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第1天 Hometown-China
行程: Fly to Beijing, the capital of China.
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第2天 Beijing
行程: Upon arriving at Beijing airport, our tour representative will greet you and arrange for your transportation to the hotel, allowing you the first chance to see and experience China.
酒店: Novotel Beijing Sanyuanqiao or Similar
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第3天 Beijing
行程: Today is free on your own, you can explore the city at your own pace, or join our popular optional programs.
Optional Program 1: Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City with Lunch
Tour the Tiananmen Square, which is noted as the largest public square in the world and then the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City, which was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty. For almost 500 years, it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government.
Optional Program 2: Peking Duck Dinner Banquet with Wine
餐饮: American Breakfast
酒店: Novotel Beijing Sanyuanqiao or Similar
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第4天 Beijing
行程: The Great Wall of China is one of the seven greatest man-made wonders of the world and is the focal point of China. You will hike along the Great Wall Juyongguan Pass, spend some free time on your own on the wall. We will stop at a Jade Museum to learn the history of Jade. In Chinese, Jade is pronounced as 'Yu', and it has a history in China for at least four thousand years. Later, visit Traditional Chinese Medicine Center after we return to the city.
Optional Program: The Golden Mask Dynasty Show
餐饮: American Breakfast,Lunch
酒店: Novotel Beijing Sanyuanqiao or Similar
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第5天 Beijing-Shanghai-Suzhou
行程: Free morning on your own, you are welcome to join our optional tour in the morning: Temple of Heaven and Rickshaw Tour with Lunch.
In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to Shanghai around 3:00 pm. Upon arrival, our local representative will drive you to Suzhou, which dates back to 514 BC, is sometimes called the "Venice of the East". And visit Shan Tang Street, which has always been regarded as the first name of Suzhou ancient streets. It has a long history of about 1100 years, its layout and architecture are the best to represent the characteristics of Suzhou's old alleys, and it has connections to many ancient Chinese celebrities and anecdotes.
Optional Program: Temple of Heaven and Rickshaw Tour with Lunch
Temple of Heaven was a place for emperors to worship the Heaven in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Being first built in 1420, it is the largest and most representative existing place among Chinese ancient sacrificial buildings. Hutongs are narrow alleyways formed by joining together courtyard residence, also are a glimpse – fast disappearing - of what the city used to look like before the skyscrapers started munching the skyline.
餐饮: American Breakfast
酒店: Pan Pacific Suzhou or Similar
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第6天 Suzhou-Wuxi
行程: Today you will visit the Lingering Garden, and Silk Spinning Factory.
The Lingering Garden is a renowned classical Chinese garden and is recognized with other classical Suzhou gardens as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. China is known for its silk, so for sure, we will take you to the Silk Spinning Factory. You may also take our most popular optional tour: Boat ride on the Grand Canal with a walk around the local Neighborhood.
Then, we’ll drive to Wuxi, an ancient city richly endowed with natural attractions due to its pleasantly warm and moist climate. Wuxi boasts a reputation for being the ‘Land of Fish and Rice’. Enjoy the scenery as we pass by Lake Tai, which is the third-largest freshwater lake in China. Visit Teapot Museum and Nanchang Street, the trendy pedestrian streets composed of both ancient and modern architecture.
Optional Program: Boat ride on the Grand Canal with a walk around the local Neighborhood
餐饮: American Breakfast,Lunch
酒店: Grand Park Hotel or Similar
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第7天 Wuxi-Hangzhou
行程: This morning visit one of the largest freshwater pearl exhibitions in the country. After lunch, travel by coach to Hangzhou. Take a small boat ride on the West Lake which reveals the ethereal beauty of Hangzhou’s willow draped islands. You will admire the Su Causeway. It was built in the fifth year of Yuanyou Period in the Northern Song Dynasty (1090) and has evolved since then. At that time, Su Shi (Dongpo), a poet known as the perfect in Hangzhou Prefecture, had the West Lake dredged and built the Su Causeway by dredged silt.
Hangzhou hosts The G20 summit in September 2016.
