Chinese Extravaganza Package starts from* 173,953

11 Nights / 12 Days - Summer Dear customer,

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Tour Inclusions

Flights Included*

Places Covered

3 Nights 1 Night 1 Night 3 Nights 3 Nights

Beijing Xian Yangtze River Cruise

www.thomascook.in Daywise Itinerary

Welcome to China - "The land of dragons and emperors". Arrive in , the Capital City of China!

Welcome to China - "The land of dragons and emperors". On arrival at airport in Beijing, you will be greeted by the Thomas Cook Tour Day 1 Manager/local representative outside the baggage hall area. Proceed to the hotel and Check in (check in time after 15.00 hrs). Tonight enjoy a delicious Indian dinner at a local Indian restaurant.

Today after Breakfast, visit the Factory (Compulsory Government Stop). Later we proceed towards the UNESCO World heritage site, The Ming tombs the location of 13 imperial tombs or burial site chosen for its Feng-Shui in the arc-shaped valley at the foot of Jundu Mountains. Later experience local Chinese lunch. Proceed on to climb the renowned Great Wall of China, stretching to a length of around 5500 miles across China, visit the Juyongguan pass section of the wall. On the way back, photo stop at Summer Olympics Venue of 2008 Day 2 and winter Olympics 2022, the "Bird's Nest" stadium and the dragon shaped Olympic Office. In the evening enjoy the famous Golden Mask Dynasty show - an awe inspiring show with grand sets, colorful costumes and spectacular performances. Tonight enjoy delicious Indian dinner at a local Indian restaurant

www.thomascook.in Today after Breakfast, proceed on an exciting city tour of Beijing. Visit Tiananmen Square, one of the largest squares in the world, named after the Tiananmen Gate (Gate of Heavenly Peace) located to its North, separating it from the . It has great cultural significance as it was the site of several important events in Chinese history. Later see the Forbidden City which was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the . For almost 500 years, it served as the home to the emperors and their Day 3 households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of the Chinese government. Enjoy your Indian lunch. Visit to Summer Palace with Lake boat ride - a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing. Later we proceed for shopping at Xiushui Market. Tonight enjoy a delicious Indian dinner at local Indian restaurant.

Today after Breakfast, check out and take the state of art high speed bullet train to . On arrival enjoy local Chinese lunch. Later visit the Shaolin Temple (one-way battery car included for your convenience), enjoy the Shaolin Kung Fu demonstration, a short training for Shaolin Kung Fu in the most famous Kung Fu Training School where there are more than 15000 students from all over the world who live and get trained here. Proceed to Luoyang in the comfort of your coach. Tonight, enjoy a local Chinese meal for dinner. Day 4

www.thomascook.in Today after Breakfast at the hotel, visit the World Culture Heritage Longmen Caves - one of the finest examples of Chinese Buddhist art (battery car included for your convenience). It houses thousands of statues of Buddha and his disciples. Then visit the where you can also visit the Indian style temple donated by the Indian Government. Enjoy lunch at local Restaurant. Then get on board the high speed train to Xian. Arrive and proceed to the Wild Goose , where you will also see the magical colorful and musical fountains Day 5 which will leave you in awe. Tonight enjoy a delicious Indian dinner at a local Indian restaurant.

Today after Breakfast, visit Crockery Factory (Compulsory Government Stop) and the famous Terra Cotta warriors (battery car included for your convenience) where you can see life-sized Terra Cotta warriors and horses arranged in battle formation. Enjoy packed Subway lunch. Later transfer to airport in Xian to board the flight to . Tonight enjoy early Indian dinner at local restaurant. Then proceed to the cruise terminal to board Yangtze Cruise liner. Day 6

www.thomascook.in Shibaozhai - Take a shore excursion to Shibaozhai, with its impressive wooden pagoda, appropriately named "The Pearl of the Yangtze". Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to Fengdu, visiting the new relocation village built for families who have moved as a result of the Yangtze's rising waters brought about by the Three Gorges Dam. Additional optional Shore Excursion on chargeable basis to Fengdu's "Ghost City" (river conditions permitting), known for its statues of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill Day 7

