Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Beijing
BeijingIncluded Activities
- Airport transfer from Beijing Capital Airport to hotel
- Welcome meeting in hotel lobby
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Beijing
Landmarks Forbidden City Great Wall of China Beijing Capital Airport 


- Day 2
Beijing
Beijing- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Peking roast duck dinner wrapped in thin pancakes with spring onions and hoisin sauce)
Included Activities
- Visit to Tiananmen Square including exterior view of Chairman Mao's tomb
- Guided tour of the Forbidden City
- Exploration of Beijing's hutongs
- Stroll along Wangfujing Pedestrian Street
- Peking roast duck dinner
Landmarks Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Wangfujing Pedestrian Street 


- Day 3
Beijing
BeijingIncluded Activities
- Scenic hike along Huanghuacheng section of Great Wall of China
- Chinese acrobatic performance
Landmarks Huanghuacheng Great Wall 


- Day 4
Beijing to Luoyang
Beijing to Luoyang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant lunch)
Included Activities
- High-speed train journey from Beijing to Luoyang (2nd class)
- Visit to Longmen Caves UNESCO World Heritage site
- Evening stroll through Old City Shizi Street food street
Optional Activities
- Sampling local food and flavors at Old City Shizi Street
Landmarks Longmen Caves Yi River 


- Day 5
Luoyang
Luoyang- Meals
- Dinner (Local restaurant dinner featuring Luoyang cuisine)
Included Activities
- Visit to Xiyuan Park with morning activities observation
- Visit to Shaolin Monastery
- Kung Fu performance at Shaolin Monastery
Optional Activities
- Participation in morning activities at Xiyuan Park
Landmarks Xiyuan Park Shaolin Monastery 
- Day 6
Luoyang to Xi'an
Luoyang to Xi'an- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dumpling-making experience and dinner with refreshing drink)
Included Activities
- High-speed train journey from Luoyang to Xi'an (early morning departure)
- Bike ride or leisurely walk along Xi'an City Wall
- Exploration of the Muslim Quarter
- Shadow puppetry show at Gao Family courtyard
- Visit to Small Wild Goose Pagoda
- Xi'an Museum exploration
- Dumpling-making experience and dinner
Landmarks Xi'an City Wall Muslim Quarter Gao Family Courtyard Small Wild Goose Pagoda Xi'an Museum 


- Day 7
Xi'an to Chengdu
Xi'an to Chengdu- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit to Terracotta Army and Warriors UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit to Terracotta Warrior Factory
- High-speed train journey from Xi'an to Chengdu (2nd class)
Landmarks Terracotta Army Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shihuang 


- Day 8
Chengdu
Chengdu- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hotpot dinner featuring Chengdu's signature spicy and numbing flavors)
Included Activities
- Visit to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
- Panda nursery visit
- Visit to Wenshu Monastery
- Teahouse visit at Wenshu Monastery temple grounds
- Exploration of Jinli Street
- Visit to Wuhou Memorial Temple
- Hotpot dinner
Landmarks Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Wenshu Monastery Jinli Street Wuhou Memorial Temple 


- Day 9
Chengdu
Chengdu- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Great Buddha of Leshan
Optional Activities
- Boat ride on Minjiang River for panoramic view of Giant Buddha
- Stop at ancient town of Huanglongxi
- Sichuan Opera performance at Shufengyayun Theatre
- Evening leisure exploration of Chengdu
Landmarks Great Buddha of Leshan Lingyun Hill Minjiang River Huanglongxi 


- Day 10
Chengdu to Chongqing
Chengdu to Chongqing- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed train journey from Chengdu to Chongqing (2nd class)
- Boarding of Yangtze River Cruiser
Landmarks Yangtze River 
- Days 11 - 12
Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River CruiseIncluded Activities
- Yangtze River cruise
- Shore excursion to Jade Emperor Scenic Area near Fengdu
- Journey through Qutang Gorge
- Journey through Wu Gorge
- Excursion through Goddess Stream
- Journey through Xiling Gorge
Optional Activities
- Alternative excursion to Shibaozhai with wooden pagoda
- Alternative excursion to Shennong Stream (subject to river conditions)
Landmarks Yangtze River Jade Emperor Scenic Area Fengdu Qutang Gorge Wu Gorge Goddess Stream Shennong Stream Xiling Gorge 


- Day 13
Yangtze River to Shanghai
Yangtze River to ShanghaiIncluded Activities
- Morning tour of Three Gorges Dam
- Transfer from Yichang to train station
- High-speed train journey from Yichang to Shanghai
Landmarks Three Gorges Dam Xiling Gorge 


- Day 14
Shanghai
ShanghaiOptional Activities
- Full Day City Tour of Shanghai starting at Yu Garden and exploring Jade Buddha Temple
- Full Day Tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town
- Full Day Tour to Suzhou
Landmarks Yu Garden Jade Buddha Temple Zhujiajiao Water Town Suzhou 


- Day 15
Shanghai
Shanghai- Meals
- Breakfast






























































