Hong Kong & Relaxing Yangtze

14-Day Hong Kong, Shanghai, Yangtze Cruise, Xi'an, Beijing Tour

Code:FH04
Type:Private Tour
Departure:Flexible
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Hong Kong & Relaxing Yangtze

This tour itinerary starts from Hong Kong and leads you to experience the best of mainland China discovering the top 3 destinations as well as cruising along the mighty Yangtze.

Overview
Tour Highlights
  • Immerse in the bustling atmosphere in Hong Kong and admire the world's most skyscrapers and the panoramic view of Hong Kong from Victoria Peak.
  • Delight in China's mega city Shanghai and soak up the spectacular view in the Bund.
  • A leisurely cruise takes you to absorb the grandeur of Yangtze River and visit the world's largest hydropower plant Three Gorges Dam.
  • Admire the most prestigious historic wonders of Great Wall, Forbidden City, and the incredible full sized underground troop Terra-cotta Army.

Hong Kong & Relaxing Yangtze

14-Day Hong Kong, Shanghai, Yangtze Cruise, Xi'an, Beijing

Code:FH04
Type:Private Tour
Departure:Flexible
Tour Highlights
  • Immerse in the bustling atmosphere in Hong Kong and admire the world's most skyscrapers and the panoramic view of Hong Kong from Victoria Peak.
  • Delight in China's mega city Shanghai and soak up the spectacular view in the Bund.
  • A leisurely cruise takes you to absorb the grandeur of Yangtze River and visit the world's largest hydropower plant Three Gorges Dam.
  • Admire the most prestigious historic wonders of Great Wall, Forbidden City, and the incredible full sized underground troop Terra-cotta Army.
Day by Day Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive in Hong Kong
Coach transfer to your hotel after arrival.
Luxury: Royal Plaza Hotel Superior: Regal Kowloon Hotel

Welcome to Hong Kong! Upon arrival, please get to the coach counter at the Exit B18 to take the coach arranged for you to get back to your hotel.

Day 2
Hong Kong
Half day Hong Kong Island SIC tour to Victoria Peak, Stanley Market and Aberdeen Fishing village.
Breakfast

A Seat-In-Coach tour of half day Hong Kong Island Tour is arranged for you. You will visit Victoria Peak to absorb the fascinating view of Hong Kong Island, Stanley Market and Aberdeen Fishing Village to see the fishermen's life, a contrast to Hong Kong's modern atmosphere, where you can take an optional Sampan Ride to get closer to experience the fishermen's life. Enjoy your free afternoon and explore Hong Kong on your own.

Victoria Peak of Hong Kong
Victoria Peak of Hong Kong
Day 3
Hong Kong-Shanghai by Flight
Coach shuttle transfer to the airport and fly to Shanghai.
Breakfast
Luxury: Les Suites Orient, Bund Shanghai Superior: Central Hotel Shanghai

Please take the shuttle bus we book for you to airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon your arrival, your friendly tour guide holding your name sign will greet you at the arrival hall, then transfer you to the hotel and have a rest. 

Day 4
Shanghai
Full day Shanghai essence exploration to Yu Garden, Nanjing Road, the Bund, Xintiandi and Jade Buddha Temple together with a bird view of the city from the top of Shanghai World Financial Center.
Breakfast

Visit the essence of traditional Chinese garden Yu Garden and enjoy the beautiful layout which also presents the philosophy of Chinese people's life.

Then head to the bustling Nanjing Road and the Bund which is granted World Architecture Museum.

Get on top of Shanghai World Financial Center to get a bird's view of Shanghai, which may change your impression of China.

Continue to visit Xintiandi (New World of Shanghai) to see Shanghai's traditional Shikumen constructions.

At last, visit the peaceful Jade Buddha Temple built in 1882, housing the famous Reclining Jade Buddha statue imported from Burma.

