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Holiday Overview
Holiday Overview
Highlights
- Great Wall Hiking
- Cultural banquet-Shuyanfu
- Yangtze River Cruise
- Leshan Giant Buddha: the World's Largest Stone Carved Buddha Statue
Brief Itinerary
- ARRIVAL BEIJING
- BEIJING HIGHLIGHTS
- BEIJING - GUBEIKOU - JINSHANLING - BEIJING
- BEIJING - XI'AN
- XI'AN CITY TOUR - CHENGDU
- CHENGDU HIGHLIGHTS
- CHENGDU - LESHAN - CHENGDU
- CHENGDU - CHONGQING
- YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE
- YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE
- DISEMBARK, YICHANG - SHANGHAI
- SHANGHAI HIGHLIGHTS
- SHANGHAI HIGHLIGHTS AND FOOD TOUR
- SHAGNHAI DEPARTURE
Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
Embark on a 14-day immersive journey that blends China's ancient heritage with the majestic Yangtze River. This adventure begins with a deep dive into Beijing's imperial history and a scenic hike along the Great Wall. Travel west to marvel at Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors, then head to Chengdu to meet the beloved Giant Pandas. The highlight of the tour is a luxurious Yangtze River cruise, sailing through the breathtaking Three Gorges while exploring Fengdu Ghost City. Finally, conclude your voyage in Shanghai, where you will discover the harmonious blend of traditional charm and futuristic skyscrapers.
Holiday Itinerary
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ARRIVAL BEIJING
Arrival Beijing airport, you will be met at Beijing International Airport by our guide and transferred to a hotel in central Beijing. Today, you will have an opportunity to rest and recover from the long flight.
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Accommodation 4* hotel in Beijing
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BEIJING HIGHLIGHTS
After breakfast, we will go to see the local people doing their morning exercises in the Temple of Heaven. Then we will visit the Temple of Heaven. Temple of Heaven was the venue for the Ming and Qing emperors to offer sacrifices to the Heaven and pray for harvest. This temple was built in the 18th year during the reign of the Ming Emperor Yongle in 1420.
Then, enjoy a Hutong rickshaw tour. As the Forbidden City is the symbol of China's royal family, the Hutongs in Beijing show the real life of the common people. When you visit Hutong by rickshaw, you could really taste the life of common people in Beijing. You will visit a local Hutong family to check out what is the daily living of a traditional Chinese Family.
In the afternoon, go to visit Tian’anmen Square, the largest public square in the world, then follow in the footsteps of emperors, court ministers and eunuchs and head south to the magnificent and colorful Forbidden City. Forbidden City Beijing, also called Imperial Palace Museum, is located in the very heart of Beijing. It remained the residence of the emperors for nearly five hundred years, from the 15th century to the early 20th century, and was the actual and symbolic seat of imperial power. Popularly known as the Forbidden City, it was built in the Ming Dynasty between the 4th and the 18th years of the Yongle period (1406 - 1420 AD). Many of the buildings of the Palace have been repaired and rebuilt, but their basic form and layout remain in their original state.
In the afternoon, take a visit to Jingshan Park, in the middle of the north-south central axis of Beijing lies the Jingshan Park, one of the most sought-after parks in the city. Adjacent to the Forbidden City to the south, the Beihai Park to the west and the Drum Tower to the north, the Jingshan Park was once the highest point in the center of Beijing, which offers a fantastic panoramic view of the Chinese capital.
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Accommodation 4* hotel in Beijing
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Meals BL
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BEIJING - GUBEIKOU - JINSHANLING - BEIJING
In the morning, we will take 2-2.5hrs drive to the start point of today’s hike-Gubeikou town. We hike from Gubeikou to Jinshanling Great Wall and enjoy the breathtaking views with a relatively peaceful hike. This classic Great Wall hike allows you to experience what is now the most popular Great Wall trek - Gubeikou to Jinshanling. Gubeikou, often overlooked and rarely crowded, offers some of that "wild wall" that we know our clients love. Jinshanling has long been storied for its beautiful brickwork and watchtowers, as well as the way wall here winds and snakes along the valley. At the end of the hike, drive back to Beijing downtown.
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Accommodation 4* hotel in Beijing
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Distance 10km hiking
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Meals B
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Time 4.5-5hrs
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BEIJING - XI'AN
In the morning, transfer to Beijing West Railway station; take a high speed train to Xi’an.
Train information: G55 Beijing West-Xi’an North 09:55am-14:05
Upon arrival, picked up by our local guide and driver, go to visit Da Cien Temple, a famous Buddhist sutra translation site during the Tang Dynasty. Big Wild Goose Pagoda is the most famous building in the temple. The pagoda, rising to a height of 64.5 meters, was built by the famous Buddhist master Xuanzang to preserve classic scriptures he bought back from India during the early Tang Dynasty. Xuanzang was the prototype character for Tang Seng in the famous Chinese novel “Journey to the West”. Enjoy the music fountain.
