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WONDERS OF CHINA Inbound (1N) 16-DAY ITINERARY Beijing (3N) Be j 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. 0 0 miles km 400 400 Xian (2N) Yangtze River Cruise (4N) Shanghai (2N) Wuhan a Yichang hang h n Chongqing Guilin (2N) Yangshuo (1N) gshuo Macau H au Hong Kong Air Road Boat DAYS 1-2: US TO BEIJING Fly overnight to Beijing - China's capital city. Meet your guide and driver and transfer 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. 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 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 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) 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 sidetrip to the striking Shennong Stream 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 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) Terracotta Warriors, Xian 30 Wonders of China 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)