Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Shanghai
Shanghai- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Zhenping)
Optional Activities
- Explore Shanghai independently around the hotel area
- Day 2
Shanghai
Shanghai- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Zhenping)
Included Activities
- Shanghai Tower - ascend to Top of Shanghai Observatory on 118th floor with 360-degree panoramic views
- Shanghai Museum - tour of Bronze and Ceramics Exhibition Hall with 120,000 cultural relics
- Yu Garden - leisurely stroll through classical Chinese garden with sculptures and carvings
- Yuyuan Bazaar - explore traditional crafts and local snacks
- Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street - stroll along shopping and dining district
- The Bund - view Pudong skyline and 52 international architectural buildings
Landmarks Shanghai Tower Shanghai Museum Yu Garden Yuyuan Bazaar Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street The Bund Jin Mao Tower Shanghai World Financial Center - Day 3
Shanghai to Guilin
Shanghai to Guilin- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Mercure Guilin High-tech Zone Hotel)
- Day 4
Guilin to Yangshuo
Guilin to Yangshuo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Simple local Chinese cuisine served on the cruise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Mehood Hotel (Yangshuo Wubu Small Town))
Included Activities
- Li River cruise - 4.5-hour scenic cruise with views of karst peaks and traditional villages
- Yangshuo countryside exploration by bike - tour through karst landscape and rice paddies
- West Street stroll - explore restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops
Optional Activities
- Rent electric scooter for countryside exploration (available at extra cost)
Landmarks Li River West Street - Day 5
Yangshuo to Chongqing
Yangshuo to Chongqing- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Yangtze River Cruise)
Included Activities
- Elephant Trunk Hill - visit symbol of Guilin at Li River and Peach Blossom River intersection
- Reed Flute Cave - explore karst cave with stalactites, stalagmites, and colorful neon lighting
Landmarks Elephant Trunk Hill Reed Flute Cave Chaotianmen Port - Day 6
Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River Cruise- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Yangtze River Cruise)
Included Activities
- Buffet breakfast on cruise
- Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City with local English-speaking guide - visit temples, memorials and monasteries
Optional Activities
- Optional shore excursion to Shibaozhai Pagoda - climb 12-story red wooden pagoda for panoramic Yangtze River views (available at extra cost)
Landmarks Fengdu Ghost City Shibaozhai Pagoda 
- Day 7
Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River Cruise- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Farewell Party dinner)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Yangtze River Cruise)
Included Activities
- Qutang Gorge passage - sail through with views of Kui Gate
- Wuxia Gorge passage - serene navigation through scenic gorge
- Xiling Gorge passage - navigate through rugged gorge with turbulent waters
- Shennv Stream (Goddess Stream) shore excursion - smaller boat sail with views of steep mountains and hanging coffins
- Captain's Farewell Party - dinner celebration with fellow passengers
Optional Activities
- Join local Tujia ethnic guide for singing and dancing performance on Shennv Stream
Landmarks Qutang Gorge Kui Gate Wuxia Gorge Xiling Gorge Shennv Stream - Day 8
Yangtze River Cruise to Xian
Yangtze River Cruise to Xian- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Ancient Town West, an IHG Hotel)
Included Activities
- Three Gorges Dam - view China's largest hydropower project with locks system
Optional Activities
- Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift - sail through the world's largest ship lift for close-up view of the dam (available at extra cost)
Landmarks Three Gorges Dam 
- Day 9
Xian
Xian- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Ancient Town West, an IHG Hotel)
Included Activities
- Terracotta Army Museum - visit largest pit with over 6,000 terracotta warriors and horses
- Terracotta Army Museum - explore second pit with approximately 1,300 warriors and horses including archer formations
- Ancient City Wall - leisurely walk along walls with views of inner and outer walls, watchtowers, and moat
- Bell Tower - visit Ming Dynasty landmark from 600 years ago with panoramic views
Optional Activities
- Witness musical fountain and square dancing near Bell & Drum Tower Square in evening
Landmarks Terracotta Army Museum Ancient City Wall Bell Tower Bell & Drum Tower Square - Day 10
Xian to Beijing
Xian to Beijing- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Anhui Tower)
Included Activities
- Giant Wild Goose Pagoda - visit seven-story Tang Dynasty pagoda at Da Ci'en Temple
- Muslim Quarter (Muslim Street) - explore historic area with over 1,000 years of heritage
Landmarks Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Da Ci'en Temple Muslim Quarter Drum Tower 
- Day 11
Beijing
Beijing- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Anhui Tower)
Included Activities
- Tiananmen Square - visit world's largest public square and symbol of China
- Tiananmen Gate - take photos of the gate seen daily on CCTV News
- Forbidden City - tour world's largest palace complex with over 8,700 rooms spanning Ming and Qing dynasties
- Jingshan Park - walk to park for panoramic views over Beijing and Forbidden City
- Summer Palace - leisurely stroll through imperial gardens, temples, pavilions, lakes and bridges
Landmarks Tiananmen Square Tiananmen Gate Forbidden City Jingshan Park Summer Palace - Day 12
Beijing
Beijing- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Anhui Tower)
Included Activities
- Mutianyu Great Wall - cable car ascent to 14th watchtower
- Mutianyu Great Wall - hiking on western route to 20th watchtower with stunning views
- Bird's Nest (Beijing National Stadium) - exterior photos at Olympic venue
- Water Cube (Beijing National Aquatics Center) - exterior photos at Olympic venue
Landmarks Mutianyu Great Wall Jiankou Great Wall Gubeikou Great Wall Bird's Nest Water Cube - Day 13
Beijing
Beijing- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Beijing independently
