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16 Majestic Yangtze 14-DAY ITINERARY, CLASSIC TOUR Discover the incredible gorges, mountain villages and breathtaking scenery along the Yangtze River. Experience modern-day China in the vibrant city of Shanghai and see the famous giant pandas in Chengdu. Visit historical Xian and discover China's capital city, Beijing, known for opulent palaces and temples. Macau Air Road Boat Hong Kong Beijing (3N) Chongqing Shanghai (2N) Xian (2N) Chengdu (1N) Yichang 0 400 miles 0 400 km Inbound (1N) Yangtze River Cruise (4N) MAJESTIC YANGTZE DAY 1: DEPART THE US Depart on your overnight flight from the US to China. DAY 2: ARRIVE SHANGHAI Upon arrival in Shanghai, you are met and transferred to your hotel. DAY 3: SHANGHAI Sightseeing today includes a stroll through the beautiful Yu Gardens and the Old Town, as well as a visit to the Shanghai Museum, which houses over 120,000 pieces of bronze, coins, jade, ceramics, paintings and calligraphy. You will also walk along the famous Bund, with its colonial architecture, and explore the restored Xintiandi area, with its unique 1920s-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, and enjoy traditional Shanghai cuisine. (B, L, D) DAY 4: SHANGHAI TO YICHANG – YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE EMBARKATION Visit the modern Pudong area with its 21 st century buildings before you fly to Yichang and board your Yangtze River Cruise vessel. (B, L, D) (*Yangtze River Cruise itineraries, sightseeing and excursions are subject to change due to water levels, river conditions and cruise line. Alternate excursions may be substituted at the discretion of the cruise company and cannot be guaranteed.) DAY 5: YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE Enjoy a tour of the Three Gorges Dam at Sandouping before cruising upstream through some of the most dramatic scenery in the world. Sail through Xiling Gorge, the longest and deepest of the Three Gorges. (B, L, D) DAY 6: YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE Take an excursion through the Shennong Stream, which is narrower than the Three Gorges, before entering the Wu Gorge, taking in forest- covered mountains and cliffs. Continue on through the Qutang Gorge, the shortest, narrowest and most dramatic gorge. (B, L, D) DAY 7: YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE Today you will take a shore excursion to Fengdu, the Ghost City. Walk through the town, observing statues of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill, or the new relocation village built for families who have moved as a result of the Yangtze's rising water levels, brought about by the Three Gorges Dam. (B, L, D) Yangtze River