Day 1   Hometown / Beijing

Your adventure will begin with a flight from your hometown to Beijing by Japan Airlines or Air Canada. Your Canadian tour escort will accompany you from Vancouver to Beijing.

Day 2   Arriving Beijing

When you arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China, you’ll be greeted by your local guide and transferred to your 5- Star hotel. Relax or explore Beijing at your leisure.

Hotel: Chang An Grand Hotel (5 Star)

Day 3   Beijing

After breakfast you’ll explore the very heart of Beijing. The trip starts from renowned Tian’anmen Square– the largest public square in the world. The square and its surrounding areas are home to some of China’s most historic monuments and government edifices. Then take a tour to the amazing Forbidden City, the largest existing ancient architectural complex in China. In the afternoon, you’ll visit the Summer Palace - an enchanting panorama of lake, landscape, pagodas and pavilions. This evening, a special Peking Duck Dinner has been planned. (B/L/SD)

Day 4   Beijing

An inspiring day tour has been arranged to the remarkable and world-famous Great Wall (Juyong Pass), which winds dragon-like across northern China. Enjoy time to walk its ramparts and absorb breathtaking views. After lunch you’ll visit the tomb of Emperor Yongle (Zhu Di) Changling - one of the Ming Tombs at the burial site of thirteen Ming Dynasty Emperors. You’ll also have a close look at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Stadium (The Bird’s Nest & The Water Cube). Evening entertainment is a dazzling Beijing Acrobatic Show. (B/L/D)

Day 5   Beijing

Begin the day with a visit to the beautiful Temple of Heaven. Then take a novel Rickshaw Tour through the
ancient alleyways of Beijing’s Hutong - one of Beijing’s 700-year-old traditional cottage neighbourhoods.
A personal visit to a family in one of the “Quadrangles” has been arranged, and you’ll be treated to a
delightful Family Lunch at the home of one of local families! After this unusual lunch, you’ll make a visit
to the busiest shopping area - Wangfujing. You’ll enjoy a bus tour to experience Beijing by Night (Donghua
Gate Food Fair). (B/L/D)

Hotel: Tianyu Gloria Plaza

Day 6   Beijing / Xi'an

Today you'll take a flight to Xi’an - one of China's ancient capitals. Visit Shanxi Provincial Museum. A change-of-pace Western Dinner and a Xi’an Night Tour to a fascinating Muslim Quarter Market will be arranged. (B/L/WD)

Hotel: Empark Grand Hotel (5 Star)

Day 7   Xi'an

You'll take an unforgettable full day tour to visit the remarkable Museum that houses the most exciting archaeological discovery of the 20th Century - the excavation of more than 6,000 Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses. On the way you’ll stop at a Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses reproduction factory. This evening, you’ll enjoy a well-known Xi’an Special Dumpling Banquet while you are being entertained by the colourful
Tang Dynasty Show. (B/L/SD)

Day 8   Xi’an / Yichang ~ Yangtze River Cruise

Visit the historic Ming Dynasty City Wall before taking a flight to Yichang. After dinner, you’ll board the deluxe cruise ship Victoria Cruises – Queen. Explore your stateroom and the ship before starting to revel
in every splendid and amazing moment on the Yangtze River. (B/L/D)

Day 9   Yangtze River Cruise

After a brief introduction to the Cruise, a shore excursion at Sandouping takes you to famous “Three Gorges Dam”, the biggest hydroelectric dam in the world. This afternoon, you’ll pass through the first gorge - Xiling Gorge, the longest and historically the most hazardous of the famous “Three Gorges”. Tonight, there is an enthusiastic Crew Cabaret Show. (B/L/D)

Day 10   Yangtze River Cruise

Begin your day with an excursion to Daning River. Then take an exciting sampan ride to see the SmallGorges. Don’t forget your camera while you feast on the spectacular scenery. Return to the cruise ship and set sail through the second gorge – Wu Gorge, known for its odd, misty rock formations and its backdrop of soaring mountains. Later in the afternoon, you’ll pass through the third gorge - Qutang Gorge, the shortest but most dramatic of the Three Gorges, with ancient relics scattered along its steep cliffs. Tonight, you’ll have a spirited Crew Cabaret Show. (B/L/D)

Day 11   Yangtze River Cruise

After arriving in Fengdu, enjoy a shore excursion to visit Ghost City, known for its statues of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill. The carved facades are truly fascinating. Tonight’s entertainment is Captain’s Farewell Banquet. (B/L/SD)

Day 12   Chongqing / Shanghai

Disembark at Chongqing, a famous mountain city in China. There you’ll visit the renowned Chongqing Zoo to see lovely and charming Pandas. After that you’ll take a flight to Shanghai, China’s most populous city and seaport. Tonight you will enjoy a fabulous and colourful Huangpu River Night Cruise. (B/L/D)

Hotel: Howard Johnson Caida Hotel (5 Star Designed Hotel)

Day 13   Shanghai

Today you’ll visit the Shanghai Museum, the People’s Square. Take a walk along the famous “Bund”. You’ll
be amazed at the beauty of varied historical architecture. Then visit Yu Yuan Garden. Tour the ultra-modern
Pudong Development Zone and get a closer look at the famous Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Tonight a China
Farewell Dinner will be arranged at the hotel. (B/L/SD)

Day 14   Shanghai / Hometown

After breakfast, bid farewell to China and depart for Canada and arrive home on the same day. (B)