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Majestic Three Gorges
Day 1:
Fly from home city to Beijing.
Lose
one day as you cross the International
Dateline.
Day 2:
Upon arrival, you
will be escorted to the .
Day 3:
Start the day visiting
historic Tian An Men Square, the
Forbidden City and its gardens. This afternoon,
hop on a pedicab and ride through
the 700-year-old winding streets to tour a
Hutong (historic home). *B*L*D
Day 4:
This morning, visit
the Ming Tombs, the ancient burial place
of the Ming Dynasty emperors. After lunch
visit the Great Wall, built over 2,000 years
ago by Emperor Qin. Tonight, enjoy a
delectable Peking Duck Dinner. *B*L*SD
Day 5:
This morning, drive by the Olympic site and see the National Aquatic Center (the Water Cube) and the National Stadium (the Bird's Nest). Next, explore the exquisite Summer Palace. You will also visit the splendid Temple of Heaven and the Hall of Prayer for Bountiful Harvests. *B*L*D
Day 6:
This morning, board a flight to ancient Xian, home
of the Terra Cotta Warriors. Upon arrival,
you will check in to the . In the evening,
enjoy a sumptuous Dumpling Banquet.
*B*L*SD
Day 7:
Today, marvel at Xian’s
ancient monuments, including the Grand
Mausoleum of Qin Emperor Shi Huang Di,
the first emperor of China, which is protected
by 6,000 life size Terra Cotta
Warriors and horses. *B*L*SD
Day 8:
Start the day
with a visit to the famous Shaanxi
Provincial Museum. After lunch, board a
flight to Guilin where you will stay at the
. *B*L*D
Day 9:
Start
the day with a scenic boat trip down the Li
River. Tonight, stay at the . *B*L*D
Day 10:
Complete your amazing journey to this
part of China by visiting Reed Flute Cave
and Fubo Hill. This afternoon, fly to
Chongqing where you will stay at. *B*L*D
Day 11:
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing.
Highlights include the Museum of The
Three Gorges and adorable Pandas at the
zoo. Afterwards, you will board the for your
Yangtze River cruise.
Day 12:
Your Yangtze River cruise begins with an
introduction to the river’s great natural
beauty and historical ties. On-board activities
include Tai-Chi classes, cooking classes
and Chinese calligraphy lecture.
Day 13:
Today, your cruise will sail
past the legendary Three Gorges. At over 8
km long, the Qutang Gorge is the most
spectacular of the Three Gorges, with cliffs
rising over 1,000 meters. Next, you will
sail past the Wu Gorge and its 12 towering
peaks before entering Xiling Gorge, the
longest and most exciting of the three. In
Badong, you will disembark for the
Shennon Stream Drifting excursion.
Day 14:
This morning you will
arrive at the cruise’s final port of call in
Yichang where you will board a flight to
Shanghai. Tonight, stay at the. *B*L*D
Day 15:
Start the day
touring the dynamic Shanghai Museum.
Visit the Garden of Mandarin Yu Yuan,
built in 1577 before moving onto the Jade
Buddha Temple, the Municipal Children’s
Palace and the Bund. Tonight, watch an
amazing Chinese acrobatic show. *B*L*D
Day 16:
Today,
head to the airport for your return flight
home. *B |
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