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 DAY
1
Destinations: Arrive in Beijing
Today's Activities:
After your arrival in Beijing, you will be greeted by
your local guide, who will then take you to your hotel.
Your local guide will suggest a restaurant option and
shopping destination for the rest of the day.
Meals: No meal
 DAY
2
Destinations: Beijing
Today's Activities: After breakfast, you will visit
Tian'anmen Square, the heart of modern China, the symbol
of the People's Republic, and the center of Beijing's
landmarks.
Next proceed to the Forbidden City, the architectural
wonder and world-famous attraction and the home to 24
emperors in the Ming and Qing Dynasties during its five
centuries of use.
After lunch, you will visit the Temple of Heaven, one
of Beijing's most impressive parks in terms of architecture
and significance.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
 DAY
3
Destinations: Beijing
Today's Activities: After breakfast, your local guide
will accompany you to the Mutianyu Great Wall, the main
section of the Great Wall that was reconstructed during
the Ming Dynasty.
After lunch, proceed to the Ming Tombs, the mausoleums
of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644).
Enjoy a Beijing Roast Duck for Dinner, which is considered
to be one of the most delicious dishes in the world.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch + Beijing
Roast Duck for Dinner
 DAY
4
Destinations: Beijing-Xi'an
Today's Activities: After breakfast, your local guide
will accompany you to see the Hutong in Beijing, a "must-see"
attraction if you want to really get a feel for the
rich history and culture of the city.
After lunch, you will go to the Wangfujing Street. Then
trasnfer to Xi'an.
Upon your arrival in Xi'an, you will be greeted by your
local guide, and check in the hotel.
Your local guide will suggest a restaurant option and
shopping destination for the rest of the day.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
 DAY
5
Destinations: Xi'an
Today's Activities: After breakfast, you will visit
the Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors & Horses,
located in Jiangzhai Xichang Village, about one mile
from Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum.
Later proceed to Huaqing Hot Spring, situated 30 kilometers
east of Xi'an at the foot of the Lishan Hills.
Next proceed to Banpo Museum, located on the north side
of Banpo Village on a site that dates to the Neolithic
period, over 6,000 years ago.
Then your guide will accompany you to enjoy a Chinese
Dumpling Dinner.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch + Chinese
Dumpling for Dinner
 DAY
6
Destinations: Xi'an
Today's Activities: In the morning, you will have a
visit to the Forest of Steles, which is a professional
art museum that collects, studies, and displays various
steles and stone sculptures.
Next proceed to Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a famous Buddhist
pagoda situated inside Da Ci'en Temple, four kilometers
south of Xi'an.
After lunch, proceed to the Medieval City Wall, which
is the most complete ancient city wall in China.
Today's activities end.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
 DAY
7
Destinations: Xi'an-Chongqing-Embark the cruise
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight
to Chongqing, and then have a visit to the Panda House
in Chongqing Zoo.
Your memorable Yangtze River tour will begin as you
board the luxurious cruise ship.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
 DAY
8
Destinations: On the cruise
Today's Activities:
Today you will visit the Ghost City of Fengdu, called
Bazibiedu in ancient times. The whole place has an eerie
feel to it with deserted streets, tower blocks, empty
shops and banks.Wreathed with luxuriant trees and interspersed
by a few temples and pavilions, the whole scenic area
is more like a landscape painting rather than the "Ghost
City".
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch + Dinner
 DAY
9
Destinations: On the cruise
Today's Activities: The essential part of Yangtze River
cruise is coming today, and you will appreciate the
unique scenery of the Three Gorges.
Qutang Gorge, the shortest but the grandest one.
Wu Gorge is famous for its lofty peaks and mountains
on the both sides.
Xiling Gorge is the longest one among the three.
An interesting junk adventure to Shennong Stream will
add much joy to the marvelous day.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch + Dinner
 DAY
10
Destinations: Yichang-Shanghai
Today's Activities:
The final Yangtze onshore excursion will be arranged
to visit the under constructed Three Gorges Dam.
Then you will transfer to your next station Shanghai.
Upon your arrival at Shanghai, your guide will meet
you and take you to your hotel.
The rest of the day will be free on your own.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
 DAY
11
Destinations: Depart Shanghai
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, you will vsit the Bund, and views of
the futuristic skyline.
Next you will have a visit to the YuYuan Garden, former
residence of imperial officials, featuring tranquil
classical gardens.
After lunch, transfer to airport for your departure
flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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