The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China in Bejing is a must-see destination, no matter what tour you take or how long you plan to visit. Whether you see it by day or lit up at night, this destination never disappoints. Take time to soak in its borders of steep mountains and its many piers, towers and castles. See more details

The Forbidden City

A fabulous work of architecture, The Forbidden City has nearly 10,000 rooms in over 900 buildings, each with a history that mesmerizes as well as informs. The city is so massive that it is impossible to see it all in one tour. We highlight the best buildings and attractions so you gather a sen See more details

Terra Cotta Warriors

A sight that must be seen to be believed: Over 8,000 replicas of life-size warrior figures covering 22,000 square meters in underground rooms or pits located 20 feet below the surface. This project took Chinese craftsmen and laborers over 36 years to complete. During the Qin dynasty 2,000 year See more details

The Bund

An area--which started out as an isolated sandy beach--has grown into the symbolic representation of Shanghai and a testament to its colorful history. While viewing this "Oriental Wall Street," you can also enjoy the many elements of old Shanghai. The skyline of this area is a wonder to behold See more details

Potala Palace

Symbolic of Tibet, Potola Palace was the historical main residence of the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, the Dalai Lama. This mini city unto itself is replete with colorful 7th and 17th century architecture. The Grand Palace covers an area of over 30,000 square feet, is nearly 350-feet hi See more details

Dian Chi Lake

Dian Chi Lake, also known as Kunming Lake, is a beautiful and scenic body of water that is 6,000 feet above sea level on the Yungui Plateau. Covering a surface area of 116 square miles and 25 miles long, the western side of the lake is surrounded by dense mountain forests, while the eastern si See more details

Li River

The Li River and its borders of surrounding mountains is one of the most scenic locations in the entire world: The landscape is unique in appearance, and rich in its sights and harmony. Li River is a rare destination that soothes the human spirit while invigorating the soul with its beauty. It See more details

West Lake

Located near the Yangtze River, West Lake is also known as "Heavenly Lake" because it hovers in the mountains as if at the entrance to heaven. Anytime is good to visit West Lake because its rolling, rugged hillsides and scenery is beautiful year round. With Hangzhou City nearby, this popular a See more details

Mogao Grottos

Built in 336 A.D., Mogao Grottos is a destination also known as the Thousand-Buddha Grottos. This remote repository, housing one of the world's prime collections of Buddhist artwork and artifacts, rises up four stories in a cliff wall on Mingsha Hill. The murals have a combined length of over See more details

Yellow Mountain

Welcome to one of the most famous mountains in China, if not the world! Yellow Mountain, or Mount Huangshan, has over 72 peaks that stand separate, yet complement each other in various dimensions, with the tallest exceeding 1,800 meters. Steamy hot springs curl mist into fog-shrouded mountains See more details
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Beijing / Xi'an / Yangtze River Cruise on Three Gorges / Shanghai 14 Days


Beijing / Xi'an / Yangtze River Cruise on Three Gorges / Shanghai  14 Days

Price: $2399 USD, plus tax.

Day 01. Los Angeles

Depart Los Angeles.


Day 02. Beijing

Arrive in Beijing, and transfer to the hotel.


Day 03. Beijing

Full-day visit to the Great Wall and the Temple of Heaven. Welcome dinner for guests.


Day 04. Beijing

Visit the Forbidden City, the largest imperial palace in the world. Tour the spectacular Tiananmen Square and the Summer Palace.


Day 05. Beijing / Xi'an

Fly to Xi'an and transfer to hotel. City tour includes Wild Goose Pagoda and City Wall. Welcome dinner for guests.


Day 06. Xi'an

Day tour to Terra Cotta Warriors, Bronze Chariots, Neolithic site of Banpo Vilage.


Day 07. Xi'an / Yichang / Wuhan

Fly to Wuhan. Embark on a luxury tour cruise ship and begin the Yangtze River cruise tour. The Three Gorges: the Wu, Xiling, and Qutang, are among China's most beautiful natural wonders. A river briefing by the cruise host will give you a keen sense of the history that flows along these legendary waterways. Enjoy a welcome party in the evening.


Day 08. Cruise

Arrive at Sandouping. A shore excursion to the construction site of the Three Gorges Dam, which is the largest irrigation construction project in China. Reboard for the evening.


Day 09. Cruise

A shore excursion to Wushan,  301 miles from Chongqing, where the Daning River meets the Yangtze River. As with the region's other tributaries, look for spectacular gorges here. A bus tour will reveal the area's great natural beauty, local farming and with luck, a glimpse of some wild monkeys. Reboard for the evening.


Day 10. Cruise

Arrive Wan Xian county or Shi Bao Zhai, where a shore excursion is arranged to visit these major trade centers famous for their bamboo and silk.


Day 11. Chongqing / Shanghai

Disembark Chongqing in the morning. City tour in Chongqing and transfer to Shanghai by air. Arrive in Shanghai and enjoy a free evening.


Day 12. Shanghai

Visit the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Museum and enjoy an evening of Shanghai acrobatics.


Day 13. Optional One-Day Tour: Suzhou

Suzhou is famous for its ancient gardens and silk. Visit a silk factory and watch how weavers spin raw silk from cocoons.


Day 14. Return flight home.



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