China Discovery & Yangtze Cruise - 15 days

Transport

Transfer (Beijing Airport, China - Beijing, China)

Meals

Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant featuring authentic Chinese cuisine, including Peking Roast Duck)

Included Activities

Guided tour of Tiananmen Square (approximately 2-3 hours) Guided tour of the Forbidden City Visit to Temple of Heaven Acrobatic performance at Red Theater

Landmarks

Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Temple of Heaven Red Theater

Transport

Transfer (Beijing, China - Mutianyu, China), Transfer (Mutianyu, China - Beijing, China), Transfer

Included Activities

Visit to Great Wall of China at Mutianyu Round-trip cable car ride at Great Wall Group toast with red wine after Wall walk Photo stop at Bird's Nest (National Stadium) 40-minute rickshaw ride through Hutongs Visit to local family's Siheyuan

Landmarks

Great Wall of China - Mutianyu Bird's Nest Hutongs

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Local specialities)

Transport

Transfer (Beijing, China - Beijing Airport, China), Train (Beijing, China - Xi'an, China)

Included Activities

Guided tour of Summer Palace

Landmarks

Summer Palace

Meals

Dinner (Dumpling dinner followed by Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show)

Included Activities

Guided visit to Terracotta Army with pit exploration and exhibition hall Visit to Yang Zhifa's home (farmer who discovered first warrior) Terracotta warrior crafting workshop and demonstration Visit to Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Visit to Da Ci'en Temple Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show Dumpling dinner

Landmarks

Terracotta Army Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Da Ci'en Temple

Meals

Lunch (Popular restaurant in Muslim Quarter featuring local treats such as sweet steamed rice, green bean cake, persimmon cake, and rice cake)

Transport

Transfer

Included Activities

Morning visit to City Wall Park to observe locals and observe traditional activities Visit to City Wall (best-preserved urban fortification in China) Lunch at restaurant in Muslim Quarter Exploration of Great Mosque Visit to Shaanxi History Museum

Optional Activities

Traditional Tai Chi class at City Wall Park Walking along City Wall Cycling along City Wall

Landmarks

City Wall Park City Wall Muslim Quarter Great Mosque Shaanxi History Museum

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Xi'an, China - Xi'an Airport, China), Flight (Xi'an, China - Guilin, China), Transfer (Guilin Airport, China - Guilin, China)

Included Activities

Half-day sightseeing tour Visit to Reed Flute Cave Visit to Elephant Trunk Hill

Landmarks

Reed Flute Cave Elephant Trunk Hill

Transport

Sailing (Guilin, China - Yangshuo, China), Transfer (Yangshuo, China - Guilin, China)

Included Activities

Leisurely cruise along Li River (approximately 4.5 hours) Exploration of West Street in Yangshuo Visit to local family's home in Yangshuo countryside

Landmarks

Li River West Street Yangshuo

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Guilin, China - Guilin Train Station, China), Train (Guilin, China - Chengdu, China), Transfer (Chengdu Train Station, China - Chengdu, China)

Included Activities

Visit to Renmin Park (People's Park) if time permits

Optional Activities

Gai Wan tea experience at Renmin Park Observation of marriage market at Renmin Park

Landmarks

Renmin Park

Meals

Dinner (Relaxing buffet dinner on board)

Transport

Transfer (Chengdu, China - Chengdu Train Station, China), Train (Chengdu, China - Chongqing, China), Transfer (Chongqing Train Station, China - Chongqing Pier, China)

Included Activities

Visit to Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Guided exploration of Wide and Narrow Alleys High-speed train transfer to Chongqing Boarding of Yangtze River cruise ship Captain's Welcome Party

Landmarks

Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Wide and Narrow Alleys Yangtze River

Meals

Breakfast (Buffet-style), Lunch (Buffet-style), Dinner (Buffet-style), Snack (Night snacks on offer)

Included Activities

Guided visit to Ghost City in Fengdu County Exploration of temple complex and symbolic landmarks

Optional Activities

Lecture on the Three Gorges Kite flying on board Crew demonstrations

Landmarks

Ghost City Guimen Guan

Meals

Breakfast (Buffet-style), Lunch (Buffet-style), Dinner (Relaxed buffet dinner on board)

Transport

Sailing, Sailing

Included Activities

Passage through Qutang Gorge Passage through Wu Gorge Sampan excursion along Shennv Stream (2-3 hours) Passage through Xiling Gorge

Optional Activities

Local music and dance performance on board

Landmarks

Qutang Gorge Wu Gorge Shennv Stream Xiling Gorge

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Yangtze River Pier, China - Yichang, China), Train (Yichang, China - Shanghai, China), Transfer (Shanghai Train Station, China - Shanghai, China)

Included Activities

Onshore visit to Three Gorges Dam

Landmarks

Three Gorges Dam

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Transport

Sailing (The Bund, Shanghai - The Bund, Shanghai)

Included Activities

Visit to Shanghai Museum Guided exploration of Yu Garden with Nine Zigzag Bridge One-hour cruise on Huangpu River

Optional Activities

Shopping at nearby bazaar

Landmarks

Shanghai Museum Yu Garden Nine Zigzag Bridge The Bund Oriental Pearl Tower Jinmao Tower

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Shanghai, China - Shanghai Airport, China)

Optional Activities

Further exploration of Shanghai Last-minute shopping