Shanghai, China
Shanghai has long been the commercial heart of China - from the flamboyance of the 1920s and 1930s, to the productivity and prosperity of today. The city is an intriguing mix - along the riverside are grand streets with European-style buildings and a stone's throw away is the old Chinese Quarter and its maze of meandering alleys. Shanghai's shopping is said to be the most varied and rewarding in China.
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Shanghai, China
Shanghai has long been the commercial heart of China - from the flamboyance of the 1920s and 1930s, to the productivity and prosperity of today. The city is an intriguing mix - along the riverside are grand streets with European-style buildings and a stone's throw away is the old Chinese Quarter and its maze of meandering alleys. Shanghai's shopping is said to be the most varied and rewarding in China. Package Includes:- Choice of accommodations
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- Airport welcome by English-speaking destination representative
- Roundtrip transfers between airport and hotel via motorcoach with an English-speaking guide
- OnePass miles equal to credited flight miles
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should go?
Shoppers
More commercial goods than any other place in China, except Hong Kong.
Art Enthusiasts
Museums, historic buildings, and more make this an artistic city.
What's the climate like?
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Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
Autumn |
| Average High |
47° F |
66° F |
87° F |
72° F |
| Average Low |
32° F |
41° F |
73° F |
58° F |
| Average Rainfall |
0.5" |
3.0" |
6.0" |
2.9" |
Summer is quite hot and humid; spring and autumn are the best times to visit.
How do I get around town?
Transfers
Transfers are included with your air and hotel vacation package. There is only one main exit at the Pudong International Airport servicing Shanghai. Passengers will be met after clearing customs at the Shanghai airport. Transfer time is approximately 60 minutes via motorcoach. Travelers can also opt for a private car transfer upgrade; see the Activities + More tab for more information.
Public Transportation
Buses are often very old and uncomfortable, but the Shanghai Metro is available to the citizen and vacationer alike.
Taxi
Taxis are the most convenient way to get around the city. All are metered and can be hailed from the street or called. Many drivers do not speak English, so have your hotel write your destination on a piece of paper.
What kinds of dining are available?
Shanghainese food is one of China's main regional cuisines, but most restaurants in Shanghai serve dishes from different Chinese regions or international cuisine, so finding one that serves true Shanghainese food can be difficult. Typical Shanghai fare includes jiachangn doufu (homestyle tofu), pao fan (a thick rice soup), and su ban dou (cold bean mash with vegetables). Some good restaurant choices include:
- Dragon and Phoenix Room
Serving a variety of traditional Chinese dishes, this restaurant is located in the Peace Hotel and offers remarkable views of the Huangpu River, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, and the Bund.
- Jade on 36
Fine dining with a view of the Bund, Jade on 36 has been acclaimed for its design and innovative cuisine. Be amazed with gourmet combinations, textures, and presentations.
- Lan Kwai Fong at Park 97
One of Shanghai's trendiest restaurants, the Park 97 offers international cuisine in an atmosphere to be seen.
- Laris
Named for esteemed chef David Laris, in his words you'll enjoy "more than just a culinary experience; it will be a high-toned journey for the senses — welcoming and warm, stimulating, and elegant."
- M on the Bund
An Art Deco masterpiece that almost singlehandedly put Shanghai dining on the map. The menu changes frequently but always features fresh local ingredients and several signature dishes.
- Meilongzhen
One of the oldest establishments in town, Meilongzhen has the "best for less" reputation. Traditional Chinese atmosphere accompany Sichuan and Shanghai cooking styles.
- T8
Contemporary and inspired cuisine that attracts celebrities. Imaginative lighting and modernized space complement the experience.
Where should I go shopping?
