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15 Days China Upstream Yangtze Wonders: Marveling at the Scenic Beauty (private guide & driver）, a 15 days tour from Beijing to Xi'an, Yichang and 6 destinations.
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An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
flight
Breakfast
Visit Tian'anmen Square Explore Forbidden City with guided tour through central axis and highlighted palaces Walk to Jingshan Park for panoramic views of Beijing and Forbidden City Rickshaw tour through historic Hutongs
Tian'anmen Square Forbidden City Jingshan Park Hutongs
Breakfast
transfer (Beijing, China - Mutianyu Great Wall, China)
Travel to Mutianyu Great Wall with guide commentary on history and countryside scenery Cable car or ski lift access up the Wall Hiking on various sections of Mutianyu Great Wall with exploration of watch and beacon towers Visit Temple of Heaven park with guided tour Explore Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, Hall of Imperial Zenith, Echo Wall, Nine Dragon Cypress, Circular Mount Altar Observe locals playing Tai Chi
Mutianyu Great Wall Temple of Heaven
Breakfast
flight (Beijing, China - Xi'an, China)
Visit Summer Palace UNESCO World Heritage site Explore Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, Long Corridor, and marble boat at Summer Palace Visit Yonghe Temple with Tibetan and Han Chinese architecture View Hall of Dispelling Clouds and Tower of Buddhist Incense
Summer Palace Yonghe Temple
Breakfast
transfer (Xi'an, China - Terracotta Army, China)
Visit Terracotta Army UNESCO World Heritage site with guide explanation Explore site and museum exhibitions of Terracotta Army Walk on Bell & Drum Tower Square with outer views of the two towers Visit Muslim Quarter food street Visit the Great Mosque
Terracotta Army Bell & Drum Tower Square Muslim Quarter Great Mosque
Breakfast
flight (Xi'an, China - Yichang, China), transfer (Yichang, China - Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal, China), sailing (Yichang, China - Upstream Yangtze River, China)
Begin Victoria Cruises upstream journey from Yichang Shuttle ride to Maoping
Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal
Breakfast
sailing (Upstream Yangtze River, China - Three Gorges Dam Site, China)
Explore Three Gorges Dam Site Captain's Welcome Reception with cuisine Minorities and Dynasty Costumes Show
Three Gorges Dam Site
Breakfast
sailing (Yangtze River, China - Yangtze River, China)
Early morning coffee or tea service while cruising Goddess Stream Cruise through Wu Gorge Cruise through Qutang Gorge Cabaret Show with music and dance
Goddess Stream Wu Gorge Qutang Gorge
Breakfast
sailing (Yangtze River, China - Fengdu, China)
Early Bird Coffee and Tea service Explore Snow Jade Cave in Fengdu Local culture and scenery immersion activities Captain's Farewell Dinner
Snow Jade Cave in Fengdu
Breakfast
sailing (Yangtze River, China - Chongqing, China), transfer (Chongqing Ferry Terminal, China - Chongqing, China)
Breakfast onboard cruise Visit Three Gorges Museum for regional history and culture Explore Hongya Cave stilted building complex Visit Jiefangbei Square Explore Ciqikou (Porcelain Port) ancient street with traditional architecture Visit the Great Mosque
Three Gorges Museum Hongya Cave Jiefangbei Square Ciqikou
Breakfast
train (Chongqing, China - Guilin, China), transfer (Guilin train station, China - Guilin, China)
Visit Reed Flute Cave with famous limestone marvels View Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin's iconic symbol Explore serene lakes of Guilin Walk through vibrant central walking streets
Reed Flute Cave Elephant Trunk Hill
Breakfast
transfer (Guilin, China - Zhujiang pier, China), sailing (Guilin, China - Yangshuo, China)
Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo (approximately 5 hours) View karst peaks and dramatic river scenery Observe water buffalo, rice paddies, and fishermen on bamboo rafts Explore Yangshuo town Walk through famous West Street
Li River West Street
Breakfast
flight (Yangshuo, China - Shanghai, China)
Breakfast
Visit French Concession neighborhood Explore Yuyuan Garden (Yu Garden) Visit Chenghuangmiao (Old City God Temple) Explore Shanghai old streets and Nongtang Visit Xintiandi Style Shopping Center Tour the Bund
French Concession Yuyuan Garden Chenghuangmiao The Bund
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