Day 1 - Arrive Beijing
Arrive in Beijing the capital of the Peoples Republic of China. You are welcomed at the airport and escorted to the hotel.
Day 2 - Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace
Start your tour this morning with visit to the Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world and 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. Later, explore the Summer Palace, the retreat of Chinas royal families for over 2,000 years and the Temple of Heaven, possibly the countrys most popular symbol. (BL)
Day 3 - Great Wall Excursion
Visit the Great wall, stopping en route at the Birds Nest & Water Cube for a picture. The Great Wall, built 2,300 years ago and extending 3,750 miles, can be seen from space! Later, visit the Shaolin Kungfu Training School or walk along Sacred Way. (BL)
Day 4 - Beijing / Xian - City Tour
This morning fly to Xian, once the largest city in the world. Xian was the national capital for eleven Chinese dynasties and a major link between Asia and Europe. You will be met and transferred to the hotel. Afternoon visit the Grand Mosque & Muslim Street and the Bell Tower. (BL)
Day 5 - Terra Cotta Warriors
Xian captured the interest of the world in 1974 with the discovery of the astonishing third-century BC burial sites of the first emperor to unite China, Qin Shi Huangdi. Visit the archaeological site to see thousands of Terra Cotta Warriors, which have been standing guard over the Imperial Tomb for 2,000 years. Also visit the Ancient City Wall, ceramics & pottery workshop. In the evening, enjoy a Tang dynasty dinner & show. (BLD)
Day 6 - Xian / Chongqing
Morning fly to Chongqing, the biggest metropolitan in west of China. Visit the Panda hall. Following your tour, embark on MV President 1 to explore and discover the mysteries of the Yangtze River. Relax and enjoy your downstream Cruise on the Yangtze. (BLD)
Day 7 - Fengdu
Sail this morning through great gorges and the deep mountain valleys. Afternoon, enjoy your shore excursion to the ghost city of Fengdu. With nearly two thousand years history, it combines the cultures of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism with the mystique of ghosts. Fantastic temples of underworld demons and gods, shows the Chinese ghost culture. (BLD)
Day 8 - Qutang Gorge / Wu Gorge / Shennong Stream
Qutang Gorge finds the river carving its way between sheer precipices of overhanging mountains on both sides. Continue through the wondrous Wu Gorge, a meandering landscape of dazzling peaks and rocks, forming a whimsical gallery of natural beauty. Upon arrival at the famed Shennong Stream, board the small boat and sail deep into the fabled Three Lesser Gorges. Enjoy the vistas of Parrot Gorge and Dragon Boat Gorge with their breathtaking scenery. Return back to the boat and continue to the third Xiling Gorge as we pass through many historical sites. Sail through the huge Three Gorges Dam and the five ship locks. (BLD)
Day 9 - Xiling Gorge / Yichang / Shanghai
Take a shore excursion to see the massive construction of Three Gorges Dam, the world largest hydroelectric project. Continue sailing down in the second section of Xiling Gorges. Disembark in Yichang and proceed to the airport for your flight to Shanghai, 'the Paris of the East'-Chinas most westernized and largest city. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to the hotel. (BL)
Day 10 - Shanghai Sightseeing
Your morning tour of Shanghai includes a visit to Yuyuan Garden and the Shanghai Museum. Afternoon visit the Bund, a wide, tree-lined avenue along the Huangpu River. Later visit Xintiandi, the famous shopping, eating and entertainment district of Shanghai. Evening enjoy a performance by famous Chinese Acrobatics (BLD)
Day 11 - Suzhou Sightseeing
Drive this morning to Suzhou, often called the 'Venice of the East' for its network of waterways and canals crossed by 300 graceful bridges dating back to the Ming Dynasty. Visit the Garden of Master of Nets and Lingering Garden and Ride on the Grand Canal, Chinas ancient commercial waterway. Later return to Shanghai. (BL)
Day 12 - Shanghai / Home
Morning transfer to the airport for your flight for back home. (B)