Most stores are open from 10am - 10pm, as shopping is such an important part of Shanghai life. The main shopping streets are Nanjing Lu and Huaihai Lu and in the Xujiahui area. Antiques are a good deal in Shanghai. To make sure you are getting an authentic antique, either know your stuff and go to the Haobao Building or the Li Brothers. Another state-owned store is the Friendship Store. With several locations around the city, the stores are a good source for Chinese arts and crafts, including jewelry, cloisonne, batik, furniture, fans, vases, carpets, jade, linen and silk clothing, and accessories. Western-style department stores include the Orient Shopping Center, Hongqiao Friendship Shopping Centre, and even a French-owned Printemps. Markets are a great place to get a glimpse of Shanghai life. The Bird and Flower Market sells pets and a whole range of plants, and the Zhongua Xin Lu Market has hawkers who sell everything under the sun.
When are the local events?
Get a copy of Shanghai Talk and That’s Shanghai for up-to-date information on what’s going on in the city. They can be found at most hotels and restaurants that cater to tourists. There is also an English-language newspaper, the Shanghai Star, which is available at most hotels.
The Spring Festival
January, new lunar year. This festival ranks as China’s largest national celebration. Shanghai completely shuts down for nonstop street parties and dragon parades culminating in a dazzling fireworks show. Dates for the festival are based on the lunar calendar.
Lantern Festival
January or February. The streets of Shanghai light up during this festival as party goers wander about holding Chinese lanterns.
Shanghai International Film Festival
June. This is a competitive film festival accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations. Founded in 1993 and ratified by the State Council of the People’s Republic of China.
Grand Prix Race
End of September. One of the stops on the Formula One 17-race grand prix. The 3.39-mile circuit is located on the western outskirts of Shanghai.
Shanghai Tourism Festival
October. Festivities begin with the crackle of fireworks and include float parades, concerts, and special walking tours of Shanghai.
Travel tidbits
Bargaining
If you are a non-Chinese and you start your bargaining at 1/2 the asked price, you will definitely end up paying at least double what you could have gotten it for. Start at no more than 1/6th the asked price. If you speak a fair bit of Chinese, start at 1/10th.
Pre Cirque du Soleil
Visit the Shanghai Acrobatics Troupe for a performance by incredible acrobats — many of whom move on to Cirque du Soleil after their tenure in Shanghai. You’ll see strongmen tossing Chinese vases, inexplicably limber contortionists, aerial gymnastic stunts, knife-throwing, and enough spinning plates to fill a cupboard. Shows start at 7:30pm, seven nights a week.
Time Difference
The Chinese tend to eat earlier than later, so if going out to a restaurant for dinner, get into the habit of not starting later than 7pm.
Morning Tranquility
The parks and the Bund promenade fill up with locals performing traditional tai chi and often Western ballroom dancing. No one seems to mind being watched, and the foreigners sometimes join in, but it is the most quiet and private time of the day.
Walking Tour
Take a walk along the Bund (Zhongshan Road), one of the most well known streets in Asia. It is a tree-lined stroll along the Huangpu River filled with diverse architecture and historical significance.
River Cruise
The best way to glimpse the old-meets-new urban grandeur of Shanghai is an evening cruise along the riverfront. To one side, you'll see the Bund, a well-preserved stretch of colonial-era buildings that survived World War II. On the other side is Pudong, the city's new financial district.
Good to Know:
Airport Name:
3-letter Code: |
Pudong International Airport
PVG
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| Best Weather: |
March – May, September – November |
| Best Values: |
December - March |
| Currency: |
Yuan, but referred to as the Renminbi (RMB) |
| Language: |
Mandarin Chinese |
| Time Zone: |
Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Central Standard Time. Shanghai does not use Daylight Savings Time, so is only 11 hours ahead of Central Time in the summer. |
| Proof of Citizenship: |
Government legislation requires all people traveling via air to and from the United States and Canada to have a valid passport. For details on passports, visas, and health requirements, see Entry Requirements. |
| Tipping: |
Tipping is forbidden in China, so it is not necessary to tip. However, where no service charge is added, it is good to add 10% to the restaurant bill, give taxi drivers the leftover change, and to tip bellhops and other service people the same as you would in the States. |
| Dress: |
China is very formal and conservative. Jeans, shorts, sleeveless tops, etc. should not be worn and may even prevent you from visiting a place you wanted to see. |
| Tourist Board Phone #: |
212-760-9700 |
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Shanghai, China
The following options are available when you book your vacation package to Shanghai:
China Trio Package (Shanghai to Beijing) Deluxe Hotels
This option cannot be booked online. Contact our reservations department. China Trio Package Inclusions: (Shanghai to Beijing) Deluxe Hotels - Roundtrip air transportation
- Private transfers between the airport and hotel in Shanghai, Xian, and Beijing with the services of an English-speaking guide and driver in each city
- Intra-China, coach-class air transportation
- Accommodations for 7 nights, double occupancy in first-class hotels
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- 7 buffet breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), and 1 dinner show (D) as indicated on itinerary
- Complete program of private sightseeing, as indicated in itinerary.
