Day 1 HOME CITY - SHANGHAI
The mysterious dragon beckons as you board your transpacific flight to Shanghai.
Day 2 SHANGHAI
Welcome to Shanghai, the legendary seaport and the gateway of 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
Highlights today include a visit to the Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Yuan Garden and the Bund, which is located along the bank of the Huangpu
River. Dinner is followed by an amazing Acrobatic Show.
(B/L/D)Day 4 SHANGHAI - YICHANG
Visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower for a bird's eye view of the city. If time allows you can shop on Nanjing Road. Fly to Yichang. Transfer
to the dock and pre board the impressive imperial style 5-star Dragon Cruiser (private cabins with full facilities).
(B/L/D)Day 5 THREE GORGES
Shore excursion to the dam site. Later, enjoy the spectacular sights while cruising through the Xiling Gorge. Captain's Dinner and Folkloric Performance.
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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.
(B/L/D)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 - GUILIN
Arrive in Chongqing in the morning. Tour Erling Park and the City Zoo which is home to the pandas. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport
and fly to Guilin. Overnight at the 4-star Guilin Plaza Hotel.
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Li River, Guilin
Day 9 GUILIN - XIAN
Cruise on the Li River and marvel at the landscape of needle-like limestone hills. In the afternoon, you will have time to visit the mysterious Reed Flute Cave. Transfer to the airport and fly to Xian. Stay at the 4-star Aurum International.
(B/L/D)Day 10 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. Dinner with Four Kinds of Dumplings will be followed by the Tang Dynasty Show.
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Terra Cotta Warriors, Xian
Day 11 XIAN - BEIJING
In the morning, visit the Wild Goose Pagoda and the Grand Mosque, which has incorporated a lot of the traditional Chinese architecture
characteristics with a symmetric layout. After lunch, you will be transferred to the airport and fly to Beijing. Overnight at the 4-star
Grand View Garden Hotel.
(B/L/D)Day 12 BEIJING
Today you will visit the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, the beautiful Summer Palace and Tian An Men Square. Dinner is followed by a Peking Opera Performance.
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Tian An Men Square, Beijing
Day 13 BEIJING
On a daylong excursion, you will walk the mighty Great Wall and tour the ancient Ming Tombs. A delicious Peking Duck Dinner is planned.
(B/L/D)Day 14 BEIJING
Due to popular demand, today is a free day for you to explore the city. We suggest you take a walk through the Wang Fu Jing shopping street
and the energetic Xiushui Silk Market where you can take advantage of great deals.
(B)Day 15 BEIJING - HOME CITY
Free time in the morning to explore and relax. Say goodbye to China as you board your transpacific flight home.
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