Day 2   Arrive Beijing
Upon arrive in Beijing airport where a local representative will meet you and arrange for your transfer to Peace Hotel or Xingqiao Hotel.  Rest of the day at free.  Overnight.

Day 3   Beijing
Today, a full day tour will take you to the “Eighth Wonder of the World” – the Great Wall which was built 2600 year ago.  In the afternoon, explore the Ming Tombs, starting with the visit to the famous Secret Way.  A visit to a cloisonné factory will be arranged on the way back to the city.  In the evening, your tour manager will host a Welcoming Peking Duck Dinner. Overnight. (B/L/SD)

Day 4   Beijing
A full day tour today will take you to the massive Forbidden City- it was built in 17^th century with 775,000 square feet as the residence for the several emperors and empresses, also as the place for imperial business during Ming and Qing dynasties, you can explore the 15the century halls, the pavilions and the imperial treasures, then on to the Temple of Heaven- built in 1420, where the emperors came to pray for a good harvest during the first lunar month each year because of its acoustic architectures and quality: the Summer Palace- which was used by the court as a retreat from the capital’s heat for 800 years. During the Qing Dynasty it became a fashionable royal resort and scene of extravagant celebrations. The Empress Dowager Cixi made it her residence and spent vast amounts of money (much from the state coffers) to create a veritable Xanadu: and Tiananmen Square-as famous as its uses on ceremonial occasions both in the past time and now. Overnight. (B/L)

Day 5   Beijing - Xian
Today, you will take a flight to Xian – the ancient capital city today.  Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to the Hotel. (B)

Day 6   Xian
This morning you’ll set off to see the Terra Cotta Warriors, which were built to guard the legendary tomb of Qing Shihuangdi and includes 8,000 life-size figures grouped in battle order. After lunch, you’ll visit the Banpoo Museum- which was discovered in 1953, is a covered excavation that clearly shows the layout of a Neolithic village of the Yangshao culture, and Big Wild Goose Pagoda- first built in AD 652 to house the sutras collected by the wandering monk, Xuanzang, from India. The top offers fine views across the city. Dinner and a folk Tang dynasty show at Tang Palace Restaurant. Overnight at the Hotel. (B/L/SD)

Day 7   Xian - Chongqing
In the morning, visit the Ancient City Wall - it is the only well-preserved large-scale city wall surrounded by moats in China.  New Provincial Museum which covers the history of Xi’an since prehistoric times.  After lunch, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Chongqing.  And then transfer to board your deluxe Victoria Cruise ship.  Overnight on cruise ship. Overnight. (B/L)

Day 8            Yangtze River Cruise:            Chongqing to Fengdu
Depart Chongqing this morning.  Relax and admire the riverside scenery as you sail downstream.  Arrive at legend-rich Fengdu in the afternoon, and go ashore to explore Mingshan Hill’s temples, filled with statuary.  This evening, enjoy the Captain’s cocktail party, followed by a Chinese dinner party. Overnight. (AB/L/DP)

Day 9            Yangtze River Cruise:Fengdu to Qutang Gorge/Wushan/Wu   Gorge/Zigui
Up on deck early this morning for the thrilling experience of sailing through magnificent Qutang Gorge, cloistered by precipitous mossclad cliffs.  Arrive at Wushan and transfer to a motorboat for a cruise to view the Daning River’s Three Small Gorges-Dragon Gate, Misty and Emerald.  This afternoon, pass through serenely beautiful Wu Gorge, celebrated for its towering Twelve Peaks.  Stop at Zigui to see a local show. Overnight. (AB/L/D)

Day 10      Yangtze River Cruise:Xiling Gorge to San Dou Ping/Wushan
Cruise through Xiling Gorge, last and most scenic.  Stop at San Dou Ping to see construction of the Three Gorges Dam, the World’s Largest Hydroelectric project. Overnight. (AB/L/D)

Day 11      Yangtze River Cruise:                      Wuhan
Arrive at Wuhan, where a city tour includes Hubei Provincial Museum.  At night, enjoy the Captain’s Cocktail Party, followed by a Chinese Dinner Party. Overnight. (AB/L/DP)

Day 12     Yangtze River Cruise:               Jiujiang to Lushan
Arrive at the 1,000-year-old port of Jiujiang for your excursion to Mt. Lu, known as Lushan.  Highlights include the Immortal’s Cave, Dragonhead Rock, the Five Old Men Peaks edging Boyang Lake, and Lushan’s spectacular Kaisian Waterfall. Overnight. (AB/L/D)

 Day 13      Yangtze River Cruise:                Guichi to Huangshan
Disembark at Guichi to visit Huangshan.  Renowned are its “Four Ultimate Beauties:” Ancient Green Pines, the Sea of Clouds, grotesquely shaped pinnacles of rock, and its hot springs.  Take a gondola three-quarters of the way up the mountain for magnificent vistas, then continue via stairs to the top for panoramic views of the surrounding country. Overnight. (AB/L/D)

Day 14      Yangtze River Cruise:                 Nanjing to Yangzhou
This morning, visit Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province.  Sightsee Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum and the Provincial Museum.  Then continue on to the 2500-year-old city of Yangzhou.  Visit scenic man-made Slim West Lake, which dates back to the Tang Dynasty, Ge or He Gardens and the Marco Polo Museum.  In the evening, the Captain hosts a farewell banquet featuring western cuisine. Overnight. (AB/L/DP)

Day 15      Yangtze River Cruise:                      Shanghai
Early morning arrive cosmopolitan Shanghai.  Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the Hotel. (B)

Day 16      Shanghai
A full day tour today will take you to the Yu Garden in the old part of Shanghai, the Waterfront and the Children’s Palace.  At night, you will enjoy a famous Shanghai Acrobatic Show. Overnight. (B/L) 

Day 17 Shanghai to Guilin
Today, you will be transferred to Shanghai airport for your flight to Guilin.  Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the Hotel. (B) 

Day 18      Guilin
A day to enjoy a cruise on the Li River and be exposed to the beauty and scenery surrounding it.  Disembark at Yangshuo and sample some of the many colorful markets before returning by coach to Guilin. Overnight. (B/L)

Day 19      Guilin – Hong Kong
This morning, you will visit the striking stalagmite and stalactite formations of the Reed flute Caves and Fubo Hill.  After lunch, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Hong Kong.  Upon arrival in Hong Kong, you will be transferred to the Hotel. (B/L)

Day 20      Hong Kong
Today, you will have a City Tour of Hong Kong-this tour emphasis the contrasts of Hong Kong’s lifestyle and shows off some breathtaking views of the island.  It proceeds along winding and scenic mountain road to Victoria Peak for a panoramic view of the Victoria Harbor.  Then the tour heads down to the fishing villages of Aberdeen with its colorful fishing vessels and floating restaurants.  Drive along the southern coast of Hong Kong Island, passing through the residential beach resorts of Deep Water Bay and Repulse Bay.  Overnight at the Hotel. (B)

Day 21      Back to Canada
Today, you will be transferred to Hong Kong airport for your flight back to Canada. (B)