*18 days Yangtze Cruise & Quintessential China

B: Breakfast       L: Lunch        D: Dinner

Day 01 Beijing
On arrival, be met and transferred to your hotel for a four night stay. Afternoon at leisure to overcome any jetlag.
Accommodation: 3* Red Wall Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 02 Beijing (B+L)
A day tour to Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest city square which can hold over one million people, and the majestic, yet intricate palatial complex of the Forbidden City, then onto visit the Temple of Heaven where Chinese emperors prayed for good harvest.

Day 03 Beijing (B+L+D)
Full day tour to the magnificient Great Wall at Badaling, the Dingling of the Ming Tombs, and Sacred Road. Enjoy an evening of Traditional Chinese Culture with the Legend of Kung Fu Show.

Day 04 Beijing (B+L+D)
This morning visit the most renowned Tibetan Buddhist Temple out of Tibet – Yonghe Lamasery. Then take a Hutong tour by rickshaw to experience the traditional residence of Beijing people. This evening enjoy a traditional Peking Duck Dinner.

Day 05 Beijing/Xian (B+L)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to the ancient city XIan. Our English speaking guide will meet at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for two nights stay. In the afternoon, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the ancient City Wall.
Accommodation: 3* Melody Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 06 Xian (B+L+D)
Full day tour to the mighty army of 8000 Terracotta Warriors and the Huaqing Hot Springs where the love story of Emperor Xuanzong and Lady Yang happened. A special Dumpling Banquet and a performance of Tang Dynasty Show are arranged for this evening.

Day 07 Xi’an/Chengdu (B+L)
After  the breakfast, you will visit the Great Mosque and the Muslim quarter. After lunch, you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Chengdu. Our English speaking guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel where you will spend two nights.
Accommodation: 3* Lhasa Grand Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 08 Chengdu (B+L+D)
Today we will visit the Panda Breeding Base to get up close with pandas, and then move to Wenshu Monastery and learn local tea culture in a teahouse. In the evening visit a Sichuan Opera to learn about the art of Changing Face, dress and make-up.

Day 09 Chengdu/Jiuzhaigou (B+L)
Morning tranfer to the airport for the flight to Jiuzhaigou. Upon arrival visit the Huanglong National Park and tranfer to hotel for two nights stay. The rest of the day is free for you to acclimatise to high altitude.
Accommodation: Kangba Noble Manor Resort (Or the same class)

Day 10 Jiuzhaigou (B+L+D)
Full day tour to Jiuzhaigou Valley National Park. This scenic spot actually consists of three major gullies, which were formerly the sites of nine stockaded villages of Tibetans from which derives the name Jiuzhaigou (Gully of Nine Villages). Whilst visiting the Tibetan villages there will be the opportunity to shop in the markets for handicrafts of the local ethnic groups.

Day 11 Jiuzhaigou/Chongqing/Yangtze Cruise (B+L+D)
Morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Chongqing. After arrival you are met and transferred to city center to explore the city by yourself. After a dinner, transferred to the pier for the 4 Star Yangtze Cruise Ship. 

Day 12 & 13 Yangtze Cruise (B+L+D)
Yangtze Cruising. Shore excursion to Fengdu/Shibaozhai and Shennong Stream/Daning River.

Day 14: Yangzte Cruise/Yichang/Shanghai (B+L)
This morning visit the Three Gorges Dam and then end the cruise. You will be met upon arrival in Yichang and transferred to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. Local Shanghai guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to hotel for 3 nights stay.
Accommodation: 3* East China Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 15: Shanghai (B+L+D)
Visit the classical Yu Garden, built in 1559 in both Ming and Qing styles, and the Old Town. After lunch, visit the Jade Buddha Temple built in 1882 and housing the mesmerizing jade statue of Sakamuni, and the excellent Shanghai Museum. Evening Acrobatic Show has been arranged.

Day 16 Shanghai/Zhouzhuang/Suzhou (B+L)
Coach journey to the Ancient city of Zhouzhuang for a half day tour. In the afternoon drive to Suzhou, which is famous for its gardens. One night will be spent in Suzhou.
Accommodation: 3* Gusu Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 17 Suzhou/Shanghai (B+L)
Morning visit the Humble Administrators Garden, Pan Gat, Garden of Fish Net and the Silk Factory. Take the coach back to Shanghai. Stay one more night in Shanghai.
Accommodation: 3* East China Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 18 Shanghai (B)
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to your home country.