Day01   Arrive in Beijing                                         
Arrive in Beijing, the capital of China. Meet your guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel. (D)

Day02   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)

Day03   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. On the way back to the hotel, stop at Olympic Park and outside view the National Stadium (Bird's Nest, no entry) and the National Aquatics Center (Water Cube, no entry), which are the main stadium of the 29th Olympiad in 2008. (B,L,D)

Day04   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)

Day05   Beijing-Xi'an                                              
Take a morning flight to Xi'an, a city with incredible history, as well as a prosperous modern city. Climb the ancient City Wall, actually built on the fortifications of Tang Forbidden City, standing 12 meters high, 12-14 meters across the top, 15-18 meters thick at the bottom, 13.7 meter in length with a deep moat surrounding it. It is the most complete city wall that has survived in China, as well being one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. Then, visit Forest of Steles Museum, with 900 years of history, it 3,000 pieces of the earliest stone steles of different periods, from the Han Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. Enjoy a characteristic Dumpling Dinner at local restaurant. (B,L,D)

Day06   Xi'an                                                         
Begin the day's activity with an once-in-a-lifetime viewing of the extraordinary Terracotta Warriors and Horses, 2,200-year-old underground army of he first feudal Emperor, Qin Shihuang. Life size terracotta figures of warriors and horses arranged in battle formations are the star features at the museum. Stop to visit a mountain village on the back way. After lunch, pay a visit to Big Wild Goose Pagoda, originally built in 652 A.D. in Tang Dynasty (618-907A.D.), it functioned to collect large volume of Buddhist scriptures that were taken from India by the eminent monk of Xuanzang. (B,L,D)

Day07   Xi'an-Chongqing-Yangtze River Cruise
Take a morning flight to Chongqing, situated in the upper reaches of Yangtze River at the confluence of Yangtze River and Jialing River in southwest of China. 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 Yangtze River Cruise at night. Depart at about 21:00. (**** Victoria Rose, China Managed Victoria Cruise, cruise every Saturday-Tuesday). (B,L,D)

Day08   Yangtze River Cruise                                
Around 14:00-17:00, you will shore excursion to Fengdu, also popular as "Ghost City", on the south bank of the river. Pay a visit to Ming Hill's unique temples with statues of ghosts and devils. Have welcome dinner hosted by Captain and enjoy Chinese Evening Entertainment in the evening. (B,L,D)

Day09   Yangtze River Cruise                             
Pass through the magnificent Qutang Gorge at 09:00. Then, cruise through the beautiful Wu Gorge, 45 kilometers (28 miles) long, is the most beautiful section of the Yangtze River, flanked by high peaks that are often capped by fog or clouds. From 13:00-17:00, take shore excursion to Shennong Stream which is a tributary of the Yangtze River. With crystal clear steam flows swiftly from north to south through deep gorges, cruise tour will allow you to experience a speedy adventure along this newly opened unspoiled river. Pass through the last gorge - Xiling Gorge during 17:30-18:30. Chinese Evening Entertainment starts at 21:00. (B,L,D)

Day10   Yangtze River Cruise-Yichang-Shanghai
After breakfast, you will visit the Three Gorges Dam Project, the world's largest hydroelectric project and the newest attraction on the Yangtze cruise line. Arrive at Yichang at 11:00 and disembark of the cruise ending the Yangtze River Cruise. Take afternoon flight to Shanghai, known as "Paris in the East". (B,L,D)
(Please Attention: The sightseeing during the Yangtze River Cruise is organized by the cruise company, depend on the water level, weather and so on, GWITA take no responsibility by this case.)

Day11   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)

Day12   Shanghai                                                   
This morning, you will visit Shanghai Museum, a leading attraction of the city since it opened in 1994, containing some priceless collections of paintings, porcelains and bronzes. Then, move on to visit Xujiahui Cathedral (St. Ignatius Cathedral), Shanghai's great cathedral, opened by the Jesuits who'd had a church here as early as 1608 (today's structure dates to 1910). Some free time is for you to explore the city. (B,L,D)

Day13   Return from Shanghai                             
Transfer to the airport and board on your homebound flight. TOURS ENDS! (B)

Note: B-Breakfast  L-Lunch  D-Dinner

The final price of the Yangtze Cruise Ship is depending on the exact date and the nationality of the clients, the cruise ship company may adjust the price according to the actual situation, so we keep the right to change the price.

Hotel List (or the same standard):
Beijing: *** Dong Fang Hotel Beijing
Xi'an: **** Le Garden Hotel Xi'an 
Shanghai: *** New Asia Hotel Shanghai (3-star building)

Price Included:
- Twin sharing accommodation with buffet breakfast
- Domestic fights in economic class with airport tax: Beijing-Xi'an, Xi'an-Chongqing, Yichang-Shanghai
- Lunch and Dinner as mentioned in the itinerary in local good restaurant
- (first) Entrance fee mentioned in the itinerary
-  English speaking guide (No private guide on the Yangtze Cruise)
- All Transfers specified in the itinerary by air-conditioned van

Price Excluded:
- International flight and airport tax
- China Entry Visa
- Tips, personal expenses
- Single room supplement
- Transfer, guide service for "day at leisure"
- Guide service during the plane, train or cruise

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