Pre Cruise (4 days, 3 nights)
Day 1 - Arrive Beijing
Late morning arrival at Beijing airport, transfer to
hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax.
(D)
Day 2 - Beijing
Visit the Forbidden City, the 250 acre palace containing
more than 9,000 rooms. Closed to the common people for
centuries, it was only opened to the public in 1949.
Also visit Tianenmen Square, the largest square in the
world. Later explore the Summer Palace, the retreat of
China's royal families for over 2,000 years. Tonight you
are welcomed to the Middle Kingdom with a Peking Opera
Show, including a backstage visit. (BL)
Day 3 - Beijing
Visit to the Great Wall. It is easy to see why the Great
Wall, built 2,300 years ago and extending 3,500 miles,
can be seen from space! You will also visit the Ming
Tombs, including a nice walk on the Sacred Way, which
was regarded as the formal entrance to the Tombs. Also
visit the Tomb of Emperor Zhudi, founder of the
Forbidden City. Tonight you will enjoy a Beijing Roast
Duck Dinner. (BLD)
Day 4 - Depart Beijing
Transfer to the cruise port of Tinajin. (B)
Post Cruise (3 days, 2 nights)
Day 1 - Arrive Beijing
Meet and greet at Tinajin cruise port. Visit the
Forbidden City, the 250 acre palace containing more than
9,000 rooms. Closed to the common people for centuries,
it was only opened to the public in 1949. Also visit
Tianenmen Square, the largest square in the world. Later
explore the Summer Palace, the retreat of China's royal
families for over 2,000 years. Check in at the hotel.
Tonight you are welcomed to the Middle Kingdom with a
Peking Opera Show, including a backstage visit. (LD)
Day 2 - Beijing
Visit to the Great Wall. It is easy to see why the Great
Wall, built 2,300 years ago and extending 3,500 miles,
can be seen from space! You will also visit the Ming
Tombs, including a nice walk on the Sacred Way, which
was regarded as the formal entrance to the Tombs. Also
visit the Tomb of Emperor Zhudi, founder of the
Forbidden City. Tonight you will enjoy a Beijing Roast
Duck Dinner. (BLD)
Day 3 - Depart Beijing
Transfer to Beijing Airport. (B)