall famed of its magnificent landscape. It is also less crowded and touristy. On the way back to downtown city you will visit a Silk Market to appreciate traditional Chinese Silk arts. 

Ending the tour here and you will be escorted back to hotel
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch                           Accommodation : In Beijing


Day 3: Beijing-Xian by flight
After breakfast, our guide will meet you at hotel lobby at confirmed time. The first stop is Tian’anmen Square, the largest downtown city square in the world. And the square held the founding ceremony of new China in Oct 1st, 1949. Continue walking you will arrive at entry of Forbidden City which used to be the imperial palace of the Ming and the Qing Dynasties. 24 emperors used to live in here. As the world’s largest and best-preserved wooden structured palace complex, Forbidden City is listed among the top five palaces in the world. Then pay a short visit to Silk Market and head to Temple of Heaven. It’s a place where emperors went each year at fixed day to worship for heaven and pray for agricultural harvest. Surrounding Temple of Heaven there are a few other buildings built in the past to prepare item needing for worshiping and prayer. Then you will enjoy lunch and pay a short visit to a Pearl Market. After that, continue the tour to Summer Palace. It is the largest existed imperial garden in China. Ending the tour here and you will be escorted to airport for night flight to Xian. Upon arrival in Xian, local driver will be waiting you at terminal by holding a board with your name and transfer you to hotel.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch                                                     Accommodation : In Xian
Day 4: Xian City Tour
In the morning our guide will meet you at hotel lobby at confirmed time and start the group tour to Terracotta Warriors Factory and Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Being renowned as the eighth world wonder, Terracotta Warriors will surprise you will thousands of real-sized soldiers, generals, and horses figures. After lunch, you will head to the Banpo Museum. It is a tribal residential ruin from 6000 years ago. Here you will witness the housing ruins, daily-use articles, production tools, burial system and art facts of the primary tribe. After the whole day’s tour you will be escorted back to hotel.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch                                 Accommodation : In Xian

Day 5: Xian-Chengdu(By flight)
In the morning, our tour guide will meet you at hotel lobby at confirmed time. First you will be escorted to Small Wild Goose Pagoda Scenic Area. The whole scenic area looks like an ancient Chinese garden and you will also have an opportunity to visit the Xian Museum beside the Pagoda. Then we will drive to visit North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Strolling along the square, you will find all buildings are built with Tang Dynasty architecture style. After lunch, we head to 600 years old City Wall. It was built in the Ming Dynasty as the military defensive system. Now it become a necklace circled the inner city of Xian. Optional Activity of the City Wall can be renting a bike and cycling along the Wall. The last stop is Bell Tower and Drum Tower Square& Muslim Quarter where you will have a outlook view of the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower and try many local snacks.Finally you will be transferred to Xian airport for evening flight to Chengdu. Arriving in Chengdu our local driver will pick you up from airport and transfer to hotel.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch                    Accommodation : In Chengdu
Day 6: Chengdu
On this day, you will visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to spend a cheerful morning with these lovely pandas, followed by a trip to theWenshu Temple where you can spend some time sitting in its tea house enjoying a cup of traditional Chinese tea and absorb the special atmosphere of Chengdu and Jinli Old Street.In the evening, you can choose to enjoy Sichuan Opera to admire the unique face changing skill in it.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch                  Accommodation : In Chengdu
Day 7: Chengdu-Chongqing-Yangtze Cruise
You will be free until your local guide escorts you to the railway station for your bullet train to Chongqing. Upon arrival, your local guide will meet you and transfer you to the Chongqing City and you will have city tour including Yangtze River Cableway, Chongqing Zoo, Three Gorges Museum and the Auditorium at Renmin Square from outside before embark the Yangtze Cruise ship.
Note: shore excursions may differ from different cruise companies.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch               Accommodation : Yangzte Cruise
Day 8: Yangtze Cruise
 
Your memorable Yangtze Cruise begins. Various activities onboard will expand your preparation for Yangtze exploration. Your ship will stop for a shore excursion at the famous Fengdu Ghost City where you can learn about China's afterlife culture.After, you'll re-board the ship and continue your cruise. Usually there will be a welcome party hosted by the captain in the evening, this is the best chance to make new friends and be immersed in the staff's hospitality. So dress up and be ready to enjoy.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch                 Accommodation : Yangzte Cruise

