Itinerary
- Day 1
Beijing
Beijing- Start point
- Beijing Shi, China (Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at a charming local restaurant featuring authentic regional dishes)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner at local restaurant with authentic regional dishes
- Day 2
Beijing
Beijing- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Tiananmen Square visit including Monument to the People's Heroes and Mausoleum of Mao Zedong
- Forbidden City guided tour - former imperial palace UNESCO World Heritage site
- Temple of Heaven visit with landscaped gardens
- Rickshaw ride through Beijing's traditional hutongs
Landmarks Tiananmen Square Monument to the People's Heroes Mausoleum of Mao Zedong Forbidden City Temple of Heaven 
- Day 3
Mutianyu - Great Wall
Mutianyu - Great Wall- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local Chinese cuisine at restaurant near the Great Wall)
Included Activities
- Mutianyu section of the Great Wall guided exploration
- Lunch at local restaurant near the Great Wall with local Chinese cuisine
Landmarks Great Wall of China (Mutianyu Section) - Day 4
Beijing to Xian
Beijing to Xian- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Summer Palace guided tour - imperial retreat of Qing Dynasty with gardens, lakes, and pavilions including Long Corridor overlooking Kunming Lake
Landmarks Summer Palace Kunming Lake 
- Day 5
Xian
Xian- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum tour - three pits with thousands of life-sized clay soldiers
- City Walls leisurely stroll - 600-year-old fortifications with panoramic views
- Tang Dynasty Show - cultural music and dance performance in the evening
Landmarks Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum Xian City Walls - Day 6
Xian to Lhasa
Xian to Lhasa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Authentic Tibetan dinner)
Included Activities
- Muslim Street exploration - Silk Road market with local delicacies and street food
- Authentic Tibetan dinner
Landmarks Muslim Street 
- Day 7
Lhasa
Lhasa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Drepung Monastery guided tour - largest and most significant monastery in Lhasa
- Sera Monastery guided tour - witness traditional monk debates
- Special dance performance showcasing monastery rituals
- Barkhor Street market exploration - Tibetan handicrafts, jewelry, and souvenirs
Landmarks Drepung Monastery Sera Monastery Barkhor Street - Day 8
Lhasa
Lhasa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Potala Palace guided tour - highest palace in the world with grand halls, sacred chapels, and historical murals
- Norbulingka guided tour - former summer residence of the Dalai Lama with gardens and pavilions
- Local home visit - experience Tibetan daily life, traditions, and customs
Landmarks Potala Palace Norbulingka - Day 9
Lhasa to Chengdu
Lhasa to Chengdu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- People's Park leisurely stroll - lush gardens and tranquil atmosphere
- Traditional Chinese tea ceremony demonstration at local teahouse with tea tasting
Landmarks People's Park 
- Day 10
Chengdu
Chengdu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Sichuan cuisine at local restaurant featuring bold flavors and aromatic spices)
Included Activities
- Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding visit - observe giant pandas in naturalistic enclosures
- Wenshu Temple guided visit - Buddhist temple with traditional architecture and gardens, tea tasting at temple teahouse
- Jinli Old Street exploration - traditional architecture, shops, and street vendors
- Lunch at local restaurant with authentic Sichuan cuisine
Landmarks Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Wenshu Temple Jinli Old Street - Day 11
Chengdu - Chongqing
Chengdu - Chongqing- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local Chongqing cuisine at local restaurant), Dinner (Gourmet dinner onboard with local ingredients)
Included Activities
- Bullet train journey from Chengdu to Chongqing through Sichuan province
- Lunch at local restaurant with Chongqing cuisine
- Brief Chongqing city tour - Hongya Cave, Chaotianmen Square, and/or Jiefangbei district
- Dinner onboard Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer - gourmet dishes with local ingredients
Landmarks Hongya Cave Chaotianmen Square 
- Day 12
Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River Cruise- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast), Lunch (À la carte lunch in Dynasty Dining Room), Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning tea/coffee and Tai Chi session on deck
- Buffet breakfast
- À la carte lunch in Dynasty Dining Room
- Chinese foot reflexology demonstration
- Traditional Chinese medicine demonstration at Tang Theatre
Optional Activities
- 816 Underground Project excursion - massive Cold War-era military cave
- White Crane Ridge Underwater Museum visit - ancient stone inscriptions submerged by Three Gorges Dam
Landmarks 816 Underground Project White Crane Ridge Underwater Museum - Day 13
Yangtze River Cruise - Three Gorges
Yangtze River Cruise - Three Gorges- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Special farewell dinner 'A Taste of China')
Included Activities
- Morning tea/coffee and Tai Chi session on deck
- White King Town excursion
- Commentary on Qutang Gorge from Explorer Deck
- Traditional trackers' village visit - rural Chinese life experience
- Special farewell dinner 'A Taste of China'
- Lecture on Three Gorges Project
- Live band performance
Landmarks Qutang Gorge Wu Gorge Xiling Gorge White King Town - Day 14
Yichang to Shanghai
Yichang to Shanghai- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 15
Shanghai
Shanghai- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Shanghai Museum visit - extensive collection of ancient Chinese art including jade, calligraphy, and ceramics
- Yu Garden guided tour - classical Chinese garden with pavilions, rockeries, and tranquil ponds
- Yu Market exploration - local snacks, souvenirs, and traditional crafts
- The Bund stroll - historic waterfront with colonial-era architecture and Huangpu River views
- Shanghai World Financial Center observation deck visit - panoramic city skyline views
Landmarks Shanghai Museum Yu Garden The Bund Shanghai World Financial Center 
- Day 16
Shanghai
Shanghai- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Special Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Farewell Dinner - special celebration dinner
- Day 17
Shanghai Departure
Shanghai Departure- End point
- Shanghai Shi, China (Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
