Beijing and its multitude of cultural relics is the starting point for your 14-day China experience. A cruise of the Yangtze River, with its magnificent Three Gorges, Chongqing's pandas, Guilin's mountains and caves, Suzhou's gardens and Shanghai's sights and shopping make this a never to be forgotten experience.
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Day 01 Beijing
Arrive in Beijing, the capital of China. You will be greeted by your guide at the airport and transferred to the first class Holiday Inn Downtown Hotel. The rest of the day will be free at your leisure.
Day 02 Beijing (B, L)
Morning program takes you to Tian An Men Square and the Forbidden City, the residence of emperors for more than 500 years. Enjoy the famous Sichuan cuisine at our carefully-selected restaurant. Afternoon sightseeing features the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvests. On the way back to the hotel, you will have an overlook of the major Olympic Stadium and the Olympic village.
Day 03 Beijing (B, L)
The highlight today is a visit to the Great Wall, a symbol of the Chinese ancient civilization. After enjoying a delicious lunch at our carefully-selected restaurant, you will visit the Sacred Way and Ming Tombs, the burial grounds for the 13 Ming Dynasty emperors.
Day 04 Beijing (B, L)
Today you will visit the Gongwangfu Garden, the largest private mansion house in the Qing Dynasty. After that, you will have a special tour to the 700-year-old narrow streets, Hutongs, to visit the old quadrangles by the old fashioned rickshaw and learn about the daily life of ordinary Beijing residents. Today you will enjoy one of the famous cuisines in China, Huaiyang cuisine for lunch.
Day 05 Beijing / Wuhan (B, L)
Fly to Wuhan at the junction of the Yangtze and Han Rivers. After a visit to the Guiyuan Temple, you will board on 5-star Regal China Yangtze River Cruiser for your departure from shore in the evening.
Day 06 Yangtze River Cruise (B, L, D)
Spend the day passing through one of the finest stretches of river scenery. Welcome banquet on board. Cruise through the Xiling Gorge, the longest of the Three Gorges, a stunning area of its temples, caves and weathered peaks.
Day 07 Yangtze River Cruise (B, L, D)
Cruise to the Upper Yangtze and visit the 230-foot high Gezhouba Dam at Yichang. Here the trip will pass through the Three Gorges Dam, the largest water conservancy project ever undertaken by man.
Day 08 Yangtze River Cruise (B, L, D)
You weave through Wu Gorge, with bewitching Twelve Peaks soaring above. Then continue to Wushan and boats for a trip up the Daning River to the Three Small Gorges, a stunning area of dramatic hillsides, caves and lush bamboo groves.
Day 09 Yangtze River Cruise (B, L, D)
You arise early for a spectacular journey through the last of the three Gorges, Qutang Gorge. This breathtaking narrow passage through misty peaks and sheer cliffs is the grandest of them all. Continue upstream, you arrive at Wanxian; you will have a brief city tour to explore the small county along Yangtze River before returning aboard to attend the farewell banquet.
Day 10 Chongqing / Guilin (B)
Your cruise arrives in Chongqing, the mountain city. After a short visit to the Museum of General Stilwell and the Panda Center, you will be transferred to the airport and take the flight to the scenic Guilin. Meet and transferred to the Guilin Park Hotel. Enjoy a good rest tonight.
Day 11 Guilin (B, L)
Spend the day aboard a scenic Li River Cruise through the mist-shrouded limestone mountains, passing picturesque farms and fishing villages. Then you will visit the Reed Flute Caves where spectacular stalactites and stalagmites and the mirror lake dazzle visitors.
Day 12 Guilin / Shanghai (B, L)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to the Shanghai Hotel. Proceed to visit the major attractions of the city including the Yu Garden at the Old Quarter, Shanghai Museum, the famous waterfront Bund and Nanjing Road at the shopping center. You will have the authentic Chinese cuisine for lunch at our carefully-selected restaurant.
Day 13 Shanghai / Suzhou / Shanghai (B, L)
In the morning, you will drive to Suzhou. Visit the Lingering Garden, Fishing Net Garden and Suzhou Silk Embroidery Factory. Enjoy the local flavor for lunch today. Drive back to Shanghai in the late afternoon.
Day 14 Shanghai (B)
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. The whole tour ends with a memorable experience.
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