Hong Kong, China,
and Yangtze River Cruise
March 19 – April 7, 2010
20 days
Note: The itinerary may change.
Day 1 - Friday, March 19: To Vancouver. This afternoon, you will fly to Vancouver.
Day 2 - Saturday, March 20: To Beijing. This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Beijing.
Day 3 - Sunday, March 21: Beijing. Upon arrival in Beijing, transfer to the 5-Star Beijing International Hotel. Welcome dinner and orientation.
Day 4 - Monday, March 22: Beijing. Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Feast on a dim sum lunch. Visit the Temple of Heaven in the afternoon. This evening, attend the Legend of Kungfu Show.
Day 5 - Tuesday, March 23: Beijing. Visit the Great Wall this morning, then relish a locally-flavored lunch. Visit a Cloisonné Workshop. Snap a photo at Beijing Olympic Sites before taking Hutong Tour on a pedi-cab through the ancient residential area to view the daily life of the local people. Roast Duck Dinner.
The Great Wall of China
Day 6 - Wednesday, March 24: Wuhan. Take an early morning flight to Wuhan. Visit the interesting Provincial Museum and Music Show with Chime Bells which were unearthed from about 433 B.C. Transfer to Yichang to board the 5-star Orient Royal Cruise - East King (outside cabin and full facilities).
Day 7 - Thursday, March 25: Yangtze River Cruise. Enjoy a scenic, early morning cruise through Xiling Gorge. Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Site, largest water conservancy project undertaken by man. View spectacular sights while passing through Three Gorges Dam 5-stage Ship locks. Evening: Captain's Dinner and Folkloric Performance.
A scene on the Yangtze River
Day 8 - Friday, March 26: Three Gorges. A shore excursion to Shennong Stream is subject to conditions of the river. This stream is the natural habitat for mandarin ducks and golden-hair monkeys. In the afternoon, admire breathtaking sights of the narrow cliff walls and dramatic vistas in the Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge.
Day 9 - Saturday, March 27: Yangtze River Cruise. Take a morning shore excursion to Fengdu "the Ghost City" or Shibaozhai, home to a twelve-storey red wooden pavilion built against a protruding 220 meter rectangular rock with sheer cliffs on the north bank.
Day 10 - Sunday, March 28: Chongging-Xian. Arrive in Chongqing this morning. Fly to Xian. Visit the Wild Goose Pagoda and the ancient City Wall. Stay at the 5-Star Sheraton Hotel.
Day 11 - Monday, March 29: Xian. Visit the breathtaking Terra Cotta Museum. Lunch with a Noodle Show. Visit a Jade Factory. Enjoy an amazing Tang Dynasty dinner show with four kinds of dumplings.
Part of the terracotta army at Xian
Day 12 - Tuesday, March 30: Xian-Suzhou. Take a morning flight to Shanghai. Coach to Suzhou, also known as the "Venice of the East." Visit the Master of Nets Garden, a Silk Factory and Workshop. Stay at 5-star Garden Hotel.
Silk Market
Day 13 - Wednesday, March 31: Suzhou-Tongli-Shanghai. Visit the Hanshan Temple, coach to Tongli Village and witness the life of the local villagers. There will be some time to explore and stroll around the interesting bridges and photo stops. Coach to Shanghai. Visit the Bund before dinner. Transfer to the 5-Star Jin Jiang Hotel.
Day 14 - Thursday, April 1: Shanghai. Visit the famous Oriental TV Tower, symbol of Shanghai. Visit the Yu Garden. Enjoy a Mongolian BBQ Buffet. After lunch, Nanking Road, Xintiandi and markets. Farewell Dinner. This evening attend an Acrobatic Show.
Shanghai
At the Shanghai Acrobatic Show
Day 15 - Friday, April 2: Shanghai. After breakfast this morning you will bid the group good-bye as you spend a free day in Shanghai shopping or investigating other attractions. Return to hotel before amazing evening cruise to view Shanghai by night.
Day 16 - Saturday, April 3: Hong Kong. This morning you will be transferred to the airport. Board your flight for Hong Kong. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the 4-Star Nathan Hotel. Relax or venture out to explore the vibrant City.
Hong Kong harbour at night
Day 17 - Sunday, April 4: Hong Kong. Enjoy a guided half day Hong Kong island tour including the Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay and the Aberdeen Fishing Village.
Day 18 - Saturday, April 5: Guangzhou. Depart hotel for a 50-minute catamaran ride to Shekou, China. Arrive Shekou, Shenzhen for city sightseeing en route, visit a small Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Exhibition Centre and a local kindergarten. Continue to the provincial capital of Guangzhou, the economic powerhouse of Southern China and enjoy an authentic Chinese lunch. Visit a local market. After lunch, the tour will continue to the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall, the Six Banyan Temple and Chen Clan Family Hall. Return to Hong Kong by express train.
Day 19 - Sunday, April 6: Honk Kong. Your last day in Hong Kong is a free day.
Day 20 - Monday, April 7: Return to Canada. This afternoon, transfer to the airport for your departure home to Canada.
Note: The itinerary may change.
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Photo credits: "The Great Wall of China" - 长城 by SmokingPermitted on Flickr, Colorful Hong Kong Island by laszlo-photo on Flickr, Journey into the mists by jeremybarwick on Flickr, Xian Terracotta Army015 by rpoll on Flickr, Shanghai Acrobatic Show024 by rpoll on Flickr, Shanghai by Joi on Flickr, IMG_1521 (Great Wall of China) by begg on Flickr, IMG_2082.JPG (Silk Market) by caswell_tom on Flickr. All photos on this page are licensed with a Creative Commons Attribution License.