Itinerary:

Day 01 USA - Beijing
Our vacation begins as we board an international jetliner headed for Beijing, the capital of China.

Day 02 Arrive Beijing
Arrive at Beijing, Upon arrival, we are transferred to the hotel.

Day 03 Beijing
Our city tour starts with Tiananmen Square, the world¡¦s largest public square and the site of many famous assemblies. Proceed to the Forbidden City. This ¡§city-within-a-city¡¨ was the imperial court of Ming and Qing emperors. We next roll over to the Summer Palace. Saunter in this colossal royal garden with a man-made lake, hills, pavilions, temples, and corridors. For dinner tonight, we indulge our plates with the famed banquet. (AB,L,DP)

Day 04 Beijing
The Great Wall and the Ming Tomb Museum are the destinations for today's excursion. The famous Peking Duck Banquet will be served tonight. After dinner we will be entertained by the Chinese Opera Show. (AB, L, DS)

Day 05 Beijing - Xian
Visit the Temple of Heaven in the morning. We then fly to Xian and start our city tour with visits to the Bell Tower and the City Wall immediately. The Imperial Dumpling Banquet Dinner will be served for our dinner tonight. (AB, L, DP)

Day 06 Xian
Full day tour shows us the Terra-Cotta Warriors of Qinshihuang, the Hua Qin Hot Spring and Banpo Village Museum. In the evening, we are treated to a local cuisine hot pot and then entertained by the Stage Show of Tang Dynasty. (AB, L, DS)

Day 07 Xian - Guilin
Continue our city tour of Xian with a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda this morning before we depart for Guilin. We fly to Guilin later in the afternoon. Visit the Reed Flute Cave and the Elephant Trunk Hill. (AB,L,DH)

Day 8 Guilin
Whole day¡¦s cruise on the Li River. Enjoy a minority folklore dance show with Guangxi cuisine dinner tonight. (AB,L,DS)

Day 9 Guilin - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise
Take a morning flight to Chongqing, the famous ¡§Mountain City¡¨. After a delicious local hot pot cuisine dinner, we board the Victoria Cruise Line ship and begin our exciting Yangtze River adventure. (AB,L,DP)

Day 10-11 Yangtze Cruise (Qutang Gorge -Three Lesser Gorges - Wu Gorge)
Our Yangtze River journey will show us the spectacular Three Gorges: Qutang, Wu, and Xiling. Besides shore excursions to Shihbaozhai (or Fengdu, or Wanxian, depending on river conditions), We also have an opportunity to board a smaller ship for an exciting excursion down the Daning River (or Shennong Stream) to the Three Lesser Gorges. (B,L,D)

Day 12 Yangtze Cruise (Xiling Gorge -Dam) - Yichang - Wuhan
We sail through Xiling Gorge and visit the Three Gorges Dam Site, the largest of its type in the world. Our cruise adventure ends as we arrive Yichang. Take motor coach to Wuhan, where we will visit Yellow Crane Tower. (B,L,DH)

Day 13 Wuhan - Shanghai - Wuxi
Board a domestic flight for Shanghai, the largest city of China. Transfer to Wuxi by motor coach. Wuxi sightseeing tour features Lake Thai and Yuantoudu Park. Dinner at hotel tonight. (AB,L,DH)

Day 14 Wuxi - Suzhou - Shanghai
Proceed to Suzhou, the Garden City. City tour explores Humble Administrator¡¦s Garden, Tiger Hills and Hanshan Temple. Travel back to Shanghai. City tour starts out at the splendid Yu Garden. Move on to Nanjing Road, ground zero for shoppers and entertainment-seekers. Finally, we check out the Bund, a mile long stretch along the Huangpu River front. (AB,L,DH)

Day 15 Shanghai - USA
After breakfast, transfer to airport for our homebound flight. (AB)

Deluxe hotel accommodation:

• Beijing - Crowne Plaza Hotel (5*)
  
• Xian - Sheraton Hotel (5*)
  
• Guilin - Royal Garden Hotel (5*)
  
• Yangtze River - Victoria Cruise Line
  
• Wuhan - Shangri-la Hotel (5*)
  
• Wuxi - Sheraton Hotel (5*)
  
• Shanghai - Sofitel Jinjiang Oriental (5*)

Features:

• Round trip trans-Pacific air ticket
  
• China domestic air tickets and air-conditioned tour bus
• Fine meals daily including local specialty cuisines
  
• Special entertainments for your delight:
  Victoria Cruise - Variety of entertainments
  Kunming - Minority Cultural Show
  
• Experienced and knowledgeable tour guide throughout China
  
• Travel Protection Insurance provided for your worry-free vacation at no additional cost, if you make final payment at least 45 days prior to departure
  
• $1 Million Consumer Protection

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