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My Comment Form is attached. It was nice speaking to you again. As mentioned, we had a lovely trip and good time. Our guide, Joy from Wuhan was excellent as she took care to find out what the customers want and to ensure we got what we wanted.She also walks quickly and can walk long distance. The young local guide is also a good walker. .......

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*21 days China Panorama
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  • Destination: Shanghai-Yangtze Cruise-Guilin-Lijiang-Shangri-la-Lhasa-Xian-Beijing
  • Tour code: CP21
  • Days:21
  • Price:from US$4555
  • Summary: An all-round China tour to experience the metropolitan Shanghai, spectacular Yangtze, ancient Xian, appealing landscape of Yunnan and Tibet.
Itinerary

B: Breakfast  L: Lunch  D: Dinner

Day 01 – Monday
Arrive Shanghai

On arrival in Shanghai, you will be met and transferred to a downtown hotel for 2 nights stay.
Accommodation: 4* Lansheng Hotel (or the same class)

Day 02 – Tuesday
Shanghai

Morning tour to the Shanghai Museum, and then visit the classical Yu Garden which was built in 1559 in both Ming and Qing styles. After lunch visit the Old Town and the Jade Buddha Temple.  Evening Acrobatic Show has been arranged. B/L/D

Day 03 – Wednesday
Shanghai/Yichang
Morning at leisure in Shanghai. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Yichang. Visit Chinese Sturgeon Museum. After dinner you will be transferred to your Cruises for a four night upstream cruise to Chongqing. B/D
Accommodation: 5* Victoria Cruise ship (Or the same class)

Day 04 – Thursday
Cruising

Morning visit to the Three Gorges Dam. Sailling through the Three Gorges Shiplocks, sailing through Xiling Gorge.  B/L/D

Day 05 – Friday
Cruising

Sailing through Wu Gorge, excursion to the Lesser Three, sailing through Qutang Gorge. B/L/D

Day 06 – Saturday
Cruising

Shore excursion of Fengdu or Wanxian. B/L/D

Day 07 – Sunday
Chongqing/Guilin

Arrive in Chongqing. Transfer to the airport for the flight to the Limestone mountain area of Guilin. Two nights stay in Guilin. B/L
Accommodation: 4* Bravo Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 08 – Monday
Guilin

Full day Li River Cruise. The 40-mile journey to Yangshou glides through a landscape of natural beauty of mist shrouded crags and bamboo groves that have inspired painters and poets for centuries. Sightseeing in Yangshuo. Lunch on the boat, transfer back to Guilin in the afternoon. B/L

Day 09 – Tuesday
Guilin/Lijiang
Half-day tour includes the Reed Flute Cave and Fubo Hill for a picturesque view of the city and countryside. Take the flight to Lijiang via Kunming. Upon arrival, met and transferred to the hotel for 3 nights stay in Lijiang. B/L
Accommodation: 4* Jiannanchun Wenyuan Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 10 – Wednesday
Lijiang

Visit Yak Meadow of Jade Dragon Mountain (by chairlift to the top which is 4300m above sea level), Yufeng Monastery, residential house of Dr. Joseph Rock. Afternoon visit Black Dragon Pool. B/L

Day 11 – Thursday
Lijiang

Visit the First Bend of Yangtze (Stone Drum) and the Tiger Leaping Gorge. B/L

Day 12 – Friday
Lijiang/Shangri-la

Full day tour to visit the Sonzanlinsi and Pudacuo park. B/L
Accommodation: 4* Guanguang Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 13 – Saturday
Shangri-la/ Lhasa

Take the flight to Lhasa. Upon arrival, met and transferred to the hotel for 3 nights stay in Lhasa. B/L/D
Accommodation: 4* Tibet Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 14 – Sunday
Lhasa

We start today’s tour from Potala Palace- the home of the Dalai Lamas, then move on to Norbulingka, the Dalai Lama’s summer palace. In the afternoon visit Jokhang Temple, the home of the most precious Buddha image the country possesses- the Sakyamuni Buddha. We also visit Barkhor Square in the center of Lhasa to absorb the local culture. B/L/D

