D1. Hometown/Beijing
Depart home towards China while enjoying delicious meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment during our journey.

D2. Beijing 
Upon arrival at Beijing, our tour guide and driver will pick you up at Beijing Capital Airport. We’re transferred to our deluxe 5 star hotel.

D3. Beijing (American Breakfast, Lunch, Special Dinner)
Beijing is the capital city of China. We embark for a full day tour which begins at the Tian An Men Square, noted as the largest public square in the world with its monuments and buildings situated around the square's perimeter. Thereafter we will visit the Forbidden City and Summer Palace whilst enjoying a walk along Lake Kunming. In the evening, enjoy a lively Peking Opera performance at the Li Yuan Theatre. Dinner will be served at Quan Ju De - The best Peking Roasted Duck restaurant in the world.   

D4. Beijing (AB, L, SD)
The Great Wall of China is one of the seven great man-made wonders of the world and is definitely the focal point of China. We will hike along the Mutianyu Pass of the Great Wall. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant followed by a visit to Sacred Way of the Ming’s Tomb. Enjoy the famous Lijiacai for dinner tonight. Lijiacai is one of the best restaurants in Beijing where Bill Clinton and his family had party with.

D5. Beijing (AB, L) 
Start our last day tour in Beijing by visiting Temple of Heaven, where the emperors spray for harvest. Followed with old Beijing Hutong and Alley, take in the many different sights and sounds of historic Beijing. Afternoon activities include a close visit to the Bird’s Nets, Water Cube and the New Qianmen Street. Dinner will be served at your own desired.

D6. Beijing/Xian (AB, L, SD) 
Take a flight to Xian in the morning and visit the Ancient City Wall upon arrival. Walking along the Great Mosque in the afternoon, which is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved Islamic mosques in China; Visit the Provincial History Museum which houses a large collection of historic and cultural artifacts unearthed in Shaanxi Province. A sumptuous buffet dinner will be served in the evening.

D7. Xian (AB, L, SD) 
Xian, the former capital of China and enjoys a rich 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 to be buried along with the emperor. It was uncovered serendipitously in 1974 by farmers, and then became one of the century's great archeological discoveries. We will visit the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, followed with a stop at the Bell Tower. Thereafter, we enjoy an Imperial Dumpling Banquet and shortly after watch the world famous Tang Dynasty Stage Show.

D8. Xian/Lhasa (AB, In-flight Meal, D)
To Finish up our tour in Xian with a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Depart Xian for Lhasa by air. Lhasa is called ‘City of Sunshine', elevates over 12000 ft, with very thin air, take a good rest after arrival.

D9. Lhasa (AB, L, D)
Built in the 17th century, the Potala Palace took 7,000 workers and 1,500 artists and craftsmen more than 50 years to build the adjoining White and Red Palaces. It is the largest lamasery in the world. Walking along Barkhor Bazaar, we have the opportunity to experience the Tibetan culture and buy colorful ethnic handicrafts.

D10. Lhasa (AB, L, D)
We take a full day tour to the 1,300-year-old Jokhang Temple , where we are likely to see Buddhist pilgrims making clockwise circuits on their hands and knees in reverence to one of Tibet 's most sacred sites. Thousands of yak-butter candles flicker inside beneath the enlightened gaze of the golden Jowo Sakyamuni, the 7th-century Buddha statue that the temple was built to house. Sera Monastery features the largest Tsokchen (main assembly hall) in town, it was built to house precious gifts from the Emperor to one of Je Tsongkhapa's disciples.

D11. Lhasa/Chongqing/Three Gorges (AB, L, D)
Fly to Chongqing today. Chongqing is called the ‘mountain city’, which was the capital of China during World War II. We drive over to the zoo to see the pandas, with just an estimated 1,000 surviving in the wild. Later in the day, head to the docks where Regal China cruise ship awaits to take us on our highly anticipated Majestic Yangtze adventure.

