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Day One: Entry Beijing
TCG guide will hold a welcome sign to meet you at the Beijing Capital Airport according to your international (internal) flight schedule. Transfer to the 4-star hotel for 3 nights stay and relax for the rest of the day.

Meals: None
Hotel: Holiday Inn Central Plaza (4 star) - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing


Day Two: Beijing
Stroll along the famous Tiananmen Square - the largest square in the world, and reach the Imperial Palace. This afternoon, transfer to visit the Temple of Heaven.

Specials: Peking Roast Duck Banquet & Peking Opera Performance
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Three: Beijing - Chongqing
Bid farewell to the city after having a stay at the Summer Palace. Fly to Chongqing, the starting point of the Yangtze River cruise. TCG guide will wait for you at the airport ahead of the flight schedule and visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo afterwards. Then transfer to check in at the China Regal cruise ship after being treated with an abundant dinner.

Specials: Buffet dinner at the 4 star Holiday Inn Yangtze Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cruises: China Regal Cruises (5 star)


Day Four: Chongqing - Fengdu
Set sail in the morning as the ship departs from the Mountain city Chongqing. Morning is scheduled to have a ship introduction lecture and have an onshore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City this afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day Five: Badong - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping
Sail through the Qutang Gorge early this morning and have a spectacular river view along the waterway. Onshore excursion takes you to the Shennong stream at Badong, the tributary of the Wu Gorge. Return to the ship and set sail towards the west section of the Xiling Gorge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Six: Sandouping
Proceed to enjoy the relaxing Yangtze River tour today. Disembark to marvel at the Three Gorges Dam, the largest water conservancy project in the world. The rest of the day continues to sail.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Yangtze River cruise tour

Day Seven: Wuhan - Beijing
Yangtze exploration is about to conclude as the ship arrives in Wuhan at noon. Meet the TCG guide and be leaded to Hubei Provincial Museum for a short stay. Fly to Beijing after being treated with lunch at a local notable restaurant. TCG guide will wait for you at the airport ahead of the flight schedule and transfer you to the 4-star hotel for 1 night stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Holiday Inn Central Plaza (4 star) - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing


Day Eight: Beijing
Morning excursion transfers you to climb the China Great Wall - Badaling section. A spicy Sichuan cuisine lunch is served at a notable restaurant to recruit your physical energy. This afternoon, stroll across the Sacred Path and reach the Ming Tomb.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch


Day Nine: Beijing Exit
Private transfer takes you to the airport and your pleasant China tour ends here.

Meals: Breakfast