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Beijing-Xi'an-Chongqing-Fengdu-Wuhan-Yichang-Shanghai
Day 1
Depart from your hometown to Beijing and spend the night on international flights.
If you flying from JFK, LAX, SFO, LGA, EWR international economy flights are included.
Day 2
Beijing
Arriving at Beijing, the capital of the Chinese Empire, its wealth can be traced back to 3,000 years. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Our guide will help with check-in, allowing you to enjoy some free time to relax.
Day 3
Beijing
Beijing embodies China's beating heart and is filled with huge landmarks that reflect its long and vibrant economic center. After breakfast, we will visit Tiananmen Square and enter the forbidden city, the emperor's ornate palace, surrounded by its imperial red walls. This structure has been a restriction of civilians for hundreds of years and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that can only be used by emperors, families and courts for more than 500 years. After lunch at a local restaurant, we will visit another UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is where the Emperor humbles himself and prays for the harvest of beauty. Welcome to dinner at Beijing duck in the evening.
Day 4
Beijing
Enjoy your trip to the ancient Great Wall, an iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site that extends about 4,000 miles from the 5th century BC to the 16th century AD to prevent nomads. Stroll to its path and enjoy breathtaking views. In the afternoon, visit the Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), a masterpiece of Chinese garden design that has been to the royal retreat with the lake, garden and palace. Strolling along the long corridors, admiring the marble boats, savoring the calm of Kunming Lake, and escaping the hustle and bustle of the city.
Day 5
Beijing - Xi'an
After breakfast, take a city tour in Beijing's old town: a car trip to visit hutongs, enjoy the family courtyard that still lives in this historic community and enjoy a real lunch. Flying to Xi'an, one of China's oldest cities, is celebrated as the starting point of the ancient Silk Road. With more than 3,000 years of history, the city has played a crucial role in one of China's most glorious cultural periods. Dinner and transfer to the hotel.
Day 6
XI'an
Visit the eighth wonder of the world: the giant clay warrior. In the huge mausoleum, Emperor Qin Shi Huang was shelved 2,000 years ago, see the 8,000 lifespan-sized carving warriors, archers and infantry buried with him. It is worth noting that each person and horse are molded with their own unique features. The incredible archaeological site was discovered by local farmers in 1974. In the afternoon, we will visit the Oye Goose Pagoda. At night, enjoy dinner while watching the spectacular Tang Dynasty dance performance.
Day 7
Xi'an - Chongqing
After breakfast, we will take a quick train to Chongqing, known as the "Mountain City". Dinner and then transferred to the hotel.
Day 8
Chongqing - Century Glory Tour
After breakfast, we will visit Chongqing Zoo (the location of the panda) and take a city tour. In the afternoon, we will take the glory of the century on the cruise of the Yangtze River.
Day 9
Yangtze River Tour
Tour to Fengdu Ghost City - It is famous for its ghostly culture and the fusion of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhists.
Day 10
Yangtze River Cruise - Three Gorges
Travel through the most scenic stretch of the Yangtze as it forces its way through a spectacular series of limestone ridges known as the Three Gorges. Cruise through Qutang Gorge, the shortest, narrowest and most spectacular of the three large gorges. Then, we will board a smaller boat for an excursion through the Goddess Stream. We will sail through these remarkable canyons flanked by towering cliffs. Along the way, you can see fascinating sites including the hanging coffins of the Ba people and he ancient plank road carved into the cliffside. Sailing through Wu Gorge, renowned for its magnificent scenery
Day 11
Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
After breakfast, we will disembark for a tour of the three Gorges Dams (The world's largest hydroelectric project, which takes nearly 20 years of construction). You will see the inner workings of this massive structure up close. Learn how the dam controls flooding and how it led to the relocation of 1.25 million people. After the tour, we will take a bus from Yichang to Wuhan. After arriving, we will go directly to the airport and board the flight to Shanghai.
Day 12
Shanghai
Once you arrive in Shanghai, start your day in Lujiazui and enjoy the modern skyscraper landscape surrounded by Oriental Pearl Towers. Next, head to Nanjing Road. Browse high-end stores, taste local snacks, and absorb a vibrant atmosphere. Then, drive to the Bund to appreciate the contrast between Park Metropolitan views and European-style architecture. In the afternoon, head to the temple of the city god. Try local snacks and explore the beautiful rocks of Yuyuan Gardens.
Day 13
Shanghai
The second day in Shanghai, start your morning in Zhujiajiao Ancient Town. Stroll along the old streets, admire the Ming and Qing-style buildings, and enjoy the charm of the water town by boat. In the afternoon, explore the ancient alleys of Shanghai in Tianzifang and visit cultural attractions to learn about the city's past. As night falls, enjoy the city's bright skyline on the Huangpu River.
Day 14
Shanghai - Home City
After breakfast, we will head to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for the return flight. This marks the end of the trip.
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