Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
When arriving at the airport, you will see our Beijing guide waiting there for you, and our driver is ready to escort you to the hotel. After completing the hotel check-in procedure, the remainder of the day is free. Accommodation: The Great Wall Hotel Beijing (5 stars) - the former Sheraton
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After a short tour briefing of your 14 days China itinerary in Beijing, we will go to Tiananmen Square first and then move on to the Forbidden City, also called Palace Museum, the world’s largest and most complete ancient wooden architectural complex. History shows that 24 emperors with their families spent their lifetime here. At noon, we will prepare an a la carte welcome lunch at a restaurant of good repute, where you can enjoy the famous Peking Duck there. In the afternoon, we will head to Temple of Heaven, an ancient religious complex where the emperors in Ming and Qing dynasties (1368 - 1912) offering sacrifices to the heaven and praying for a harvest year. After that, an exciting Chinese Kung Fu Show specially arranged by us will impress you with the spirit of Chinese Kung Fu. Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte welcome lunch
Accommodation: The Great Wall Hotel Beijing (5 stars) - the former Sheraton
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Today we will visit Mutianyu Great Wall. It is not as crowded as Badaling Great Wall but more popular with foreign tourists for its splendid landscape. And you can get to hot spots on this wall comfortably by a round-trip cable car prepared by us. Also, we will offer red wine to you and other group members and propose a toast for the memorable moment on the wall. It is suggested that you take some food in advance, for there is no satisfactory restaurant at this location for lunch. On our way back to the hotel, we will explore a feature local market to conclude today's tour. Meals: Western buffet breakfast
Accommodation: The Great Wall Hotel Beijing (5 stars) - the former Sheraton
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In the morning, we will go to the Summer Place, honored as the museum of the royal garden in China for its great influence on Chinese gardening. And we will stop at the Olympic National Stadium in case you want to have a look at this landmark building in the shape of a bird’s nest and take some photos from outside. After a delicious a la carte lunch at a local restaurant, we will leave for Beijing Hutong. You may get to know the fascinating culture, history and daily activities of the Hutong while sitting on an old-fashioned rickshaw arranged by us. Then we will visit a group of artists proficient at Chinese Paper Cutting and you may learn to make a paper cut for yourself. Then our Beijing guide will accompany you on the trip to the airport before you board the plane for Xi’an. Here is the end of your Beijing part of 14 days trip to China. Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel (5 stars)
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Today your first visit in Xi'an starts at the world-famous Terracotta Army. You might be well amazed when you see thousands of life-size sculptures of soldiers, horses, and chariots different in postures, facial expressions together with accessories. Then we will invite you to a local family, where you can enjoy a delicious authentic home-cooked lunch and spend some nice time. In the afternoon, we will go to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. You will see how the Buddhism come to our country and was absorbed into Chinese culture. In the evening, you will be much more relaxed in the excellent Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show. Also, you will have a tasty dumpling dinner while enjoying the show. Friendly Tips: As the theater is usually not open in Jan, Feb, Mar and Dec, we will not arrange the show and dumpling dinner for tours during the periods. Guests will enjoy free time to relax. Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Home-cooked a la carte lunch, Dumpling dinner
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel (5 stars)
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This morning, we will show you around the City Wall Park where local people usually take exercise. We also invite a Tai Chi master for you, from whom you could learn some basic movements. Then we will climb up Xi'an City Wall, the largest and most complete military defense system over 600 years. After a lunch in a la carte restaurant, we will head to Shaanxi History Museum with 370 thousand relics on exhibition, showing a history of over one million years. Then we will leave for the Great Mosque with a history of 1,200 years, a perfect combination of classic Chinese and Muslim architecture. Then we will visit the Muslim Quarter around it. Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel (5 stars)
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After the breakfast, you may start your journey to Xi'an North Railway Station with our guide. Your China 14 days itinerary in Xi'an ends here when you board the bullet train leaving for Chengdu. It takes about 4 hours to get there. Our Chengdu guide will meet you at the railway station and escort you to the hotel. Meals: Western buffet breakfast
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza (4 stars)
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Today your 14 days China itinerary in Chengdu formally starts. The first destination will be Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, a superexcellent place to see lovely pandas and their big families face to face. Then we will go to Broad and Narrow Alleys, well-known for its archaistic dwellings, shops, cafes and restaurants. In the afternoon, we will visit the Jinsha Site Museum first and then have some leisure time at Renmin Park. Meals: Western buffet breakfast
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza (4 stars)
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Day 9: Chengdu - Chongqing
In the morning, you will go to railway station with our Chengdu guide and take the 2-hour bullet train to Chongqing. Our guide in Chongqing will wait for you at railway station. Then you and our local guide will visit Jiefangbei CBD and Ci Qi Kou, an ancient village near Jialing River famous for its folk culture and delicious traditional snacks. After that, you will board a 5-star ship to start your Yangtze River cruise and stay there for 3 night. Meals: Western buffet breakfast
Accommodation: President No. 8 with balcony (5 stars)
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Day 10: Yangtze River Cruise
After the breakfast, there will be a short introduction about the itinerary on the ship. Then you could enjoy some free time viewing the beautiful scenery along the river on the deck or the balcony of your private cabin. In the afternoon, we will have an onshore excursion to Shuangguishan National Forest Park. In the evening, you may join the captain’s welcome party and spend a wonderful night during your China 14 days itinerary. Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: President No. 8 with balcony (5 stars)
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Day 11: Yangtze River Cruise
Today we will sail through the Three Gorges of Yangtze River. Each of them is a combination of natural beauty and cultural relics. We will also have an exciting excursion to Shennong Stream. Sitting in the local pea-boat, you could see spectacular waterfalls, hanging coffins in the cliffs, and old villages which make Shennong Stream, a mysterious place of primitive beauty. Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: President No. 8 with balcony (5 stars)
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Day 12: Yichang - Shanghai
After breakfast, disembark the cruise ship and follow the guide to the Three Gorges Dam, the largest water-control project in the world breaking many world records. Then you will be transferred to Three Gorges Tourist Center in Yichang city. You will meet our local guide there and he/she will conduct you to the railway station to board the bullet train to Shanghai. It takes you about 7.5 hours. When you arrive at Shanghai, our local guide will meet you there and escort you to hotel. Meals: Western buffet breakfast
Accommodation: Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Hotel (5 Stars)
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In Shanghai, your 14 days trip to China will start at Shanghai Museum, which plays an important role in protecting cultural and historical relics. Then we will go to Yu Garden with a history of more than 400 years and its traditional bazaar. After a delicious a la carte farewell lunch, we will go to Former French Concession, a quiet place with European architectures in this bustling metropolis. Then we head to the Bund, a must-see spot in Shanghai, and start our Huangpu River cruise later. Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte farewell lunch
Accommodation: Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Hotel (5 Stars)
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Day 14: Departure from Shanghai
Today is the end of your 14 days China itinerary. After a breakfast in hotel, you may prepare for the journey going home. The hotel check-out deadline is 12:00. We suggest you call a taxi in advance before you set out to the airport. We hope you'll come to China again and have good journey home! Meals: Western buffet breakfast
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