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Arrival in Beijing – Hotel Check-in
Arrival at Beijing International Airport → Meet and greet by the local guide → Transfer to hotel → Check-in and rest at the hotel → Evening dinner at a Chinese/Indian restaurant → Return to hotel → Overnight stay in Beijing. Important Note: Meals and sightseeing are subject to the arrival time. Standard international hotel check-in time is 04:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM, subject to the hotel’s policy.
Beijing – Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven
Breakfast at hotel → Depart for Tian’anmen Square, one of the world’s largest public squares → Proceed to the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace of 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing Dynasties → Explore the magnificent ancient palace complex and its historic architecture → In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven, where Chinese emperors traditionally worshipped Heaven and prayed for good harvests → Explore the beautiful architecture and peaceful surroundings → Dinner at a Chinese/Indian restaurant → Return to hotel → Overnight stay in Beijing.
Beijing – Great Wall at Juyong Pass, Jade Factory & Olympic Park
Breakfast at hotel → Drive approximately 75 km to Juyong Pass → Visit the magnificent Great Wall of China, an iconic symbol of China and a remarkable example of ancient Chinese engineering → Explore the Great Wall and enjoy the surrounding scenic views → Visit a Jade Factory and learn about traditional jade craftsmanship → If time permits, make a short photo stop at Beijing Olympic Park → View the exterior of the National Stadium (Bird’s Nest) and National Aquatics Center (Water Cube) → Dinner at an Indian restaurant → Return to hotel → Overnight stay in Beijing.
Beijing → Xi’an – High-Speed Train & Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Breakfast at hotel → Check-out from the hotel → Transfer to the railway station → Board the high-speed bullet train from Beijing to Xi’an (G55: 09:55–14:05 or similar) → Travel in 2nd Class → Arrive at Xi’an Railway Station → Meet and greet by the local representative → Transfer to hotel → Check-in and freshen up → In the late afternoon, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a well-preserved ancient Buddhist landmark and one of Xi’an’s most important historical sites → Return to hotel → Overnight stay in Xi’an. Important Note: High-speed bullet train from Beijing to Xi’an (2nd Class) is subject to availability of seats, timing and applicable fare.
Xi’an – Terracotta Warriors, Lacquer Workshop & Ancient Style Street
Breakfast at hotel → Proceed for a full-day Xi’an sightseeing tour → Visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum, one of China’s most significant archaeological discoveries and a UNESCO World Heritage Site → Explore the incredible underground army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, dating back over 2,200 years → Visit a special art lacquer workshop and learn about traditional Chinese craftsmanship → Enjoy free time for shopping at Ancient Style Street → Dinner at a Chinese/Indian restaurant → Return to hotel → Overnight stay in Xi’an.
Xi’an → Chengdu – History, Ancient City Wall & High-Speed Train
Breakfast at hotel → Visit the Shaanxi History Museum, showcasing the rich cultural and historical heritage of Shaanxi → Visit the Ancient City Wall of Xi’an, one of the best-preserved ancient city walls in China → Transfer to the railway station → Board the high-speed bullet train to Chengdu (D1937: 14:25–18:18 or similar) → Travel in 2nd Class → Arrive in Chengdu → Meet and greet by the local guide → Transfer to hotel → Check-in and freshen up → Dinner at a Chinese/Indian restaurant → Rest of the evening at leisure → Overnight stay in Chengdu. Important Note: High-speed bullet train from Xi’an to Chengdu (2nd Class) is subject to availability of seats, timing and applicable fare.
Chengdu – Leshan Giant Buddha, Giant Panda Base & Sichuan Opera
Early morning breakfast at hotel → Depart for Leshan Giant Buddha, located approximately 2 hours from Chengdu → Visit the magnificent 71-metre-tall Leshan Giant Buddha, carved into the hillside overlooking the river and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site → Continue to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding → Enjoy the opportunity to see the adorable giant pandas and explore the conservation centre → Later return to Chengdu → In the evening, enjoy the spectacular Sichuan Opera – Face Changing Show, a famous traditional performance of Sichuan → Dinner at an Indian restaurant → Transfer to the airport for your flight back home → Depart with wonderful memories of China.
Chengdu → Chongqing – High-Speed Train & Cruise
Breakfast at hotel → Check-out from the hotel → Transfer to the railway station → Board the high-speed bullet train to Chongqing (G8665: 15:32–16:49 or similar) → Travel in 2nd Class → Arrive in Chongqing → Meet and greet by the local guide → Explore and enjoy shopping at a local market → Dinner at a local restaurant → Transfer to the pier → Embark on the cruise → Check-in and settle onboard → Overnight on the cruise. Important Note: High-speed bullet train from Chengdu to Chongqing (2nd Class) is subject to availability of seats, timing and applicable fare.
Yangtze River Cruise – Shore Excursion
Breakfast onboard the cruise → Depart from Chongqing and begin your scenic journey along the Yangtze River → Enjoy the beautiful river landscapes and onboard facilities → In the morning, proceed for the first shore excursion, which may be at Fengdu, Shibaozhai or Wanzhou, depending on river conditions and the cruise schedule → Explore the selected destination → Return to the cruise → Continue sailing along the Yangtze River → Overnight onboard the cruise.
Yangtze River Cruise – Three Gorges & Lesser Three Gorges
Breakfast onboard the cruise → Sail through the spectacular Three Gorges of the Yangtze River: Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge → Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of dramatic cliffs, mountains and river landscapes → Proceed for an excursion through the Daning River Lesser Three Gorges → Return to the cruise and continue sailing → In the evening, experience sailing through the ship locks → Enjoy the onboard facilities and scenic views → Overnight onboard the cruise.
Yichang → Shanghai – Three Gorges Dam & Flight
Breakfast onboard the cruise → Disembark from the cruise at Yichang → Visit the magnificent Three Gorges Dam, one of the world’s major hydroelectric projects → Transfer to Yichang Airport → Board your internal flight to Shanghai → Arrive in Shanghai → Meet and greet by the local representative → Transfer to hotel → Check-in and rest → Dinner at a Chinese/Indian restaurant → Overnight stay in Shanghai. Important Note: Yichang to Shanghai internal flight will be in Economy Class on a low-cost/low-frill airline, with 15 kg baggage allowance (1 piece).
Shanghai – City Tour, Yuyuan Garden, Nanjing Road & The Bund
Breakfast at hotel → Depart for a full-day Shanghai City Tour → Visit Jade Buddha Temple, famous for its exquisite white jade Buddha statues → Visit Yuyuan Garden, a classical Chinese garden featuring beautiful courtyards, rockeries, ponds and traditional architecture → Photo stop at the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and enjoy an exterior view of this iconic Shanghai landmark → Proceed to Nanjing Road, one of Shanghai’s most famous shopping streets → Enjoy free time for shopping and explore local food, handicrafts and souvenirs → Visit The Bund, Shanghai’s renowned waterfront promenade, offering spectacular views of the city skyline → Dinner at a Chinese/Indian restaurant → Return to hotel → Overnight stay in Shanghai.
Shanghai – Departure
Breakfast at hotel → Check-out from the hotel → Transfer to Shanghai International Airport → Complete airport formalities → Board your flight back home with wonderful memories of your China holiday. Important Note: If the departure flight is scheduled early in the morning, breakfast will not be provided.