Beijing, Xian, Chongqing, Yangtze River, Yichang, Shanghai Tour

Day 01 Arrive Beijing
Arrive Beijing, the capital of the Peoples Republic of China. Meet your guide upon arrival and transfer to your deluxe hotel.

Day 02 Beijing
Morning tour to Tiananmen Square, located in the heart of the capital, and the Imperial Palace, known as the Forbidden City - one of the greatest feats of ancient Chinese architecture. Afternoon sightseeing includes Summer Palace - a former summer resort area of the royal family. Welcome Peking Duck Banquet in the evening.

Day 03 Beijing
We will have a full day excursion to the Great Wall - the landmark of China. It is one of the most amazing feats of human labour - the only man-made construction on earth visible from outer space. After lunch, a drive to the Ming Tombs along the Sacred Way with giant marble figures and animals guarding the tomb area for deceased emperors of the Ming Dynasty.

Day 04 Beijing - Xian
Take morning flight to Xian, the great ancient capital and the eastern end of the Silk Road. City tour begins with the ancient City Wall which was built in 1370 A.D. Afternoons visit to Big Wild Goose Pagoda which was built in 652 A.D. It contains a large volume of Buddhist scriptures which were obtained from India by the eminent monk of Xuanzang. Attend a special Tang Dynasty Dinner and Show in the evening.

Day 05 Xian
Have a full day excursion to the unparalleled highlight Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses at the Tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor in China. Added highlights are a visit to the Huaqing Hot Spring - a former resort area especially for the emperors and the royal family and a visit to Banpo Village - the remains of a neolithic village dating back 6,000 years. Primitive tools and household utensils are displayed in the Banpo Museum.

Day 06 Xian - Chongqing
Fly to Chongqing by morning flight. Afternoon sightseeing includes Chongqing Grand Hall, Eling Park, board your deluxe Yangtze River cruise.

Day 07 Yangtze River Cruise
Morning shore excursion to Shibaozhai, which is a gem of Chinese architecture.

Day 08 Yangtze River Cruise
Passing Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge in the morning, then shore excursion on Shennong Stream, in the afternoon passing the Xiling Gorge and Three Gorges Dam 5-stage shiplock.

Day 09 Yichang - Shanghai
Visit the Three Gorges Dam Project, the largest hydro-electric project in the world at present scale, arrive Yichang at noon. Take an afternoon flight to Shanghai, the bustling commercial heart of China, known as "Paris of the East". Stroll along the lively waterfront "The Bond". An acrobatic show for your evening entertainment.

Day 10 Shanghai
Full day sightseeing includes the Temple of the Jade Buddha where two rare jade statues of Sakyamuni Buddha are treasured, the fascinating Yuyuan Gardens(Mandarin’s Garden), Shanghai Museum. A visit to the Children’s Palace if time permits.

Day 11 Depart Shanghai
Your exciting journey draws to a close as you board your international flight home.