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UK - Shanghai
Board your flight to Shanghai.
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02
Shanghai
Depending on the arrival time into Shanghai transfer to your hotel to relax and freshen up. The rest of the time is at your leisure. Depending on time of arrival visit the Shanghai Zoo (Optional).
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03
Shanghai - Pearl factory - Bund
Today, visit the famous Buddhist shrine – Jade Buddha Temple, located in a crowd of Shanghai City. It is named for its two-bejewelled white jade Buddha. Carved from a whole piece of white jade, the sitting jade Buddha statue is translucent with a solemn expression, displaying the excellent skill and extraordinary art of Chinese people. Yuyuan Garden has many scenic courtyards decorated with baroque rockery, pools, and flora that are all connected by corridors and passageways. Later, visit the Pearl Factory. Later, arrive at the bund, the renowned waterfront district is the city's most famous landmark. The word BUND is of Anglo–India origin meaning embankment on the waterfront. It is also the popular site to enjoy the night view of the city. Standing at Pudong New Area at the east side of Huangpu River, see the Oriental TV Tower (from outside), which was completed on October 1, 1994. The tower has a height of 468 meters. With multi–functions of sightseeing, catering, shopping, amusement and accommodations, this tower has become the symbol of the city and a popular tourist attraction in Shanghai. In the evening enjoy an acrobat show (Optional).
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04
Shanghai - Suzhou City - Zhouzhuang Water Town
After breakfast day Trip of Suzhou City and Zhouzhuang Water Town. Zhouzhuang is surrounded and divided by lakes and rivers. Many stone bridges cross the rivers, showing distinctive views of the water-town. The Twin Bridges, which are Shide Bridge and Yongan Bridge, are the most famous and are considered the symbol of Zhouzhuang. Built in the Wanliera (1573–1619) of the Ming Dynasty, the Twin Bridges are located in the northeast of the town. Shide Bridge is east-west and has a round arch, while Yongan Bridge is north-south and has a square arch. Crossing the two crisscross rivers (Yinzi Creek and Nabeishi River) and connecting at the middle, the Twin Bridges look like an old-style Chinese key. In 1984, 38 canvases of the notable painter, Chen Yifei, were exhibited in a New York gallery of Armand Hammer, chairman of Occidental Petroleum Corporation. "Memory of Hometown", which depicted the Twin Bridges, was one of the items on display and has gained the world's attention for Zhouzhuang. The painting was chosen to be the first-day cover of the United Nations postage stamp in 1985. Return in the evening to Shanghai.
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05
Shanghai - Yichang
After breakfast visit the French concession, the area covered by the former French Concession remained the premier residential and retail district of Shanghai and was also one of the centres of Catholicism in China. Despite re-development over the last few decades, the area retains a distinct character, and is a popular tourist destination. For leisure, proceed for lunch, in the afternoon visit the Shanghai museum, proceed to the airport for your flight to Yichang. On arrival in Yichang transfer to the cruise ship for an amazing 4-day Yangtze River Cruise.
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06
Yangtze River Cruise
Today after breakfast enjoy the services on the boat and pass through one of the three gorges -The Xiling Gorge. Visit the three gorges site and sail through the three Gorges dam lock.
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07
Yangtze River Cruise
Today sail through the other two scenic gorges namely the Wu Gorge and Quatang Gorge. Have an excursion to Shennv Stream. Enjoy the evening entertainment on the Boat.
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08
Yangtze River Cruise
After breakfast partake in various activities on the boat, have an excursion to Shibaozhai, Fengdu or Wanzhou depending on the local river conditions. In the evening attend the Captains farewell party.
