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18 Wonders of China DAY 1: DEPART THE US Depart on your overnight flight from the US to China. DAY 2: ARRIVE BEIJING Upon arrival in Beijing, you are met and transferred to your hotel. 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. You also take a rickshaw ride through the traditional hutong areas and visit the unique Temple of Heaven. Your evening meal includes the local delicacy, Peking duck. (B, L, D) DAY 4: BEIJING Walk on the Great Wall to appreciate 2,000 years of historical significance while admiring panoramic views. The Great Wall is China's most iconic attraction, and 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, considered a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. This evening, attend a fascinating Chinese acrobatic show. (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. This evening, enjoy a traditional Shui Jiao dumpling meal, followed by a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing. (B, L, D) DAY 6: XIAN Visit one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20 th century, the Terracotta Warriors. The figures were created over 2,000 years ago to accompany Emperor Qin Shihuang into the afterlife. You also 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 WUHAN – YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE EMBARKATION Fly to Wuhan and transfer to Yichang to 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 8: 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) Xian 16-DAY ITINERARY, CLASSIC TOUR Designed to showcase China's amazing sights while allowing a glimpse of the local life, this tour lets you experience the variety of wonders that China has to offer, from the history of the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors to modern and 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. Guilin (1N) Macau Air Road Boat Beijing (3N) Chongqing Shanghai (2N) Xian (2N) Wuhan Yangshuo (2N) Yichang 0 400 miles 0 400 km Hong Kong Inbound (1N) Yangtze River Cruise (4N) WONDERS OF CHINA