Day 1 Canada / Departure
Day of travel across the International
Date Line.

Day 2 Beijing
Beijing, capital and cultural heart of modern China, a city that embodies the very essence of Imperial China the palaces of the Ming and Qing courts. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and transferred to Presidential Plaza Hotel.

Day 3 Beijing B/L/D
Full day tour of Beijing's most historic and impressive sights. Visits include Tiananmen Square, built in 1651 and is the world's largest public square; the magnificent Forbidden City, home to 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties; the exquisite Temple of Heaven, a masterpiece of Ming architecture; and the peaceful Summer Palace with lushly forested walkways and delicately painted pavilions. An evening of Peking Duck Dinner finishes the day.

Day 4 Beijing B/L/D
This morning, just a short distance outside the capital, you will visit the extraordinary 6500 km-long Great Wall of China at Mutianyu. Your walk along the top of the wall will be a highlight of your journey. A short drive away is the statue-lined road leading to the thirteen Ming Tombs - impressive burial places, actually huge underground palaces, with numerous halls built to contain the emperor's lavish treasures.

Day 5 Beijing B/L
Explore Beijing's old residential area “Hutong” by unique rickshaw, a new kind of itinerary enables visits to plug into the narrow street to get a glimpse at the daily life of Beijingers. Afternoon is free at leisure.

Day 6 Beijing - Xian B/D
Transfer to the airport for your afternoon flight to Xian, one of the most important cradles of ancient Chinese civilization. Enjoy a dinner with cultural performances at the Tang Dynasty Theatre. Overnight at Xian Shangri-la Golden Flower Hotel.

Day 7 Xian B/L/D
Exploring the archaeological treasure of the huge tomb of the First Emperor Qin, and the world-famous Terra Cotta Warriors and their Horses who served as the Imperial Guard to Emperor Qin, builder of the Great Wall. Then visit the Banpo Village Museum, dating back more than 6,000 years. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda offers a spectacular view of the ancient city walls. Evening ends with a dumpling dinner.

Day 8
  Xian - Chongqing B/L/D
Transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Chongqing, a river city on the banks of the Yangtze. Meeting assistance upon arrival and transfer to board the East King / Queen Yangtze Cruise ship. Cruising the mighty Yangtze River, the third longest river in the world and sailing downstream to Yichang with spectacular scenery. Relax and enjoy on-board facilities and programs.

Day 9
Yangtze River Cruise B/L/D
Shore excursion to Shibaozhai, a red wooden pavilion 11 storeys high was built against a protruding 220-meter rectangular rock with sheer cliffs on the north bank. Sailing through Qutang Gorge, 8-km long and the narrowest stretch of the river on this cruise itinerary; continue sailing through the weird mountain landscapes of Wu Gorge.

Day 10 Yangtze River Cruise B/L/D
Shore excursion to Shennong Stream where you can see spectacular sights of ancient plank roads, ancient cave coffins and also to experience the culture of Tujia nationality. Today, the ship will pass through the shoals and rapids of Xiling Gorge, longest of the Three Gorges. Continue to pass through the Ship Locks of the Three Gorges Dam and arrive Yangjiawan Pier.

Day 11 Yangtze River Cruise - Yitchang - Shanghai B
Morning shore excursion to visit the Three Gorges Project which is the largest hydroelectric project in the world at present. Disembarking at Yichang around noon time. Transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Shanghai. Overnight at Shanghai Sofitel Hyland Hotel.

Day 12 Shanghai B/D
Full day sightseeing of Shanghai. “The Bund” - famous waterfront lined with historical European buildings and the old Chinese quarter. Visit the graceful Yu Garden, the Jade Buddha Temple and the Shanghai Museum (optional Jewish Heritage Place). Dinner and special night at the Shanghai Acrobatic show.

Day 13 Shanghai - Suzhou B/L
Morning excursion to Zhujiajiao, a river town near Shanghai which has a history with the canals and waterways that surround it. Afternoon tour of the Shanghai Museum.

Day 14 Shanghai Departure B
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.








 

 

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