Day 9: Yangtze Cruise

Besides the enchanting landscape along the Yangtze River, today's sightseeing will be highlighted by the shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges. You will take a local sampan to enter the fabulous gorges. Deep gorges, green mountains, crystal waters, appalling cliffs, thriving groves and perhaps native wildlife make this excursion worthwhile. Back to your ship after the stop, the ballroom maybe an deal place to party the night away.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch           Accommodation : Yangzte Cruise


Day 10: Yangtze Cruise-Yichang - Zhangjiajie

Today the last shore excursion takes you to the Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest hydroelectric complex Mingled with local natural landscape, the Dam can boast as the newest scenic spot on the river.
After the Yangtze Cruise, you will be met by your local guide at the disembarking pier and transferred to Zahngjiajie by coach (about 5 hours driving) or by train.Upon your arrival at Zhangjiajie, your local guide is ready to meet you and escort you to your hotel. 

Meals: Breakfast                           Accommodation : In Zhangjiajie


Day 11: Zhangjiajie 

After breakfast at hotel , transfer to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, and you will visit Yellow Stone Village by round trip cable cars. The Yellow Stone Village lies to the west of Zhangjiajie Forest Park with an altitude of 1,206 m and covers an area of 250 mu. There is a popular saying that you cannot say that you have been to Zhangjiajie if you don't visit Yellow Stone Village, the most popular scenic spots are Six Strange Pagoda, Picking Up Star Platform, Five Finger Peaks and so on.After lunch, you will trek about 3 hours along the Golden Whip Stream, which is located in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, it covers a distance of 7.5 km from north to south, winding across mountains and valleys. The brook is limpid through the year, with many scenic spots along the way. At the same time you can have a free oxygen show when you are explore this beautiful valley.

Remark: Tonight, you can also be charge USD 50/pax  by yourself to enjoy the famous show --Charm Western Hunan
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch                               Accommodation: In Wulingyuan 

Day 12: Zhangjiajie
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to take Bailong Elevator up to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area. Yuanjiajie is also called AVATAR Mountain for the movie AVATAR is filmed here. Located in the northwest part of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Yuanjiajie is a naturally formed platform mountain, surrounded by higher summits which are divided by deep valleys. You will enjoy Hallelujah Mountain, NO.1 Bridge in the world and so on.After lunch, take bus about 40 minutes driving to He Long Park, and visit Tianzi Mountain.  Tianzi Mountain is known for 4 natural spectacles, the clouds of mist that circle the peaks of the mountain, the amazing views of the rising sun, the moonlit nights and snow capped winter peaks. They include more than 80 natural platforms to take in the magnificent scenery. Then take Tianzi Mountain cable car down and continue to visit Ten-mile Gallery by trams in Suoxiyu Scenic Spot. 

Remark:  Your tour guide can decide if you visit Yuanjiajie at first or Tianzi Mountain at first so as to get rid of a long time waiting for a line when you take Bailong Elevator and Tianzi Mountain Cable way.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch              Accommodation: In Wulingyuan 


Day 13: Zhangjiajie (Tianmen Mountain-Tujia Customs Park)

After breakfast at hotel, you will visit Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park by cable cars. Tianmen Mountain is praised as "the Soul of Zhangjiajie". With 1518 meters above sea level, it is standing at the site of 8 km south away from Zhangjiajie Downtown.Today you can explore the six wonders of Tianmen Mountain,including Tianmen Cave, Tontian Avenue, The Ghost Plank Road, Glass Skywalk, Tianmen Temple, etc. Then take flight to Shanghai,Arriving in Shanghai our local driver will pick you up from airport and transfer to hotel.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch                 Accommodation : In Shanghai

Day 14: Shanghai
In the morning, our tour guide will meet you at hotel lobby at confirmed time. The first stop is Shanghai Old Street. You will find some taste of Old Shanghai in 1920th. Walking along the street you will come to Yuyuan Garden, that garden used to be a private garden of Pan family and after establishment of new China it is open to public. Next you will be escorted to the Bund where you could see the best scenery of old and modern Shanghai. After lunch go to visit the most charming area of Shanhgai, Tianzifang, the place mixed of old and modern, food, art, music. The last stop will be Old French Concession which used to be one of the two largest concessions in Shanghai. Finally you will be escorted back to hotel.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch                Accommodation : In Shanghai

