Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Beijing
Beijing- Accommodation
- Hotel (Regent Beijing)
- Day 2
Beijing
Beijing- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant), Dinner (Peking Duck, a cultural delicacy)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Regent Beijing)
Included Activities
- Freedom of Choice: Explore historic Hutong with rickshaw ride and local family experience including dumpling-making class
- Freedom of Choice: Visit Temple of Heaven
- Visit Tiananmen Square
- Explore Forbidden City
Landmarks Tiananmen Square Tiananmen Gate Forbidden City Temple of Heaven Hutong - Day 3
Beijing
Beijing- Meals
- Lunch (Signature Experience - Lunch at the Brickyard, a restored eco-retreat with farm-to-table cuisine and views of the Great Wall)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Regent Beijing)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride at Mutianyu Great Wall
- Leisure time to explore ancient watchtowers
- Signature Experience - Lunch at the Brickyard
- View National Stadium exterior (Bird's Nest)
Optional Activities
- Freedom of Choice - Beijing Opera Show at Qianmen Liyuan Theatre (includes complimentary tea and snacks)
- Freedom of Choice - Qianmen Dashilan Commercial Street Night Tour
Landmarks Mutianyu Great Wall National Stadium (Bird's Nest) Qianmen Dashilan Commercial Street - Day 4
Beijing to Yichang
Beijing to Yichang- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yangzi Explorer)
Included Activities
- Board Yangzi Explorer river ship
- Dinner on board
- Captain's Welcome Reception
- Day 5
Badong
Badong- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yangzi Explorer)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi lesson led by expert Tai Chi Master
- Pass through Three Gorges Project Ship Lift on board Yangzi Explorer
- Freedom of Choice: Explore Wuyuan Cave with guided tour
- Freedom of Choice: Visit Badong Museum and Wu Gorge Lookout
- Outdoor cultural show about Badong history
Landmarks Three Gorges Project Ship Lift Wuyuan Cave Badong Museum Wu Gorge Lookout - Day 6
Fengjie
Fengjie- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yangzi Explorer)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi lesson led by expert Tai Chi Master
- Cruise through Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge
- Freedom of Choice: Visit White Emperor City by coach
- Freedom of Choice: Walk the Poetic Trail in Qutang Gorge
- Freedom of Choice: Sunset at Three Gorges Summit by coach
- Lecture by local scholar about region's culture
Landmarks White Emperor City Qutang Gorge Wu Gorge Three Gorges Summit Poetic Trail - Day 7
Zhongxian
Zhongxian- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yangzi Explorer)
Included Activities
- Freedom of Choice: Visit Shibaozhai (Precious Stone Fortress) - Shibaozhai Pavilion
- Freedom of Choice: Visit Xituo Ancient Town including Yunti Street
- Freedom of Choice: Discover Huanghua Island with ancient government offices and city walls
Landmarks Shibaozhai Pavilion Xituo Ancient Town Yunti Street Huanghua Island - Day 8
Chongqing to Chengdu
Chongqing to Chengdu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant), Dinner (Freedom of Choice Dining)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt)
Included Activities
- Walk along Jinli Street historic shopping district
- Freedom of Choice Dining: The Langbo Chengdu - Western set menu at The Dining Room
- Freedom of Choice Dining: L'Or by Yi Palace - set menu of authentic Chinese dishes (Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine)
Landmarks Jinli Street 
- Day 9
Chengdu to Xi'an
Chengdu to Xi'an- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant), Dinner (Freedom of Choice Dining)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (InterContinental Xi’an Hi-tech Zone)
Included Activities
- Visit Panda Breeding Research Centre to observe Giant Pandas
Landmarks Panda Breeding Research Centre 
- Day 10
Xi'an
Xi'an- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Tang Dynasty Show with choice of Dumpling Banquet or Palace Banquet Dinner, served in an elegant theatre setting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (InterContinental Xi’an Hi-tech Zone)
Included Activities
- Terracotta Army Museum - explore three excavation pits
- Clay factory visit - witness traditional craftsmanship and create artwork
- City Wall tour
Optional Activities
- Cycling along the City Wall ramparts
Landmarks Terracotta Army Museum City Wall of Xi'an - Day 11
Xi'an to Guilin
Xi'an to Guilin- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Guilin Lijiang Pushang Hotel)
Included Activities
- Flight from Xi'an to Guilin
- Visit Seven Star Park
- Explore Elephant Trunk Hill
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Dinner
Landmarks Seven Star Park Elephant Trunk Hill - Day 12
Guilin to Yangshuo
Guilin to Yangshuo- Meals
- Dinner (Local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yangshuo Riverside Resort)
Included Activities
- Signature Experience: Li River Cruise on four-star boat
- Explore Yangshuo local market
- Attend Impression of Liu Sanjie show directed by Zhang Yimou
Landmarks Li River - Day 13
Yangshuo - Guilin
Yangshuo - Guilin- Meals
- Dinner (Luxurious dinner at Lijiang Pushang Hotel with choice of Guan Lan Restaurant Western menu overlooking the lakeside, or authentic Chinese set menu showcasing Guilin's regional cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Guilin Lijiang Pushang Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Yangshuo at leisure (bike ride, walk along Yulong River, or relax)
- Visit Reed Flute Cave with viewing of stalactites and lighting
Landmarks Reed Flute Cave Yulong River - Day 14
Guilin to Shanghai
Guilin to Shanghai- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Light meal provided on plane), Dinner (Farewell dinner at Hakkasan)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Peace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Flight from Guilin to Shanghai
- Light meal on plane
- Guided walking tour through French Concession
- Explore Xintiandi district
- Farewell dinner at Hakkasan
Optional Activities
- Lunch at own discretion
Landmarks French Concession Xintiandi 
- Day 15
Shanghai
Shanghai- Meals
- Breakfast
