Day 1/Arrive in Beijing
Arrive in Beijing, the capital of China. Meet your guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel. (D)

Day 2/Beijing
Begin the day's activity with a visit to Tian'anmen Square, the largest urban square in the world. Tian'anmen was built in 1417 and served as the entrance gate to the Imperial Palace. Move on to visit the Imperial Palace, well-known as Forbidden City which is the large scale construction of the palace extended from 1406 to 1420. It was the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. 24 emperors lived and ruled China from here. In the afternoon, visit Temple of Heaven, built in 1420 A.D., which was originally the platform to offer sacrifices to Heaven during Ming and Qing Dynasties. The buildings and parklands reflect an ancient Chinese thought of "the Heaven is round and the earth is square". Enjoy Peking Duck for Dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 3/Beijing
Today's highlight is the visit to the Great Wall, one of the "Seven Wonders of the World" and a symbol of Chinese civilization. Then, drive to visit the statue-lined Shenlu (Spirit Road) leading to the Ming Tombs, here you can see some marvelous stone sculptures. The Ming Tombs area is for 13 deceased emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Visit the Changling Tomb which is the largest of the 13 as you can imagine it is quite impressive. (B,L,D)

Day 4/Beijing 
Visit the enchanting Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China. As a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design, it integrates the natural landscape of hills and open water with manmade features such as pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges into a harmonious and aesthetically exceptional whole. In the afternoon, you will visit the Yonghe Lama Temple, the largest and most perfectly preserved Tibetan Buddhist Lama Temple outside Tibet. It was built in 1649 as the residence of Prince Yong of Qing Dynasty, and was converted to a temple after he became Emperor moving to Forbidden City. (B,L,D)

Day 5/Beijing-Chongqing-Yangtze River Cruise 
Fly to Chongqing in the morning, situated in the upper reaches of Yangtze River at the confluence of Yangtze River and Jialing River in southwest of China. It is a port city and the starting point for Yangtze River Cruise. Visit People's Hall, an architectural symbol of Chongqing, designed in the traditional symmetrical and beautiful-proportioned style of Ming and Qing dynasties. Then, view Eling Park where provides a panoramic view of Chongqing city proper. Embark on your deluxe Yangtze River cruise in the evening. (B,L,D)

Day 6/Yangtze River Cruise 
Yangtze River Cruise (B,L,D)

Day 7/Yangtze River Cruise 
Yangtze River Cruise (B,L,D)

Day 8/Yangtze River Cruise 
Yangtze River Cruise (B,L,D)

Day 9/Yangtze River Cruise-Wuhan-Shanghai 
Yangtze River Cruise ends in Wuhan around noon. Wuhan lies at the intersection of the middle reaches of the Yangtze River and Han River. Pay a visit to the Yellow Crane Tower, one of the three most famous towers in south China (the other two are Tengwang Tower in Nanchang City of Jiangxi Province and Yueyang Tower in Yueyang City of Hunan Province). Yellow Crane Tower is situated at the top of Sheshan (Snake Hill) in Wuhan, Hubei Province, and has a beautiful legend... Then, fly to Shanghai, known as "Paris in the East". (B,L,D)

Day10/Shanghai 
Visit the Bund in the morning, at the west shore of the Huangpu River, the splendid row of early 20th century Europe buildings remains the quintessential Shanghai sight. Pay a visit to Yuyuan Garden, a well-restored Suzhou-style garden, which was specially built for Pan's parents as a place to enjoy themselves a tranquil and happy time in their old age. The pavilions, halls, rockeries, ponds and cloisters are unique characteristic. And also take a walk through Chenghuangmiao (known as Yuyuan Garden Market) built in the fifteenth century during the Ming Dynasty. It filled with antique markets and specialty stores. Then, visit Jade Buddha Temple, built in 1882 to keep two jade Buddha statues which had been brought from Burma by a monk named Huigen. The two precious jade Buddha statues, one sitting Buddha and one Recumbent Buddha, are carved with whole white jade. Enjoy a fabulous Acrobatic Show in the evening. (B,L,D)

Day11/Shanghai-Suzhou
Ride a morning train to Suzhou, known as "Venice in the East". Today's highlight is visit the famous private garden in Suzhou. Visit the Lingering Garden, renowned for the artistic way in which the spaces between various kinds of architectural forms are dealt with. Then, pay a visit to the Garden of the Master of the Nets, the smallest of the Suzhou residential gardens, the most impressive because of its use of space which creates the illusion of an area that is much greater than its actual size. You will also visit Suzhou Silk Museum to see how the world's most beautiful silk is produced. Enjoy a boat on the Grand Canal reveals the traditional way of lift for the people who have lived here for generations. China's emperors took such route many times to inspect their territory and people in the South, leaving lots of legends and stories in the history. (B,L,D)

Day12/Suzhou-Shanghai
Today's highlight is a visit to a famous water-town - Tongli, an aged-old but well-preserved water township with a history of more than 1,000 years, is located on the eastern shore of Taihu Lake. Take sightseeing of local stone streets, grand houses surrounded by water, small exquisite courtyard, charming private garden and characteristic bridges and appreciating the pure local customs with a sense of returning to nature. Then, drive back to Suzhou and ride a train to Shanghai. The following time is free. (B,L,D)

Day13/Depart from Shanghai
Transfer to the airport and fly back home. TOUR ENDS! (B)