- Luggage handling (1 bag, maximum of 44 pounds) per person; extra charges may apply for additional bags
Day by Day Tour Itinerary:- Day 1 - Arrive in Shanghai. Arrive in Shanghai at the Pudong International Airport, where you'll be met by your local guide and driver and transferred to your hotel. You'll spend the next 2 nights at the Swissotel Grand Hotel.
- Day 2 - Shanghai. After breakfast, enjoy a full-day tour of Shanghai including visits to The Bund, a promenade where you can enjoy theg beautiful scenery on both sides of the Huang Pu River; Nanjing Road, the famous shopping street in China; Shanghai National Museum; Yu Garden; Jade Buddha Temple; and the Children Palace. Lunch en route. (B, L)
- Day 3 - Shanghai to Xian. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Xian. Upon arrival in Xian, you'll be met by your local guide and driver, transferred by private car to your hotel for the next 2 nights at Golden Flower Shangri-La Hotel. This evening, you'll get to enjoy the fabulous Tang Dynasty dinner show. (B, D)
- Dau 4 - Xian. Enjoy breakfast at your hotel then depart for a tour of the world-famous and famed legion of terra cotta warriors, created and buried more than 2,000 years ago and where no 2 are alike. You'll also see the bronze chariot, a circle vision movie, Shaanxi Provincial Historical Museum, and Huaqing Hotspring.(B,L)
- Day 5 - Xian to Beijing. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Beijing, the capital city of China and host of the r 2008 summer Olympics. You'll be met at the airport and taken to your hotel by private car, where you'll spend the next 3 nights at the Swissotel Beijing.
- Day 6 - Beijing. After a lovely buffet breakfast, depart on a full-day tour with lunch to the great Forbidden City with its treasure-filled Imperial Palace, the impressive Tiananmen Square, and later, the majestic Temple of Heaven. (B, L)
- Day 7 - Beijing. After breakfast at your hotel, depart on a full-day tour to the Great Wall of China, one of the greatest engineering feats of the ancient world. Another highlight of the day is Ming Tombs and the Chang Ling Exhibition Hall. (B, L)
- Day 10 - After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight home. (B)
Key:- B – Buffet breakfast
- L – Lunch
- D – Dinner show
Transfer Information: In each city, your package includes roundtrip private transportation between the airport and hotel. Tour operates daily and is based on a minimum of two passengers Hotel Information:- Shanghai: Swissotel Grand Hotel
- Xian: Golden Flower Shangri-La Hotel
- Beijing: Swissotel Beijing
Entry Requirements: China Visa and U.S. passport valid for 6 months or more past your arrival date in China
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China Trio Package (Shanghai to Beijing) First-class Hotels
This option cannot be booked online. Contact our reservations department. China Trio Package Inclusions: (Shanghai to Beijing) First-class Hotels - Roundtrip air transportation
- Private transfers between the airport and hotel in Shanghai, Xian, and Beijing with the services of an English-speaking guide and driver in each city
- Intra-China, coach-class air transportation
- Accommodations for 7 nights, double occupancy in first-class hotels
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- 7 buffet breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), and 1 dinner show (D) as indicated on itinerary
- Complete program of private sightseeing, as indicated in itinerary.