Then, do cycling tour along the wonderful Ancient City Wall, the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China. Enjoy panoramic views of modern Xian while you leisurely examine this well-maintained city wall which is 12 meters high and 18 meters wide with a total circuit of 14 kilometers. The original foundation was based on the ruins of the Imperial City Wall of Chang’an City, the capital of the Tang Dynasty, known today as Xi’an. Though the wall has been entirely renovated, it still resonates with history.
Followed by a stroll with our guide in the Muslim Quarter, where the way of life is markedly different from the traditions of the Han Chinese. For over 1,300 years, since the Tang Dynasty (A.D. 618 - 907), Muslims have been an integral part of daily life in Xi'an, the beginning of the Silk Road.-
Accommodation 4* hotel in Xi’an
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Meals B
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XI'AN CITY TOUR - CHENGDU
We will have a full day time tour to visit the magnificent Qin Terra-cotta Army with an extension to Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in the world: a life-size clay soldier poised for battle. Qin's tomb was built in about 2500 years ago and was filled with more than 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots and 520 horses as well as models of palaces, pavilions, fine vessels, precious stones and rarities. UNESCO listed it in 1987 as one of the world cultural heritages.
In the late afternoon, take 1hr drive to Xi’an North Railway station to take an overnight train to Chengdu.
Train information:G3293 Xi’an North-Chengdu East 16:39-20:33
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Accommodation 4* hotel in Chengdu
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Meals B
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CHENGDU HIGHLIGHTS
In the morning, go to the Chengdu Research center of Panda breeding to have a real chance to get intimate interaction with lovely panda. It has been created and imitated the natural habitat in order that they might have the best possible environment for rearing and breeding. We will spend the whole morning visiting different panda rooms. Here, we can explore the daily life of the cute pandas, eating bamboo at their active time (from 9 o’clock to 11 o’clock), and other rare and endangered wild animals including with black-necked cranes, white storks etc.In the afternoon, we will go to visit Wenshu Temple in the afternoon, where you can spend some time sitting in its tea house to enjoy a cup of tea and absorb the special atmosphere of Chengdu.Chengdu is famous for its relaxing and leisure pace throughout China, which will be proved after a stay in Renmin Park (People’s Park). We will arrive at People’s Park to experience the locals' laid-back lifestyle. There is an open-air tea house of over 100 years’ history. Sit down, order a pot of Chinese Tea, make a casual chat with your friends and watching locals indulging themselves in different kinds of folk entertainment – napping in a lively teahouse, playing mahjong, disco dancing, neck massage, ear cleaning.A Next is an impressive trip to the famous Jinli Old Street. Time steals away from you quietly while walking on the lively streets which are full of delicious local snacks (Spicy or sweet, crispy or soft…the snack will satisfy your taste buds), delicate artifacts, interesting folk shows, etc.-
Accommodation 4* hotel in Chengdu
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Meals BL
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CHENGDU - LESHAN - CHENGDU
In the morning, take a 1.5hrs drive visit Leshan Giant Buddha, the looming Leshan Giant Buddha is a Tang dynasty (618-907 AD) relic that is the largest carved stone Buddha in the world at 71 meters. The Buddha, build in AD 713 by a Chinese monk named Haitong to calm the river waters, was crafted from a cliff face. It seems that so much stone from the carving process fell into the river below that it did indeed calm the area’s waters. While often crowded with tourists and battling the effects of pollution, Leshan is nevertheless an exquisite UNESCO world heritage site that is not to be missed for its impressive size and beautiful surrounding area.
Then transfer to Huanglongxi which is an ancient town with a history of more than 1,700 years. Situated in Shuangliu County, 30 kilometers southeast from Chengdu, it is greatly admired by visitors for its beautiful natural scenery and ancient Chinese culture.
This evening, we will enjoy Chengdu’s Time-Travelling Feast -Shuyanfu. Shuyanfu is an immersive cultural banquet in Chengdu blending Sichuan’s Han, Tang, and Song dynasty heritage with modern artistry. Guests enjoy multisensory experiences: dynastic performances (warrior dances, poetic storytelling), and dishes with live music. Holographic projections and floor cushions heighten the atmosphere, merging history, tech, and Sichuan cuisine into a feast for senses—a cultural journey like no other.
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Accommodation 4* hotel in Chengdu
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Meals BLD
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CHENGDU - CHONGQING
In the morning, drive to Sichuan Cuisine Museum in Pixian County, the only eatable museum in China with new way to experience Sichuan cuisine culture. Appreciate 6000 pieces of antiques, artifacts and books and hear many Sichuan food facts, know how Pixian chilly bean paste is made, experience making bean curd pudding, taste different kinds of Sichuan snacks, worship Kitchen God in the biggest Kitchen God Ancestral Hall in the world, Partake in the Cooking Class to personally make three typical Sichuan dishes, like Kung Pao chicken, Mapo Tofu, etc. Under the guidance of professional Chuancais chef, learn how to cut, control fire, complete cooking process and accomplish your dish. Share and enjoy your dishes with your families or partners and be awarded with official certificate of “Master of Chuancais”.
