Day 1: Arrive Beijing
 Arrive at Beijing, China's exciting and cultural heart. The local guide will meet you at airport And transfer to hotel. Rest day is free for jet-leg.
Day 2: Beijing B,L,D (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
The day begins at Tiananmen Square, the largest City Square in the world. From there you will enter the Forbidden City, a powerful maze of ancient palaces and courtyards from which the emperor ruled the land for 500 years. After lunch at Wahaha Restaurant (Hangzhou Cuisine), we will take you to The Temple of Heavenl. Enjoy Chinese Kongfu or Peking Opera show after dinner.
 Day 3: Beijing B,L,SD (special dinner)
Today's excursion to the Great Wall (Juyong Guan section) of China promise to be a highlights of our travels.We'll have a chance to take a hike along one of the most beautiful sections and learn of its construction 2000 years ago, and examine first-hand one of the most scenic portions of its 3700 miles length. After lunch, you will be taken to The Summer Palace, a vast and beautiful landscape of elegant garden, lakes and pavilions. We'll admire the famous Marble Boat during the visit. The Peking Duck banquet will be at famous Duck King Restaurant.
Day 4: Beijing/Xi'an B,L
This morning you will take trishaw into Hutong, which is an ancient city alley, to experience the life of the local people. Visit the old quadrangles inhabited by Beijing residents. Tour in the Prince Gong's Palace and have a cup of tea. You also have an opportunity to visit a local family and chat with local people. After buffet lunch at four star CTS hotel, we take afternoon flight to Xi'an, China's former capital, and gateway to the legendary Silk Road, Upon arrival, meet and
transfer to your hotel. Rest day is free on your own.
Day 5: Xi'an B,L,SD (special dinner)
 Today's highlights is the most spectacular and important places in China: the Archaeological Museum with more than 6000 life-size terra-cotta warriors and horses excavated from the tomb of the first emperor of Qin Dynasty. Then visit Relics of Banpo Village, a civilization of well over 6,000 years old, an entire chapter of Chinese history. Also walk around the Grand Mosque and Muslim area in the afternoon. Enjoy Tang Dynasty dinner show at Tang Dynasty Palace.
Day 6: Xi'an/Chongqing B,L
Sightseeing today features the ancient city wall, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Shanxi provincial museum. The experience of riding bicycle at the top of the wall will be unforgotten. After lunch, take afternoon flight to Chongqing. Visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and the Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell if time is available. Board the cruise ship after dinner.
Day 7: Yangtze cruise (Chongqing！Yichang) B,L,D
At 9:00am as the cruise leaves Chongqing, your memorable Yangtze River tour begins. In the afternoon disembark at Fengdu, the "Ghost City" for an excursion. Captain's Welcome Party with Chinese folk dancing and music performance is arranged in the evening.
 Day 8: Yangtze cruise B,L,D
You have a morning excursion to White King City. The ship enters the Qutang Gorge, the shortest and grandest of the Three Gorges. After lunch, pass the Wu Gorge with its twelve lofty and misty gorges. Then disembark at Badong for an adventure tour to Shennong Stream, a newly opened unspoiled river with verdant plants, ancient coffins and precious animals. The continue sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge.
Day 9: Yichang/Wuhan B,L
Disembark at Sandouping for an excursion to the new and still under construction, Three Gorges Dam. Pack your bags and complete check-out procedures before the ship arrives in Yichang at about 10:30. Our guide will meet you on board. Transfer to Wuhan. Visit Yellow Crane Tower and Chairman Mao Zedong's Villa in the afternoon.
Day 10: Wuhan/Shanghai B,L
Take flight to Shanghai, China's largest city and vibrant commercial heart. You will spend some time to stroll along the Bund to experence the thrills of old Shanghai and get a fascinating view of the Nanjing Road to see the bright lights of new Shanghai. Then our guide will take you to visit the Xin Tian Di, which is a newly developed recreation area in Shanghai with old styled buildings. You may find a cafe or western-styled restaurant to have your own dinner.
Day 11: Shanghai B,L,D
 Today you will visit morning exercise (Tai Chi) of local people in the Bund. Our city tour starts with Yuyuan Garden, formerly a private garden with rookies, pavilions, halls and ponds. And then walk around the Chenghuangmiao Area (old town), the most-lively place in Shanghai. Lunch will be at Seagull Palace (Shanghai Cuisine) beside Huangpu River. Afternoon you visit Shanghai museum, one of the best in China. Enjoy Portman Acrobatic show after dinner.
 Day 12: Shanghai/Zhujiajiao/Shanghai B,L
Today's excursion to the rural village of Zhujiajiao, is a charming reminder of China past. Just an hour outside the city Shanghai, this antiquated village is steeped in the architecture and atmosphere of Qing period China. This day excursion includes visits to two of the finest museums in the town and a delightful boat cruise on its enchanting rivers.
Day 13: Leave Shanghai B
Departure transfer to airport. Fly for home
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