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09
Chongquing - Chengdu
After breakfast disembark and transfer to the trainstation for the bullet train to Chengdu ( 2-2 ½ hours). On arrival visit thefamous Kuanzhai Alley. Kuanzhai Alley, also known as “Wide and Narrow Alley” or“Kuanzhaixiangzi Alley”, consists of three historic paralleled alleys from Qingdynasty. Ancient style buildings, local Chengdu life, delicious Sichuan snacks,exquisite Sichuan handicrafts, etc. make it one of the most attractive placesin Chengdu. Later visit thatched Cottage of Du Fu which covers a total area of 24 hectares, andis the combination of both Fan'an Temple in the east and the Plum Garden in thewest. Construction inside belongs to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) style, withgardens in the unique compound style of traditional Chinese gardening. Insidethe thatched cottage: gardens are quiet; streams are winding; bridges andpavilions are interwoven; trees reach for the sky; plum trees and bamboos standside by side; and classical architectural styles bring you a strong culturalatmosphere. Besides, whenever you walk here, you will feel uplifted, becausethe plum blossoms in spring, the lotus flowers in summer. Overnight in Chengdu.
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10
Chengdu
After breakfast depart to visit the Panda base to visitChengdu’s one of the most popular attractions, this panda park 18km north ofthe city centre is the easiest way to glimpse Sichuan’s most famous residents.Home to nearly 120 giant and 76 red pandas, the base focuses on getting thesenotoriously love shy creatures to breed and has been remarkably successful atit. A team of scientists and keeperstending to their every need. As well as living, breathing pandas there are somefascinating panda information centres and museums explaining panda conservationand husbandry. After the Pandas proceed to visit the Leshan Buddha. The LeshanGiant Buddha (Da Fo) is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site together withMount Emei. The stone Buddha was carved in the 8th century AD out of thehillside of Xijuo Peak. Facing the confluence of the Minjiang, Dadu and QingyiRivers, Leshan Giant Buddha is the tallest Buddha sculpture in the world at aheight of 71 meters. Overnight in Chengdu.
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11
Chengdu - Xi'an
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Xi'an. On arrival,visit the City Walls. It is the most complete city wall that has survived in China as well as one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. Later visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a well–preserved ancient Building and a holy place for Buddhists. Visit Special art lacquer work shop. Later you will have free time for shopping at famous Ancient Style Street, in the evening enjoy an Optional show of the Tang Dynasty.
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12
Xi'an - Terra Cotta
After breakfast depart for a full day tour with a visit to China's Richest historic area, which is recognized by the UNESCO as the eighth wonder of the world, to the amazing Museum of the Terra Cotta Warriors which is very famous for the great underground army of the first Emperor of China, buried together with him 2200 years ago and discovered only in 1974. It is the most significant archaeological excavations of the 20th century. Later visit Moslem Street, the Chinese Muslim quarter in Xi'an.
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13
Xi'an - Beijing
After breakfast, transfer to the train station for your fast train to Xi'an. On arrival, depending on the time of arrival you have free time for shopping in Beijing.
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14
Beijing - Great Wall - Jade Factory – Ming Tombs
In the morning embark on a gateway city of China tour. Continue to drive 75km to visit the Great Wall at Juyong pass which is the symbol of China and the wisdom of Chinese people. It is remarkable that the Chinese succeeded in building such a great piece of architecture using simple tools of an ancient time. Visit the Jade Factory and Ming Tombs (Changling Tomb), consisting of 13 tombs of the emperors of the Ming Dynasty which dates back to when the capital was moved from Nanjing to Beijing.This place is unique as it is the only huge palace made from camphor wood. If time permits, you will have a short stop to take some photos in Beijing Olympic Park, where you can see the outside view of the National Stadium – Bird’s Nest and National Aquatics Center – Water Cube. This evening an optional Kung Fu show is available.
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15
Beijing - Tiananmen Square - Forbidden City – Temple of Heaven
This morning start by visiting Tian'anmen Square, the largest urban square, and the Forbidden City, which is the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. Visit the Temple of Heaven, feel the perfect harmony between the architecture and nature, which is the circle, peace and spirit of Chinese people. You get to imagine the vivid pictures of the great sacrifices to the Heaven for a good harvest through the commentary and description from your local guide. In the evening visit the local fake market for some shopping.
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16
Beijing - UK
After breakfast, transfer to the airport (depending on your flight time) for your flight back home.
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TAKE AN OPTIONAL: 4 DAYS EXTENSION TO HONG KONG & MACAU
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