After visit, transfer to Chengdu East train station to take a high speed train to Chongqing.
Train information: G8665 Chengdu East-Chongqing West 15:32-16:48 (TBD)
Upon arrival, picked up by our local guide and driver, transfer to Chaotianmen wharf check-in at the Century cruise, enjoy the embarkation night bugget dinner& Captain’s Welcome.
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Accommodation Century Paragon Cruise ★★★★★
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Meals B
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YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE
You will enjoy free morning tea and coffee in the bar. If the weather permits, you may practice Tai Chi with a professional trainer on the sunshine deck.
After breakfast, take the excursion to Fengdu Ghost City (about 2 hours). It's known for the culture of ghosts and integrating of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism with diverse of Chinese traditions.
There are variety of onboard activities & lectures will be available in the afternoon.
Optional Evening Show—The War Fire of Three Kingdoms Show (sign up and pay when onboard) or at your leisure with onboard activities..
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Accommodation Century Paragon Cruise ★★★★★
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Meals BLD
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YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE
Today, an optional excursion around 07:30 will be the White Emperor City (2 hours, at your own expense) - a place offers a view looking toward the Qutang Gorge is depicted on the back of the Chinese 10-yuan bill. Back to the ship and then pass through Three Gorges that namely Qutang Gorge (near 10:00) - considered the most dramatic by many visitors, Wu Gorge (near 11:30) - known for its deep valleys and forest covered mountains, and then after lunch, you will have an excursion to Goddess Stream (3hours).
Details in the itinerary:
► A general cruising time of this day (based on Victoria Cruise itinerary)
07:00 - 08:30 Breakfast (Buffet)
07:30 - 10:15 Optional Shore excursion - White Emperor City (at your own expense)
10:45 (Est.) Sailing through Qutang Gorge
12:45 (Est.) Scenic cruising - Wu Gorge
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch (Buffet)
15:15 - 18:15 Shore excursion - Goddess Stream (or Shennong Stream)
19:00 - 20:30 Captain's Farewell Banquet
► Excursion trip to White Emperor City, you would take the coach directly to Baidi Temple in 20 minutes’ drive. You will have two hours for your White Emperor City visit to appreciate the rich historic story and mysterious land.
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Accommodation Century Paragon Cruise ★★★★★
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Meals BLD
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DISEMBARK, YICHANG - SHANGHAI
Today around 07:30, you will firstly visit the Three Gorge Dam (2.5 - 3 hours) - planned to be by far the largest hydroelectric project in the world. After the visiting and lunch time, disembark at Yichang around 12:30.
Your tour guide will be waiting for you at the wharf and will accompany you to the airport for your flight to Shanghai.
Flight information: MU5394 Yichang-Shanghai 17:35-19:25
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Accommodation 4* hotel in Shanghai
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Meals B
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SHANGHAI HIGHLIGHTS
After breakfast, go to visit Yu Garden. Yu Garden is one of the most famous gardens in China and is national heritage listed. It was built in 1559 and extended in 1577. Each section of the garden is separated by curved white walls crowned with the head and body of a dragon on them. It's named after the original owner.
Then continue to visit the Jade Buddha Temple, founded in 1882 with two jade Buddha statues imported to Shanghai from Burma by sea. These were a sitting Buddha (1.95 meters tall, 3 tonnes), and a smaller reclining Buddha representing the Buddha's death.
Enjoy a panoramic view of the modern face of Shanghai from the 118th floor of “the Eye of Shanghai” Shanghai Tower.
Lastly, you will stop at the Bund, originally a simple towpath for transporting goods but now transformed into a feverish trading district. You will stroll along the Bund, seeing and feeling the perfect fusion of Chinese and Western cultures while at the same time taking in the stunning Shanghai skyline with your own eyes.
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Accommodation 3* hotel in Shanghai
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Meals BL
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SHANGHAI HIGHLIGHTS AND FOOD TOUR
Awoke early and gather at Xiangyang Park in Shanghai’s French Concession, taking a half hour to investigate this picturesque green space before digging into your food crawl. Observe Tai Chi Masters and Water Calligraphers going about their daily rituals, learning about these fascinating practices from your guide. Make sure to stay hungry, because your next stop will offer a chance to sample Xiaolongbao (Soup Buns), a famous style of Shanghai dumpling filled with soup. Watch these mouth-watering morsels sizzle in the pan before grabbing one, carefully piercing its skin, and popping it into your mouth, savoring the piping-hot broth and tasty fillings inside. You’ll have a chance to enjoy a selection of savory breakfast pancakes, fried dumplings and fresh-pulled noodles.
