Day 1 Shanghai
On arrival, CITS guide will hold a welcome sign to meet you. You will be transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. You could take a walk along the famous waterfront to fully appreciate this diverse city.

Day 2 Shanghai
Today’s activities: Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple
Morning:
Visit the Shanghai Museum with its collection of ancient Chinese Art of bronze, ceramics, painting and calligraphy.
Afternoon:
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.
Evening:
Enjoy an acrobatic show at the Portman Ritz-Carlton Hotel for your entertainment.
(B+L)

Day 3 Shanghai to Yichang
Morning:
Transfer to take the filght to Yichang.
Afternoon:
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 on hoard.
Accommodation on board of CITS Presidential cruise
(B+L+D)

Day 4 Cruising on the Yangtze
Today’s activities: The east part of Xiling Gorge, Three Gorges Dam Project,
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.
Accommodation on board of CITS Presidential cruise
(B+L+D)

Day 5 Cruising on the Yangtze
Today’s activities: The west part of Xiling Gorges, Shennong Stream, Wu Gorge, Qutang Gorge
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.
Accommodation on board of CITS Presidential cruise
(B+L+D)

Day 6 Cruising on the Yangtze
Today’s activities: Ghost-Fengdu
After breakfast enjoy a Shore excursion to the city of the ghost-Fengdu, Fengdu is believed to be the place where every soul is judged after death. Images in temples of Several religious beliefs have been warning people of misdeeds for many centuries since the Tang Dynasty.
Accommodation on board of CITS Presidential cruise
(B+L+D)

Day 7 Chongqing to Xi'an
Today’s activities: Ancient City Wall
Morning:
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.
Afternoon:
Visit the Ancient City Wall, which is well preserved and still compasses the center of Xi'an. Transfer to the Hotel and check in for 2 nights.
(B+L)

Day 8 Xi'an
Today’s activities: Terracotta Warriors, Wild Goose Pagoda
Morning:
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.
Afternoon:
Followed by the dramatic Wild Goose Pagoda.
Evening:
You will be entertained with the marvelous Tang Dynasty Show.
(B+L)

Day 9 Xi'an to Beijing
Today’s activities: Shanxi History Museum, Temple of Heaven
Morning:
City tour includes the Shanxi History Museum where you will discover how Xi'an became the cradle of Chinese culture.
Afternoon:
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.
(B+L)

Day 10 Beijing
Today’s activities: Forbidden City, Tian'anmen Square, Summer Palace
Morning:
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.
Evening:
Dinner is served at the original, century-old Quanjude Roasted Duck Restaurant. After dinner a fascinating Peking Opera Show will be presented to you at the Liyuan Theatre.
(B+L+D)

Day 11 Beijing
Today’s activities: Great Wall, Ming Tomb
Morning:
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.
(B+L)

Day 12 Beijing
Transfer to the airport for your homeland. Alternatively, extend your stay.
(B)
B for Breakfast, L for Chinese Lunch, D for Chinese Dinner