Day 1. Hometown to Beijing(In flight meal)
Overnight flight to Beijing.

Day 2. Arrive in Beijing
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our tour guide and transferred to your luxurious hotel.

Day 3. Beijing(American Breakfast, Lunch, Special Dinner)
Your first "official" stop is at Tiananmen Square. The Forbidden City had been the imperial palace for China from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. That's a span for about 5 centuries. It is regard as the largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures on the earth. The Summer Palace is where the emperors prevent the sunstoke during summer months. Dinner will be served with a fabulous Pecking Duck Banquet.

Day 4. Beijing(AB, L, D)
The Great Wall of China is one of the great man-made wonders in the world and has inspired people for thousands of years. Next you will behold the National Stadium "Birds Nest" and the National Aquatics Center--"Water Cube". At Beijing Zoo you will observe the "family values" of the world--famous Giant Pandas. After your dinner, enjoy "Legend of Kungfu Show". It captures the ancient ritual of combat.

Day 5. Beijing/Xi'an(AB, L, D)
Today you will visit the Hutong in a very traditional Chinese way: By rickshaw. Then visit the exotic Lotus Flower. Later in the day, we board a flight to Xi'an, which is the starting point of the historic Silk Road. After dinner, you will experience part of the cultural diversity in China--Great Mosque.

Day 6. Xi'an(AB, L, SD)
Xi'an, the former capital of China and enjoys a rich 5000 years old history. In 221 BC, Qin Shi Huang unified China and became the first emperor. After he died, an entire Terra Cotta Army was constructed to be buried along with the emperor. It was uncovered in 1974 by a farmer, and then became one of the century's great archeological discoveries. We will visit the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, followed with a stop at the Bell Tower. Thereafter, we will enjoy an Imperial Dumpling Banquet and shortly after watch the world famous Tang Dynasty Stage Show.

Day 7. Xi'an/Chongqing/Yangtze Cruise(AB, L, SD)
To finish up your tour in Xi'an, you will take a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the ancient city wall is probably better preserved than the Great Wall, bicycle will be available for you to ride and absorbthe unique ambiance of X'an. Then depart Xi'an for Chongqing by air. If time permits, you will have a stop at the Ciqikou Old Street. Enjoy Hot Pot dinner tonight. Later in the day, head to the docks, where President Primes awaits to take you on your highly anticipated 4 Days Majestic Yangtze Adventure. The cruise sets sail from Chongqing in late evening.

Day 8. Cruise on Yangtze River(AB, L, SD)
The first shore excursion today will be "Ghost City" Fengdu, which contains numerous statues of devils and ghosts that roam the afterworld. Fengdu modal after the Chinese Hell in Taoist mythology, built over 1800 years ago. In the evening, join the Capital's Welcome Dinner Party.

Day 9. Cruise on Yangtze River(AB, L, D)
Sail through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Disembark at Wushan where you board small riverboat for a leisurely ride through Shennong Stream, which offers clear running waters, picturesque rock formations, and even monkeys and goats along its banks. Drifting along the Shengnong Stream in sampan is the unique way experiencing the beauty of the Shengnong Stream. You will pass through the Shiplock of the new three gorges dam.

Day 10. Yichang/Shanghai(AB, L, D)
You disembark to visit the massive Three Gorges Dam Project in the morning. The ship sails through Xiling Gorge, the longest one of the Three Gorges. Disembark at Yichang, the terminus of our memorable Yangtze Cruise; you board a flight to Shanghai.

Day 11. Shanghai(AB, L, SD)
After soaking up the more commercial aspects of Shanghai on Old Street, Nanjing Road, and Lujiazui Financial Area, you will step back in time at the Shanghai Museum. The Bund is the symbol of financial power of China. In the evening you join the farewell dinner with Shanghai Cuisine. Followed with the famous Acrobatic Show.

Day 12. Shanghai/Hometown(AB)
Transfer to the airport for your flight home. (Click here for more extension).

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