Day 1.(Shanghai)
On arrival, You will be transferred to the Hotel for a two-night stay on a room and breakfast basis. The rest of the day is free to relax.
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Day 2.(Shanghai)
Visit the Shanghai Museum with its collection of ancient Chinese Art of bronze, ceramics, painting and calligraphy. Continue the Yu Garden, which has over 30 pavilions, linked by a maze of corridors and bridges. And Jade Buddha Temple where two rare jade statues of Sakyamuni Buddha is treasured. 
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Day 3.(Shanghai to Yichang)
transfer to take the filght to Yichang. On arrival you will be transferred to the port at Yichang where you will board the Cruiser for your Pre-cruise night. This evening enjoy dinner and accommodation on board.

Day 4.(Cruising on the Yangtze)
The cruise ship will depart at approximately 9:00 am this morning. Pass the east part of Xiling Gorge, which is famous for its strangely shaped cliff faces. After lunch enjoy an afternoon Shore excursion at the Three Gorges Dam Project. One of the largest construction project ever undertaken, it will forever change the face of the Yangtze River. 
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Day 5.(Cruising on the Yangtze)
Pass through the west part of Xiling Gorges this morning and enjoy a shore excursion at Shennong Stream. Pass through Wu Gorge, home of the twelve peaks of the Wu Mountains, and experience a meandering landscape of dazzling peaks and rocks. Later this afternoon pass through Qutang Gorge, which finds the river carving its wag between sheer precipices of overhanging mountains on both sides. 
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Day 6.(Cruising on the Yangtze)
After breakfast enjoy a shore excursion to Shibaozhai - a gem of Chinese architecture. This wood red pavilion, 11 storey high was built against a protruding 220-meter rectangular rock with sheer cliffs on the north bank. 
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Day 7.(Chongqing to Xi'an)
After breakfast, the cruise ship will arrive into Chongqing port at approximately 9:00 am. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Xi'an, China's ancient capital. Visit the Ancient City Wall, which is well preserved and still compasses the center of Xi'an. Transfer to the Hotel. 
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Day 8.(Xi'an)
Full day visit the world-famous Terracotta Warriors where life-sized infantrymen, archer, officers and their horses symbolically guard the tomb of the first Qin emperor. In the afternoon, followed by the dramatic Wild Goose Pagoda. 
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Day 9.(Xi'an to Beijing)
City tour includes the Shanxi History Museum where you will discover how Xi'an became the cradle of Chinese culture. Transfer and take the flight to Beijing. Explore the Temple of Heaven which itself has become a symbol of the city. Here ancient emperor worshipped God and prayed for harvest. Transfer to the hotel for 3 nights.

Day 10.(Beijing)
Take a half-day excursion to explore the incredible Forbidden City with its grand palaces and courtyards. Built in 1420, it was here that 24 emperors lived and ruled for over 500 years. The South Gate leads you to Tian'anmen Square - the biggest of its kind in the world.  Afternoon: Continue to the beautiful Summer Palace where you can discover gardens, palaces and pavilions with temples and halls in a tranquil, landscaped lakeside setting. 
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Day 11.(Beijing)
You will take a half-day guided visit to the awesome Great Wall of China. Here you can enjoy the stunning views as you stroll along this seemingly endless piece of history, which winds its way into the far distance. Afternoon: Continue to the Ming Tomb, which due to their enormity took over 200 years to complete. And walk along the Sacred Way, which means the road leading to heaven. Dinner is served at the original, century-old Quanjude Roasted Duck Restaurant. 
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Day 12.(Beijing)
Transfer to the airport for your homeland. Alternatively, extend your stay.