Sunlight Yangtze Cruise Experience

Cities in Sunlight Yangtze Cruise Experience:

Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Yangtze River Cruise, Wuhan, and Hong Kong.

Tour Price Includes:

Round-trip airfares from San Francisco
First/Deluxe Class hotel accommodation based on double occupancy.
Meals as in the itinerary (B=Breakfast * L=Lunch * D=Dinner)
Guided sightseeing as stated in the itinerary.
Transportation as mentioned in the itinerary.

Scheduled Itinerary for this Tour:

Day 1 : San Francisco/Beijing

Depart San Francisco for a pleasant non-stop flight via United Airlines or China Airlines

Day 2 : Beijing

Arrive Beijing in the evening and transfer to Capital Hotel for a nice rest.

Day 3 : Beijing

Whole day city tour to Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Tiananmen Square.(B/L/D)

Day 4 : Beijing

Full day tour to the Great Wall and the Ming Tombs.
In the everning enjoy Beijing’s famous Peking Duck dinner.(B/L/D)

Day 5 : Beijing/Xian

In the morning visit the Temple of Heaven before your afternoon flight to Xian. Upon arrival in Xian transfer to Sheraton Hotel for a nice rest.(B/L/D)

Day 6 : Xian

Whole day tour to the Qin Tomb excavation famous for the Terra Cotta Warrior. Also visit the archeological ruins of Ban Bo Village and Provincial Museum. Steam Dumpling Banquet at night. (B/L/D).

Day 7 : Xian/Guilin

Morning visit to Wild Goose Pagoda, the City Wall and the Forest of Steles. Then take a late afternoon flight to Guilin. Overnight at the Sheraton Hotel or Guilin Royal Garden Hotel (B/L/D).

Day 8 : Guilin

Enjoy a full day cruise along the Li River, one of China’s highlight. Marvel at the extraordinary pinnacles that seem to be taken from a Chinese artist’s scroll and collect memories of the scenery along the river banks. Enjoy the special local Banquet Dinner.(B/L/D)

Day 9 : Guilin/Chongqing

Morning tour to Fubo Hill; Seven Stars Park; Reed Flute Cave and the Folded Brocade Hill. Then take a late afternoon flight to Chongqing. Upon arrival, transfer to the pier and overnight on board the luxury M.S. Yangtze Angel. (B/L/D).

Day 10 : Chongqing/Yangtze River

Today, start your fantastic Yangtze Cruise from Chongqing along the Upper Reaches. Here the water-way is more calm and the coast line is less rugged. Along the way, you’ll pass the ancient town of fuling – Apolitical center of the Kingdom of Ba (fourth to second centuries BC) and go shore excursion in the ‘City of Ghost’. Fengdu with landmarks such as Ghost torturing pass. Last glance at Home Tower, Nothing -to-be done Bridge, etc…(B/L/D)

Day 11 : Yangtze River: Wushan (Three Small Gorges) Wu Gorge/Xiling Gorge/Qutang Gorge

Save your breath today when you Cruise down the highlight of the tour. The fantastic Three Gorges with spectacular cliff walls and dramatic vistas. You’ll also visit the Three ‘small’ Gorge-the natural habitat of the Mandarin Duck and Golden Hair Monkeys.(B/L/D)

Day 12 : Yangtze River : Yichange/Chenglingji/Shashi

This morning, you will pass the famous Gezhouba Dam and the Middle Reaches through the city of Chenglinghi. Shore excursion in Shanshui City. (B.L.D.)

Day 13 : Yangtze River Cruise end – Wuhan

Yangtze River Cruise ends in Wuhan. Half day sightseeing tour to Yellow Crane Tower Guiyang Buddhist Temple. Asia Hotel (B/L/D).

Day 14 : Wuhan/Guangzhou

Morning flight to Hangzhou, where you can enjoy a city sightseeing tour to Dr. sun Yet-Sen Memorial Hall, Chen’s Temple and Guangdong Historical Museum. In the Evening, enjoy the farewell banquet Roast Suckling Pig dinner. White Swan hotel or same class hotel.(B/L/D)

Day 15 : Guangzhou/Hong Kong

Take a morning train through lovely contryside on the way to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, transfer to Mira Hotel (formerly Hotel Miramar) or same class hotel for rest. The rest of the day is free for shopping.(B)