Majestic YangtzeFrom ZAR25 815 - 15 Days, Fully Inclusive From JohannesburgAs the name suggests this tour has been designed for the visitor to experience first hand the majesty of the Yangtze River and the dramatic natural landscapes of the Three Gorges. Commencing with a visit to the commercial powerhouse city of Shanghai and then a 4 night Yangtze River cruise, the tour is enriched by including historical Xian, the capital Beijing and a visit to the Panda Reserve in Chengdu. With all this being incorporated in a very concise 15 day itinerary, first time visitors to China will find this a great way to be introduced to the country. TOUR ITINERARYDays 1-2: Johannesburg to Shanghai
Travel on an overnight flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival we will be welcomed by our National Escort and transferred to our hotel for the next 2 nights.
Day 3: Shanghai
Shanghai is known as the ‘Paris of the East’ and we experience this exciting city with visits to the Yu Gardens, Old Town, the Bund and Shanghai Museum. Tonight’s dinner will be a sumptuous banquet of traditional Shanghai cuisine.
Day 4: Shanghai to Yichang (Yangtze Cruise)
Fly to Yichang and transfer by road to board our Yangtze River Cruise vessel for the next 4 nights.
Days 5-7: Yangtze River Cruise
Enjoy a tour of the Three Gorges Dam, before cruising on the mighty Yangtze River, passing through the spectacular Three Gorges and the equally dramatic Shennong Stream or the Lesser Three Gorges.
Day 8: Chongqing to Chengdu
Disembark in Chongqing this morning and drive to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province for an overnight stay.
Day 9: Chengdu to Xian
Visit the famous Panda Reserve to see these endearing animals, before flying to Xian for the next 2 nights. In the evening feast on a traditional Shui Jiao Banquet.
Day 10: Xian
Today we visit the most important archeological discovery of the 20th Century, the life-size Terracotta Warriors, followed by the Ancient City Wall. Enjoy an evening performance of Tang Dynasty Dancing.
Day 11: Xian to Beijing
Visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda and Shaanxi Provincial Museum, stroll through the lively Muslim Quarter to see the Great Mosque and explore the Islamic food markets. Later fly to Beijing for 3 nights. Dinner tonight includes a sample of the delicacy ‘Peking Duck’.
Days 12-13: Beijing
Beijing is a city full of wonders. Today we visit famous Tiananmen Square, the treasure filled Forbidden City and the exquisite Summer Palace. The next day walk on the Great Wall and visit the unique Temple of Heaven. Our evening entertainment is a fascinating Chinese Acrobatic Show.
Days 14-15: Beijing to Johannesburg
Transfer to the airport for our flight to South Africa, arriving home the following morning.
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