Day 1 HOME CITY - SHANGHAI
Your journey begins with your transpacific flight. Move your watch a day ahead as you cross the International Dateline.
Day 2 SHANGHAI
Welcome to Shanghai, the legendary seaport and the gateway to China. You will be met by your friendly guide and transferred to the 4-star Galaxy Hotel.
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Shanghai
Day 3 SHANGHAI
Today you will visit the Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Yuan Garden and the Bund, which is located along the bank of the Huangpu River. An amazing Acrobatic Show follows dinner.
(B/L/D)Day 4 SHANGHAI - YICHANG
Today you will take a trip to the Oriental Pearl TV Tower for a bird’s eye view of the city. If time allows you can shop on Nanjing Road. Transfer to the airport and fly to Yichang. After dinner, you will be transferred to the dock for pre-boarding of the 5-star Dragon Cruiser (private cabins with full facilities).
(B/L/D)Day 5 THREE GORGES
Shore excursion to the dam site. Later, enjoy spectacular sights while cruising through the Xiling Gorge. A Captain's Dinner and Folkloric Performance are scheduled for the evening.
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Three Gorges, Yangtze River
Day 6 THREE GORGES
Pass the beautiful Wu Gorge in the morning. Board a smaller vessel to visit the Shennong Stream, a natural habitat of mandarin ducks and golden-hair monkeys. Later, admire the breathtaking sights of the narrow cliff walls and dramatic vistas in the spectacular Qutang Gorge.
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Three Gorges, Yangtze River
Day 7 YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE
Shore excursion to Fengdu, "The Ghost City", depending on water level and weather conditions. Also visit Shibaozhai, Pearl of the Yangtze, where a 12 story Pagoda is built against the side of a sheer rectangular cliff.
(B/L/D)Day 8 CHONGQING - XIAN
Arrive at Chongqing in the morning. Tour Erling Park and the City Zoo to see the lovely pandas. Fly to Xian and transfer to the 4-star Aurum International.
(B/L/D)Day 9 XIAN
Marvel at the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses in battle formation guarding the Tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. After lunch, visit the ancient City Wall. The Tang Dynasty Show will follow a Dinner with
Four Kinds of Dumplings.
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Terra Cotta Warriors, Xian
Day 10 XIAN - BEIJING
In the morning, visit the Wild Goose Pagoda and the Grand Mosque, which has incorporated a lot of traditional Chinese architectural characteristics with a symmetric layout. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the train station and board an overnight train to Beijing.
(Soft sleeper with 4 berths to one private compartment)
(B/L/D)Day 11 BEIJING
Arrive in Beijing in the early morning and transfer to the 4-star Grand View Garden Hotel where you will have breakfast and have time to freshen up. Today you will visit Tian An Men Square, the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. Enjoy a Peking Opera Performance after dinner.
(B/L/D)Day 12 BEIJING
Today you will get to see the Temple of Heaven and also take an excursion to the mighty Great Wall. Enjoy a delicious Peking Duck Dinner.
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Great Wall of China, Beijing
Day 13 BEIJING - HOME CITY
There will be free time in the morning to explore and pack. Say goodbye to China as you board your transpacific flight home.
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