Yu GardenThe Yu Garden
The Bund ShanghaiThe Bund
Day 5
Shanghai-Yichang by Flight
Enjoy the traditional Zhujiajiao Water Town and fly to Yichang. Get ready to enjoy the relaxing Yangtze River Cruise.
Breakfast
Luxury: Century Diamond / Century Sun Superior: Century Diamond / Century Sun

In the morning, you will be picked up by your friendly tour guide and transferred to Zhujiajiao Water Town. Walk along the best tour route and photographs from any angle can be perfect. You can also take a boat trip (your own expense) on a small river cruising along the river through the water lanes.

Afterwards, you will be taken to the airport for your flight to Yichang. Your local guide in Yichang will greet you with your name board at airport and then take you to Maoping Pier to check in the cruise.

Zhujiajiao Water Town
Day 6
Yangtze River Cruise
Sail through Xiling Gorge. Shore excursion to visit the Tree Groges Dam. Attend the Captain's Welcome Party.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the morning, you will enjoy an optional tour to visit Three Gorges Tribes. Then admire the grandest hydroelectric project in the world, the Three Gorges Dam. Indulge yourself with a tour around the colossal dam and perhaps the phenomenal scene of millions of tons of water being discharged if it happens to be rain season. Then your luxury cruise ship will weigh anchor to lead you to more hidden beauties along your breathtaking journey.

The elegant and exciting Captain's Welcome Party will be held in the evening. You will enjoy the Chinese folk dancing and music performance and have a wonderful night.

Day 7
Yangtze River Cruise
Cruise through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Shore excursion to Shennv Stream.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Continue sailing pass the jaw-dropping view of the Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge.

Disembark for an excursion to the Small Three Gorges, also known as Lesser Three Gorges, consisting of Longmen, Bawu and Dicui Gorges. Or take an excursion to Badong and experience a small boat trip on the magnificent Shennv Stream. Return to the ship and continue sailing up the imposing watercourse.

Tai Chi Class on Yangtze River Cruise
Day 8
Yangtze River Cruise
Shore excursion to Shibaozhai. Take part in the Farewell Party tonight.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Go ashore for an excursion to Shibaozhai. Return to the cruise and continue to pass through the mountains of east Sichuan.

At night, the Farewell Party invites you to join in the cruise staff's performance.

Day 9
Chongqing-Xian by Flight
Disembark the cruise and visit Ciqikou old Town in Chongqing. Then fly to Xi'an.
Breakfast
Luxury: Wyndham Grand Xi'an South Hotel Superior: Ramada Xi'an Bell Tower

Please prepare for the disembarkation. Your memorable cruise tour ends in Chongqing and your guide will meet you on board and take you to visit the Ciqikou Old Town, an old town dating back to the turn between 10th and 11th century.

Afterwards you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Xian. Your Xian guide will pick you up and accompany you to the hotel. 

Day 10
Xi'an
Appreciate the stunning Terracotta Army and visit the ancient City Wall. Enjoy free time wandering at the Muslim Quarter and visit the Chinese style Great Mosque.
Breakfast

About 1-hour drive from the downtown area, you will get to Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum. ‘Incredible’ is the most frequently used word to describe the underground army after people see the vividly made clay figures, each owning distinctive facial expression, hair style, figure as well as uniform, protecting the emperor in his afterlife.

Then drive back to the city to visit the largest and best-preserved City Wall and have an overview of this old capital. Follow your guide to take a stroll on top and find some best angles to shoot some photos of the great architecture or cycle around a bit based on your preference.

Afterwards, drive to the famous local Muslim Quarter and the ancient Great Mosque built in traditional Chinese style and enjoy some free time in the famous bazaar.

Xian City WallRide a bicycle on top of the City Wall
terra-cotta warriorsUnique faces of the life-sized Terracotta Warriors
Day 11
Xi'an-Beijing by High Speed Train
Discover the Small Wild Goose Pagoda and Xi'an Museum. Hop aboard a highspeed train to Beijing.
Breakfast
Luxury: Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Superior: Novotel Peace Hotel Beijing

After breakfast, approach to the famous Small Wild Goose Pagoda built in 8th century and learn its architectural miracle.

