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MAGNIFICENT CHINA Inbound (1N) 21-DAY ITINERARY Beijing (4N) Be j Take an in-depth look at the best of China on one of our most popular tours. All the famous sights are covered along with some special treats. Gaze in awe at the Grand Buddha in Leshan, visit the traditional gardens of Suzhou and admire the magnificent Giant Pandas in Chengdu. 0 0 miles km 400 400 Xian (2N) Yangtze River Chengdu (2N) Cruise (4N) he Leshan Suzhou (1N) (1 Shanghai (3N) Wuhan an Yichang hang 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. Also take a rickshaw ride through the traditional Hutong areas. Evening meal includes the local delicacy, Peking Duck. (B, L, D) DAYS 4-5: BEIJING Walk on the Great Wall and visit the unique Temple of Heaven. On day five, indulge in some shopping at the bustling markets, tour the exquisite Summer Palace and enjoy a fascinating Chinese Acrobatic show in the evening. (B, L, D) DAY 6: 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 7: XIAN Visit one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, The Terracotta Warriors, and walk along the Ancient City Wall. Then stroll through the lively Muslim Quarter to explore the Islamic food markets. (B, L, D) DAY 8: XIAN TO YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE Visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda. Fly to Wuhan and transfer to Yichang to board the Yangtze River Cruise vessel. (B, L, D) DAYS 9-11: YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE Tour 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 in a peapod boat or visit the Lesser Three Gorges and enjoy various shore excursions along the way. (B, L, D) DAY 12: CHONGQING TO CHENGDU Disembark from the cruise vessel and transfer to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province. (B, L, D) Suzhou 36 Magnificent China