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Inbound (1N) Beijing (3N) Be j 0 0 miles km 400 400 Xian (2N) Yangtze River Cruise (4N) Shanghai (2N) Wuhan a Yichang hang n Chongqing Guilin (2N) Yangshuo (1N) gshuo Macau H au Hong Kong Air Road Boat wonders of China - 16-day itinerary (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner Experience the variety of wonders that China has to offer from the history of the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors to modern cosmopolitan Shanghai. Take in the beauty of Guilin with a cruise on the Li River, the dramatic Three Gorges on the Yangtze River and the adorable Giant Pandas in Chongqing. days 1-2: us to Beijing Fly overnight to Beijing - China's capital city. Meet your guide and driver and transfer to your hotel. in a peapod boat or visit the Lesser Three Gorges. Enjoy various shore excursions along the way, including the 'Ghost City' of Fengdu with its captivating temples. (B, L, D) day 3: Beijing Sightseeing today includes a stroll through Tiananmen Square, past Chairman Mao's Mausoleum to the treasure-filled Forbidden City, which has the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in China. Take a rickshaw ride through the traditional Hutong areas and visit the unique Temple of Heaven. The evening's meal includes the local delicacy, Peking Duck. (B, L, D) day 11: Chongqing to guilin Disembark from the cruise vessel and visit the Panda House at Chongqing Zoo. Fly to the beautiful city of Guilin. (B, L, D) day 4: Beijing Walk on the Great Wall to appreciate 2,000 years of historical significance and admire the panoramic views. The Great Wall is China's most iconic attraction, which stretches over 4,000 miles from the Shanhaiguan Pass on the east coast to the Gobi Desert in the west. Also tour the exquisite Summer Palace and enjoy a fascinating Chinese Acrobatic show in the evening. (B, L, D) day 5: Beijing to xian Fly to Xian, the former ancient capital and visit the Shaanxi Museum which is home to thousands of priceless relics. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Shui Jiao dumpling meal followed by a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing. (B, L, D) day 12: li river Cruise to yangshuo Cruise the stunning Li River to Yangshuo and enjoy the breathtaking landscape of beautiful limestone hills, tranquil fishing scenes and picturesque villages. (B, L, D) day 13: yangshuo to guilin Return to Guilin and visit the colorful stalagmites and stalactites of Reed Flute Caves. Take in an evening display of traditional cormorant fishing. (B, L, D) day 14: guilin to shanghai Fly to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, also known as the 'Paris of the East'. See the superb antiquities and fine arts of the Shanghai Museum, wander around neighboring People's Square and in the evening enjoy traditional Shanghai cuisine. (B, L, D) day 6: xian Visit one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century – The Terracotta Warriors. These figures were created over 2,000 years ago to accompany Emperor Qin Shihuang into the afterlife. Walk along the Ancient City Wall and stroll through the lively Muslim Quarter to explore the Islamic food markets. (B, L, D) day 7: xian to yangtZe river Cruise Fly to Wuhan and transfer to Yichang to board the Yangtze River Cruise vessel. (B, L, D) day 16: shanghai to us Fly to the US, arriving home the same day or the following morning depending on flight schedules. (B) days 8-10: yangtZe river Cruise Enjoy a tour of the Three Gorges Dam before cruising upstream through some of the most dramatic scenery in the world. Over the next three days, take a side-trip to the striking Shennong Stream 30 day 15: shanghai Sightseeing today includes a stroll through the beautiful Yu Gardens, the Old Town and a walk along the famous Bund with its colonial architecture. Also visit the modern Pudong area and explore the restored Xintiandi area with its unique 1920's style shikumen buildings. In the evening, enjoy a cruise on the panoramic Huangpu River, where the historic Bund and the futuristic Pudong come face-to-face. (B, L, D) Consult your American Express travel counselor for more details. Wonders of China