- Luggage handling (1 bag, maximum of 44 pounds) per person; extra charges may apply for additional bags
Day by Day Tour Itinerary:- Day 1 - Arrive in Shanghai. Arrive in Shanghai at the Pudong International Airport, where you'll be met by your local guide and driver and transferred to your hotel. You'll spend the next 2 nights at the New World Mayfair Hotel.
- Day 2 - Shanghai. After breakfast, enjoy a full-day tour of Shanghai including visits to The Bund, a promenade where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Huang Pu River; Nanjing Road, the famous shopping street in China; Shanghai National Museum; Yu Garden; Jade Buddha Temple; and the Children Palace. Lunch en route. (B, L)
- Day 3 - Shanghai to Xian. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Xian. Upon arrival in Xian, you'll be met by your local guide and driver, transferred by private car to your hotel for the next 2 nights at New World Hotel. This evening, you'll get to enjoy the fabulous Tang Dynasty dinner show. (B, D)
- Day 4 - Xian. Enjoy breakfast at your hotel then depart for a tour of the world-famous and famed legion of terra cotta warriors, created and buried more than 2,000 years ago and where no 2 are alike. You'll also see the bronze chariot, a circle vision movie, Shaanxi Provincial Historical Museum, and Huaqing Hotspring. (B, L).
- Day 5 - Xian to Beijing. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Beijing, the capital city of China and host of the r 2008 summer Olympics. You'll be met at the airport and taken to your hotel by private car, where you'll spend the next 3 nights at the Jinglun or Capital Hotel.
- Day 6 - Beijing. After a lovely buffet breakfast, depart on a full-day tour with lunch to the great Forbidden City with its treasure-filled Imperial Palace, the impressive Tiananmen Square, and later, the majestic Temple of Heaven. (B, L)
- Day 7 - Beijing. After breakfast at your hotel, depart on a full-day tour to the Great Wall of China, one of the greatest engineering feats of the ancient world. Another highlight of the day is Ming Tombs and the Chang Ling Exhibition Hall. (B, L)
- Day 8 - After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight home. (B)
Key:- B – Buffet breakfast
- L – Lunch
- D – Dinner show
Transfer Information: In each city, your package includes roundtrip private transportation between the airport and hotel. Tour operates daily and is based on a minimum of two passengers Hotel Information - Shanghai: New World Mayfair Hotel
- Xian: New World Hotel or Jinglun Hotel
Entry Requirements: China Visa and U.S. passport valid for 6 months or more past your arrival date in China
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Grand China Package (Shanghai to Beijing) Deluxe Hotels
This option cannot be booked online. Contact our reservations department. Grand China Package Inclusions: (Shanghai to Beijing) Deluxe Hotels - Roundtrip air transportation
- Private transfers between the airport and hotel in Shanghai, Guilin, Xian, and Beijing with the services of an English-speaking guide and driver in each city
- Intra-China, coach-class air transportation
- Accommodations for 9 nights, double occupancy in first-class hotels
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- 9 buffet breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), and 1 dinner show (D) as indicated on itinerary
- Complete program of private sightseeing, as indicated in itinerary.
- Luggage handling (1 bag, maximum of 44 pounds) per person; extra charges may apply for additional bags
Day by Day Tour Itinerary:- Day 1 - Arrive in Shanghai. Arrive in Shanghai at the Pudong International Airport, where you'll be met by your local guide and driver and transferred to your hotel. You'll spend the next 2 nights at the Swissotel Grand Hotel.
