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Daily Itinerary Summary

Day 01: Entry Beijing  
Meeting on arrival and check in at the well selected hotel. The left hours of the day if any are on your side for free individual arrangements.

  Hotel : Holiday Inn Central Plaza  - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing


Day 02: Beijing  
Today's delightful highlights cover the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. You will be served Beijing Roasted Duck for dinner at a famous restaurant, followed by a lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre.

  Hotel : Holiday Inn Central Plaza  - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
  Meals : B, L, D


Day 03: Beijing  
One of the most important activities for the entire Beijing trip is the brief hiking at the Great Wall, Badaling section. Sichuan food is arranged for lunch at a nice restaurant after a short drive. Continue the visit to the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the afternoon.

  Hotel : Holiday Inn Central Plaza  - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
  Meals : B, L


Day 04: Beijing Xian 
After the visit to the fabulous Summer Palace, your guide will see you off at the airport for the flight to Xian and transfer to the well selected hotel. Your first impression of the city will be the grand ancient City Wall.  

  Hotel : Grand New World Hotel
  Meals : B, L


Day 05: Xian 
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses unearthed near Xian is thought to be one of the great wonders of China and of the world. Drive through highway back to downtown to a decent restaurant to have well prepared food instead of the mass produced food around the site. Have a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Great Mosque in the afternoon. After enjoy the local specialty, the Dumpling Banquet, you will be entertained by the marvelous Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show.

  Hotel : Grand New World Hotel
  Meals : B, L, D


Day 06: Xian Chongqing   
Xian city tours will be wrapped up after the visit to the Provincial History Museum. The a la carte lunch is served at a famous restaurant. Leave for Chongqing by flight. Upon arrival, visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo if time permitting. After buffet dinner, you will be transfer to check in at the deluxe 5 star China Regal cruise ship.

  Hotel : China Regal Cruises
  Meals : B, L, D


Day 07: Chongqing Fengdu 
The ship is scheduled to depart at 08:00, and then your Yangtze River travel get started. The first stop of Cruise will be the Ghost City Fengdu which is said to be the abode of devils in Chinese legends.

  Hotel : China Regal Cruises
  Meals : B, L, D


Day 08: Badong Xiling Gorge Sandouping 
The short excursion to Shennong Stream in Badong will impress you deeply today. Not only will you enjoy the unique spectacles of the nature there, but also could see how the trackers drag the boat skillfully in the stream. Back the ship and continue to sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge. Pass the five-step ship lock.

  Hotel : China Regal Cruises
  Meals : B, L, D


Day 09: Sandouping
Disembark for visiting the under-built but grand Three Gorges Dam. 

  Hotel : China Regal Cruises
  Meals : B, L, D


Day 10: Wuhan Shanghai 
Arrive in Wuhan at around mid-day. Visit Hubei Provincial Museum and have lunch at a local restaurant. After that take flight to Shanghai and be met to check in at the well selected hotel. 

  Hotel : River Bund Hotel
  Meals : B, L


Day 11: Shanghai   
Drive to visit the Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden, the Bund and a local family. The Farewell Dinner is served at the Wang Bao He Restaurant which has a history of around 260 years of serving the best Shanghai Cuisine. The memorable dinner is followed by the Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre.

  Hotel : River Bund Hotel
  Meals : B, L, D


Day 12: Shanghai  Guilin  
The morning is left free for you. Leave for Guilin by flight and be met to check in at the well selected hotel. After dinner, you will be entertained by the Ethnic Songs and Dances at the Lijiang Theatre.

  Hotel : Guilin Bravo Hotel  - former Holiday Inn Hotel
  Meals : B, D

Day 13: Guilin Yangshuo Guilin
Bound for Yangshuo via breathtaking Li River. A short bicycle trip to the countryside will then be arranged, you have back up choice if you prefer not to ride a bicycle. You will have chance to the local farm house to have close touch with their lifestyle. Drive you back to Guilin. (Tips: Since the lunch on the Li River cruise can not meet your expectation, Beijing Trip suggests you have big enough breakfast at the hotel this morning.)

  Hotel : Guilin Bravo Hotel   - former Holiday Inn Hotel
  Meals : B, L


Day 14: Guilin Hong Kong 
Continue the city tours to the Reed Flute Cave, the Elephant Trunk Hill and the Seven Star Park. See you off by a flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, check in at the well selected hotel by yourselves.  

  Hotel : Regal Kowloon Hotel
  Meals : B, L


Day 15: Hong Kong 
The half day Hong Kong Island Tour in the morning covers taking peak tram to mid-level of Central District then to Victoria Peak, the visit to the Repulse Bay, Aberdeen and the Stanley Market.

  Hotel : Regal Kowloon Hotel
  Meals : B


Day 16: Hong Kong/ Exit
Be at leisure until you go to the airport for your hoembound flight by yourselves.