Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Beijing
Your flight lands in Beijing where your private guide meets you at the airport. A driver takes you to the hotel with help handling luggage and getting checked in, so you can settle in and rest after traveling.
- Day 2
Beijing
Start at Tian'anmen Square, then move into the Forbidden City where your guide walks you through royal history and stories. From there, head to Jingshan Park for views across the city. Later you'll wander through the old Hutongs neighborhoods, try Beijing Opera Facial Makeup artistry, and end with Peking Roasted Duck dinner at Quanjude restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tian'anmen Square
- Guided tour of Forbidden City (Palace Museum)
- Scenic views from Jingshan Park
- Explore Hutongs (traditional alleyways)
- Beijing Opera Facial Makeup demonstration
- Peking Roasted Duck dinner at Quanjude
Landmarks Tian'anmen Square Forbidden City Jingshan Park Hutongs Quanjude 
- Day 3
Beijing
Head out to Mutianyu section of the Great Wall where you'll climb the ancient stone steps and explore the watchtowers with panoramic views around you. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven and participate in a guided tai chi experience on the temple grounds to finish the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Mutianyu section of Great Wall
- Visit watchtowers and guard stations
- Visit Temple of Heaven
- Guided Tai Chi experience
Landmarks Mutianyu section of Great Wall Temple of Heaven - Day 4
Beijing to Xi'an
Explore the Summer Palace's various halls and buildings, then walk through the Long Corridor and see the marble boat. Visit Yonghe Temple to see the blend of Tibetan and Han Chinese architecture. After some free time, you'll take a 4.5-hour high-speed train to Xi'an in second class seating, arriving for hotel check-in later that evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Summer Palace (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Explore Hall of Benevolence and Longevity
- Walk Long Corridor
- View marble boat
- Visit Yonghe Temple
- View Hall of Dispelling Clouds
- View Tower of Buddhist Incense
Landmarks Summer Palace Yonghe Temple 
- Day 5
Xi'an
See the Terracotta Army and check out the exhibit about the peasants who created the warriors and horses. Later in the day, you'll cycle along the Ancient City Wall with views of Xi'an's skyline and the surrounding area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Terracotta Army
- View exhibit on peasants who crafted terracotta warriors and horses
- Cycling experience on Ancient City Wall
Landmarks Terracotta Army Ancient City Wall - Day 6
Xi'an to Chongqing
After some free time, your guide takes you to the train station for a 5.5-hour bullet train to Chongqing in second class. Once you arrive, meet your guide at the ferry terminal for hotel transfer. That evening you'll walk through Three Gorges Museum, Hongya Cave, Jiefangbei Square, and Ciqikou with its traditional shops and local snacks. Then head to the Ferry Terminal to board the cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Three Gorges Museum
- Explore Hongya Cave
- Visit Jiefangbei Square
- Explore Ciqikou (Porcelain Port)
Landmarks Three Gorges Museum Hongya Cave Jiefangbei Square Ciqikou - Day 7
ShuangGui Mt.
Get up early for coffee or tea as the cruise moves toward Fengdu's Shuangui Mt. Explore this legendary site with ancient history and views. Later attend the Captain's Welcome Reception in the evening to meet other passengers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Shuangui Mt. (Fengdu)
- Captain's Welcome Reception
Landmarks Shuangui Mt. 
- Day 8
Three Gorges Cruise
Begin with coffee or tea while cruising through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Go ashore to explore Goddess Stream in a quieter setting. That evening, there's a cabaret show featuring performances by local minorities and the ship's crew.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cruise through Qutang Gorge
- Cruise through Wu Gorge
- Shore excursion to Goddess Stream
- Cabaret performance by Minorities and Dynasty Crew
Landmarks Qutang Gorge Wu Gorge Goddess Stream - Day 9
Three Gorges Dam to Shanghai
Visit the Three Gorges Dam and see this engineering project up close. Your guide and driver transfer you to Yichang train station for a 6.5-hour high-speed train to Shanghai in second class. Your guide meets you at Shanghai station for hotel transfer with luggage help and check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Three Gorges Dam
Landmarks Three Gorges Dam 
- Day 10
Shanghai
Walk through French Concession, the former French colonial area that returned to China in 1946. See Yuyuan Garden and the nearby Chenghuangmiao temple. Then explore the old Shanghai neighborhoods called Nongtang and the vanishing traditional life they represent. Cap off the day at Xintiandi shopping center and the Bund waterfront with its 1920s buildings showing the city's colonial past.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit French Concession
- Explore Yuyuan Garden
- Visit Chenghuangmiao (Old City God Temple)
- Explore Shanghai old street
- Visit Nongtang
- Visit Xintiandi Style Shopping Center
- Explore Bund
Landmarks French Concession Yuyuan Garden Chenghuangmiao Bund - Day 11
Departure from Shanghai
You'll have free time until your guide comes to take you to the airport for your onward flight, leaving time to grab last-minute items or rest before departure.
