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Journey Across China
Tour code: AT066
Duration: 20 days
Route: Beijing, Xi'an, Yichang, Yangtze River Cruise, Chongqing, Guilin, Yangshuo, Guilin, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang
Attractions: You get an unforgettable experience when traveling around the amazing sites. From the beautiful Yangtze River to the mysterious fairyland Yunnan, plus the charming natural sceneries in Lijiang, you will get a wonderful travel feast.
Itinerary:
Day 1 Beijing
Arrival day.
Day 2 Beijing
This morning we visit the Summer Palace. Free afternoon.
Day 3 Beijing
A day at the Great Wall, with a hike along one of the less visited sections.
The Great Wall of China is the longest structure ever built. It is about 4,000 miles long, and it was built entirely by hand. About 1, 200 - 1, 500 miles of the Great Wall were built during the reign of Emperor Shi Huangdi (Qin Dynasty). The Great Wall crosses northern China from the east coast to the central part of China.
Day 4 Beijing / Xian
Transfer via: overnight train
Visit Tiananmen Square and the magnificent Forbidden City. Overnight train to Xi'an.
TianAnMen Square, the symbolical heart of China and gathering place for the masses. It is the biggest public square in the world, which can hold one million people. Having a free walk there, imagining the great historic events of the 20th century took place there. You will also see legendary landmarks including the Great Hall of the People and the towering 125 foot granite obelisk, Monument to the Peoples Heroes, honoring those who died in revolution.
Walking across the Golden River Bridge, enter the Forbidden City, the inner sanctum and palace where for centuries Chinese emperors ruled their world. It has 9000-room maze of courtyards, places, and ceremonial halls, where 24 emperors used to live. Forbidden City was indeed a forbidden place, where commoners were kept out for nearly 500 years in the past. Tour the palace and imagine the mystery, intrigue and incredible power that reigned here.
Day 5 Xian
Visit the famous Terracotta Warriors. Free afternoon.
The Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses: The greatest archaeological findings of the century: the army of terra-cotta warriors and the bronze chariots entombed in vast underground vaults at emperor Qin's tomb.
Day 6 Xian / Yichang
A free morning to explore Xi'an. Recommend to visit the Old CIty Wall, Wild Goose Pagoda. Overnight train to Yichang.
Day 7 Yichang / Yangtze River Cruise
Morning arrival in Yichang and transfer to our cruise boat.
Day 8-9 Yangtze River Cruise (B,L,D)
We cruise up the Yangtse River, passing through the spectacular Three Gorges
Day 10 Yangtze River Cruise / Chongqing / Guilin / Yangshuo (B)
Disembark in Chongqing and take a flight to Guilin. Transfer to Yangshuo.
Day 11 Yangshuo
A free day to explore. Hiring a bike is easy and probably the best way to discover the countryside.
Day 12 Yangshuo / Guilin / Kunming
A free morning - a good opportunity to take a lesson in Chinese cooking, calligraphy or tai'chi. Later in the day we fly to Kunming.
Day 13 Kunming / Dali
Transfer via: overnight train
A full free day to explore Kunming. Overnight train to Dali.
Day 14 Dali
Morning arrival and transfer to the old town, home of the Bai People.
Day 15 Dali
A free day to sample the delights of Dali - it is an ideal place to explore.
Days 16-17 Dali / Tiger Leaping Gorge
A bus journey takes us to Qiaotou, the start of our trek.
The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: The mountain has 13 peaks of which the highest is 18000 feet above sea level. It is a treasure of wild plants and rare animals.
Day 18 Tiger Leaping Gorge / Lijiang
We complete our trek and transfer to Lijiang.
Lijiang which has a large Naxi settlement first built about 8 centuries ago; you'll have a chance to hear Naxi ancient music, feel their rich culture and tradition, see their costume, house; Walk through Lijiang ancient town in the afternoon, enjoy ancient Naxi Music concert performed by Xuanke and his musician tonight
Day 19 Lijiang
Full free day in Lijiang, home of the Naxi minority group.
Day 20 Depart Lijiang
Tour ends.