*14 days Majestic China Tour

B: Breakfast  L: Lunch  D: Dinner

Day 01 Friday
Shanghai
On arrival into the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai you are met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon will be at leisure to overcome any jetlag. D
Accommodation: 4* Lansheng Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 02 Saturday
Shanghai
This morning visit the Shanghai Museum and relax in the Yu Garden, built in 1559 in both Ming and Qing dynasty styles. Later explore the Old Town and Jade Buddha Temple. An evening Acrobatic Show has been arranged. B/L/D

Day 03 Sunday
Shanghai/Yangtze River Cruise
Relax this morning then transfer to the port to board a Victoria Cruise ship for your cruise upstream. B/L/D
Accommodation: 5* Victoria Cruise Prince

Day 04 Monday
Yangtze River Cruise
Today begin your Yangtze River cruise. You have a half day shore excursion of Nanjing including a tour to Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and a Qing Dynasty style Bazaar close to a Confucian Temple. B/L/D

Day 05 Tuesday
Yangtze River Cruise
Get ready for a full-day excursion to Mt. Huangshan ("Yellow Mountain") – one of China’s most famous mountain ranges. Travel to this inspiring retreat through some of the country’s most scenic rural area. B/L/D

Day 06 Wednesday
Yangtze River Cruise
Continue cruising down the Yangtze, an afternoon shore excursion is available to Wuhan visiting the Rare Stone Museum or take a Walking tour. B/L/D

Day 07 Thursday
Yangtze River Cruise
Relax and let the Yangtze carry you away, today is a full day of sailing along the Yangtze River. B/ L/ D

Day 08 Friday
Yangtze River Cruise
After sailing through the Gezhou Dam visit the Three Gorges Dam. Here learn about the largest water conservancy project ever undertaken. Continue sailing through the Three Gorges Shiplocks. B/L/D

Day 09 Saturday
Yangtze River Cruise
Today you have the morning visit to the 25-mile long Wu Gorge known for its quiet beauty and forest-covered mountains. After this a shore excursion to Daning River and Small Three Gorges has been arranged. Continue sailing through the Qu Tang Gorge the shortest (5 miles), narrowest (500 feet), and most dramatic. B/L/D

Day 10  Sunday
Yangtze River Cruise
Continue cruising down the Yangtze, a shore excursion is available to the ghost city of Fengdu. B/L/D

Day 11 Monday
Cruise/Chongqing/Xi’an
On arrival into Chongqing, transfer to the airport for your flight to the Ancient city of Xi’an.  Tonight acquire a taste for the Mutton Paomo, a local soup which is made with mutton, vegetables and spices, served with wheat flour flat bread. B/L/D
Accommodation: 4* Le Garden Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 12 Tuesday
Xi’an
Today get ready to visit the fascinating archaeological discovery of the Terracotta Warriors. This afternoon continue your discovery of Xi’an by visiting the Muslim quarter and enter the Great Mosque. A Dumpling Banquet has been arranged for tonight. B/L/D

Day 13 Wednesday
Xi’an/Shanghai
A morning tour visits the City Wall and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Later transfer to the airport for your flight to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai. B/L/D
Accommodation: 4* Lansheng Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 14 Thursday
Shanghai
Your China experience has come to an end and it is time to say goodbye to your new friends. You have a transfer to the airport for your flight home to Heathrow with China Eastern. Arrive in London later the same day. B