Dhli014 21-Day Beijing / Lhasa / Xi'an / Chongqing / Yangtze River Cruise / Yichang / Wuhan / Hangzhou / Shanghai / Guilin Tour

Day 01: Enter Beijing
Our guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest day is free.

Day 02: Beijing
Visit the Badaling Great Wall, the Sacred Way and the Ming Tombs. (B+L)

Day 03: Beijing
Visit the Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. Beijing Duck Dinner and Peking Opera are served in the evening. (B+L+D)

Day 04: Beijing/Lhasa
Take the early morning flight to Lhasa which is 3,600 meters above sea level and transfer to the hotel. Here, enjoying the dinner and time to acclimatize yourself to the high altitude. (B+D)

Day 05: Lhasa
Visit the Jokhang Temple, the Potala Palace and the Barkhor Bazaar. (B+L)

Day 06: Lhasa
Visit the Norbulingka Park and the Sera Monastery. In the afternoon visit a Tibetan family and share tea in their home. (B+L)

Day 07: Lhasa
Visit the Drepung Monastery, the Tibetan Traditional Medical Hospital and the Carpet Factory. (B+L)

Day 08: Lhasa/Xi'an
Morning is free to have a good rest in the hotel. Take flight to Xi'an and transfer to the hotel. (B+L)

Day 09: Xi'an
Visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum, the Provincial History Museum and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The Tang Dynasty Dinner Show is served in the evening. (B+L+D)

Day 10: Xi'an
Visit the joint mausoleum of emperor Gaozong and Wu Zetian, the most famous empress in the Chinese history, Qianling Museum, the Tomb of princess Yongtai and drive back to Xi'an. Visit the Great Mosque. (B+L)

Day 11: Xi'an/Chongqing
Visit the City Wall. Take flight to Chongqing. Visit the Chongqing Museum and the Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell. Your memorable Yangtze River tour begins as you board the deluxe East King or East Queen (5 star) cruise ships at 23:00. (B+L+D)

Day 12: Shibaozhai
Sail through the mountains of Eastern Sichuan this morning. After lunch around 13:30, disembark for an excursion to Shibaozhai. Back on board at 15:30. Around 19:00 there will be Captain's Welcome Party. After the party, guests can mingle and enjoy the ball if they want. (B+L+D)

Day 13: Three Gorges
After breakfast at 8:30, pass the Wu Gorges with its twelve lofty and misty gorges. Around 11:00, disembark at Badong for a sampan tour to Shennong Stream. Get offshore and have lunch on the cruise ship. Around 16:30, pass Xiling Gorges and the Ship Locks of the Three Gorges Dam. (B+L+D)

Day 14: Yichang/Hangzhou
Around 8:00 this morning, disembark for an excursion to the new and still under construction, Three Gorges Dam. The estimated arrival in Yichang is at 11:30. Transfer to Wuhan airport and take flight to Hangzhou and transfer to the hotel. (B+L)

Day 15: Hangzhou
Visit the West Lake, the Lingyin Temple, the Six Harmonies Pagoda and the Tomb of Yue Fei. (B+L)

Day 16: Hangzhou/Shanghai
The morning is free. Take the soft seat train to Shanghai and transfer to the hotel. Visit the Bund and Nanjing Road.(B)

Day 17: Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai Museum, the TV Tower of Oriental Pearl, the Temple of Jade Buddha. The Portman Acrobatic Show is served in the evening. (B+L+D)

Day 18: Shanghai/Guilin
Take flight to Guilin and transfer to the hotel. Visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Fubo Hill. Cormorant fishing show is served in the evening. (B+L)

Day 19: Guilin/Yangshuo
Enduring memories are created today as you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. Transfer to the hotel. (B+L)

Day 20: Yangshuo
We intend to leave the day free. You can find a tiny and enigmatic world with the breathtaking scenery and have a pot of tea in a sidewalk cafe feeling totally relaxed. You can rent a bicycle to visit the Moon Hill and the Big Banian Tree. (B)

Day 21: Guilin/Exit
Transfer back to Guilin and visit the Elephant Trunk Hill. See off. (B+L)