Trip Highlights:
If you have already visited Beijing and Shanghai, yet still want to explore more of this amazing country, this tour is for you. Our 6-day Xi'an Tour and Yangtze River Cruise will allow visitors to discover some of the most stunning natural and ancient treasures in China. On your visit to Xi'an you will visit the awesome Terracotta Warriors and on your cruise down the Yangtze River, you will discover just how amazing Mother Nature can be.
Tour Route: Xi'an (Home of the Terracotta Warriors) Chongqing (Start/End Point for Yangtze Cruises) Yangtze Cruises (Majestic Landscapes) Yichang (Start/End Point for Yangtze Cruises)
Trip Type: River Cruise Holidays, Two Destination Tours
Activity Level: Regular itinerary, Moderate walking
Special Experiences:
● Marvel at the life-size Terracotta Warriors & Horses, the First Chinese Emperor's 8000-strong underground army standing in formation to guard the his mausoleum for more than 22 centuries
● Taste delicious dumplings with surprising variety when appreciate Tang Dynasty Music and Dance reflecting the splendor of ancient China
● Boating on a scenic tributary, and shore excursions to the Ghost City and the Three Gorges Dam on the way of the Yangtze River cruise
Day-by-Day Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrive / Xi'an
Transfer via: Flight or train arranged by you
Accommodations: Grand New World Hotel ★★★★
Upon your arrival, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.
Day 2 Xi'an (B,D)
Accommodations: Grand New World Hotel ★★★★
Sites visited: Bell Tower, Ancient City Walls, Terracotta Warriors and Horses
Special Dinner: Dumpling Dinner
Unique Cultural Performance: Tang Dynasty Show
Today, you will enjoy a full-day excursion to the incredible life-size Terracotta Warriors and Horses, after lunch, the Ancient City Walls and the Bell Tower. Complete the day with a savory dumpling dinner and the Tang Dynasty show.
Day 3 Xi'an / Chongqing / Embarking (B)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Ship of Yangtze Cruise ★★★★★
Sites visited: Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Hanyang Tombs
After breakfast, you will tour Hanyang Tomb and Big Wild Goose Pagoda before your guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to Chongqing.When you arrive at Chongqing, you will be met and escorted to your ship.Departs Chongqing at 21:00.
Day 4 Yangtze cruise (B,L,D)
Accommodations: Ship of Yangtze Cruise ★★★★★
Sites visited: Shibaozhai
Shore excursion to Shibaozhai this morning.
Day 5 Yangtze cruise (B,L,D)
Accommodations: Ship of Yangtze Cruise ★★★★★
Sites visited: Lesser Three Gorges
Shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges by smaller vessels this morning.
Day 6 Yangzte cruise/ Yichang / Departure (B)
Transfer via: Flight or train arranged by you
Sites visited: The Three Gorge Dam
Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam site this morning. After lunch, you will disembark the ship in Yichang at 13:00. Upon your arrival, our guide will meet you and help you transfer to the airport for your flight to your next destination.