Itinerary
- Day 1
Beijing
You'll land at Beijing Airport where your guide meets you. After settling in, head to a local restaurant for dinner featuring Beijing's famous roast duck, then get to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at local restaurant featuring Beijing's famous roast duck)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner at local restaurant featuring Beijing roast duck
- Day 2
Beijing
Following breakfast at the hotel, you'll walk through the Forbidden City, the sprawling imperial palace with its rooms, halls, and gardens. Lunch comes at a local spot, then you'll check out the historic Hutongs and tour a traditional courtyard home to learn about local life. Back at the hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Beijing cuisine at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Forbidden City
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Hutong Experience with visit to traditional courtyard home
Landmarks/POIs Forbidden City - Day 3
Beijing
After breakfast, head out to Mutianyu on the Great Wall, a quieter section with views dating back over 2,000 years. You'll wander the paths and take in the watchtower vistas. Lunch happens near the wall, then you'll visit the Temple of Heaven, an imperial temple from 1420. Return to relax at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local Chinese cuisine at restaurant near the Great Wall)
Included Activities
- Great Wall at Mutianyu exploration
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit to Temple of Heaven
Landmarks/POIs Great Wall of China - Mutianyu Section Temple of Heaven - Day 4
Beijing to Xi'an
Start with breakfast, then check out the Summer Palace northwest of Beijing with its gardens, lakes, and buildings. You'll see pavilions, halls, and the Long Corridor overlooking Kunming Lake. After lunch, head to the airport for your flight to Xi'an, meet your guide upon arrival, and check in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant cuisine)
Included Activities
- Visit to Summer Palace
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Summer Palace - Day 5
Xi'an
Following breakfast, visit the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, an archaeological site with over 8,000 soldiers and horses from 2,000 years ago. Break for lunch, then see the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a 1,300-year-old Tang dynasty structure that once held Buddhist relics. Return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional and savory local cuisine at restaurant near Terra Cotta Warriors)
Included Activities
- Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum tour
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit to Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Landmarks/POIs Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum Big Wild Goose Pagoda - Day 6
Xi'an to Chongqing
After breakfast, walk the Xi'an City Wall, China's best-preserved wall from over 600 years back, and take in the city views. Lunch at a local restaurant, then head to the train station for a high-speed train to Chongqing. You'll board your Yangtze River cruise ship upon arrival.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional and savory local cuisine at restaurant near City Wall)
Included Activities
- Ancient City Wall of Xi'an tour
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Ancient City Wall of Xi'an - Day 7
Yangtze River Cruise
Join a shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City, exploring ancient temples and shrines tied to Chinese folklore and the afterlife. Back on the ship in the afternoon, try cultural activities like calligraphy lessons, handicraft demonstrations, or tea ceremonies. Spend time on deck taking in the river scenery.
Included Activities
- Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City
- Cultural activities on cruise ship (traditional Chinese handicraft demonstrations, calligraphy lessons, or tea ceremonies)
Landmarks/POIs Fengdu Ghost City - Day 8
Yangtze River Cruise
You'll cruise through Qutang Gorge with its towering cliffs and green landscape, then move into Wu Gorge with dramatic mountains and misty peaks. Later, board a smaller vessel for Shennv Stream, navigating clear waters past cliffs, waterfalls, and local wildlife in the natural surroundings.
Included Activities
- Cruise through Qutang Gorge
- Cruise through Wu Gorge
- Shore excursion to Shennv Stream
Landmarks/POIs Qutang Gorge Wu Gorge Shennv Stream - Day 9
Yichang to Shanghai
Leave the cruise ship at Yichang and board a high-speed train to Shanghai. During the ride, enjoy the countryside and natural views passing by. After arriving in Shanghai, transfer to your hotel where you can rest from the day's travel.
- Day 10
Shanghai
Tour the Bund, a major spot with Chinese and Western architecture from the early 1900s, and walk the promenade with Huangpu River views. Lunch at a local restaurant, then visit Yu Garden, a classical Chinese garden with a long history. Have a farewell dinner at a local spot to reflect on your trip before heading back to the hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Exquisite local cuisine at local restaurant), Dinner (Farewell Dinner at local restaurant featuring excellent cuisine)
Included Activities
- In-depth tour of the Bund
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit to Yu Garden
- Farewell Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs The Bund Yu Garden - Day 11
Shanghai Departure
Check out from your hotel and head to the airport for your departure flight, wrapping up your journey through Shanghai and China.