餐饮: American Breakfast,Lunch
酒店: Hangzhou Merchant Marco Garden Hotel or Similar
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第8天 Hangzhou-Shanghai
行程: After a stop at the Green Tea Village, we will then drive you to Shanghai to visit the Bund. Shanghai is divided by the Huang Pu River into eastern and western sections. Modern mega high rises are seen on the eastern side while traditional European style architecture may be seen on the western side. The Bund is a five-block riverfront promenade with many of Shanghai’s banks and trading houses.
Optional Program: Shanghai Lujiazui FTDZ & Huang Pu River Cruise
餐饮: American Breakfast,Lunch
酒店: Holiday Inn Shanghai Hongqiao or similar
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第9天 Shanghai
行程: Today is the last day in Shanghai, and it is free on your own, you are welcome to join our optional tours.
Optional Program 1: Shanghai day tour with Maglev Train Experience
Sight-see Shanghai’s highlights, Local Souvenir & gifts Bazaar where you can do some last minute shopping. Continue to modern Xintiandi. Also, you will have the chance to experience Maglev Train, which can reach almost 390KM per hour.
Optional Program 2: "ERA" - The Permanent Show
The show "ERA" in Shanghai has become one of the most popular evening entertainments for tourists in the city, which integrating traditional love story with modern performing art. ERA consists of many exciting elements, including acrobatics, dances, dramas, music, martial arts, etc.
餐饮: American Breakfast
酒店: Holiday Inn Shanghai Hongqiao or similar
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第10天 Shanghai-Yichang
行程: Say goodbye to Shanghai. we are going to board the bullet train to Yichang. The bullet train runs around 6.5 hours, with 9-10 stops, across 4 provinces, total more than 1100km.
We are going to board President Cruise tonight (17:00-22:00 Embarkation at Yichang).
Upgrade Option: Upgrade your cabin on the cruise to enjoy the Executive Services
1. Upgrade your room to higher deck (4th, 5th, or 6th floor);
2. Complimentary coffee, tea, and snacks at happy hour in the afternoon;
3. All meals at VIP restaurant on the third floor;
4. Free drinks before dinner;
5. Complimentary unlimited local wine, beer, and soft drink for lunch and dinner;
6. Express check in and check out;
7. Room turn-down service;
8. Welcome fruit basket in your cabin;
9. VIP area reserved for evening entertainment;
10. Free sauna and swimming.
餐饮: American Breakfast
酒店: President Cruise 7
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第11天 Yangtze River Cruise
行程: Cruise on Yangtze River today.
The cruise ship passes through Xiling Gorge in the morning and we have Taichi exercise on the ship deck in the morning. Visit the Three Gorges Tribe. Enjoy Captain's welcome dinner.
餐饮: American Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
酒店: President Cruise 7
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第12天 Yangtze River Cruise
行程: Taichi exercise. Shore excursion to Shennong Stream from 8:00 to 12:30. In the afternoon, you may enjoy the optional tour to visit the White Emperor City. Your ship will pass through the Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge. Expect to see the fantastic natural scenery. There are performances at night.
餐饮: American Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
酒店: President Cruise 7
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第13天 Yangtze River Cruise
行程: The shore excursion to Shibaozhai (08:00-10:00). Optional tour to Fengdu Ghost City. Captain’s Farewell Banquet. Night on the Yangtze River-Gathering Party.
餐饮: American Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
酒店: President Cruise 7
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第14天 Chongqing
行程: Disembark in Chongqing. Enjoy your free day in Chongqing to refresh yourself or join our optional tour:
Full Day Chongqing City Tour
Optional Tour:
In the morning, visit Chongqing Zoo to see the cute giant and lesser pandas. Subsequently, stroll around Ciqikou Old Town and The Great Hall of the People, where you can see the old wooden houses, narrow streets, and teahouse. Also, a local hot pot cuisine is included for you to taste the traditional hot pot you can only find in Chongqing.
For travelers who are going to take the early morning flight back to the US on Day 15, will fly to Beijing today.
餐饮: American Breakfast
酒店: Wanyou Conifer Hotel Chongqing or Similar
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第15天 Chongqing-Hometown
行程: The classic China tour to capture the glory of China ends today. The tour guide will say goodbye to you at the airport, home your sweet home.
餐饮: American Breakfast