Itinerary
- Day 1
Shanghai
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Zhenping)
Optional Activities
- Explore around hotel area
- Day 2
Shanghai
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (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 art collection and Chinese history with Bronze and Ceramics Exhibition Hall
- Yu Garden - leisurely stroll through classical Chinese garden
- Yuyuan Bazaar - taste local snacks and shop for traditional crafts
- Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street - stroll past famous brands and restaurants
- The Bund - overlook Pudong skyline and view 52 international architecture 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
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Guilin High-tech Zone Hotel)
- Day 4
Guilin to Yangshuo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Simple local Chinese cuisine served on the Li River cruise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mehood Hotel (Yangshuo Wubu Small Town))
Included Activities
- Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo - 4.5-hour sightseeing journey with views of karst landscape and villages
- Yangshuo countryside exploration - bike ride through rural landscape with karst hills and rice paddies
- West Street stroll - explore the cultural fusion area with restaurants, bars, and shops
Optional Activities
- Rent an electric scooter for countryside exploration
Landmarks Li River West Street - Day 5
Yangshuo to Chongqing
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Yangtze River Cruise)
Included Activities
- Elephant Trunk Hill - visit the symbol of Guilin
- Reed Flute Cave - explore classic karst scenic spot with colorful illuminated stalactites and stalagmites
Landmarks Elephant Trunk Hill Reed Flute Cave Chongqing Chaotianmen Port - Day 6
Yangtze River Cruise
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Yangtze River Cruise)
Included Activities
- Yangtze River cruise sailing
- Fengdu Ghost City shore excursion - visit temples, memorials, and monasteries with local guide
Optional Activities
- Shibaozhai Pagoda excursion - climb 12-story red wooden pagoda for panoramic Yangtze River views
Landmarks Fengdu Ghost City Shibaozhai Pagoda 
- Day 7
Yangtze River Cruise
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Farewell Party dinner)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Yangtze River Cruise)
Included Activities
- Three Gorges sailing - Qutang Gorge, Wuxia Gorge, and Xiling Gorge with guide interpretation
- Shennv Stream (Goddess Stream) shore excursion - smaller boat journey down primitive stream with views of steep mountains and hanging coffins
- Captain's Farewell Party and dinner
Optional Activities
- Tujia ethnic guide singing and dancing performance
Landmarks Qutang Gorge Kui Gate Wuxia Gorge Xiling Gorge Shennv Stream - Day 8
Yichang to Xian
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Ancient Town West, an IHG Hotel)
Included Activities
- Three Gorges Dam - view the largest hydropower project in China with massive dam structure and lock system
Optional Activities
- Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift - sail through the world's largest ship lift for a close view of the huge dam
Landmarks Three Gorges Dam 
- Day 9
Xian
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Ancient Town West, an IHG Hotel)
Included Activities
- Terracotta Army Museum - visit largest pit with 6,000+ terracotta soldiers and horses
- Second pit of Terracotta Army - view 1,300 warriors including archers and chariot formations
- Ancient City Wall - leisurely walk on well-preserved walls with views of modern Xian
- Bell Tower - view Ming Dynasty landmark with 600-year history
Optional Activities
- Bell & Drum Tower Square - witness musical fountain and square dancing for evening entertainment
Landmarks Terracotta Army Museum Ancient City Wall Bell Tower Bell & Drum Tower Square - Day 10
Xian to Beijing
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (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 1,000-year-old area with cultural attractions
Landmarks Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Da Ci'en Temple Muslim Quarter Drum Tower 
- Day 11
Beijing
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anhui Tower)
Included Activities
- Tiananmen Square - visit world's largest public square and symbol of China
- Forbidden City - tour world's largest palace complex with over 8,700 rooms and enter through Meridian Gate
- Jingshan Park - walk up for panoramic views of Beijing and Forbidden City
- Summer Palace - leisurely stroll through imperial gardens, temples, pavilions, lakes, and bridges
Landmarks Tiananmen Square Tiananmen Gate Forbidden City Meridian Gate Jingshan Park Summer Palace - Day 12
Beijing
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anhui Tower)
Included Activities
- Mutianyu Great Wall - cable car to 14th watchtower and hiking on western route
- Mutianyu Great Wall - challenge climb up to 20th watchtower
- Bird's Nest (Beijing National Stadium) - exterior photos
- Water Cube (Beijing National Aquatics Center) - exterior photos
Landmarks Mutianyu Great Wall Bird's Nest Water Cube - Day 13
Beijing
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Beijing on your own
