Day 1 - Beijing (No meal included)

Upon your arrival, our guide will meet you and transfer you to the city center.

Day 2 - Beijing (B, L, D)

Visits : Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace

After breakfast you will visit Tiananmen Square, the biggest city square in the world. Covering 440,000 square meters, it has witnessed many important historic events taking place here. Then pay a visit to the Forbidden City, one of the five most famous palaces in the world where 24 emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties lived and ruled for over 500 years. In the afternoon visit the Summer Palace, which used to be a summer resort of Empress Dowager Cixi.It is mainly dominated by Longevity Hill (60 meters high) and the Kunming Lake. It covers an expanse of 2.9 square kilometers, three quarters of which is water. This evening, you will go to taste the most authentic food in Beijing- Beijing Duck.

Day 3 - Beijing (B, L)

Visits : Wall of China, Ming Thirteen Tombs

After breakfast we drive towards northwest to visit the Badaling section of the Great Wall.Badaling is the site of the most visited section of the Great Wall of China, approximately 50 miles (80 km) northwest of urban Beijing city in Yanqing County, which is within the Beijing municipality. The portion of the wall running through the site was built during the Ming Dynasty, along with a military outpost reflecting the location's strategic importance. The highest point of Badaling is Beibalou, approximately 0.63 miles (1,015 m) above sea level. After having lunch pay a visit to Changling, one of the thirteen Ming Tombs. It is the tomb of Zhu Di, the third emperor of Ming Dynasty. This evening, enjoy the fantastic Beijing Opera.

Day 4 - Beijing -> Xian (B, L)

Visits : Temple of Heaven

Today you will visit the Temple of Heaven which is one of the important landmarks of Beijing. After lunch you will be transferred to the airport and take flight to Xian.

Day 5 - Xian (B, L, D)

Visits : Terra-Cotta Warriors, Great Mosque, Muslim Street（Huimin Street）

Today visit the world famous Terra Cotta Warriors. It was discovered in 1974 and considered one of the eight wonders in the world. After having lunch walk along the old streets of the Muslim area and visit the Grand Mosque. Tonight, enjoy delicious Dumplings Banquet.

Day 6 - Xian -> Guilin (B, L)

Visits : The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall

After enjoying your breakfast visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda which is four kms south of Xi'an and many regard it as a symbol of the city. After that, go to city wall to appreciate the oldest and best preserved one in China. In the afternoon you will be transferred to the airport and take flight to Guilin.

Day 7 - Guilin -> Yangshuo -> Guilin (B, L)

Today make this day with trip to Li River Cruise to witness the spectacular limestone rock formations and rural life along the riverbanks. arrive in Yangshuo, a small town set in the lush rice paddies and surrounded by meandering rivers and limestone peaks. This afternoon take a cycling around Yangshuo. Then be transferred to Guilin by car.

Day 8 - Guilin -> Chongqing -> Three Gorges Area (B, L, D)

Visits : Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave(Lu Di Yan)

After enjoying your breakfast pay a visit to Elephant Trunk Hill & Reed Flute Cave. Elephant Trunk Hill is a hill that looks like a giant elephant putting its trunk into the river to drink water. It is the symbol of Guilin. Reed Flute Cave is full of stalactites and stalagmites in various shapes and sizes, which, with a multicolored lighting system, resemble a Chinese-version story of Journey to the Center of the Earth. The cave was also a frequent refuge for the local people escaping bandits and war in the past. This afternoon you will be transferred to the airport and take flight to Chongqing. At night be transferred to the pier to board the cruiseship. The fantastic Yangtze River cruise is coming.

Day 9 - Three Gorges Area (B, L, D)

Visits : Fengdu Ghost Town

After breakfast sail on the Yangtze River. Enjoy shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost Town. Located on the northern bank of the River, Fengdu got its name of Ghost Town by the ancient legends of sinister spirits and terrible ghosts which are part of Chinese culture.

Day 10 - Three Gorges Area -> Yichang (B, L, D)

Visits : White Emperor City (Baidi Town)

This morning you may choose to take a shore excursion to the White King City (optional) or participate in the activities on board. Today you will pass through the Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. In the afternoon take an excursion to the Small Gorges or Shennong Stream. Tomorrow you will arrive in Yichang.

Day 11 - Yichang -> Shanghai (B, L)

Today our guide will guide you to the Three Gorges Dam which is considered the greatest water construction in China. After the visit, go back to the ship and have lunch there. Then tidy your things up and get disembarked. This afternoon you will be transferred to the airport and take flight to Shanghai.

Day 12 - Shanghai (B, L)

Visits : Nanjing Road, Shanghai Museum, The Bund, Yuyuan Garden

This morning explore Shanghai Museum. It is one of the three best museums in China. Then have a free walk along the Bund, which is lined with many historical buildings. Our guide will tell you stories once happening there. After that, stroll freely along Nanjing Road, the most famous pedestrian street in Shanghai. This afternoon will visit Yuyuan Garden.

Day 13 - Shanghai -> Suzhou (B, L)

Visits : Humble Administrator Garden, Tiger Hill

After enjoying your breakfast take a train to Suzhou. visit Administrator's Garden, Lion Forest Garden, and old canals. This afternoon pay a visit to Tiger Hill. It is the land mark of Suzhou and a must-visit. Then have a leisure walk along the Grand Canal.

Day 14 - Suzhou -> Hangzhou (B, L)

After breakfast go for No. 1 Silk Factory. It is founded in 1926 as a state-owned factory. With this tour, you can get the knowledge of the whole life of a silkworm. After having lunch head for the railway station and take a safe, fast and comfortable train ride to Hangzhou.

Day 15 - Hangzhou -> Shanghai (B, L)

Visits : West Lake, Lingyin Temple

This morning begin your tour with a West Lake cruise tour and a visit to the Fish & Flower Park, then proceed to the Meijiawu Tea Village, home of the finest green tea in China - Longjing (Dragon Well). After having lunch pay a visit to Lingyin Temple which is the biggest buddism temple in southeast of China and the nearby Peak Flying Afar. Afterwards, have a free walk along Hefang Street. Be transferred to the railway station and get on the train to Shanghai.

Day 16 - Shanghai (B)

Free till being transfered to the airport. End of the fabulous tour in China.