( Qutang Gorge )

Day 1/Arrive in Shanghai
Arrive in Shanghai, known as "Paris in the East". Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel. (D)

Day 2/Shanghai
Visit the Bund at the west shore of the Huangpu River, Yuyuan Garden and Chenghuangmiao (known as Yuyuan Garden Market), and Jade Buddha Temple. Enjoy a fabulous Acrobatic Show in the evening. (B,L,D)

Day 3/Shanghai-Suzhou-Shanghai
Transfer to Suzhou, known as "Venice in the East". Today's highlight is visit the famous private garden in Suzhou: Lingering Garden, Garden of the Master of the Nets. Then, you will also visit Suzhou Silk Museum to see how the world's most beautiful silk is produced. (B,L,D)

Day 4/Shanghai-Yangtze River Cruise
In the morning, you will visit Shanghai Museum. Then, move on to visit Xujiahui Cathedral (St. Ignatius Cathedral), and Shanghai French Concession. Transfer to the quay and embark on Yangtze River cruise, departing at 5:00pm. (B,L,D)

Day 5/Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River Cruise. (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
Yangtze River Cruise. (B,L,D)

Day10/Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River Cruise. (B,L,D)

Day11/Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River Cruise. (B,L,D)

Day12/Yangtze River Cruise-Chongqing-Xi'an 
Yangtze River Cruise will end in Chongqing. Have a city tour of People's Hall, and Eling Park where provides a panoramic view of Chongqing city proper. Take an afternoon flight to Xi'an. (B,L,D)

Day13/Xi'an
Visit Shannxi History Museum, the extraordinary Terracotta Warriors and Horses, and Big Wild Goose Pagoda. (B,L,D)

Day14/Xi'an
Climb the ancient City Wall. Then, visit Forest of Steles Museum. Some free time for you to explore the city. In the evening, attend Tang Dynasty Show and enjoy a characteristic Dumpling Dinner. (B,L,D)

Day15/Xi'an-Beijing
Fly to Beijing in the morning. Visit Tian'anmen Square, the largest urban square in the world. Move on to visit the Imperial Palace, well-known as Forbidden City. Enjoy Peking Duck for Dinner. (B,L,D)

Day16/Beijing
Today's highlight is the visit to the Great Wall, and Ming Tombs for 13 deceased emperors of the Ming Dynasty. On the way back to the hotel, stop at the Olympic Park and outside view of Bird's Nest and Water Cube. (B,L,D)

Day17/Beijing
Visit Temple of Heaven, and the enchanting Summer Palace. (B,L,D)

Day18/Depart from Beijing
Transfer to the airport and prepare for boarding on your homebound flight. TOUR ENDS! (B)
Note: B-Breakfast  L-Lunch  D-Dinner

Shanghai-Chongqing Upstream Itinerary:
Day1       Depart Shanghai (5:00 pm)
Day2       12:00pm/18:30pm half day shore excursion of Nanjing.
                  A city tour includes Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and a Qing Dynasty style bazaar surrounding a Confucian Temple
Day3       7:00am/17:00pm shore excursion of Mt. Huangshan
Day4       16:00pm/19:00pm shore excursion of Wuhan, visiting the Hubei Provincial Museum
Day5       Sailing through Yangtze River
Day6       7:30am arrive Yichang
                 8:00am/9:30am sail through Gezhou Dam
                 13:00pm/15:30pm visit Three Gorges Dam site
                 16:00pm/20:00pm sail through Three Gorges Dam ship lock
Day7       Morning visit to Wu Gorge
                 9:00am/14:00pm shore excursion to Daning River and Small Three Gorges
                 Sail through Qu Tang Gorge
Day8       8:30am/12:00pm shore excursion of Fengdu
Day9       8:30am arrive Chongqing