Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Beijing
Arrival in Beijing - Day 2
Beijing
Beijing- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tian'anmen Square
- Explore Forbidden City with guided tour through central axis and highlighted palaces
- Walk to Jingshan Park for panoramic views of Beijing and Forbidden City
- Rickshaw tour through historic Hutongs
Landmarks Tian'anmen Square Forbidden City Jingshan Park Hutongs - Day 3
Mutianyu Great Wall and Temple of Heaven
Mutianyu Great Wall and Temple of Heaven- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Mutianyu Great Wall with guide commentary on history and countryside scenery
- Cable car or ski lift access up the Wall
- Hiking on various sections of Mutianyu Great Wall with exploration of watch and beacon towers
- Visit Temple of Heaven park with guided tour
- Explore Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, Hall of Imperial Zenith, Echo Wall, Nine Dragon Cypress, Circular Mount Altar
- Observe locals playing Tai Chi
Landmarks Mutianyu Great Wall Temple of Heaven - Day 4
Beijing to Xi'an
Beijing to Xi'an- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Summer Palace UNESCO World Heritage site
- Explore Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, Long Corridor, and marble boat at Summer Palace
- Visit Yonghe Temple with Tibetan and Han Chinese architecture
- View Hall of Dispelling Clouds and Tower of Buddhist Incense
Landmarks Summer Palace Yonghe Temple - Day 5
Xi'an
Xi'an- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Terracotta Army UNESCO World Heritage site with guide explanation
- Explore site and museum exhibitions of Terracotta Army
- Walk on Bell & Drum Tower Square with outer views of the two towers
- Visit Muslim Quarter food street
- Visit the Great Mosque
Landmarks Terracotta Army Bell & Drum Tower Square Muslim Quarter Great Mosque - Day 6
Xi'an to Yichang
Xi'an to Yichang- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Begin Victoria Cruises upstream journey from Yichang
- Shuttle ride to Maoping
Landmarks Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal - Day 7
Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River Cruise- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Three Gorges Dam Site
- Captain's Welcome Reception with cuisine
- Minorities and Dynasty Costumes Show
Landmarks Three Gorges Dam Site - Day 8
Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River Cruise- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning coffee or tea service while cruising Goddess Stream
- Cruise through Wu Gorge
- Cruise through Qutang Gorge
- Cabaret Show with music and dance
Landmarks Goddess Stream Wu Gorge Qutang Gorge - Day 9
Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River Cruise- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early Bird Coffee and Tea service
- Explore Snow Jade Cave in Fengdu
- Local culture and scenery immersion activities
- Captain's Farewell Dinner
Landmarks Snow Jade Cave in Fengdu - Day 10
Yangtze River Cruise to Chongqing
Yangtze River Cruise to Chongqing- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast onboard cruise
- Visit Three Gorges Museum for regional history and culture
- Explore Hongya Cave stilted building complex
- Visit Jiefangbei Square
- Explore Ciqikou (Porcelain Port) ancient street with traditional architecture
- Visit the Great Mosque
Landmarks Three Gorges Museum Hongya Cave Jiefangbei Square Ciqikou - Day 11
Chongqing to Guilin
Chongqing to Guilin- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Reed Flute Cave with famous limestone marvels
- View Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin's iconic symbol
- Explore serene lakes of Guilin
- Walk through vibrant central walking streets
Landmarks Reed Flute Cave Elephant Trunk Hill - Day 12
Guilin to Yangshuo
Guilin to Yangshuo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo (approximately 5 hours)
- View karst peaks and dramatic river scenery
- Observe water buffalo, rice paddies, and fishermen on bamboo rafts
- Explore Yangshuo town
- Walk through famous West Street
Landmarks Li River West Street - Day 13
Yangshuo to Shanghai
Yangshuo to Shanghai- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Shanghai
Shanghai- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit French Concession neighborhood
- Explore Yuyuan Garden (Yu Garden)
- Visit Chenghuangmiao (Old City God Temple)
- Explore Shanghai old streets and Nongtang
- Visit Xintiandi Style Shopping Center
- Tour the Bund
Landmarks French Concession Yuyuan Garden Chenghuangmiao The Bund - Day 15
Departure from Shanghai
Departure from Shanghai