Day 15 – Monday
Lhasa

Today we will visit the Drepung Monastery on the western outskirts of Lhasa. It was once the largest and the wealthiest in Tibet. In the afternoon visit Sera Monastery, which was once rival to the Drepung. B/L/D

Day 16 – Tuesday
Lhasa/Xi’an

You will be met and transferred for your flight to Xi’an via Chengdu. B/D
Accommodation: 4* Le Garden Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 17 – Wednesday
Xi’an

Full day tour to the mighty army of 8000 Terracotta Warriors, the Huaqing Hot Springs and Great Mosque, which is the largest Mosque in China. You will also spend some time looking around the Muslim Quarter. B/L

Day 18 – Thursday
Xi’an/Beijing

Morning tour visit the City Wall and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, take the afternoon flight to Beijing. B/L
Accommodation: 4* Grand Mercure Xidan Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 19 – Friday
Beijing

A day tour to Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest city square, and the majestic Forbidden City, followed by the visit to the Panda Hall. You will then continue to the attractive Summer Palace and gardens. Peking Duck Dinner has been arranged this evening. B/L/D

Day 20 – Saturday
Beijing

Morning visit the Ming Tombs, Changling of the Ming Tombs. Afternoon visit the magnificent and mammoth cultural phenomenon – Great Wall at Badaling. Have dinner in Old Beijing restaurant. Enjoy an evening of Chinese Culture with the Kungfu Show. B/L/D

Day 21 – Sunday
Departure from Beijing

Met and transferred to the airport for your home country. B

Dates & Price

Group Departure Dates

Starting Date Ending Date Double Occupancy Sole Occupancy
Apr.05, 2010 Apr. 25, 2010 ¥30750 $4555 ¥39230 $5811
May.10, 2010 May. 30, 2010 ¥30750 $4555 ¥39230 $5811
Jun.07, 2010 Jun. 27, 2010 ¥30750 $4555 ¥39230 $5811
Jul.05, 2010 Jul. 25, 2010 ¥30750 $4555 ¥39230 $5811
Aug.09, 2010 Aug. 29, 2010 ¥30750 $4555 ¥39230 $5811
Sep.06, 2010 Sep. 26, 2010 ¥30750 $4555 ¥39230 $5811
Oct.18, 2010 Nov. 07, 2010 ¥30750 $4555 ¥39230 $5811

Tailor Made Departures

No. of Pax Price Single Supplement
1 traveler ¥47600 $7051 ¥0 $0
2-5 travelers ¥32810 $4860 ¥8480 $1256
6-9 travelers ¥31388 $4650 ¥8480 $1256
Notes:
$=USD, US Dollars
  ¥=RMB or CNY (Chinese Yuan, Renminbi)

*Price above is for per person, based on two persons sharing one room.
* When there are 10 or more paying pax in your group, a national guide will travel with you from city to city, upon your arrival in China up to your departure.

Price Includes:

1. All internal transportation and transfers in China, including internal flights from Shanghai to Yichang, Chongqing to Guilin, Guilin to Lijiang, Shangri-la to Lhasa, Lhasa to Xian and Xian to Beijing.
2. 4-star hotel in each city with private facilities;
3. 5 star Victoria cruise ship
4. Meals specified in the itinerary, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.
5. English speaking guide in each city.
6. Air-conditioned vehicles;
7. Comprehensive sightseeing with all entrance fees.
8. All domestic airport taxes
9. Complimentary domestic travel insurance

Price excludes:

1. Flights arriving Shanghai and departing Beijing.
2. Chinese visa fee.
3. Your own international travel insurance.
4. Expenses in hotels such as laundry, tips, telephone and room service, etc.
5. Gratuities for service provided by tour guides and drivers.
6. Other personal expenses.

Comments
Terence

The itinerary is awesome, almost covered all the must-sees in China. Highly recommend this one!!

China Holidays
Absolutely! It's very popular actually.
Taira

In my understanding this trip is once in a life time trip. Really liked the whole arrangment.

Traveler

I consider this is one of the best option to visit China.

Traveler
I'd love to take this tour.
Note: Remember, you can change this itinerary to the way you want or to extend this tour to visit other Chinese cities or even neighboring countries, please do contact us, we will be happy to arrange it for you!

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