Day 1
Airport
Transfer Hotel

Beijing - Arrival at International Airport in Beijing. Guide meeting at the Airport and transferring to the hotel, rest of the time free at leisure, overnight in hotel.

Day 2
Meals: B,L,D
Hotel

Beijing - Breakfast in the hotel, departure by coach to explore the Capital and cultural center of China, you will go to the central part of the city and visit the World's largest Tian'anmen Square, which can hold half a million people at one time. There are main historical structures standing around the square: the Great Hall of People, the Historical Museum, Tian'anmen Gate, Chairman Mao's Memorial Hall and the Qianmen Tower, which used to be the old city gate in ancient times. Afterwards, you will continue to tour the famous Imperial Palace Museum (Known as the Forbidden City), where the Chinese Emperors conducted state affairs and lived with the royal family members. Lunch will be in the local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will visit the Temple of Heaven Park, where the Emperors prayed for good harvest every year. The buildings show the typical style of Chinese architecture. You will continue your visit to the famous Yonghegong Lama Temple, built as the mansion of Qing Emperor Yongzheng, it contains a 75 feet high Maitreya carved from a single white sandalwood tree brought from Tibet. After dinner in the local restaurant, you will enjoy the exciting Chinese Acrobatic Show, overnight in the hotel.

Day 3
Meals: B,L,D
Hotel

Beijing - After Breakfast in the hotel, you will drive 47 miles to the Great Wall, a famous defense work built more than 2000 years ago yet still in very good condition. It is said to be the only man-made structure can be seen from the moon. Lunch will be at local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will go to visit the Ming Tombs, where 13 Emperors from the Ming Dynasty were buried. Many precious excavations unearthed are on display in the exhibition hall. Afterwards, you will drive back to the city. Have delicious Peking Duck Dinner, overnight in the hotel.

Day 4
Meals: B,L,D
Hotel
Flight

Beijing - Chongqing (By Domestic flight) Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, you will visit the most beautiful Summer Palace where the imperial families spend leisure times in the past. Lunch will be at local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will discover the Old Beijing and have a Hutong Tour by rickshaw.
(2 hour visit to 700-year-old Drum Tower; Yingding Bridge, Old quadrangles inhabited by Beijing residents; Prince Gong's palace and have a cup of tea for leisure). You will take the evening flight to Chongqing. The local guide will meet you and transfer to hotel upon your arrival, overnight in the hotel.

Day 5
Meals: B,L,D
Cruise

Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Three Gorges (By Cruise Ship. Depart on Thu. or Sun.) Breakfast in the hotel. You will be free in the morning on leisure. After lunch at local restaurant, you will tour this beautiful mountain city by visiting the People's Hall, Chaotianmen Square and enjoy the Night view of the whole city. In the evening, on board the Cruise Ship (East King and or East Queen) at 22:00, overnight on the cruiser.

Day 6
Meals: B,L,D
Cruise

Yangtze River Cruise - Three Gorges Breakfast on board. The cruise will arrive at Shibaozhai, a 12-floors-high ancient structure being standing there for more than 400 years. You will have an hour shore excursion to Shibaozhai, overnight on the cruiser.

Day 7
Meals: B,L,D
Cruise

Yangtze River Cruise - Three Gorges Breakfast on board. In the early morning, the cruise will take you through the Qutang Gorges, and Wuxia Gorges, the most beautiful part along the Yangtze River, known for its deep valley and the scenery. You will have shore excursion to take a wooden sampan trip and drift along the Shennong Stream, enjoying the famous sightseeing of the ancient plank roads, ancient cave coffins, aqueous caves and rainbow fountains. Afterwards, you will be back to the cruise ship. In the afternoon, you will cruise through Xiling Gorges, the last and longest of the three gorges .You will also see the Three Gorges Dam from there, overnight on the cruise ship.

Day 8
Meals: B,L,D
Hotel

Yangtze River - Yichang - Wuhan (By coach) Breakfast on board. In early morning, the cruise will arrive at the Three Gorges Dam around 07:00, you will have shore excursion to the main irrigation construction work and visit this famous Three Gorges Dam. (taking about 2 hours). Afterwards, you will be on board again and continue your cruise trip and arrive in the Yichang City , the termination of the cruise at 10:00 . After getting off the cruise ship, you will take a coach to Wuhan City, driving about 4 to 5 hours over highway. Lunch will be at local restaurant. You will have a city tour in Wuhan by visiting the Provincial Museum and the Yellow Crane Tower, overnight at the hotel.

Day 9
Meals: B,L,D
Hotel
Flight

Wuhan - Shanghai (By Domestic Flight) Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, you will take flight for Shanghai. Known as the "Paris of the Orient" and the "Pearl Of China," Shanghai is a blend of ancient Chinese culture and a progressive, modern city. It is the economic, financial and cultural center of the region and this tour will introduce you to the history and important landmarks of the city. After arrival you will transfer to the hotel. Lunch will be at local restaurant. For this afternoon, you will visit the most highlights that should not be missed when seeing this city. Your visit begins at the Bund on Shanghai's waterfront, showcasing pre-1949 architecture. Here, you'll tour the Bund History Museum and learn of the cultural and economic history of the area. Next stop will be Yuyuan Garden and Jade Buddha Temple, you'll stroll around those beauties created during the Ming Dynasty, including Shanghai Old Street, which is like going back in time to the Qing Dynasty. You will check in the hotel before dinner time, overnight in hotel.