DAY
1
Destinations:
Arrive in Beijing
Today's Activities:
After your arrival in Beijing, you will be greeted by your local guide, who will then take you to your hotel.
Your local guide will suggest a restaurant option and shopping destination for the rest of the day.
Meals:
No meal
DAY
2
Destinations:
Beijing
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, you will visit Tian'anmen Square, the heart of modern China, the symbol of the People's Republic, and the center of Beijing's landmarks.
Next proceed to the Forbidden City, the architectural wonder and world-famous attraction and the home to 24 emperors in the Ming and Qing Dynasties during its five centuries of use.
After lunch, you will visit the Temple of Heaven, one of Beijing's most impressive parks in terms of architecture and significance.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
3
Destinations:
Beijing
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, your local guide will accompany you to the Mutianyu Great Wall, the main section of the Great Wall that was reconstructed during the Ming Dynasty.
After lunch, proceed to the Ming Tombs, the mausoleums of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644).
Enjoy a Beijing Roast Duck for Dinner, which is considered to be one of the most delicious dishes in the world.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch + Beijing Roast Duck for Dinner
DAY
4
Destinations:
Beijing-Xi'an
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, your local guide will accompany you to see the?Hutong in Beijing, a "must-see" attraction if you want to really get a feel for the rich history and culture of the city.
After lunch, you will go to the Wangfujing Street. Then transfer to Xi'an.
Upon?your arrival in Xi'an, you will be greeted by your local guide, and check in the hotel.
Your local guide will suggest a restaurant option and shopping destination for the rest of the day.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
5
Destinations:
Xi'an
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, you will visit the Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors & Horses, located in Jiangzhai Xichang Village, about one mile from Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum.
Later proceed to Huaqing Hot Spring, situated 30 kilometers east of Xi'an at the foot of the Lishan Hills.
Next proceed to Banpo Museum, located on the north side of Banpo Village on a site that dates to the Neolithic period, over 6,000 years ago.
Then your guide will accompany you to enjoy a Chinese Dumpling Dinner.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch + Chinese Dumpling for Dinner
DAY
6
Destinations:
Xi'an
Today's Activities:
In the morning, you will have a visit to the Forest of Steles, which is a professional art museum that collects, studies, and displays various steles and stone sculptures.
Next proceed to Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a famous Buddhist pagoda situated inside Da Ci'en Temple, four kilometers south of Xi'an.
After lunch, proceed to the Medieval City Wall, which is the most complete ancient city wall in China.
Today's activities end.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
7
Destinations:
Xi'an-Chongqing-Embark the cruise
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Chongqing, and then have a visit to the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo.
Your memorable Yangtze River tour will begin as you board the luxurious cruise ship.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
8
Destinations:
On the cruise
Today's Activities:
Today you will visit the Ghost City of Fengdu, called Bazibiedu in ancient times. The whole place has an eerie feel to it with deserted streets, tower blocks, empty shops and banks.Wreathed with luxuriant trees and interspersed by a few temples and pavilions, the whole scenic area is more like a landscape painting rather than the "Ghost City".
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch + Dinner
DAY
9
Destinations:
On the cruise
Today's Activities:
The essential part of Yangtze River cruise is coming today, and you will appreciate the unique scenery of the Three Gorges.
Qutang Gorge, the shortest but the grandest one.
Wu Gorge is famous for its lofty peaks and mountains on the both sides.
Xiling Gorge is the longest one among the three.
An interesting junk adventure to Shennong Stream will add much joy to the marvelous day.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch + Dinner
DAY
10
Destinations:
Yichang-Shanghai
Today's Activities:
The final Yangtze onshore excursion will be arranged to visit the under constructed Three Gorges Dam.
Then you will transfer to your next station Shanghai.
Upon your arrival at Shanghai, your guide will meet you and take you to your hotel.
The rest of the day will be free on your own.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
11
Destinations:
Depart Shanghai
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, you?will visit the Bund, and views of the futuristic skyline.
Next you will have a?visit to?the YuYuan Garden, former residence of imperial officials, featuring tranquil classical gardens.
After lunch, transfer to airport for your departure flight.
Meals:
Breakfast