Then move to Xi'an Museum and unveil the earlier history of China before 13th century from the treasures stored here.

Afterwards, take the high-speed train to Beijing and get ready to see China's capital.

Day 12
Beijing
Visit the Temple of Heaven and meet local life. Afterwards, walk through Tiananmen Square and explore the Forbidden City.
Breakfast

Visit the Temple of Heaven in the morning, soak up the beautiful architectures where emperors used to hold ceremonies. Encounter the locals gathering here for morning exercise which is quite popular among locals. You are more than welcome to join these friendly local people to exercise together.

Afterwards, visit Tiananmen Square and then move to Forbidden City, the largest collection of wooden constructions preserved today. Housing over a million incomparable treasures, it is also known as Palace Museum. As imperial palace for both Ming and Qing Dynasty, Forbidden City witnessed the rise and fall of the two dynasties from the year 1420 to 1912. Walking through different halls and exquisite architectures of the Palace, travel back into the history of ancient China with your professional guide. Transfer back to your hotel.

The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City
Day 13
Beijing
Marvel at the quieter Mutianyu Great Wall. Stopover at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube on the way back to the city to see Summer Palace.
Breakfast

Today, your tour will begin with Mutianyu Great Wall, the greatest defensive system built by ancient Chinese. Snaking around on top of the mountains for over 13,000 miles, it successfully stopped nomadic groups and protected central Chinese states and empires. Round-trip Cable Car is included to make your exploration easier and to save more time for you to enjoy some hiking on the wall.

Afterwards, drive back to the city and have a stopover to the iconic Bird's Nest and Water Cube to take some great photos.

Then, drive to the imperial garden Summer Palace and stroll along the peaceful lake, taking in the picturesque scenery of gardens, halls, and pavilions. 

The Less Crowded Mutianyu Great WallThe Less Crowded Mutianyu Great Wall
The Summer PalaceThe Summer Palace
Day 14
Depart from Beijing
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Breakfast

Farewell to China! Your guide and driver will escort you to the airport for your flight home. Your memorable trip with us finishes here.

Accommodations
Hong KongShanghaiYangtze River CruiseXianBeijing
Hong Kong
Luxury

Royal Plaza Hotel

193 Prince Edward Road West, Hong Kong
Located in the central part of Kowloon Island, the hotel has spacious rooms compared to most of the hotels in Hong Kong with excellent facilities and service.
Superior

Regal Kowloon Hotel

71 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
The hotel is very close to the Victoria Harbor, Star Ferry and metro, easy for shopping, food and self-exploration.
Shanghai
Luxury

Les Suites Orient, Bund Shanghai

1. Jinling East Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
The hotel is located right on the bund with artistic design merged modern Shanghai with Art Deco of 1930s. The hotel is also a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts with excellent service, amazing views and great breakfasts.
Superior

Central Hotel Shanghai

No.555 Jiujiang Road, Huangpu, Shanghai, China
Located in the heart of the city, Central Hotel Shanghai featuring traditional Shanghai style rooms, good facilities and nice breakfasts is next to the Nanjing Road and 5-minute walk to the Bund.
Yangtze River Cruise
Luxury

Century Diamond

Century Cruises
5-Star rating cruise Drinkable water in every cabin Private outdoor balconies Excellent and professional service onboard

Century Sun

Century Cruises
5-Star rating cruise Launched in 2006, renovated in 2012 Spacious rooms with outdoor private balconies Great service from professional and warm-hearted staff
Superior

Century Diamond

Century Cruises
5-Star rating cruise Drinkable water in every cabin Private outdoor balconies Excellent and professional service onboard