Day 15: Shanghai/ Departure
Transfer to airport for departure or free on your own and end pleasant your Beijing  Xian Shanghai trip. 
Meal: Breakfast
 

Price : Use in USD/P.P

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6-9 Persons 0 USD/P.P 0 USD/P.P 0 USD/P.P
≥10 persons 0 USD/P.P 0 USD/P.P 0 USD/P.P

Price Excludes:

Private transfers between airports/railway stations, hotels and sightseeing spots.
Driver and English-speaking guide service on normal sightseeing activities noted in the itinerary.
Two perosns share one twins or double room at hotel with daily breakfast
Entrance fees to attractions or activities listed in the itinerary
Meals as itinerary specifies
China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance
Government & service taxes
China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance

Price Excludes:

Round way International and domestic airfare, unless otherwise noted.
Visa fee, passport application or renewal fee.
Tips for guides, escort, drives, bellman, etc.
Personal expenses
Optional tours, meals, activities and services
Any extra cost caused by changes of natural disasters, fires, weather, governmental and local authority orders, political change, strikes, war, riots, quarantine, custom regulations,damages injury caused by accident beyond the control of visitarounchina.com and that has incurred due to the tourist action voilating the laws.

Remarks:

※ Prices are valid from Mar 1 this year to Feb 28 next year, except Chinese public holidays, local fairs or events.
※ VAC reserves the right to adjust the price caused by exchange rate
※ No guide on the flight and Yangtze River cruise.
※ Recommended hotels are subject to change in actual booking
※ Special requirements should be advised to VAC in advance.
※ VAC reserves the right of final explanation for any change due to the reasons beyond our control

Price includes:

1. Bus service for your own use.

2. English-speaking guide service.

3. Entrance fees as mentioned.

4. The prices above are based two persons sharing one standard room with daily breakfast.

5. The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group.

6. Luggage Transfers: Between airports/railway stations/hotels.

7. Service Charge & Government Taxes.

8. Insurance: The insurance is China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.

9. Arrangements: The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

10. All credit card processing fees.


Price excludes:

1. Tips for your tour guide and driver.

2. The prices above are based two persons sharing one standard room. If one person prefers to stay in one room, the single room supplement must be paid.

3. The price shall increase at the duration of super high season,such as 1May-3 May, 1 Oct-7 Oct and Chinese New Spring Festival.

4. In order to give our guests more choices, the meals are not included in the quotation.

5. Early check in or late check out.

6. Any other changes caused by the acts of God, natural disasters, fires, weather, governmental and local authority orders, political change, strikes, war, riots, quarantine, custom regulations, damages or injury caused by accident beyond the control of China Travel Club and that has incurred due to the tourist action violating the laws.

1. All rates are subject to reconfirmation from our trip advisors when an actual booking is being made.

2. All tours & transfers are all based in English Speaking local guides. For other languages, please contact our trip advisors for new quotations.

3. Child definition: From Age 3 to 11 Years (usually enjoying 10%-40% discount. Contact our trip advisors for the actual discount for your case). 12 Years old and above will be charged as Adult Price.

4. Wear casually with comfortable sports shoes and please pay attention to the local climate of Zhangjiajie.

5. Prices are based on current exchange rate and are subject to change without prior notice. For the most up to date prices, please contact with the sales.

6. As your traveling places are in mountainous area, please pack leisure clothing and shoes.

7. The weather in mountainous area is changeable. It is better to bring your umbrella.

8. All the hotels(except 5 star hotel) in Zhangjiajie do not offer complimentary toilet articles, such as shampoo, shower gel, soap, disposable teeth brush, slippers, ect for environmental protection.

9. Tour Standard:
Economic: You will enjoy the most beautiful places in Zhangjiajie at low costs, we provide good hotels for you, and you will even have a chance to live in the family style hotels in the park. The routes is designed especially for hiking and can save you a lot of money.
Standard: We will provide tourism van with professional driver, the hotels you will stay are all 4 star and have good locations to the different science spots; A map of Zhangjiajie for everyone and one bottle of water each day.
Deluxe: The Buick Business Purpose Vehicle (or Mercedes-Benz car if our guests require )will serve you during your whole trip, 5 star hotel is your choice when you are traveling, most routes are designed to assure that you will have a leisure and unforgettable trip in Zhangjiajie; A map of Zhangjiajie and one bottle of water each day.