Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Shanghai
Upon arrival, you are greeted and escorted to check into the Shanghai Hotel
MEALS:
N/A
Day 2 Shanghai
Today’s tour is highlighted by visits to Nanjing or Huai Hai Road's popular emporiums, the famous Bund, Jade Buddha Temple and the Shanghai Museum's exhibits of dynastic cultural artifacts.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 Shanghai to Yichang
This morning is free to explore the city. After lunch, fly to Yichang where you board your deluxe Victoria Series Ship and settle into your comfortable outside cabin to begin your memorable cruise upstream.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 Yangtze River Cruise
Stop at San Dou Ping this morning to see the historic Three Gorges Dam project. Reboard the ship and sail through the dramatic Three Gorges Ship lock before continuing through Xiling Gorge, longest of the famed Three Gorges.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Yangtze River Cruise
Early this morning, delight in Wu Gorge's deep zigzagging valley. At Wushan, transfer to a motor boat for an exciting excursion on either Daning River or Shennong Stream to view their breathtaking small gorges. Reboard the ship and soon pass through the dramatic grandeur of Qutang Gorge, framed by steep cliffs.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Yangtze River Cruise
Today's shore excursion shows the magnificent 12-story wooden pagoda known as the "Pearl of the Yangtze" in scenic Shibaozhai.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
*Alternate shore excursion may visit Fengdu or Wanzhou.
Day 7 Chongqing to Dazu
M orning cruising through now-gentle countryside to Chongqing, where you disembark the ship. On arrival, motorcoach to Dazu, famed for its Buddhist archeological sites. Lunch in Dazu; sightseeing includes monumental Buddhist sculptures at Beishan and Baodingshan. Return to Chongqing in the late afternoon and check into the Holiday Inn Chongqing
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 Chongqing to Xian
This morning, out to visit the city zoo where China’s most celebrated animal, the Giant pandas are presented. Enjoy panoramic views of Chongqing from E Ling Park, and visit Ci Qi Kou Old Town with its Qing dynasty homes, tea houses, shops and old docks. Later, fly to Xi'an and check into the Grand new World Hotel
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9 Xian
View the famed life-sized terracotta army, no two alike, buried for over 2200 years; Circle Vision Movie; Bronze Chariot. Then on to visit the renowned Shaanxi Provincial Historical Museum. This evening you're our guest at the Tang Dynasty Theatre's fabulous dinner and show.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 Xian to Beijing
After breakfast, you're off to see sights, including the City Wall and the Big Goose Pagoda. Later, fly to Beijing and check into the Beijing Guangxi Hotel
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 11 Beijing
Today's sightseeing visits the imposing Tian An Men Square and the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City. After lunch, visit the Summer Palace with a cruise on placid Lake Kunming (weather permitting).
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch 
Day 12 Beijing
Walk along the ancient ramparts of the renowned Great Wall today. Visit a cloisonné factory and observe the skilled artisans create intricate designs. Then stroll along the Sacred Way to the Ming Tombs and Chang Ling Exhibition Hall.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 13 Beijing
Day is free. Perhaps take an optional tour via old-fashioned pedicab to explore Beijing's ancient narrow streets, known as Hutongs. Visit a courtyard-style family residence, and admire the city view from atop the Drum Tower Pagoda.
MEALS: Breakfast
Day 14 Depart Beijing
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight onward.
MEALS: Breakfast |
Starting from 1650 US $ per person 
Itinerary 