- Day 2 - Shanghai. After breakfast, enjoy a full-day tour of Shanghai including visits to The Bund, a promenade where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Huang Pu River; Nanjing Road, the famous shopping street in China; Shanghai National Museum; Yu Garden; Jade Buddha Temple; and the Children Palace. Lunch en route. (B, L)
- Day 3 - Shanghai to Guilin. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Guilin. Upon arrival in Guilin, you will be met by your local guide and driver. Transferred by private car to the Sheraton Hotel, where you'll stay for the next 2 nights. (B)
- Day 4 - Guilin. Relax over breakfast at your hotel, before departing for a full day of awe- inspiring beauty on the Li-River cruise. Lunch is served en route. (B, L)
- Day 5 - Guilin to Xian. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Xian. Upon arrival in Xian, you'll be met by your local guide and driver, transferred by private car to your hotel for the next 2 nights at Golden Flower Shangri-La Hotel. This evening, you'll get to enjoy the fabulous Tang Dynasty dinner show. (B, D)
- Day 6 - Xian. Enjoy breakfast at your hotel then depart for a tour of the world-famous and famed legion of terra cotta warriors, created and buried more than 2,000 years ago and where no 2 are alike. You'll also see the bronze chariot, a circle vision movie, Shaanxi Provincial Historical Museum, and Huaqing Hotspring. (B,L)
- Day 7 - Xian to Beijing. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Beijing, the capital city of China and host of the 2008 summer Olympics. You'll be met at the airport and taken to your hotel by private car, where you'll spend the next 3 nights at the Swissotel Beijing.
- Day 8 - Beijing. After a lovely buffet breakfast, depart on a full-day tour with lunch to the great Forbidden City with its treasure-filled Imperial Palace, the impressive Tiananmen Square, and later, the majestic Temple of Heaven. (B, L)
- Day 9 - Beijing. After breakfast at your hotel, depart on a full-day tour to the Great Wall of China, one of the greatest engineering feats of the ancient world. Another highlight of the day is Ming Tombs and the Chang Ling Exhibition Hall. (B, L)
- Day 10 - After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight home. (B)
Key:- B - Buffet breakfast
- L – Lunch
- D - Dinner show
Transfer Information: In each city, your package includes roundtrip private transportation between the airport and hotel. Tour operates daily and is based on a minimum of two passengers Hotel Information:- Shanghai: Swissotel Grand Hotel
- Guilin: Sheraton Hotel
- Xian: Golden Flower Shangri-La Hotel
- Beijing: Swissotel Beijing
Entry Requirements: China Visa and U.S. passport valid for 6 months or more past your arrival date in China
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Grand China Package (Shanghai to Beijing) First Class Hotels
This option cannot be booked online. Contact our reservations department. Grand China Package Inclusions: (Shanghai to Beijing) First Class Hotels - Roundtrip air transportation
- Private transfers between the airport and hotel in Shanghai, Guilin, Xian, and Beijing with the services of an English-speaking guide and driver in each city
- Intra-China, coach-class air transportation
- Accommodations for 9 nights, double occupancy in first-class hotels
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- 9 buffet breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), and 1 dinner show (D) as indicated on itinerary
- Complete program of private sightseeing, as indicated in itinerary.
- Luggage handling (1 bag, maximum of 44 pounds) per person; extra charges may apply for additional bags
Day by Day Tour Itinerary:- Day 1: Arrive in Shanghai. Arrive in Shanghai at the Pudong International Airport, where you'll be met by your local guide and driver and transferred to your hotel. You'll spend the next 2 nights at the New World Mayfair Hotel.
- Day 2: Shanghai. After breakfast, enjoy a full-day tour of Shanghai including visits to The Bund, a promenade where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Huang Pu River; Nanjing Road, the famous shopping street in China; Shanghai National Museum; Yu Garden; Jade Buddha Temple; and the Children Palace. Lunch en route. (B, L)
- Day 3: Shanghai to Guilin. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Guilin. Upon arrival in Guilin, you will be met by your local guide and driver. Transferred by private car to the Bravo Hotel, where you'll stay for the next 2 nights. (B)
- Day 4: Guilin. Relax over breakfast at your hotel, before departing for a full day of awe- inspiring beauty on the Li-River cruise. Lunch is served en route. (B, L)
- Day 5: Guilin to Xian. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Xian. Upon arrival in Xian, you'll be met by your local guide and driver, transferred by private car to your hotel for the next 2 nights at New World Hotel. This evening, you'll get to enjoy the fabulous Tang Dynasty dinner show. (B, D)
- Day 6: Xian. Enjoy breakfast at your hotel then depart for a tour of the world-famous and famed legion of terra cotta warriors, created and buried more than 2,000 years ago and where no 2 are alike. You'll also see the bronze chariot, a circle vision movie, Shaanxi Provincial Historical Museum, and Huaqing Hotspring. (B,L)
- Day 7: Xian to Beijing. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Beijing, the capital city of China and host of the 2008 summer Olympics. You'll be met at the airport and taken to your hotel by private car, where you'll spend the next 3 nights at the Jinglun or Capital Hotel.
