Beijing, Xian, Three Gorge Deluxe Tour 2010

Itinerary

1: Arrival in Beijing

On arrival, meet your guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of day is free for your own relaxation. Hotel : 5* Hilton hotel or similar

2: Beijing(B / L / D)

Morning: Visit ‘Tiananmen Square”--the biggest city square in the world and stroll down “Qianmen Street”, the old shopping street of Qing Dynasty. Then explore the incredible Palace Museum known also as the “Forbidden City” with its best-preserved imperial palace complex, where 24 emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasty lived and ruled for 0ver 500 years. Chosen by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1987, it houses numerous rare treasures, paintings and curiosities. Afternoon: first stop at Pearl Market and then visit Summer Palace, the largest and best preserved imperial Garden in China. Enjoy a spectacular Acrobatic Show after dinner.
Hotel : 5* Hilton hotel or similar

3: Beijing(B / L / D)

Morning: You will explore JuYongguan section of the Great Wall after visiting Jade Center. Stretching approximately 8,850kilometers (5,500 miles) from east to west of China, the Great Wall is one of the seven Wonders of the World. Afternoon: First make a photo stop at “Bird’s Nest” and “Water Cube”, which are major stadiums of 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games (admission fees not include). Continue to Tongrentang, the Chinese Traditional Medicine Store. Hotel : 5* Hilton hotel or similar

4: Beijing - Xian(B / L / D)

Take morning flight to Xian. Visit Ancient City Wall, one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. Then visit Shanxi History Museum where nearly 400,000 precious relics have been collected, including bronze wares, pottery figures, and mural paintings. Continue to Pottery Artworks Factory for a journey through studios and workshops to observe artists and buy original artwork. In the afternoon, visit the famous “Wild Goose Pagoda” (admission to the top not included), the symbol of old time Xian. It is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. This night enjoy the Tangyuegong Dance Show (Fee : USD30 per person is not included). Hotel : 5* Empark Grand Hotel or similar

5: Xian(B / L / D)

Morning: Visit “Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum”, the most significant archeological excavation of the 20th century. Afternoon: Tour “Huanqing Hot Spring”, the famous imperial bathing pool. Then visit “Muslim Snacks Street” and “Bell and Drum Tower Square”. In ancient times, the bell was struck at dawn and the drum was beaten at sunset to indicate the beginning and the end of the day. Hotel : 5* Empark Grand Hotel or similar

6: Xian – Chongqing embark(B / L / D)

Fly to Chongqing in the morning. Upon arrival, visit Elin Park from which you will have a birds-eye-view of the whole city. Continue to HongYa Cave, where you can find old streets, delicious food and exquisite commodities after visiting General Store. After dinner, transfer to the boat dock for overnight on Victoria #2 Yangtze River Cruise or similar

7: Three Gorge Cruise(B / L / D)

Upon arrival in Fengdu, known as ghost town, visit temples, pagodas in a beautiful mountain setting. You will overnight on Victoria #2 Yangtze River Cruise or similar

8: Three Gorge Cruise(B / L / D)

Enter the world-famous Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge, renowned for their stunning beauty, cultural treasures, historical sites. Tour scenic Small Three Gorges. You will overnight on Victoria #2 Yangtze River Cruise or similar

9: Yichang Disembark - Wuhan - Guangzhou(B / L)

Visit the Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest hydropower project. Tour Xiling Gorge, the longest among the three gorges of the Yangtze River. Upon arrival in Yichang around 11:30 am, take lunch and then transfer to bus station. You will take bus to Wuhan; our tour guide will pick you up at the Wuhan bus station and transfer to train station, Take high speed train to Guangzhou. End Service.
** Free : one night 3* Lido Hotel or similar (Incl. one way transfer from Guangzhou train station to hotel)
** Not available during the period of : Asian Games, Trade Show, Conventions, and local scale activities or events, etc.

10: Guangzhou

Self dismiss in the morning and end of service (not include breakfast). You can visit relatives and friends in Guangzhou or Hong Kong or you can travel to other destinations. Direct bus service to Hong Kong is available in front of hotel at your own expenses.


(B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)



Reservation and cancellation policy
- For reservation, please provide valid travel documents such as passport copy, if any incorrect or change, penalty will have charge.
- Deposit : USD300 per person, outstanding balance must payment on or before 30 days prior to departure date. The reservation will be cancel and deposit is no refund after the due date.
- Deposit can not use for change departure date or transfer to other customer.
- All cancellation written notice must be sent to Lassen Tours either by mail or fax. Veb cancellation by phone is not acceptable.
- The following fee will be assessed per person accordingly when you cancel your reservation :
USD300 45 or more days prior to departure
40% of tour fare 44-15 days prior to departure
85% of tour fare 14-8 days prior to departure
100% of tour fare 7 will be the fine for no show on the departure date or within 7 days prior to departure

- When a traveler cannot complete the tour for any reason, the unused portion of the tour is non - refundable, exchangeable nor transferable. In addition to the above stated cancellation charges, if airline tickets have already been issued at the time of cancellation (regardless of number of days prior to departure), the traveler will be assessed an additional airline cancellation penalty and service charge pursuant to the airlines rules and regulations.