Pandas with Grand Yangtze

 1st Day : Arrival in Beijing 

Upon your arrival at Beijing airport, our guide will be waiting for you outside the customs of Beijing Airport, and then transfer you to the hotel. Relax during the remainder of the day.
  
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing   
  

Forbidden City

 2nd Day: Beijing  (B+L)

Visit the world famous Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City this morning. To avoid the cheap tourist restaurant as the most are doing now, we specially serve you an a la carte lunch (valued at CNY150.00 per person and included in our price) at a famous and elegant restaurant to taste the authentic Chinese food. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven. The evening will be highlighted by a lively Chinese Kung Fu Show at the Red Theatre.
 
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel   

 3rd Day: Beijing  (B)

Visit the Badaling Great Wall and a jade factory in the morning. The restaurants nearby the site are in low quality, so we do not arrange the lunch today. It may be the best that you have a big breakfast at the hotel and have some fast food for lunch by yourself. Our guide will show you some restaurants. Then visit the Sacred Way. The whole day's sightseeing will come to an end after seeing the appearance of Bird's Nest (Olympic National Stadium) on the way to the urban area.
 
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel   
 

Temple of Heaven, Beijing

 4th Day: Beijing - Xian  (B+L)  

Visit the Summer Palace and a pearl store. We will serve you an a la carte lunch (valued at CNY150.00 per person and included in our price) at a fancy restaurant with delicious food and great atmosphere. In the afternoon, following our guide, you will trace the old Beijing culture by walking through the original Hutong alleys, appreciate the oldest gray brick courtyard residence and capture the lifestyles of local families. Take a flight to Xian and check in at the hotel.
 
Accomadation: Sheraton Hotel Xian  
 
 5th Day: Xian  (B+L+D)

Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum and a pottery-making factory. After a special and authentic homely cooked a la carte lunch (valued at CNY100.00 per person and included in our price) at a local family, you will visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. A splendid evening is in store when you will be entertained by the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show when partaking of the famous Dumpling Dinner.
 
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel Xian  
  

Terracotta army

 6th Day: Xian (B+L)

You will visit the City Wall and the Provincial History Museum in the morning. After an a la carte lunch (valued at CNY120.00 per person and included in our price) at a well-known restaurant, continue to visit the Great Mosque. We will leave you some free time at the nearby market.
 
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel Xian  
 
 7th Day: Xian - Chengdu (B)

We will transfer you to the airport for the morning flight to Chengdu. Our guide will meet you at Chengdu airport upon arrival and help you check in at the hotel. Free in the afternoon.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza  

Xian City Wall

 8th Day: Chengdu (B)

Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in the morning. After that, visit Jinsha Site Museum including 4D Cinema Dream Back to Jinsha. Then go to explore the Broad and Narrow Alleys.
 
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza  
 
 9th Day: Chengdu - Chongqing (B)

Morning is free. In the afternoon we will transfer you to the railway station for a bullet train to Chongqing. Upon your arrival,our guide will meet you at Chongqing railway station and transfer you to board the luxurious cruise ship. Your memorable Yangtze River tour begins at 22:00.
 
Accommodation: President No. 8 with balcony  

 10th Day: Shibaozhai (B+L+D)

At about 14:00, have a shore excursion to Shibaozhai. The Captain's Welcome Party will be held this evening.

Shennong Stream excursion

 11th Day: Badong - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping (B+L+D)

Begin the passage with Qutang Gorge, the shortest and the grandest of the Three Gorges. Later we will pass the Wu Gorge with its famous lofty and misty peaks. Disembark at Badong for an excursion to the Shennong Stream. The trip features natural beauty and an exciting boat ride drifting along the crystal stream. The pea boat allows you to experience a speedy adventure and have a close look at mossy rocks, verdant plants, plank roads, ancient coffins and precious animals. The unique songs of the local Tujia people are very impressive. Then continue sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge. Dock overnight at Sandouping,close to the Three Gorges Dam.  

 12th Day: Yichang - Shanghai (B+L)

Disembark for an excursion to the under constructed Three Gorges Dam. Then pack your luggage and complete check-out procedures. Drive to Yichang, have lunch and then see you off by the flight to your last travel destination Shanghai. Check in at the hotel and have a good rest.  

Accommodation: Grand Mercure Shanghai Zhongya  

Yuyuan Garden

 13th Day: Shanghai (B+L)

Visit Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden and a silk shop. An a la carte farewell lunch (valued at CNY120.00 per person and included in our price) will be served at a popular local restaurant. After lunch, visit the Bund, Nanjing Road and an ancient cultural street, Tianzifang, which developped from local residence area to a new art zone combing artistic centers, exotic restaurants and bars. Upon returning to the hotel our tour guide will see you into the lobby to say bon voyage.  

Accommodation: Grand Mercure Shanghai Zhongya  

 14th Day: Departure from Shanghai (B)

Today you will travel to the airport for your departing flight by yourself. Due to different flight schedules, the hotel-airport transfer service is not included. We wish you a nice journey home.