- Day 8: Beijing. After a lovely buffet breakfast, depart on a full-day tour, with lunch to the great Forbidden City with its treasure-filled Imperial Palace, the impressive Tiananmen Square, and later, the majestic Temple of Heaven. (B, L)
- Day 9: Beijing. After breakfast at your hotel, depart on a full-day tour to the Great Wall of China, one of the greatest engineering feats of the ancient world. Another highlight of the day is Ming Tombs and the Chang Ling Exhibition Hall. (B, L)
- Day 10: After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight home. (B)
Key:- B - Buffet breakfast
- L - Lunch
- D - Dinner show
Transfer Information: In each city, your package includes roundtrip private transportation between the airport and hotel. Tour operates daily and is based on a minimum of two passengers Hotel Information:- Shanghai: New World Mayfair Hotel
- Guilin: Bravo Hotel
- Xian: New World Hotel
- Beijing: Capital Hotel or Jinglun Hotel
Entry Requirements: China Visa and U.S. passport valid for 6 months or more past your arrival date in China
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Tour - City Sightseeing Tour
Visit the famous Nanjing Road, which is great for shopping, the Shanghai Museum, and the Bund. Daily morning departures. Approximately 3 hours. Pick-up time from hotel will be advised at time of arrival transfer in Shanghai.
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Tour - Half Day How to be Shanghainese
A fun filled morning learning the ways and language of the Changhainese. Begin with either a Tai Chi or Kung Fu lesson by a famous Kung Fu master. Afterwards, you'll visit a local family and learn how to speak a few words of Mandarin (their native language) before learning how to make Shanghai dumplings and enjoy lunch with your host family. Tour last approximately 4 hours and must have 2 passengers to operate.
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Tour - Shanghai Acrobatic Show
The world-famous Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe performs at the Shanghai Center Theatre daily and is a wonderful night out for visitors to Shanghai. The show is tightly choreographed and contains performances with glasses, bowls, hula hoops, clowns with knives, and much more!. Tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, air-conditioned coach/ mini-van, transportation tax, English-speaking guide, and ticket to acrobatics show. Pick-up from hotel is between 6:30 and 7pm depending on location of hotel. Tour is approximately 2 hours. Infants 2 years of age and under are free.
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Tour - Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Tour
Visit the Humble Administrator Garden, the Silk Spinning Factory, the Embroidery Research Institute, and Tiger Hill. A typical Chinese lunch is included. Departs daily at 8:00 am. Approximately 9 hours.
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Yangtze River Cruise/China Highlights-Upstream Shanghai-Beijing
This option cannot be booked online. Contact our reservations department. Booking Instructions:Upstream Itinerary: 2009:– 12 days / 11 nights - Day 1: Arrive Shanghai. Greet and meet at Shanghai Airport, transfer to hotel. Stay 2 nights at the New World Mayfair Hotel or similar.