Century Sun

Century Cruises
5-Star rating cruise Launched in 2006, renovated in 2012 Spacious rooms with outdoor private balconies Great service from professional and warm-hearted staff
Xian
Luxury

Wyndham Grand Xi'an South Hotel

No.208, Cien East Road, Qujiang Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian, China
Wyndham Xi'an Grand South Hotel is located in the city's newly built CBD area, featuring the grand Tang Dynasty's architectural styles with amazing night views and easy access for shopping.
Superior

Ramada Xi'an Bell Tower

No.79 Bei Da Jie, Xincheng, Xi'an, China
Ramada Xi'an Bell Tower boasts great location in the city center with comfortable rooms and good western buffet breakfast, easy to take a walk around to explore local life.
Beijing
Luxury

Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town

3 Sanfengbeili, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Crowne Plaza Chaoyang U-Town enjoys perfect location in Chaoyang District with excellent service, great breakfasts and easy access for shopping and night life.
Superior

Novotel Peace Hotel Beijing

3 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing, Dongcheng, Beijing, China
Located in downtown Wangfujing area, Novotel Peace is only 5-minute walk to the nearby shopping malls and 15-minute walk to the Forbidden City. Easy to explore local life.
Luxury
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Hong Kong

Royal Plaza Hotel

193 Prince Edward Road West, Hong Kong
Located in the central part of Kowloon Island, the hotel has spacious rooms compared to most of the hotels in Hong Kong with excellent facilities and service.

Shanghai

Les Suites Orient, Bund Shanghai

1. Jinling East Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
The hotel is located right on the bund with artistic design merged modern Shanghai with Art Deco of 1930s. The hotel is also a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts with excellent service, amazing views and great breakfasts.

Yangtze River Cruise

Century Diamond

Century Cruises
5-Star rating cruise Drinkable water in every cabin Private outdoor balconies Excellent and professional service onboard

Century Sun

Century Cruises
5-Star rating cruise Launched in 2006, renovated in 2012 Spacious rooms with outdoor private balconies Great service from professional and warm-hearted staff

Xian

Wyndham Grand Xi'an South Hotel

No.208, Cien East Road, Qujiang Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian, China
Wyndham Xi'an Grand South Hotel is located in the city's newly built CBD area, featuring the grand Tang Dynasty's architectural styles with amazing night views and easy access for shopping.

Beijing

Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town

3 Sanfengbeili, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Crowne Plaza Chaoyang U-Town enjoys perfect location in Chaoyang District with excellent service, great breakfasts and easy access for shopping and night life.
Superior
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Hong Kong

Regal Kowloon Hotel

71 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
The hotel is very close to the Victoria Harbor, Star Ferry and metro, easy for shopping, food and self-exploration.

Shanghai

Central Hotel Shanghai

No.555 Jiujiang Road, Huangpu, Shanghai, China
Located in the heart of the city, Central Hotel Shanghai featuring traditional Shanghai style rooms, good facilities and nice breakfasts is next to the Nanjing Road and 5-minute walk to the Bund.

Yangtze River Cruise

Century Diamond

Century Cruises
5-Star rating cruise Drinkable water in every cabin Private outdoor balconies Excellent and professional service onboard

Century Sun

Century Cruises
5-Star rating cruise Launched in 2006, renovated in 2012 Spacious rooms with outdoor private balconies Great service from professional and warm-hearted staff

Xian

Ramada Xi'an Bell Tower

No.79 Bei Da Jie, Xincheng, Xi'an, China
Ramada Xi'an Bell Tower boasts great location in the city center with comfortable rooms and good western buffet breakfast, easy to take a walk around to explore local life.

Beijing

Novotel Peace Hotel Beijing

3 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing, Dongcheng, Beijing, China
Located in downtown Wangfujing area, Novotel Peace is only 5-minute walk to the nearby shopping malls and 15-minute walk to the Forbidden City. Easy to explore local life.
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