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 Kungfu Show tonight.

D5、Beijing/Yichang/Yangtze River (AB, L, D)
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 Yichang and embark the President 3 (Splendid China, Pre-5 Star).

D6、Yangtze River (AB, L, D)
Our cruise's first stop is at Taipingxi (or Sandouping), where we disembark to visit the massive Three Gorges Dam Project. The ship sails through Xiling Gorge, the longest one of the Three Gorges.

D7、Yangtze River (AB, L, D)
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. Sail through Wu Gorge, famous for its quiet beauty, and Qutang Gorge, the shortest and most dramatic one of the Three Gorges.

D8、Yangtze River (AB, L, D)
Excursion at Shibaozhai or ‘Ghost City ' Fengdu, depends on the river condition. Shaibaozhai is famous for its 12-story tall, 400 year old wooden pagoda, which is balanced precariously on top of the steep cliff.

D9、Yangtze River/Chongqing/Shanghai (AB, L, D)
Disembark at Chongqing, before boarding a 2-hour flight to Shanghai; we visit Chongqing Zoo, where we can have an intimate contact with pandas. Upon arrival at Shanghai, visit the lavishly decorated Jade Buddha Temple, a relatively young but elegant structure that has stood for less than 100 years. In the evening, we attend a Chinese Acrobatic Show.

D10、Shanghai (AB, 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. 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. Enjoy this evening at leisure at Shanghai .

D11、Shanghai/USA (AB)
We are transferred to the airport for our flight back to the States, or begin the optional Post-Trip Extension.