- Day 2: Shanghai. Half-day city tour visiting the Shanghai Museum, the Bund, and Nanjing Road, the famous shopping Street. (B)
- Day 3: Shanghai/Yichang. Transfer to airport for flight to Yichang. Board your cruise for 4 nights stay. Check in on the M.S. East King (Deluxe Cabin). (B)
- Day 4: Yangtze River. Today, you begin your thrilling upstream along the Yangtze River, passing Xiling Gorge, the Three Gorges Dam Project, and the Three Gorges Dam 5-stage ship lock. (B, L, D)
- Day 5: Yangtze River. Boat tour to Shennong Stream, passing Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge. (B, L, D)
- Day 6: Yangtze River. Shore excursion at Fengdu, the Ghost Town. (B, L, D)
- Day 7: Chongqing/Xian. Disembark in Chongqing and transfer to airport for flight to Xian. You'll be met by a representative in the Xian airport and transferred to your hotel. Stay 2 nights at Grand New World Hotel or similar. (B)
- Day 8: Xian. Full-day tour visit the Terra-Cotta warrior excavation, Circle Vision Movie, the Bronze Chariot, and Shaanxi Provincial Historical Museum. Tonight enjoy the fabulous Tang Dynasty dinner show. (B, L, D)
- Day 9: Xian/Beijing. Fly to Beijing and check in at your hotel. Stay 3 nights at the Jinglun Hotel or similar with daily breakfast. (B)
- Day 10: Beijing. Today, walk the ancient ramparts of the stupendous Great Wall. After lunch, visit the Ming Tomb and Chang Ling Exhibition Hall. (B, L)
- Day 11: Beijing. After breakfast, visit the Tiananmen Square and Ming extravagance in the Forbidden City, featuring the living quarters, museum, and imperial garden. Then visit the Summer @ Palace and Temple of Heaven. (B, L)
- Day 12: Depart Beijing. Departure transfer to airport for your flight home. (B)
Package Dates: March 16 November 17, 2009 All Shanghai to Beijing tours arrive in Shanghai on Mondays Upstream dates from SHA to BJS All Shanghai to Beijing tours arrive in Shanghai on Mondays Tour beginning date in Shanghai (always a Monday in 2009): B = Buffet breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner Remarks:- Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice.
- If flight between Yichang and Shanghai is not available, passengers will be transferred by car to/from Wuhan airport to/from Yichang Pier. (Duration approximately 4.5 hours)
- An 11-day/10-night downstream tour is also available from Beijing to Shanghai.
- Day 1: Arrive Shanghai - Greet and meet at Shanghai Airport, transfer to Hotel. 2 nights stay at New World Mayfair Hotel or similar with daily breakfast.
- Day 2: Shanghai (B). Half-day city tour visiting the Shanghai Museum, the Bund and Nanjing Road the Shopping Street.
- Day 3: Shanghai/Yichang (B, D) Transfer to airport for flight to Yichang. Board your cruise for 4 nights stay. Check in the M.S. East King (Deluxe Cabin).
- Day 4: Yangtze River (B, L, D) Today, begins your thrilling upstream along the Yangtze River. Passing Xiling Gorge, the Three Gorges Dam Project visit, passing Three Gorges Dam 5-stage shiplock.
- Day 5: Yangtze River (B, L, D) Boat tour to Shennong Stream, passing Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge.
- Day 6: Yangtze River (B, L, D) Shore excursion at Fengdu, the Ghost Town.
- Day 7: Chongqing/Xian (B) Disembark in Chongqing and transfer to airport for flight to Xian. Meet and greet by our representative in Xian airport and transfer to hotel. 2 nights stay at Grand New World Hotel or similar with daily breakfast.
- Day 8: Xian (B, L, D) Full day tour visit the Terra-Cotta warriors excavation, Circle Vision Movie, the Bronze Chariot and Shaanxi Provincial Historical Museum. Tonight enjoy the fabulous Tang Dynasty dinner show.
- Day 9: Xian/Beijing (B) Fly to Beijing and check in at Hotel. 3 nights stay at Jinglun Hotel or similar with daily breakfast.
- Day 10: Beijing (B, L) Today, walk the ancient ramparts of the stupendous Great Wall. After lunch, visit the Ming Tomb and Chang Ling Exhibition Hall.
- Day 11: Beijing (B, L) After breakfast, visit the TianAnMen Square and Ming extravagance in the Forbidden City, featuring the living quarters, museum and imperial garden. Then visit the Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven.
- Day 12: Beijing/Home (B) Departure transfer to airport.
- B - 11 Buffet breakfasts
- L - 6 Lunches
- D - 5 Dinners
Remarks:- Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice.
- If flight between Yichang and Shanghai not available, passengers will be transferred by car to/from Wuhan airport to/from Yichang Pier. (Duration approx. 4 hours)
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