Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Shanghai
Shanghai- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Jin Jiang Tower)
Optional Activities
- Huangpu River cruise by night - includes views of Yangpu Bridge, Nanpu Bridge, Monument to the People's Heroes, the Bund, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Wu Song ancient gun fort relics, and Pudong Business District skyline
Landmarks Huangpu River The Bund Oriental Pearl TV Tower Monument to the People's Heroes Yangpu Bridge Nanpu Bridge Pudong Business District - Day 2
Shanghai
Shanghai- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Jin Jiang Tower)
Included Activities
- Shanghai city tour including Nanjing Road
- Yu Yuan Gardens
- Jade Buddha Temple
- The Bund
Landmarks Nanjing Road Yu Yuan Gardens Jade Buddha Temple The Bund - Day 3
Shanghai to Yichang
Shanghai to Yichang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Victoria Jenna Cruise Ship)
Included Activities
- High-speed train journey to Yichang
- Transfer to pier and embarkation on Yangtze River cruise
Landmarks Yangtze River - Day 4
Yangtze River - Three Gorges
Yangtze River - Three Gorges- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's welcome dinner and entertainment)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Victoria Jenna Cruise Ship)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Three Gorges region
- Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam
Optional Activities
- Shore excursion to unique ship lock with ship lift (world's largest)
- Optional excursion to Tribe of the Three Gorges - cultural experience (subject to river conditions)
Landmarks Three Gorges Three Gorges Dam - Day 5
Yangtze River - Shennong Stream and Wu Gorge
Yangtze River - Shennong Stream and Wu Gorge- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Victoria Jenna Cruise Ship)
Included Activities
- Transfer to vessel for Shennong Stream cruise
- Cruise through Shennong Stream small gorges
- Sailing through Wu Gorge
- Sailing through Qutang Gorge
Optional Activities
- Shore excursion to White Emperor City - ancient temple on mountain with spectacular views (subject to river conditions)
Landmarks Shennong Stream Wu Gorge Qutang Gorge White Emperor City - Day 6
Yangtze River - Xiaoguanshan
Yangtze River - Xiaoguanshan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's farewell banquet on board the ship)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Victoria Jenna Cruise Ship)
Included Activities
- Visit to Xiaoguanshan Ancient Folk Culture Park
- Exploration of historic Qing Dynasty residences including Wang Family Courtyard and Zhou Family Courtyard
Landmarks Xiaoguanshan Ancient Folk Culture Park - Day 7
Chongqing to Chengdu
Chongqing to Chengdu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Tianfu Sunshine Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Ciqikou Old Town
- Exploration of ancient kiln sites
- Visit to Guild Hall
- High-speed train journey to Chengdu
Landmarks Ciqikou Old Town Guild Hall - Day 8
Chengdu
Chengdu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Tianfu Sunshine Hotel)
Included Activities
- Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
- Jinli Street exploration
Optional Activities
- Face Changing Show with dinner - features opera, music, comedy, fire-breathing, puppetry, and famous face-changing act at a traditional tea house
Landmarks Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Jinli Street - Day 9
Chengdu to Xian
Chengdu to Xian- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Special and authentic dumpling dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Xi'an Dajing Castle Hotel)
Included Activities
- High-speed train journey to Xian
- Visit to Hangyangling Museum (tomb of Emperor Jingdi)
- Exploration of Xian City Wall
- Xian by night tour - Bell Tower, Drum Tower, west gate of City Walls, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, dancing fountain, Muslim Market
Landmarks Hangyangling Museum Xian City Wall Bell Tower Drum Tower Big Wild Goose Pagoda Muslim Market - Day 10
Xian
Xian- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Xi'an Dajing Castle Hotel)
Included Activities
- Terra-Cotta Warriors Museum at Li Shan Mountain
Optional Activities
- Tang Dynasty Show - performed by world-renowned Shaanxi Song and Dance Troupe, listed as one of top 10 things to do in Xian
Landmarks Terra-Cotta Warriors Museum Li Shan Mountain - Day 11
Xian to Beijing
Xian to Beijing- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Swissotel Beijing)
Included Activities
- Bullet train journey to Beijing
- Visit to Summer Palace
- Boat ride on Kunming Lake (weather permitting)
Landmarks Summer Palace Kunming Lake - Day 12
Beijing
Beijing- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Swissotel Beijing)
Included Activities
- Tiananmen Square tour
- Gate of Heavenly Peace
- Forbidden City exploration
- Hutong tour by rickshaw including visits to local families
Optional Activities
- Beijing acrobatic show with dinner - performed by renowned Chinese professional acrobatics group, features gravity-defying stunts and feats of balance and strength
Landmarks Tiananmen Square Qianmen Gate Great Hall of the People Gate of Heavenly Peace Forbidden City - Day 13
Beijing - Great Wall
Beijing - Great Wall- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Peking duck farewell dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Swissotel Beijing)
Included Activities
- Walk on the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu section
- Cable car ride to highest part of Mutianyu
- Exploration of watchtowers and surrounding views
Landmarks Great Wall of China - Mutianyu - Day 14
Beijing
Beijing- Meals
- Breakfast
