Day 01 arrive in Shanghai ( D )

Shanghai Bund

Introduction :

Arrive in Shanghai. You will be greeted by the local English-speaking guide and transferred to check in. Shanghai is the one of largest and most cosmopolitan city in the world. In the afternoon, you will reach the riverfront Bund alongside Huangpu River. It is often referred to as "the museum of buildings", as many different styles of European buildings left by foreign traders can be found here.

Accommodation :

Stay in Shanghai 4-star hotel

Day 02 Shanghai - Zhangjiajie (B. L)

Yuyuan Garden

Introduction :

In the morning, you will be guide to visit Yuyuan Garden, the most typical Chinese traditional garden built in 1709. In the garden, you can appreciate quintessential Chinese zigzag bridges, rockeries, and pavilions. Walking along the Old Town, where you can find everything from popular local snacks and food, crafts, antiques and souvenirs to coffee shops, teahouses and some great restaurants. Fly to Zhangjiajie and transfer to the hotel to check in.

Accommodation :

Stay in Zhangjiajie city 4-star hotel

Day 03 Zhangjiajie ( B. L )

Yellow Lion Village ( Huangshi Zhai )

Introduction :

Zhangjiajie, together with Tianzi Mountain and Suoxiyu, is know as Wulingyuan Scenic Area and listed in the World Heritage by UNESCO. You will take cable car (one way) up to visit Huangshizhai, which means yellow stone stronghold in English. It is the largest observing spot of Zhangjiajie and you can see nearly half the peaks of Zhangjiajie from there. There are numerous abrupt rare peaks and odd rocks in Huangshizhai including Six Strange Tower, Dinghaishenzhen and so on. They you will guide to visit Golden Whip Stream which is reputed as the most beautiful canyon in the world.

Accommodation :

Stay in Zhangjiajie Scenic Area 3-star hotel

Day 04 Zhangjiajie ( B. L )

Introduction :

Today you will climb Mt.Tianzishan by Sightseeing Lift (one way). It is 1262.5 meter high (altitude), named after Xiang Dakun, a king of Tujia Nationality. There are four wonders of Tianzi Mountain: peak forest, clouds sea, sun rising, snow in the winter. The following sight is Ten-Mile Gallery, where the beautiful landscape of peaks, rocks, forest, brooks formed many vivid pictures. At last you will go to the Water Surrounding Four Gates (Shuiraosimen), a small valley which is surrounded by four elegant brooks.

Accommodation :

Stay in Zhangjiajie city 4-star hotel

Day 05  Zhangjiajie - Yichang (B .L)

Yangtze River

Introduction :

Get to Yichang on a coach and enjoy the picturesque scenery in the way. Yichang is the gateway to the upper Yangtze River and a walled town as long ago as the Sui Dynasty (581 - 618). After a fancy dinner, you will embark on the deluxe 5-star Yangtze cruise ship and stay 4 nights on board.

Accommodation :

M.S. Blue Whale / M.S. Yangtze Angel / M.S. Sunshine China

Day 06 - Day 08 The Three Gorges Tour (B. L. D)

Introduction :

Visit the Three Gorges dam in the morning, which is the largest water conservancy project ever undertaken by man. Then pass the ship lock and continue on the cruise. Sail on through the Xiling Gorge, well known for its danger because of numerous reefs and odd-shaped stones existing in rapid shoals. Tonight the captain host will a welcome dinner on board. On the following day you will sail through Wu Gorge, also called Da Xia (Large Gorge), is comprised of Golden Helmet and Silver Armor Gorge (Jinkui Yinjia Xia) and Iron Coffin Gorge. Then you will take the shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges of Daning River, then to Qutang Gorge, the shortest and most majestic of the Three Gorges. The last day you will take shore excursion to Fengdu, the "Ghost City", is where the devil lives, according to Chinese legend and visit the Snow Jade Cave, one of the youngest karst cave with pure snow-like stalactites and keeps growing at about 33 millimeter every 100 years.

Accommodation :

M.S. Blue Whale / M.S. Yangtze Angel / M.S. Sunshine China

Day 09 Chongqing ( B. L )

Chongqing Zoo

Introduction :

Disembark to Chongqing, in the morning, known as Ba in ancient times, and also known as a city of oven, mountains and fog. Visit the Eling Park, also known as "courteous park", with special plant species and a newly built tower (Liangjiang Pavilion) providing the view of the entire city. Then go to the Panda House of Chongqing Zoo and Ciqikou Ancient Town. Ciqikou Ancient Town can date back to the late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), and now has been partly restored, and remains an authentic and busy community. You will enjoy an Chinese tea performances in this ancient town.

Accommodation :

Stay in Chongqing 4-star hotel

Day 10 Chongqing - Xi'an ( B. L )

North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Introduction :

Take the morning flight to Xi'an. The excellent English-speaking guide will pick you up and transfer you to check in. After lunch, you can visit Shaanxi History Museum, one of the nation's best Museum honoured as "the history of China", to enjoy the brilliant history and 372,000 exquisite historical relics in the museum and the North Square of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The design of the whole square emphasizes the big wild goose pagoda and culture of Tang dynasty and also integrates both traditional and modern elements. It is not only one of the best squares in China , but also will be a square of culture of Tang dynasty.

Accommodation :

Stay in Xi'an 4-star hotel

Day 11 Xi'an ( B. L )

Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses

Introduction :

Today you'll be guided to visit the renowned Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, which was acclaimed to be the eighth wonder of the world; and the Tomb of the First Chinese Emperor (Qin Shihuang Mausoleum) who are the builder of the terra-cotta warriors and horses. They are both situated in Lintong county of Xi'an, and about 30 kilometers from downtown Xi'an.

Accommodation :

Stay in Xi'an 4-star hotel

Day 12 Xi'an - Beijing ( B. L )

Temple of Heaven

Introduction :

After breakfast, you will visit the ancient City Wall of the Ming Dynasty, which has over 600 years history and is the most complete and best preserved ancient city wall in China. Fly to Beijing. In the afternoon, have a tour to Temple of Heaven. It was bulit by emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest.

Accommodation :

Stay in Beijing 4-star hotel

Day 13 Beijing ( B. L )

Great Wall

Introduction :

Half day excursion to the China Great Wall, one of the greatest wonders of the world, was listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. Just like a gigantic dragon, the Great Wall stretches approximately 8,851.8 kilometers (5,500 miles) from east to west of China. Then visit the Summer Palace, an oasis of tea gardens, pavilions, painted corridors, and shimmering Kunming Lake with Empress Dowager's eccentric marble boat.

Accommodation :

Stay in Beijing 4-star hotel

Day 14 Beijing ( B. L )

Introduction :

This morning, you can walk along the famous Tiananmen Square - the largest square in the world, and reach the Forbidden City, the imperial palace for 24 Emperors between 1420 and 1911. In the afternoon, you will have a Hutong tour with hopping on a rickshaw to ride through the narrow alleys.

Accommodation :

Stay in Beijing 4-star hotel

Day 15 Beijing - Hometown ( B )

Introduction :

With new insights and found memories of China, you will be transferred to the airport according to your select airline, and our English-speaking guide would help you to board your homeward flight. Your unforgettable China tour ends here.