802, Beijing, Xi’an, Chongqing, Three Gorges, Wuhan,
Shanghai, Guilin, Yangshuo, Guilin, Hong Kong, 17 Days, REGULAR TOUR

D1: USA/Beijing
Depart USA to China , enjoy delicious meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for our journey.

D2: Beijing
The flight arrives at Beijing , we are met by our tour guide and to be transferred to our Luxury Hotel.

D3: Beijing (AB, L, SD)
Beijing is the capital of China , and the host city for the 2008 Olympics. We embark for a full day tour, begins at Tian An Men Square, the largest public square in the world, its monuments and buildings situated around the square's perimeter. Then we visit the Forbidden City and Summer Palace, enjoy a walk along Lake Kunming. Dinner is served at a fabulous Peking Duck Banquet.

D4: Beijing (AB, L, D)
The Great Wall of China is one of the seven great man-made wonders of the world and definitely the focal point of China . Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant followed by a visit to the historic Hutong and Alley of Beijing old town, take in the sights and sounds of the Beijing of olden times. Enjoy the Traditional Chinese Kung-fu Show tonight.

D5: Beijing/Xian (AB, In Flight Meal, SD)
Visit the Temple of Heaven, where the Emperor prayed for harvest in Ming and Qing dynasty. Later in the day, we board a flight to Xian, the starting point of the historic Silk Road. We drive by the Ancient City Wall, and stop to visit the Bell Tower. For dinner, we enjoy an Imperial Dumpling Banquet.

D6: Xian (AB, L, D)
Xian was the former capital of China and enjoys a 5000 year old history. In 221 BC, Qin Shi Huang unified China and became its first emperor. When he died, an entire Terra Cotta Army was constructed and buried with him. It was uncovered serendipitously in 1974 by farmers, and then became one of the century's great archeological discoveries. Enjoy the world famous Tang Dynasty Stage Show after dinner.

D7: Xian – Chongqing - China Regal Cruise (AB, L, D)
Fly to the mountain city Chongqing, visit the Ciqikou Old Street upon arrival, board the deluxe Yangtze River cruiser and start you venture tour on the Yangtze River after dinner. With a rich Chinese cultural heritage of thousands of years, the Three Gorges is not only a picturesque natural gallery, but also a spectacular treasure house.

D8: Three Gorges (AB, L, D)
At 08:00 am the cruise sails downstream. Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City, located on the north bank of the Yangtze. A series of temples have been built here, each representing different aspects of hell according to Taoist belief

D9: Three Gorges (AB, L, D)
Today the cruiser will sail into the Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Although Qutang Gorge is the smallest among the Three Gorges, it is actually the most powerful one and the water here flows most rapidly at this spot. The Wu Gorge boasts the most immediately beautiful and spectacular scenery of the Three Gorges. Take smaller boats to see the Shennongxi Stream or the Lessor Three Gorges along the Daning River. Then sail into the Xiling Gorge, which is renowned for being extremely perilous one of the Three Gorges.

D10: Three Gorges (AB, L, D)
Shore excursion to visit the Three Gorges Dam, the largest project of China. and pass through Gezhou Ship lock.

D11: Three Gorges - Wuhan - Shanghai (AB, L, D)
The cruise arrives in Wuhan at noon time. Then fly to Shanghai, tour the Bund plus the emporium-lined Nanjing Road. Attend a breathtaking Shanghai Acrobatic Show.

D12: Shanghai (AB, L, D)
The full day city tour includes a visit to Yu Garden, a classical Ming garden built by a wealthy businessman for his parents as an act of filial piety. Enjoy a traditional Mongolian BBQ Buffet lunch. Take in the local scenery at bustling shopping district Nanjing Road and travel along the famous Bund, a five-block long riverfront promenade containing many of Shanghai 's banks and trading houses.

D13: Shanghai – Guilin (AB, L, D)
Depart Shanghai for Guilin by air, visit the Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill upon arrival, and enjoy a local Folk Dance Show after dinner.

D14: Guilin – Yangshuo (AB, L, D)
The highlight of today is a leisurely 4-hour cruise down the Li River, passing through valleys, bamboo groves and rice fields. Lunch will be served on board. The rest of the day is at leisure on your own. Ride a bicycle or walk to the countryside and experience the real Chinese Farmer's life. Stay overnight in Yangshuo.

D15: Yangshuo - Guilin – Hong Kong (AB)
We finish up the tour in Guilin by visiting the Solitary Beauty Peak, which offers a panoramic view of the city. Fly to Hong Kong, airport pick up, the rest is on your own.

D16: Hong Kong
Tour Hong Kong in your own pace

D17: Hong Kong – Hometown
Airport dropping off, home your sweet home today.