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Dignified Beijing, dynamic Shanghai, beautiful Three Gorges, picturesque city of Guilin and comprehensive Hongkong will all tell their stories of past and future in their own way.

Day by Day Itinerary

Departure: based on the cruise sailing date.

Huangpu River cruise, Shanghai

Day 01: Arrival in Beijing
You'll be met upon arrival outside the baggage claim area at Beijing Capital Airport and tranferred to check into the hotel. The left hours of the day is free for individual activities.

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza  

Day 02: Beijing
You will be thrilled the whole day when visit the Tiananmen Square - one of the largest and grandest city square in the world; the Forbidden City of Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Temple of Heaven - once was the royal temple. The Beijing Duck Dinner is served at a well-known restaurant. The cheering national Peking Opera awaits you after dinner. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza  

Day 03: Beijing
You will be accompanied by the local professional guide to one of the greatest world heritage sites - the Great Wall, Badaling section. Drive to escape the shopping site tourist restaurants to have a decent meal - Sichuan food, for lunch. The visit continue to the Ming Tomb and the Sacred Way in the afternoon. You will sample Cantonese cuisine for dinner at a top restaurant in the Wangfujing Street, a la carte style. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza  

Day 04: Beijing - Shanghai
After a morning tour at the Royal Garden - Summer Palace, head for Shanghai by flight. The local professional tour guide will expect you outside the baggage claim area at Shanghai Airport with private transfer. Walk across the Nanjing Road and have a stroll at the Bund area along the Huangpu River. (B+L)

Accommodation: Ramada Plaza Shanghai 

 
Day 05: Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai Museum which houses large collections of historical items in the morning. Then go ahead to the famous Yuyuan Garden. After lunch, take a short cruise tour on the Huangpu River. The flavored dinner is arranged at the Central Hotel, Wang Bao He restaurant which has a history over 260 years and is the best place to serve Shanghai Cuisine. Later, you will enjoy an amazing Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Ramada Plaza Shanghai 
 
 

Yangtze Three Gorges cruise

Day 06: Shanghai - Yichang
The last stop in Shanghai is a brief tour to the Jade Buddha Temple. Then head for Yichang by flight and be met upon arrival outside the baggage claim area at Yichang Airport. Visit Yichang Museum if time is available. After dinner, board onto the deluxe New Century cruise ship for overnight. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Century Star or Century Diamond 

Day 07: Three Gorges Dam
Your expectant Yangtze River cruise commences at 07:00 in the morning. Sail along the eastern Xiling Gorge. Disembark and take a visit to the magnificant under constructed Three Gorges Dam Site. Then back to the ship and continue cruising along the western Xiling Gorge and pass the Five Level Ship Lock. After dinner, you are invited to participate the Captain's Welcome Party. (B+L+D)
 
 
Day 08: Three Little Gorges
Sail through Wu Gorge in the morning and take a detour to the verdant Three Little Gorges. You will also experience an exciting short pea-boat rowing. Back to the ship and view the scenery of the shortest Qutang Gorge. (B+L+D)
  
 
Day 09: Fengdu
Disembark at Fengdu to visit the Snowy Jade Cave. Then continue sailing to Chongqing. In the evening, join in the farewell party and enjoy your last night on board. (B+L+D)
 
 
Day 10: Chongqing - Xian
The ship is scheduled to arrive in Chongqing at around 08:30. Follow the advice to pack your luggage in advance. The guide will meet you on board and take you for a brief city tour to the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and the Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell. After a rich buffet lunch at the 4-star hotel, Holiday Inn Yangtze, head for Xian by flight and you will be met by the local professional guide outside the baggage claim area at  Xian  Airport. Transfer to check in at the well-selected hotel, where a luxurious buffet dinner is served. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Sheraton Xian Hotel   

Xian terracotta army

Day 11: Xian
You will have a visit to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum which is said to be the Eighth Wonder of the world. Drive back by highway to downtown to have a decent lunch at a well-known Cantonese cuisine restaurant. Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the ancient City Wall after lunch. In the evening, please attend the marvelous Tang Dynasty Dinner Show at the splendid Tang Dynasty Palace. (Add: No.75, Chang'an Road, Xian) (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Sheraton Xian Hotel   

Day 12: Xian
Take the full day to visit Xian beginning with the Provincial History Museum in the morning. After an a la carte lunch served at a well-selected restaurant, visit the Great Mosque and a local family. (B+L)

Accommodation: Sheraton Xian Hotel   
 
 
Day 13: Xian - Guilin
Visit the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi on the way to the airport. After lunch, head for Guilin by flight. The local professional tour guide will expect you at the airport with comfortable airport-hotel transfer. After dinner, enjoy the evening delight Ethnic Songs and Dances Show at Lijiang Theatre. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel  
 
 
Day 14: Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin
Travel to Yangshuo by cruising along the magnificent Li River which itself is the highlight of today. Upon arrival in Yangshuo, a brief country-road tour by bicycle will be arranged. A local family will be somewhere along the road expecting your visit. If you are less skillful of riding a bicycle, you can take our electric car instead. Transfer back to Guilin. (Tip: Since the lunch on the Li River cruise can hardly meet your expectation, TCG suggests you have enough breakfast at the hotel this morning.) (B+L)

Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel  

Li River, Guilin

Day 15: Guilin - Hongkong
Continue the highlight scenic tour to Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill. Head for Hongkong by flight and please arrange the airport-hotel transfer on your own upon arrival. (B+L)

Accommodation: InterContinental Grand Stanford Hongkong

Day 16: Hongkong
Full day is free and we only book the hotel with breakfast for you. You are suggested to have the peak tram ride to mid-level of Central District, visit Victoria Peak, the Repulse Bay, Aberdeen, the Stanley Market and take taxi to the  Pier to take Star Ferry to Kowloon side, walk along the waterfront promenade back to Hotel. (B)
 
Accommodation: InterContinental Grand Stanford Hongkong
  
 
Day 17: Departure from Hongkong
After breakfast, arrange the hotel-airport transfer on your own to board your homebound flight. (B)

B-- BreakfastL-- LunchD-- Dinner