This is a great fist time trip to China. Along with the Yangtze River Cruise for three nights, you will visit the cities of Beijing, Xian, Chongqing, Dazu, Yichang, Shanghai, Suzhou and Hong Kong. This tour will immerse you into the culture and beauty of China.

Day 01: Arrive into Beijing. Our tour guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for check in.
Day 02: Full day visit to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven. Beijing duck dinner in the evening.
Day 03: Day excursion to the Great Wall and Ming Tomb.
Day 04: Morning tour to Summer Palace. Depart for Xian by afternoon flight. Transfer to the hotel upon arrival.
Day 05: Visit Terracotta Warriors and Horses at burial site of the First Emperor of Qin Dynasty, Grand Mosque and Big Wild Goose Pagoda. After the famous dumpling dinner, attend the Tang Dynasty dancing show.
Day 06: Morning tour to the Old City Wall and Provincial Historical Museum. Depart for Chongqing by afternoon flight. Upon arrival, transfer to Dazu. Dazu is an UNESCO World Heritage Site (88km away from Chongqing). Stay overnight in Dazu.
Day 07: Day tour to visit the Buddhist carvings and sculptures at Baoding Mt. and Northern Mt. from the Song Dynasty. Return to Chongqing in the late afternoon. Transfer to the pier to board the cruise ship. Depart Chongqing at 9:00PM.
Day 08: Excursion of Shibaozhai.
Day 09:  Sail through Qutang Gorge/Wu Gorge, excursion to Daning River. Sail through the 3 Gorges ship locks
Day 10:  Morning visit to the Three Gorge Dam site. Arrive in Yichang at noon. Your guide will meet you.  Take the city tour if time permits before transferring to the airport for departure to Shanghai by afternoon flight. Transfer to hotel upon arrival.
Day 11:  Day tour to Jade Buddha Temple, the Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Old Town and Shanghai Museum. Attend an acrobatic show in the evening.
Day 12: Day tour to Suzhou by car. Visit the Lingering Garden, Panmen City Gate and the Embroidery Research Institute. Enjoy a boat ride in the Grand Canal. Return to Shanghai in the late afternoon.
Day 13: Morning free at leisure. Transfer to the airport. Depart for Hong Kong by afternoon flight. Upon arrival, your guide will meet you. Transfer to hotel for check in.
Day 14: Half day city tour to Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, Stanley Market and Aberdeen floating community. The rest of the day is at leisure and for shopping.
Day 15: Transfer to the airport or train station. Depart for any optional city or destination.