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Visits : Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Beijing Summer Palace

This morning 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. After having lunch 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 Beijing Roast Duck in Quanjude which is a famous historied Roast Duck restaurant in China.

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Visits : Temple of Heaven

After enjoying your breakfast pay a visit to the Temple of Heaven where emperors conducted religious rituals and prayed for good harvest in Qing and Ming dynasties. It is one of the most important landmarks of Beijing. And then you are going to have Hutong Rickshaw Tour. You will explore some of Beijing's old Hutongs-the traditional courtyard residences cut into blocks by narrow alleyways. After lunch you will be transferred to the airport and take flight to Xian. In the evening, you will go enjoy Tang Dynasty Show and taste chinese dumplings at the same time.

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After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Lhasa.

After lunch enjoy a half day free at leisure.

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Visits : Norbulingka

This morning pay a visit to Norbulingka. It is a summer resort for different generations of Dalai Lamas, where they could take care of local affairs. In the afternoon travel to Sera Monastery. It is known as one of the three greatest monasteries of Tibet and the representative temple for Gelugza. There are lots of Buddhist sutras, Buddhist instruments, Cassocks, gold and silver articles inside this temple.

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This morning enjoy a free morning at leisure.

After having lunch you will be transferred to the airport and take flight to Kunming.

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Visits : Lijiang Ancient City

After breakfast visit the Museum Of Naxi Dongba Culture to learn about their ancient culture, which consists of hieroglyphs, scripture, paintings, music and dance. Then, visit Black Dragon Pool with stunning views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. This afternoon you are going to tour Ancient City of Lijiang. With its canals and quaint mysterious streets, it has been enlisted by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

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Visits : Ci Qi Kou (Porcelain Village)

Today you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Kunming.

This afternoon get on the connecting flight to Chongqing. After that, visit Caotian Gate and Ciqikou Old Town. At night be transferred to the pier to board the cruiseship. The fantastic Yangtze River cruise is coming.

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Visits : White Emperor City (Baidi Town)

After breakfast 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.

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Visits : Nanjing Road, The Bund, Shanghai Old Street, Yuyuan Garden

This morning enjoy half day city tour in Shanghai. You will visit Yuyan Garden, an age-old garden where you can get a close touch with Chinese traditional architecture. Then you will have a free walk around Shanghai Old Street. After that, be guided to the Bund, the landmark of the city. Later on, stroll along Nanjing Road, a well-reputed pedestrian street in Shanghai. This afternoon pay a visit to Shanghai Museum. It is one of the three best museums in China with a big collection of arts and bronzewares. Then move on to the Former French Concession to have a walk around the area.

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After breakfast you will be transfered to the airport and take flight back home.