China Highlights & Undiscovered Wuhan

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During this 15 Days of China tours , explore historic sightseeing to Beijing, Shanghai, Xian and have an awesome opportunity to cruise Yangtze River sailing through the Three Gorges, An additional optional shore excursion is also available to White Emperor City. You will have many more exciting attractions while you travel

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • Explore The Bund in Shanghai the bustling and exciting waterfront along the Huangpu River
    • Experience a walk to Yuan Garden, a delightful reminder of old Shanghai
    • Opportunity to Yangtze River Cruise
    • Awesome Sail through & Visit Three Gorges
    • Live Like a Local for a Day (Wuhan)
    • Authentic Cooking Experience (Wuhan)
    • See the Hubei Provincial Museum (Wuhan)
    • A visit to the Hubei Provincial Museum will walk through the history of this province
    • Visit to Terra Cotta Soldiers (Xian), Tiananmen Square (Beijing), Great Wall (Beijing) and Summer Palace (Beijing)

What's this trip about?

    During this 15 Days of China tours , explore historic sightseeing to Beijing, Shanghai, Xian and have an awesome opportunity to cruise Yangtze River sailing through the Three Gorges, An additional optional shore excursion is also available to White Emperor City. You will have many more exciting attractions while you travel

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityShanghai
End CityBeijing

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Asia
  • China

Attractions

  • Chongqing
  • Terra Cotta Warriors
  • The Forbidden City
  • Three Gorges
  • Three Gorges Dam
  • Tiananmen Square
  • Wuhan
  • Xian
  • Yangtze River

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • River cruise
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Round-trip airfare from Los Angeles via Air China or China Eastern Airlines (Add $100 if departing from NYC, JFK)
    • Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
    • All intra-China flights and ground transportation
    • Accommodation at deluxe hotels
    • Deluxe Yangtze River cruise aboard Victoria Cruises Premier ship in outside cabin with picture window and private balcony. Victoria Cruises was recently voted as one of USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Cruise Lines!
    • Comprehensive sightseeing tours & shore excursions, admission fees included
    • English-speaking Tour Director and local guides

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Depart USA

Your magical journey to travel to the highlights of China and undiscovered Wuhan (in Hubei, Home of Wonders) begins this afternoon as you depart on your flight to Shanghai, China (via Beijing for 2017 departures).

Day 2: Arrive in Shanghai

After crossing the International Date Line you arrive this evening in Shanghai, often described as “Paris of the East”. An intriguing, dynamic city, today’s Shanghai weaves the seaport legacy of its past with impressive new 21st century architecture. Upon arrival, you...

Day 3: Shanghai: The Bund & Yu Yuan Garden

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

This morning embark on a guided stroll down the Bund, the bustling and exciting waterfront along the Huangpu River. Continue with a walk amidst the scenic ponds, colorful pavilions and walkways of the 16th century Yu Yuan Garden, a d...

Day 4: Shanghai/Chongqing/Embark Yangtze River Cruise

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

After breakfast this morning, you’ll transfer to the airport and board a flight to Chongqing, a modern river port with ancient history spanning 3000 years. Upon arrival, you’ll embark your luxurious River Cruiser and settle into your spacious cabin. Set sail tonight on the mighty Yangtze River. Victoria Cruises Premier Ship

Day 5: Yangtze River Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Sail along the Yangtze River and enjoy your spectacular surroundings. Dock in Shibaozhai, known for its magnificent wooden Pagoda and appropriately named “The Pearl of the Yangtze”. The pagoda was built without nails and is co...

Day 6: Yangtze River Cruise: The Three Gorges

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

An unforgettable day begins as you continue sailing through the Three Gorges. Proceed through the first two – Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Qutang Gorge is the shortest (5 miles), narrowest (500 feet), and the grandest of them al...

Day 7: Disembark Yangtze River Cruise/Three Gorges Dam/Wuhan (Hubei)

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

This morning, disembark your Victoria Cruises ship and proceed to the Three Gorges Dam, the world’s greatest hydro-power project. You’ll then travel across a vast rural plain nurtured by the Yangtze River en route to Wuhan City. Steep...

Day 8: Wuhan: Life as a Local

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Wuhan is a truly special city for many reasons, including its geographical landscape. Sliced by rivers (notably the mighty Yangtze) and filled with lakes, Wuhan’s residents have been quite innovative in everyday life to harness the i...

Day 9: Wuhan: Hubei Provincial Museum & East Lake; Yellow Crane Tower

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Wuhan’s central location solidified its key role in Chinese history, with plenty of evidence woven into the fabric of the city. A visit to the Hubei Provincial Museum will walk through the history of this province, and the most exciti...

Day 10: Wuhan/Xian

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

This morning, fly to Xian, ancient capital of China for eleven dynasties, home of many archaeological treasures, and historic gateway to the old silk trading route.Upon arrival in Xian, the first landmark you will encounter is the an...

Day 11: Xian: Terra Cotta Soldiers

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

On an included guided excursion visit one of the world’s most amazing archaeological discoveries: a life-size Terra Cotta Army of soldiers and horses guarding the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi. It was unearthed in 1974 after being buried wi...

Day 12: Xian/Beijing: Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

After breakfast, fly to Beijing, China’s lively capital and host to the 2008 Summer Olympics. Upon arrival, start your exploration of Beijing with a visit to the vast Tiananmen Square, surrounded by impressive buildings and monuments...

Day 13: Beijing: The Great Wall

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

It is often said that you have not been to China until you’ve climbed the Great Wall. On today’s exhilarating excursion, you’ll venture outside the city to the legendary Great Wall, which extends nearly 4,000 miles. Walk along the Juyong guan Pass and admire the panoramic views. Later, proceed to the Ming Tombs, burial site of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty.

Day 14: Beijing: Summer Palace & Temple of Heaven

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Today, you’ll visit the Summer Palace, a former royal retreat and now a lovely park that was constructed in the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234). The Summer Palace is the archetypal Chinese garden and is among the most noteworthy and classica...

Day 15: Beijing/USA

Meals: Breakfast

Following breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA (via Shanghai on 2018 departures). Your memorable journey comes to an end as you arrive back in the U.S. later today.

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Last Updated: 6/27/2018

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    • Optional tours, beverages, other items and expenses of personal nature

Accommodation

,Night 1: International Flight: Air China Cross the International Date Line Nights 2-3: Shanghai: Courtyard Shanghai Central 338 Heng Feng Road Shanghai 200070, China Nights 4-6: Victoria Cruises Victoria Cruises operates one of the newest fleets of luxury cruisers sailing the Yangtze River. Your air-conditioned cabin has a picture window and balcony facing the river, two lower beds and a private bath. Superb facilities include a restaurant featuring delicious cuisine, bar, viewing lounge, gift shop and a fitness center. On-board activities include demonstrations, lectures and local entertainment. Victoria Cruises was recently voted as one of USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Cruise Lines! Nights 7-9: Wuhan: Shangri-La Hotel 700 Jian She Avenue, Hankou Wuhan 430015, China Nights 10-11: Xian: Titan Times Hotel No.360 West Huan Cheng Road Xian, China 710000 Nights 12-14: Beijing: Capital Hotel 3 Qian Men East Street Beijing 100006, China Click here to visit hotel website
Cancellation policy

Charges per person are:

Up to 90 days before departure: $300

89-60 days before departure: $1000

59-45 days before departure: $1500

44-30 days before departure: $2000

29 days or fewer before departure: No refund.

All cancellations must be received in writing.

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Meals Included

13 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 8 Dinners

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