D12. Cruise the Yangtze (AB, L, SD)
Our cruise set sail from Chongqing in the morning, the first shore excursion will be ‘Ghost City’ Fengdu, which contains numerous statues of devils and ghosts that roam the afterworld.

D13. Cruise the Yangtze (AB, L, D)
Sail through Qutang Gorge, the shortest and most dramatic one of the Three Gorges. Wu Gorge is famous for its quiet beauty. Disembark at Wushan where we board small riverboat for a leisurely ride through Shennong Stream, which offers clear running waters, picturesque rock formations, and even monkeys and goat along its banks. The ship sails through Xiling Gorge, the longest one of the Three Gorges in the afternoon, and will pass through the ship-lock of the new three gorges dam.

D14. Cruise the Yangtze (AB, L, D)
Our cruise will stop at Taipingxi (or Sandouping), where we disembark to visit the massive Three Gorges Dam Project, which is the world's largest dam, measuring 606 feet high and 6,500 feet long. In 1997, the cofferdam was completed and the main structure begun. The dam has two five-stage locks to raise and lower ships to the different river levels. Each lock in the five stages is 65 feet high and 910 feet long.

D15. Wuhan/Shanghai (AB, L, SD)
Our cruise down the Yangtze ends this morning in Wuhan. We then fly to Shanghai in the afternoon, take dinner at Lv Bo Lang Restaurant, it locates by the nine-twist zigzag bridge in the Old City God Temple, which has hosted heads of state from more than 40 foreign countries, such as President Clinton. Hop aboard a cruise off the Huangpu River, taking in the magnificent twinkling night scenery of Shanghai.

D16. Shanghai (AB, SL)
The full day city tour includes a visit to Shanghai Old Street. Take in the local scenery of 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. Enjoy a traditional Mongolian BBQ Buffet lunch. After which we will visit Shanghai Museum to see the ancient Chinese art, furniture and jade. Today's dinner will be of independent choice.

D17. Shanghai (AB) 
Today you can decide to have a free day on your own or join our one day tour (Suzhou, Hangzhou or Watertown Tongli).

D18. Shanghai/Guilin (AB, L, D)
Depart Shanghai for Guilin by air. Upon arrival, we visit the Reed Flute Cave and take the famous Dream Tour of Guilin Water System on cruise after dinner.

D19. 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 our luxurious cruise. The rest of the day would be spent as leisure on your own. Ride a bicycle or walk to the countryside and experience the real Chinese Farmer's life. Enjoy the folk musical show Liu san jie in the evening. This show is a must see and worth all the money you spend. It is a huge outdoor performance. The participants in the show are all local, mostly from Zhuang and Yao background. Liu Sanjie is a story that originates from the Zhuang minority people. The Zhuang are the largest minority group in China. The story is about a legend of a woman called Liu Sanjie, which means "third sister".

D20. Yangshuo/Guilin/Hong Kong (AB, L)
Driving back to Guilin in the morning, we finish up the tour in Guilin by visiting the Fobo Hill Park. Tour guide will wave good-bye at Guilin Airport. We will board our flight to Hong Kong, which is called the "City of Life" because it exudes a zest for life. The very air is charged with energy and exuberance. Hong Kong's unique fusion of East and West exhilarates. English speaking representative will greet and assist us to hotel shuttle bus.

D21. Hong Kong
Meet in hotel lobby for a sightseeing tour of Hong Kong Island with a visit to Victoria Peak bypassing Wan Chai, then on to Aberdeen Fishing Village-haven of the fishing fleets and floating restaurants. You will have a chance to take an optional 20 minutes sampan ride to explore the life of the floating community that has not changed much since the early days. The tour will continue to Stanley Market where you have some free time to browse before return to hotel.

D22 Hong Kong
Today is free on your own, taste Hong Kong in your own pace.

D23. Hong Kong/Hometown
An English speaking representative will meet you in your hotel lobby for your airport transfer by shuttle bus.

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