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| 1 | BEIJING, CHINAArrive in Beijing and transfer to your hotel (check in from mid afternoon). You will be met by our local representative at your hotel. The rest of the day is your to begin to explore this vibrant city. (D) |
| 2 | BEIJING-GREAT WALL OF CHINAToday's included excursion takes you to the amazing Great Wall of China: approximately 6,437 kilometres (4,000 miles) long and at least 2,600 years old. You'll also visit the Ming Tombs, where 13 emperors are buried, and the Sacred Way - the road leading to the tombs, lined with statues of animals and human figures. The famous Peking Duck will be served for your evening meal. (B,L,D) |
| 3 | BEIJING-SHANGHAIToday's included city sightseeing tour begins with a visit to the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world. This afternoon, fly to Shanghai. (B,L,D) |
| 4 | SHANGHAIOnce known as the 'Paris of the Orient', pre-revolution Shanghai was a rich and decadent metropolis and remains one of China's most sophisticated cities. Your included sightseeing tour features visits to The Bund - Shanghai's famous riverside boulevard, Nanjing Road, Yu Yuan Garden and the Jade Buddha Temple. In the evening enjoy an included acrobatics show. (B,L,D) |
| 5 | SHANGHAI-WUHANAfter a morning visit to the Shanghai Museum take an afternoon flight to Wuhan, capital of Hubei Province, for one night. (B,L,D) |
| 6 | WUHAN-YICHANG-YANGTZE RIVERStart today with a visit to the Wuhan Provincial Museum. Afterwards travel to Yichang, where you'll board your cruise boat, President No. 2, for your exciting four-night cruise on the mighty Yangtze River. (B,L,D) |
| 7 | YANGTZE RIVERYour cruise boat passes through Xiling Gorge (known for its deep valley and serene beauty) and the Three Gorges Dam Five Stage Ship Lock. You will also visit the Three Gorges Dam Project, one of the most incredible engineering projects ever undertaken. (B,L,D) |
| 8 | YANGTZE RIVEREnjoy a shore excursion to the Lesser Three Gorges (or Shennong Stream). Afterwards you will sail through Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge. (B,L,D) |
| 9 | YANGTZE RIVERToday you will visit Shibaozhai, an ancient pagoda known as the shining pearl on the Yangtze (or Fengdu Ghost City). (B,L,D) |
| 10 | YANGTZE RIVER-CHONGQING-XIANDisembark your cruise boat at Chongqing for a short city tour including the zoo, where you will have the opportunity to see pandas, before your flight to Xian for a two night stay. (B,L,D) |
| 11 | XIANToday brings one of the highlights of your trip on a visit to the first emperor's funeral vault to see the amazing Terracotta Warriors. Nothing will prepare you for this awe-inspiring spectacle: 8,000 life-sized model warriors, chariots and horses. You will also see Xian's old city walls. In the evening, enjoy the Tang Dynasty show, which includes dinner. (B,L,D) |
| 12 | XIAN-BEIJINGBegin today with an included sightseeing excursion to the Wild Goose Pagoda before flying to Beijing for two nights in this vibrant capital. (B,L,D) |
| 13 | BEIJINGToday, visit the Summer Palace, a park of lakeside pagodas and the site of the marble boat made for Empress Dowager Ci Xi. Later, visit the iconic Temple of Heaven, an excellent example of 15th century Chinese architecture. (B,L) |
| 14 | BEIJINGYour tour ends with a transfer to the airport. (B) |