Itinerary
- Day 1
Beijing
Beijing- Accommodation
- Hotel (Regent Beijing)
- Day 2
Beijing
Beijing- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner (Peking Duck)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Regent Beijing)
Included Activities
- Visit Tiananmen Square
- Explore the Forbidden City
- Welcome dinner - Peking Duck
Optional Activities
- Discover Historic Hutong, Rickshaw Ride and Local Family Experience with 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 with farm-to-table cuisine and views of the Great Wall)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Regent Beijing)
Included Activities
- Drive to Mutianyu section of Great Wall
- Cable car ride at Great Wall
- Explore ancient watchtowers
- Signature Experience - Lunch at the Brickyard
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 National Stadium Qianmen Liyuan Theatre Qianmen Dashilan Commercial Street - Day 4
Beijing to Yichang
Beijing to Yichang- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Dinner (Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yangzi Explorer)
Included Activities
- Board Yangzi Explorer river ship
- Dinner on board
- Captain's Welcome Reception
- Day 5
Badong
Badong- Meals
- Breakfast (Tea or coffee followed by breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yangzi Explorer)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi lesson
- Signature Experience - Pass through Three Gorges Project Ship Lift
- Breakfast
- Outdoor cultural show about Badong history
Optional Activities
- Explore Wuyuan Cave with guided tour
- Visit Badong Museum and Wu Gorge Lookout
Landmarks Three Gorges Project Ship Lift Wuyuan Cave Wu Gorge Lookout Badong Museum - Day 6
Fengjie
Fengjie- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yangzi Explorer)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi lesson
- Breakfast
- Cruise through Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge
- Lunch on board
- Lecture by local scholar about Fengjie culture
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Visit White Emperor City by coach
- Walk the Poetic Trail in Qutang Gorge to Three Gorges Summit
- Sunset at the Three Gorges Summit by coach
Landmarks Wu Gorge Qutang Gorge White Emperor City Three Gorges Summit - Day 7
Zhongxian
Zhongxian- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yangzi Explorer)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
- Dock at Shibao Pier
Optional Activities
- Visit Shibaozhai (Precious Stone Fortress) - the Shibaozhai Pavilion
- Visit Xituo Ancient Town with short ferry ride from Shibaozhai
- Discover Huanghua Island in the Three Gorges Reservoir
Landmarks Shibaozhai Pavilion Xituo Ancient Town Huanghua Island - Day 8
Chongqing to Chengdu
Chongqing to Chengdu- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
- Disembark Yangzi Explorer
- High-speed train to Chengdu
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Walk along Jinli Street
Optional Activities
- Dinner at The Langbo Chengdu - Western set menu of classic international favourites
- Dinner at 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 (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (InterContinental Xi’an Hi-tech Zone)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Panda Breeding Research Centre
- Lunch at local restaurant
- High-speed train to Xi'an
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Commune All Day Dining Restaurant - international and local dishes with buffet and à la carte
- Dinner at Cai Feng Lou Chinese Restaurant - traditional Sichuan delicacies
Landmarks Panda Breeding Research Centre 
- Day 10
Xi'an
Xi'an- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Signature Experience - Tang Dynasty Show with choice of Dumpling Banquet or Palace Banquet Dinner in elegant theatre setting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (InterContinental Xi’an Hi-tech Zone)
Included Activities
- Visit Terracotta Army Museum with three excavation pits and Bronze Chariot
- Lunch
- Visit clay factory with hands-on art creation
- Tour ancient City Wall
- Signature Experience - Tang Dynasty Show with Dumpling Banquet or Palace Banquet Dinner
Optional Activities
- Cycle along ancient City Wall ramparts
Landmarks Terracotta Army Museum City Wall of Xi'an - Day 11
Xi'an to Guilin
Xi'an to Guilin- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Guilin Lijiang Pushang Hotel)
Included Activities
- Flight to Guilin
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit Seven Star Park
- Explore Elephant Trunk Hill
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Seven Star Park Elephant Trunk Hill - Day 12
Guilin to Yangshuo
Guilin to Yangshuo- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch (included in Li River Cruise)), Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yangshuo Riverside Resort)
Included Activities
- Signature Experience - Li River Cruise on four-star boat
- Explore Yangshuo local market
- Dinner at local restaurant
- Impression of Liu Sanjie show
Landmarks Li River - Day 13
Yangshuo - Guilin
Yangshuo - Guilin- Meals
- Dinner (Choice of Western cuisine at Guan Lan Restaurant overlooking the lakeside, or authentic Chinese set menu showcasing Guilin's regional cuisine at Guan Lan Restaurant with lakeside views)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Guilin Lijiang Pushang Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Yangshuo at leisure (bike ride, walk along Yulong River, or leisurely morning)
- Visit Reed Flute Cave
Landmarks Reed Flute Cave Yulong River - Day 14
Guilin to Shanghai
Guilin to Shanghai- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Shanghai Pudong), Hotel (The Westin Bund Center Shanghai)
Included Activities
- Flight to Shanghai
- Walking tour through French Concession area
- Explore Xintiandi district
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks French Concession Xintiandi - Day 15
Shanghai
Shanghai- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Shanghai Pudong), Hotel (The Westin Bund Center Shanghai)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi lesson at The Bund
- Breakfast
- Signature Experience - Jeep Ride through Shanghai's Old Town with guided walking tour
- Ascend Jinmao Tower observation deck
- Lunch at local restaurant
- China acrobatics performance
Landmarks The Bund Jinmao Tower - Day 16
Shanghai
Shanghai- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch (included with Freedom of Choice activity)), Dinner (Farewell dinner at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Shanghai Pudong), Hotel (The Westin Bund Center Shanghai)
Included Activities
- Lunch (included with chosen activity)
Optional Activities
- Huangpu River Cruise (45-minute) with Yu Garden and Old Town exploration, including traditional Tea Ceremony
- Calligraphy Lesson with a Master in their home
- Visit to the Water Town of Jinxi with scenic boat ride and guided walking tour
Landmarks Huangpu River Yu Garden Jinxi Water Town - Day 17
Shanghai
Shanghai- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