Shanghai is not just about colonial architectures. There are some rarely areas of old city behind the modern skyscrapers have a historical trip of Wukang Road which shows the century-old historical changes of Shanghai. There is a road that spans only about one kilometer but encapsulates nearly a century of Shanghai's history. This road is called Wukang Road. Lined with romantic French plane trees, unique Western-style villas, and home to many prominent figures, Wukang Road holds a special place in history. It combines the romance of Paris with the charm of old Shanghai, quietly narrating the events of bygone years.
Then depart for Zhujiajiao Water Town where you could see the preserved ancient town over 1,700 years old. It is full of original Qing and Ming Dynasty architecture and dozens of picturesque stone bridges. Strolling at the water town, step back in time at the Qing Dynasty-era post office, or you could choose to take a relaxing gondola ride down the river to see a whole different side of the settlement.
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Accommodation 4* hotel in Shanghai
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Meals BL
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SHAGNHAI DEPARTURE
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and take the flight back home.
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Meals B
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Price Policy
Tour Price Policy
Additional details
1. Before you pay deposit to book the tour, we haven’t made any reservation yet. The train, flight tickets and the hotel may different from the itinerary listed.
2. The visiting order of the scenic spots in the itinerary may change according to the traffic condition and other unforeseen things.
3. Tourist insurance is a must before going, please provide us the confirmation of insurance company when sign up.
The price includes
1. Entrance Fees: to scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
2. All the activities fee mentioned in the itinerary: Hutong rickshaw in Beijing; Sichuan Opera show in Chengdu;
3. Private Transfers: Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing during the trip by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver.
4. Meals: All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), include Peking duck dinner in Beijing; Hot pot dinner in Chengdu.
5. Guide: As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available
6. Hotel: hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with king-size bed. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast
7. Internal flights
** Day 11/ Flight from Yichang to Shanghai (based on economy class);
8. Trains
** Day 04/ High speed train from Beijing to Xi’an (based on 2nd class);
** Day 06/ High speed train from Xi’an to Chengdu (based on 2nd class)
** Day 06/ High speed train from Chengdu to Chongqing (based on 2nd class)
9. Arrangements: the tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges
10. Travel Agency Liability insurance
The price does not include
1. International airfare or train tickets to enter or leave China
2. China entry visa fees
3. Excess baggage charges
4. The medicine for the sickness or accident while on the way
5. Personal expenses: expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary
6. Meals: any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary
7. Single room supplement
8. Please notice that the price will be much higher during the festival of Labors’ Day, National Day, spring festival
9. Tips to tour guide and driver (recommended USD10-15/guest/day).
10. Tourist accident insurance. NB - you are strongly suggested to buy travel and health insurance before you start out from your home country.
Payment conditions
To confirm your reservation, you must pay a deposit of 30% of the total amount due via the payment link that your local agent will share. The balance is due 30 days prior to departure. The quoted exchange rate is valid for the next 7 days – if the deposit is not paid within this time, the quote will be re-calculated.
Terms and conditions for cancelation
i. Cancellation of the Tour by CAT (local agent):
CAT reserve the right to cancel the postpone tour at any time up to the date final payment is due under the following condition: in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. And in this case, all money paid by the participants will be refunded. If the tour is postponed, CAT will offer all those who have signed up the opportunity to have the same tour for a later time, but the price may be changed according to the season. We will notify you of any change, and give you a reasonable period
of time to make your decision. Consumers may, but are under no obligation to, take the tour under these new terms. After final payment has been made, we may cancel the tour only if, in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. Since cancellation in this case involves factors which may arise suddenly and are entirely outside our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, civil unrest and epidemic disease, we cannot guarantee a full refund in this case. This is because payment will already have been made to finalize the arrangements and reservation.
ii. Cancellation of the Tour by Consumer:
Any cancellation must be made by sending an email to the local agent. The cancellation fee varies according to how many days prior to departure the cancellation is made:
· More than 30 days prior to departure: 5% of the total holiday cost
· Between 30 and 22 days prior to departure: 25% of the total holiday cost
· Between 21 and 8 days prior to departure: 50% of the total holiday cost
· Between 7 and 3 days prior to departure: 75% of the total holiday cost
· Less than 3 days prior to departure and after the departure date: 100% of the total holiday cost
All cancellations must be in writing and will be effective upon receipt by CAT. No refund will be made to those participants who break the journey regardless of the portions of the package unused. If, owing to serious illness or injury, the participant withdraws from the tour, a refund will be subject to the consent of the local travel agent.
No refund will be made to those participants who have failed to secure valid travel documents such as passport or visas.
