YANGTZE VICTORIA CRUISE TOUR (13 days)

YANGTZE VICTORIA CRUISE TOUR
(13 days)
Day 1 : Arrival - BEIJING (-/-/-)
Arrive in Beijing , met your guide and transfer to the hotel.
O/N in Beijing.
Day 2 : Beijing (B/ L/ D)
After breakfast you will visit Tiananmen Square, the world's largest public square and the site of many famous assemblies. Walking across the Golden River Bridge, enter the Forbidden City, It has 9000-room maze of courtyards, places, and ceremonial halls, where 24 emperors used to live. We next roll over to the Summer Palace ,with its cool features - water, gardens and hills - was the palace of choice for vacationing emperors and Dowager Empresses. After dinner we enjoy the Chinese Opera Show.
O/N in Beijing.
Day 3 : Beijing (B/ L/ D)
Head for the The Great Wall, which stretches for over 6000 km, and was originally built to protect China from the barbarians. You can walk and climb on your own pace or enjoy spectacular views from the cable car. Then you will visit the Dingling (one of Ming tombs). In the evening, you will enjoy the best Peking Duck dinner.
O/N in Beijing.
Day 4 : Beijing - Xian (B/ L/ D)
After breakfast, we visit the Temple of Heaven,where the emperor and his 1000 member entourage would retreat twice a year for religious ritual. Later you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Xian city, where your guide will meet in the airport and take you to the hotel , we will have the opportunity to view the Bell Tower and the massive 40-feet City Wall. The Imperial Dumpling Banquet Dinner will be served for our dinner tonight.
O/N in Xian.
Day 5 : Xian (B/ L/ D)
Visit some marvelous historical sites in and around this most ancient of cities, which was the national capital for over 1,000 years. You will visit the Terra-Cotta Warriors of Qinshihuang and the Hua Qin Hot Spring. In the evening, we are treated to a local cuisine hot pot and you will enjoy the colorful Tang Dynasty Show.
O/N in Xian.
Day 6 : Xian - Guilin (B/ L/ D)
Complete our city tour of Xian with a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda before heading to the airport and fly to Guilin. Upon arrival, we visit the Reed Flute Cave.It is Guilin's largest and most impressive cave, Its explained by the fact that reeds for making flutes and pipes have been grown in this region since ancient times. Elephant Trunk Hill is Located between the Li River and the Peach Blossom River, the whole hill looks like a giant elephant with a long trunk, it is the symbol of Guilin city.
O/N in Guilin.
Day 7 : Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin (B/ L/ D)
Full Day Li River Cruise to Yangshuo with lunch aboard and return to Guilin late in the afternoon.Depart in the morning. Be transferred for 4.5 hours wonderful cruise.You will enjoy the most beautiful mountains and water. Disembark at the one-thousand-year-old town Yangshuo in the afternoon. Have a short exploration to the old town before being transferred back to Guilin hotel.
O/N in Guilin.
Day 8 : Guilin - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise (B/ L/ D)
After breakfast,flight to Chongqing by morning flight. After a delicious local hot pot cuisine dinner, we board our Victoria Cruises vessel and begin our exciting Yangtze River adventure.
O/N on board.
Day 9 : Yangtze River Cruise (B/ L/ D)
This morning, a shore excursion takes you to view at the legendary "Ghost City" of Fengdu, or Wanzhou, or Shibaozhai, largely depending on river conditions. Later, we continue sailing on the river.
O/N on board.
Day 10 : Yangtze River Cruise (Qutang Gorge - Wu Gorge - Shenong Stream) (B/ L/ D)
Cruise through the first of the fabled Three Gorges : Qutang Gorge ,framed by steep mossy cliffs. Then, sail on through Wu Gorge, celebrated for its 12 peaks. At Badong, transfer to a small cruiser for an exciting excursion on Shenlong Stream to view its breathtaking small gorges. Next, sail through Xiling Gorge, the last and most scenic of all the gorges. Finally, pass through the dramatic Three Gorges Ship Lock.
O/N on board.
Day 11 : Yangtze River Cruise (Xiling Gorge - Three Gorges Dam) - Yichang - Shanghai (B/ L/ D)
This morning, sail through Xiling Gorge and view the historic Three Gorges Dam, the largest hydroelectric project in the world. Reboard the ship and sail on to Inching where you disembark. On arrival, transfer to the airport for your afternoon flight bound for Shanghai.
O/N on Shanghai.
Day 12 : Shanghai (B/ L/ D)
Tour Shanghai , the rich collections of the Nanjing Roadand entertainment seekers, visit Yu Garden,Jade Buddha Temple and Waterfront Bund. Tonight, enjoy an astonishing acrobatic show.
O/N on Shanghai.
Day 13 : Shanghai - Departure (-/-/-)
Transfer to the airport and board your homebound flight.

Cost in US$ per person in the party of (valid 31 Dec'09)	YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE
	Standard	First	Superior
2 pax
3 - 6 pax
7 -10 pax
11 - 14 pax
15 - 19 pax
20 pax & plus
Single supplement
Full board supplement

INCLUDING:
• Four star hotel accommodations (on twin sharing basis)
• All meals as listed: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
• Air-conditioned tour coach
• Yangtze River cruise
• • Admission fares
• Travel insurance in China
• Air fare for all domestic flights (Beijing to Xian, Xian to Guilin, Guilin to Chongqin,Yichang to Shanghai) with domestic airport taxes
• Local transportation and transfers within China
• English speaking tour guides
EXCLUDING: Transportation from your country to and back from China, drinks during meals, gratitude tips to driver and guide...