China Relaxation Tour

Teaware collection at Treasure House of the Forbidden City

Destinations & activities: Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Treasure House, Yoyo experience and an old pearl store

Embrace Beijing's morning along with thousands of locals on the Tian'anmen Square. Later, get into the Forbidden City. Also known as the Royal Palace Museum or Gugong Museum, here is the place to replay China's long royal history. Here, you will also visit the Treasure House.

Lunch comes up right after a short stop at a time-honored pearl store. Later, take a rickshaw into the Hutong and visit a local family. Before the end of today's tour, you will also try out Chinese Yoyo, a traditional play for people from 8 to 88.

Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall

Destinations & activities: Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall, a cloisonné factory

In morning, we will drive up to the Great Wall at Mutianyu Section, where you will take a cable car ride up the peak and walk downhill with your tour guide. Visit a local cloisonné store before lunch.

In the afternoon, you will visit the Temple of Heaven, where Chinese emperors used to worship God with their sacrifices. Enjoy a free night in Beijing.

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Summer Palace in Beijing

Destinations & activities: Free time in Beijing, hotel - airport transfer

Got a free day in Beijing, what would you like to do? Why not check out our recommendations before heading out?

Later today, you will meet up your Xi'an tour guide upon arrival in Xi'an airport. Check in and have a good night rest for tomorrow's tour.

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Terracotta Army

Destinations & activities: Train station - hotel Transfer, Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Ancient City Wall, a handicraft center

Arrive in Xi'an in the morning, your tour guide will take you to some simple breakfast and help you check in. Later, you will visit the wonder of ancient China: Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Have lunch in a Sichuan restaurant nearby before a walk at a handicraft center.

In the afternoon, you will be back to Xi'an downtown, waiting is the Ancient City Wall, ideal for free walk at sunrise and sunset.

People playing Mahjong at Ciqikou Old Town

Destinations & activities: Hotel - airport transfer, Panda Room in Chongqing Zoo, Ciqikou Old Town, transfer to the pier, Yangtze River Cruise

Today, you will take an early flight to Chongqing.

Make every minute count, we will visit Chongqing Zoo, wave hello to the giant pandas. Later, have lunch in a famous local restaurant.

In the afternoon, you will walk in history's track in the Ciqikou Old Town, . Later, your Chongqing tour guide will esort you to the pier. Board on Yangtze River Cruise before dark.

Spooky statues at Fengdu Ghost City

Destinations & activities: Welcome banquet, dance party, shore excursion to Shibaozhai; Fengdu Ghost City (Optional upon request)

Waking up in the wave sound of the Yangtze River, you will embrace the morning of nature. Today you will take a short visit to Shibaozhai. Shibaozhai, literally meaning Stone Treasure Fortress, and its riverside location is what allows the historic hill site much of its beauty. The sheer vertical cliffs below it stand more than 56 meters tall, thus creating much curiosity over the centuries. The red pavilion found there was first built in 1750 during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) and has since been restored. Inside, visitors can see many interesting artifacts since each of the 12 floors is dedicated to a famous general from the Three Kingdoms Period (220-265), a local scholar, or a known Chinese poet.

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Fengdu Ghost City is not included in our itinerary, but it's available to book after you get on the cruise. Cost will be your own exspense.

Yangtze River Cruise

Destinations & activities: Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, Shennong Stream, crew performance

On your spectacular Yangtze River cruise today, the first gorge of the day will be Qutang Gorge and then later pass through Wu Gorge. After lunch, you will have the chance to go on land to visit Shennong Stream, a tributary of the Yangtze River. It is a dramatic piece of natural beauty with water rushing past karst caves, vertical cliffs, numerous waterfalls, three-colored springs, an ancient plank path, and much more. As well, there is an option to visit the White Emperor City, also known as Baidi city (price not included).

The crew will later put on a performance for your entertainment, and the vessel will sail through the 5-step ship locks, bringing you back to Yangtze.

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White Emperor City is an option upon your request. Please inform the crew if you'd visit it. Cost will be on your own.

Three Gorges Dam

Destinations & activities: Three Gorges Dam Site, Pier - Airport Transfer, Airport - Hotel Transfer

Your cruise along the world famous Yangtze River will conclude today. In the morning, you will embark on one final shore excursion to visit the Three Gorges Dam Site. This is China and the world’s largest water conservancy project, a work in progress from 1994 until its final completion in 2009. Have lunch on your own.

The wax model of Shanghai back to the Ming Dynasty in Shaghai History Museum

Destinations & activities: Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai History Museum, Yuyuan Garden, The Bund, Lilong visit, a silk factory

Overlooking the Huangpu River and the Bund, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower is absolutely Shanghai's pride and icon. Today you will be on the top of it, taking in a panoramic. Visit Shanghai History Museum, which is located inside the tower, with a great collection of waxwork detailing the history of Shanghai. Take a free walk along The Bund. Have lunch at Home's Restaurant with its artisty atmosphere.

After a stop at a local silk factory, your Shanghai tour guide will take you to the Yuyuan Garden. Carry on to a Lilong visit. Knock on a local house and get invited for teatime with the locals.

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Destinations & activities: Hotel - Airport Transfer

Good time flies fast. Today your Shanghai tour guide will see you off at the airport. Thanks for taking this China tour with China Travel. We hope to see you again soon!