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Experience the rich diversity of China on this 14-day trip through the country's most famous cities and the mystical Yangtze River. Begin your adventure by stepping into the future among gleaming skyscrapers in Shanghai, visit the waterfront Bund and the famous Nanjing Road, one of the world's busiest shopping streets. Head toward Mt. Huangshan, take a cable car ride up to the midway point of Mt. Huangshan, famed for its picturesque landscape, which ranks among the most beautiful in China. Visit the world heritage site Hongcun and Jingdezhen, a 1700-year-old capital of the porcelain making industry. Take a cruise down the majestic Yangtze River and marvel at the inspiring Three Gorges.
Depart the U.S. bound for Shanghai.
Upon arrival in Shanghai, transfer to your luxury hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Land only package does not include airport transfers.
Begin your day with a walking tour of the famous Nanjing Road, a must-see destination attracting thousands of fashion-seeking shoppers from all over the world. Continue to the City God Temple Bazaar, built during the Yongle Reign of Ming Dynasty. Explore the famous waterfront Bund, a mile long stretch along the Huangpu River. After lunch, visit Shanghai Museum (No audio service) or Shanghai History Museum.
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel to Mt. Huangshan by high speed rail. Upon arrival board a coach to the ancient village of Hongcun*, explore narrow cobblestone paved lanes winding around charming whitewashed buildings with pointed black tiled roofs, much of the architecture dates back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Overnight at Hongcun.
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart Hongcun in the early morning for Huangshan. Upon arrival, a cable car ride* will take you up to the midway of Mt. Huangshan for a sightseeing tour. Mt. Huangshan* is extolled for its “Four Ultimate Beauties” - unusual rock formations, pine trees, the sea of clouds and hot springs.
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner at hotel
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Known in China as “The Number One Mountain under Heaven”, Mt. Huangshan was recognized by UNESCO as an official World Cultural Heritage Site in 1990. This morning rises early to view a captivating sunrise amidst a sea of clouds in the summits. Then continue with a sightseeing tour of Huangshan before descending the mountain and returning to Tunxi later in the afternoon. Later enjoy a tour of Tunxi Ancient Street. For dinner, enjoy a mouthwatering local dinner.
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Special Dinner
To top off your tour of Huangshan, visit the China Huizhou Culture Museum*. Afterward depart for Jingdezhen, the 1700-year-old capital of the porcelain making industry in China, via the picturesque Wuyuan village. This evening enjoys dinner at a Jiangxi local cuisine restaurant.
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Special Dinner
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Today's city tour of Jingdezhen features visits to the Porcelain Museum* and Ceramic Factory*. Continue to Wuhan by high-speed rail. Upon arrival at Wuhan, explore the popular Yellow Crane Tower* and the famous Bells Museum*. Tonight, enjoy the local specialties for dinner.
Included: Breakfast, Special Dinner
Depart Wuhan for Maoping, the site where your ship is docked and awaiting your arrival. Arrive at Yichang, the economic hub of China’s Hubei province, to begin your Yangtze River cruise. Embark on your 5-star Victoria Cruises ship, and settle into your comfortable cabin. Set sail in the evening for an exciting Yangtze River adventure. At nearly 4000 miles long, the mighty Yangtze River is the world’s third longest river and flows eastward into the East China Sea.
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the morning viewing the construction of the Three Gorges Dam, the largest in the world. Later sail through Xiling Gorge, the longest (41 miles), and the deepest of the Three Gorges.
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today's shore excursion will involve a tour along either the Shennong Stream or Goddess Stream to explore the Small Gorges. Board smaller vessels to access this tributary of the Yangtze. Return to the ship where you can relax and enjoy the spectacular sights, as the vessel passes through the narrow meandering passages of the Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge.
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, visit Xiaoguanshan Ancient Folk Culture Park near Fengdu. It is a noted site for the relocation and reconstruction of architectural and cultural relics, after the water level rose on the Yangtze as a result of the Three Gorges Dam project. The park reproduces historic ancient residential buildings, courtyards, temples, wood carvings and city gates in the Fengdu region, providing a deep sense of its history and ancient way of life. Performances here include Sichuan opera, acrobatics, folk music, and puppet shows. Return to the cruise ship and continue sailing.
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your Yangtze River Cruise comes to an end upon arrival at Chongqing. Disembark the cruise, a brief city tour takes you to Hongya Cave, Liberation Monument, the Chongqing Zoo* to see adorable panda bears. Tonight, enjoy the authentic Sichuan hot pot.
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fly back to the U.S. with memories to last a lifetime.
Included: Breakfast
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Fine meals as specified in itinerary including daily breakfast in the hotel and local specialty cuisines:
Huangshan - Local Specialty Cuisine
Jingdezhen - Jiangxi Local Cuisine
Wuhan - Local Cuisine
Chongqing - Sichuan Authentic Hot Pot
Daily comprehensive sightseeing program as outlined in the itinerary.
Air-conditioned tour coach with professional driver service.
Special entertainments:
Victoria Cruises .........Cultural Lectures, Lessons & Shows
A bottle of mineral water is provided on the bus every day.
Easy recognized luggage tag, badge, and document holder are provided for your convenience.
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Our tour guide, James Lu, did a fantastic services for us. He upgraded us to the VIP restaurant at the cruise for free. Very informative and great patience. Will do Peony tours again because him. Prefer can stay in Chongqing a night after disembarking from cruise instead of staying Beijing for a night.The cruise was late on schedule to Chongqing and had to catch the flight to Beijing around early afternoon. Not enough time to zoo and lunch in Chongqing.Food and hotel are good. Just the domestic flights were delayed.
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Our tour guide, James, was excellent! He was extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. During the trip, I sprained my ankle, and James was very helpful in making sure I was okay and was able to finish the tour. He was very considerate. Overall, we were very satisfied.
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James and Bruce were excellent tour guides, they are very knowledgeable, professional and responsive to our need. Very happy and satisfactory experience trip, will definitely look forward to join Peony Tour again.
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The your manager was very experienced, pleasant, well-mannered and eager to assist everyone. we are fortunate to have him as tour guide.
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Enjoy victoria cruise in Yantze river. Love the VIP treatment James Yu and Bruce Yuan were excellent tour guide
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