Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Beijing
Beijing- Accommodation
- Hotel (Regent Beijing)
- Day 2
Beijing
Beijing- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant), Dinner (Welcome dinner of Peking Duck)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Regent Beijing)
Included Activities
- Visit Tiananmen Square
- Explore the Forbidden City
- Welcome dinner of Peking Duck
Optional Activities
- Explore Historic Hutong with rickshaw ride and local family dumpling-making class
- Visit Temple of Heaven
Landmarks Tiananmen Square Tiananmen Gate Forbidden City Temple of Heaven - Day 3
Beijing
Beijing- Meals
- Lunch (Signature Experience lunch at the Brickyard, a beautifully restored eco-retreat just two kilometres from the Great Wall with farm-to-table cuisine and views of the Great Wall)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Regent Beijing)
Included Activities
- Cable car at Mutianyu section of Great Wall of China
- Explore ancient watchtowers at Great Wall
- View National Stadium exterior
Optional Activities
- Beijing Opera Show at Qianmen Liyuan Theatre with complimentary tea and snacks
- Qianmen Dashilan Commercial Street Night Tour
Landmarks Great Wall of China - Mutianyu Section National Stadium Qianmen Liyuan Theatre Qianmen Dashilan Commercial Street - Day 4
Beijing to Yichang
Beijing to Yichang- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Dinner (Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yangzi Explorer)
Included Activities
- Dinner on board Yangzi Explorer
- Captain's Welcome Reception
- Day 5
Badong
Badong- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yangzi Explorer)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi lesson
- Pass through Three Gorges Project Ship Lift
- Outdoor cultural show about Badong history
Optional Activities
- Explore Wuyuan Cave guided tour
- Visit Badong Museum and Wu Gorge Lookout
Landmarks Three Gorges Project Ship Lift Wuyuan Cave Wu Gorge Lookout - Day 6
Fengjie
Fengjie- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yangzi Explorer)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi lesson
- Cruise through Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge
- Lecture by local scholar about Fengjie
Optional Activities
- Visit White Emperor City by coach
- Walk the Poetic Trail in Qutang Gorge to Three Gorges Summit
- Experience sunset at Three Gorges Summit
Landmarks Wu Gorge Qutang Gorge White Emperor City Three Gorges Summit - Day 7
Zhongxian
Zhongxian- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yangzi Explorer)
Included Activities
- Dock at Shibao Pier in Zhongxian County
Optional Activities
- Visit Shibaozhai Pavilion (Precious Stone Fortress)
- Visit Xituo Ancient Town via short ferry ride
- Explore Huanghua Island
Landmarks Shibaozhai Pavilion Xituo Ancient Town Huanghua Island - Day 8
Chongqing to Chengdu
Chongqing to Chengdu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt)
Included Activities
- High-speed train transfer to Chengdu
- Walk along Jinli Street historic shopping district
Optional Activities
- Dinner at The Langbo Chengdu in The Dining Room with Western set menu
- Dinner at L'Or by Yi Palace with Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine
Landmarks Jinli Street - Day 9
Chengdu to Xi'an
Chengdu to Xi'an- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (InterContinental Xi’an Hi-tech Zone)
Included Activities
- Visit Panda Breeding Research Centre
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Commune All Day Dining Restaurant with international and local buffet and à la carte options
- Dinner at Cai Feng Lou Chinese Restaurant with traditional Sichuan delicacies
Landmarks Panda Breeding Research Centre - Day 10
Xi'an
Xi'an- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (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 and admire the Terracotta Army
- Visit clay factory and witness traditional craftsmanship of Terracotta soldiers
- Create your own Terracotta artwork at the clay factory
- Tour the ancient City Wall
- Tang Dynasty Show with vibrant music, traditional dance, and cultural displays
Optional Activities
- Cycle along the historic ramparts of the City Wall
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
- Visit Seven Star Park
- Visit Elephant Trunk Hill
Landmarks Seven Star Park Elephant Trunk Hill - Day 12
Guilin to Yangshuo
Guilin to Yangshuo- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yangshuo Riverside Resort)
Included Activities
- Li River Cruise on four-star boat
- Explore Yangshuo local market
- Impression of Liu Sanjie show
Landmarks Li River - Day 13
Yangshuo to Guilin
Yangshuo to Guilin- Meals
- Dinner (Choice of Western or Chinese cuisine at Guan Lan Restaurant, Lijiang Pushang Hotel lakeside setting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Guilin Lijiang Pushang Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Yangshuo at leisure (bike ride, walk along Yulong River, or relaxation)
- Visit Reed Flute Cave with dramatic stalactites and vibrant lighting
Optional Activities
- Late breakfast in Yangshuo
- Dinner at Guan Lan Restaurant, Western option at Lijiang Pushang Hotel
- Dinner at Guan Lan Restaurant, Chinese option at Lijiang Pushang Hotel
Landmarks Reed Flute Cave Yulong River - Day 14
Guilin to Shanghai
Guilin to Shanghai- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Westin Bund Center Shanghai)
Included Activities
- Walking tour through former French concession area
- Explore Xintiandi district
- Farewell dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks French Concession Xintiandi - Day 15
Shanghai
Shanghai- Meals
- Breakfast
