Beauty of China + Yangtze River Cruise 13 days

Departure for Shanghai city, overnight on international flight.

1. Flight

Arrive in Shanghai and transfer to hotel. Shanghai is mainland China’s commercial c
apital and most populous city.Located at the mouth of the Yangtze River on China’s
east-central coast, With a storied history of foreign economic and cultural exchang
e, Shanghai is known as mainland China’s most international city

1. Shanghai Sheraton Hotel or similar (5 stars)
2. Bus

After breakfast in hotel, visit the famous Bund. Shanghai is divided by the Huang
Pu River into eastern and western sections. Modern mega high rises are seen on the eastern side while traditional European style architecture may be seen on the western side.
Optional Tour: Huangpu River Cruise -take the opportunity to join the optional “ Cruise on the Huangpu River” $45/p.p.
Take the  high speed train to Jingzhou, Jingzhou is located in the southcentral part of Hubei Province. It was called Jiangling City in ancient times. It was once the capital of Chu State in history and is one of the birthplaces of Chu culture.

1. Hotel：Jingzhou Wynham Hotel & Resort or similar( 5 stars)
2. Breakfast
3. Bus

After breakfast, transfer to Yichang , we will board the Century Glory for Yangtze River Cruise. Enjoying Capital welcome cocktail party at night.

1. Century Glory cruise (5-star cabin with private balcony)
2. Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
3. Cruise

After breakfast, we will disembark for a tour of the Three Gorges Dam. The world’s largest hydroelectric power project took almost 20 years to build. You will see the in
ner workings of this massive structure up close. Learn how the dam controls flooding and how it led to the relocation of 1.25 million people.

1. Century Glory cruise(5-star cabin with private balcony)
2. Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
3. Cruise

Travel the most scenic stretch of the Yangtze as it forces its way through a
spectacular series of limestone ridges known as the Three Gorges. Cruise
through Qutang Gorge, the shortest, narrowest and most spectacular of the three
large gorges. Then, we will board a smaller boat for an excursion through the
Goddess Stream. We will sail through these remarkable canyons flanked by
towering cliffs.Along the way, you can see fascinating sites including the hanging coffins of the Ba
people and the ancient plank road carved into the cliffside. Sailing through Wu Gor
ge, renowned for its magnificent scenery.

1. Century Glory cruise (5-star cabin with private balcony)
2. Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
3. Cruise

Excursion to Shibaozhai temple, literally meaning "the gemstone fortress", on the n
orthern banks of the Yangtze River.This 12-story pavilion was built in 1650 along the
Yangtze. Captain's Farewell Dinner.

1. Century Glory cruise (5-star cabin with private balcony)
2. Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
3. Cruise

After breakfast, arrive in Chongqing, known as the 'Mountain City' Visit Hong Ya Cave , city tour. and take a high speed train to  Xi'an, one of the oldest cities in China.
Celebrated as the starting point of the ancient Silk Road. More than 3,000 years of history, this city presided over one of China’s most glorious cultural periods. Dinner and transfer to the hotel.

1. Xi'an Sheraton hotel or similar(5 stars)
2. Breakfast
3. High Speed Train

Visit the Eighth Wonder of the World : the magnificent Terra Cotta Warriors. At the enormous mausoleum where Emperor Qin Shi Huang was laid to rest over 2 000 years ago, see the 8 000 life-sized sculpted warriors, archers and infantrymen who were buried with him. Remarkably, each man and horse was molded with its own distinctive features. The incredible archaeological site was discovered by local farmers in 1974.In the afternoon, we will visit the Grand Place of the Wild Goose Pagoda.

Optional Dumpling dinner and Tang Dynasty Dance Show : (70USD / person) 

1. Xi'an Sheraton hotel or similar(5 stars)
2. Breakfast / Lunch
3. Bus

After breakfast , take the High Speed train to Beijing , arrive in Beijing, China’s imperial capital whose rich history dates back to more than 3 000 years. 
Beijing embodies the beating heart of China, brimming with massive monuments to a storied past and robust economic centers. After breakfast, we will visit Tiananmen Square, enter the imperial-red walls of the ornate Forbidden City - the emperor’s palace. This structure has been off limits to commoners for centuries as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and only accessible to emperors, their families, and court for 500 years.

1. Wanda Realm Beijing or similar(5 stars)
2. Breakfast / Dinner
3. High Speed train

Enjoy your excursion to the ancient Great Wall, one of the world’s most iconic sites. Built and maintained between the 5th century BC and the 16th century AD to keep barbarian nomads out of the empire, this UNESCO World Heritage Site of sandstone and earthwork stretches some 4 000 miles. Explore its winding pathways and marvel at the panoramic views from its ramparts. Return to the city to view outside of Beijing National Stadium (Bird's Nest Stadium).

1. Wanda Realm Beijing or similar(5 stars)
2. Breakfast / Lunch
3. Bus

After breakfast, take flight to Shanghai, and visit Chenghuangmiao old town,Pudong distrcit .

1. Shanghai Sheraton Hotel or similar (5 stars)
2. Breakfast
3. Flight

After breakfast, we are leaving shanghai to the Pudong International Airport for your return flight. End of the trip.

1. Flight