Private Tour,Escorted Tours
Upon arrival, go through Customs on your own. You will be met in the arrivals Hall by your private tour guide holding a welcome card with your name on it. Your guide will then transfer you to the hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is free at leisure to relax after your long flight.
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby to start your city tour. The first stop is Tiananmen Square, the symbol of the political centre of the present China, the second visit is the Forbidden City, the former power seat of Old China since 600 years ago. You will spend around 2.5 hours to see the main representatives in this Grand Royal Building Complex and listen to the stories about them. Then continue to Hutong, where you can learn about the daily life of ordinary people in the city and take a rickshaw ride. Please Note: For protection purposes, the daily visitor number to the Forbidden City are limited. Entrance Tickets, only available for online booking, are released 7 days in advance and often sell out quickly. While we will make every effort to secure your Entrance Ticket, your visit date to the Forbidden City may differ from the proposed itinerary. In cases where tickets are unavailable on specific dates, we may recommend adjusting your travel date. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Start the tour today from the Temple of Heaven, where you will appreciate the elegance of the architecture itself and watch the locals doing morning exercises, playing Tai Chi, dancing with swords and practicing Chinese calligraphy on the ground with a huge brush and water. Afterwards, drive about two hours to visit the Great Wall (the less crowded Mutianyu section). Take a Cable Car or hike up a little further to take in the imposing surroundings before descending by Cable Car again for the return journey back to Beijing. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning, visit the Imperial Summer Palace, which is regarded as a masterpiece of Chinese Imperial Garden. Inside the Palace, enjoy a short join in boat ride on Kunming Lake. Then, head to the station for your train to Xi'an. Upon arrival in Xi’an, you will be met and transferred to the hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Meals: Breakfast
The Terracotta Warriors make Xi'an famous around the world. Today, you will encounter this legendary army, which has guarded the first Emperor of China, Qin Shihuang, since 210 B.C. Though had been buried underground for more than 2,200 years, these lifelike soldiers seem to tell you different stories through their vivid facial expressions. Visiting a local family should be a nice way to get a deeper understanding of Xi'an, especially in the aspects of their daily life and cuisine. You can communicate with the local family and learn how to make Dumplings, hand pulled Noodles and homely dishes. After lunch with local family, you will walk on the Wall where you can best enjoy the watchtowers, moat, landscaped environs and feel like stepping back in time to Ancient China. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today, take a private transfer to the railway station for a bullet train to Chongqing. Upon your arrival at Chongqing, the largest City in Southwest China, a local guide will meet you at the station and escort you to board the ship. 16:30-20:00 - Board the cruise in Chongqing. 18:30-20:00 - Buffet Dinner (Designated drinks included.) 20:00-20:45 - Embarkation and Safety briefing 21:00-21:30 - Captain's Welcome Party Approx. 21:00 - Cruise anchor aweigh from Chongqing Please Note: • Century Paragon departs at every Tuesday. If the departure date is not on Tuesday, other cruises will be checked based on a case by case availability. In this case, the price will be different. • All the times on the cruise schedule are estimated, which are subject to change due to weather and navigation conditions. All shore excursions departure times and duration are approximate and may subject to change if considered unsafe to operate. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Onboard Schedule: 06:30-07:00 - Morning Coffee, Tea and Pastries 06:45-07:15 - Morning Exercise 07:00-08:30 - Buffet Breakfast 08:30-11:30 - Shore Excursion to Fengdu Ghost City (Cable Cart included) 12:00-13:30 - Buffet Lunch (Designated drinks included.) 14:00-16:00 - Cultural Activities 15:00-16:30 - Afternoon Tea 18:30-20:00 - Buffet Dinner (Designated drinks included.) 20:30-21:30 - Cabaret (starring crew members) 22:00-23:00 - Midnight Snack Time Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Onboard Schedule: 06:30-07:00 - Morning Coffee, Tea and Pastries 06:45-07:15 - Morning Exercise 07:00-08:30 - Buffet Breakfast 08:00-11:00 - Shore Excursion to White Emperor City Approx. 11:45 - Cruising through the spectacular Qutang Gorge 12:00-13:30 - Buffet Lunch (Designated drinks included.) Approx. 13:45 - Cruising through the magnificent Wu Gorge 14:30-16:30 - Shore Excursion to Goddess Stream 18:30-20:00 - Buffet Dinner (Designated drinks included.) 20:30-21:30 - Guest Talent Show 22:00-23:00 - Guest Talent Show Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Disembark at Maoping Pier of Yichang. Join in the shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Project Site (River Closure Memorial Park and the Three Gorges Dam Project Museum). Complete the trip at Downtown Yichang for your onward Journey. The guide will meet you at the pier and transfer you to the Airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon your arrival at Shanghai, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Your discovery in Shanghai includes Yu Garden, a classical garden that fully displays the traditional design of Chinese architecture, Yuyuan Market, which is a bustling Bazaar near the Yu Garden where you can try local snacks and explore traditional Chinese handicrafts and artworks, the well known Bund, the Former French Concession and Shanghai Tower, which is the tallest building in China at present and its Observation Deck offering amazing views of the Huangpu River. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning, you will travel to Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, a water town with over 1,700 years of history. Known for its well preserved Ming Dynasty architecture, ancient stone bridges and tranquil alleyways, you can stroll its cobblestone streets, admire traditional buildings and soak in the rich history. Opt for a ride on an old fashioned wooden boat through the waterways and experience the town's unique charm or relax at a teahouse, enjoy a cup of tea and take in the beautiful surroundings for a leisurely afternoon. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to the Airport for flight home. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (toi)