Enter the Three Gorges, one of nature's most extraordinary sculptures. Today you will pass through the first two-Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Qutang Gorge is the shortest (5 miles), narrowest (500 feet), and most dramatic. The 25-mile long Wu Gorge is known for its quiet beauty, forest-covered mountains, and cliffs so sheer that the sun barely penetrates the precipices. Transfer to another vessel for a relaxing excursion through the attractive gorges of Goddess Stream. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to Day 8 the gorges of Shennong Stream. Enter Xiling Gorge, the longest (41 miles), and the deepest of the Three Gorges. Optional Shore Excursion at chargeable basis to White Emperor City (river conditions permitting), an ancient city overlooking the western end of Qutang Gorge

www.thomascook.in Today after breakfast, disembark from the cruise. Get a chance to visit the Three Gorges Dam Project - one of World's largest hydroelectric dam, later drive to Yichang and enjoy local Chinese lunch. After lunch drive to airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Enjoy delicious Indian dinner at Indian restaurant. Day 9

Today after Breakfast, proceed on an exciting city tour of Shanghai. Experience a ride through the Huangpu River Tunnel. Later get ready to see splendid view of the city from the observatory deck of the oriental pearl TV Tower. Enjoy your Indian Lunch. Proceed to (battery car for your convenience) to see the Giant Panda and the Red Panda. Sitting in the outdoor exhibition area you can see every move of the Panda. In the evening, you have a chance to enjoy the famous Acrobatic show where top artists display their prowess at trick Day 10 cycling, spinning, juggling and Chinese dancing. Proceed for a delicious dinner at a local Indian restaurant.

www.thomascook.in Today after Breakfast, continue on an exciting city tour of Shanghai. Visit Pearl Factory (compulsory stop), Visit - an old temple built to keep two jade Buddha statues which had been brought from Burma. The two precious jade Buddhist statues are not only rare cultural relics but also porcelain artworks. Both the Sitting Buddha and the Recumbent Buddha are carved with whole white jade. The sparkling and crystal-clear white jade gives the Buddha's the beauty of sanctity and make them more vivid. Enjoy lunch at a local Indian Day 11 restaurant. Shop to your heart's content at A P Plaza. There are items like clothes, watches, shoes, bags, chopsticks, electronics, toys and accessories sold at stalls there. Proceed to board the Huangpu River Cruise and enjoy the beautiful skyline of Shanghai. Later, enjoy Dinner at a local Indian restaurant.

Fly back home

After Breakfast, check out. Proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Do spare a few minutes to share your feedback with your Tour Day 12 Manager. Your valued suggestions will be most appreciated. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your tour Chinese Extravaganza, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime.

www.thomascook.in Accomodation

Hotel 5L Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Beijing | 3 Nights

Hotel Plaza Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Luoyang | 1 Night

www.thomascook.in Hotel Jianguo Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Xian | 1 Night

Victoria Cruise Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Yangtze River Cruise

www.thomascook.in Hotel Regal Jinfeng Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Shanghai | 3 Nights

www.thomascook.in Inclusion

Flight Information

Visa and Airport taxes (Any further increase in the same has to be borne by the guest). Cost of the ticket taxes for the above itinerary as of 15th November, 2018.

Exclusion

Pre/Post Tour Accomodation in Beijing/Shanghai (Cost Includes Accomodation with breakfast per person per night on room only Basis)

Destination Double/Triple Single CWB DC USD USD USD USD Beijing/Shanghai 90 130 105 95

Tips of USD 05 per person per day are compulsory for services of the guide and the driver and other service providers. The same needs to be given to the Tour Manager on the first day. It will be applicable per Adult and Child (aged 02 to 12 years) The tour cost does not include POE charges, porterage and passport charges. Tips to hotel waiters, drivers, porterage etc. Any Services not mentioned in inclusion List.

www.thomascook.in Visa

Single-entry China visa

Meal

Daily Breakfast (Except day-1)

01 Packed subway lunch

03 Indian Jain / Vegetarian / Non-Vegetarian lunches at local /Indian restaurants

02 Chinese lunches on Cruise + 04 Chinese Lunches at local Chinese Restaurant

07 + 01 Packed Indian Jain / Vegetarian / Non-Vegetarian dinners at local /Indian restaurants

02 Chinese Dinner on Cruise + 01 Dinner at local Chinese Restaurant .Veg and Non Veg both Options will be specially made available during Chinese Cuisine meals.

Insurance

Medical insurance for the duration of the tour is included in the tour price. However, any passenger above the age of 60 years and those who wish to extend their stay will be required to pay additional charges.

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