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GRAND TOUR OF CHINA Inbound (1N) Beijing (3N) Be j 0 26-DAY ITINERARY, CLASSIC TOUR A thorough exploration of China, uncovering the history, culture and natural beauty of this vast country. Explore the history of Beijing and Xian, the mystery surrounding the Yangtze River, the ancient remains and natural wonders in Dali and Kunming, the beautiful scenery in Guilin and Yangshuo and the bustling city life of Shanghai. 0 miles km 400 Overnight i Train ( N) (1 400 Xian (2N) Suzhou (2N) 2 Yangtze River Chengdu (1N) Cruise (4N) he Wuhan an Yichang hang n Shanghai (2N) Hangzhou (2N) an ngzhou Chongqing Dali Dal (2 ( N) Kunming mi (2N) 2 Guilin(1N) Yangshuo (2N) Hong Kong H Maca acau Air Coach Rail Boat 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 Stroll through Tiananmen Square, passing Chairman Mao's Mausoleum, followed by a visit to the Forbidden City. This evening, sample the local delicacy, Peking duck. (B, L, D) DAY 4: BEIJING Take an exciting walk along the Great Wall of China and tour the unique 15th century Temple of Heaven. Your evening entertainment will be an exciting acrobatics performance. (B, L, D) DAY 5: BEIJING TO XIAN Explore Liulichang's ancient shopfronts and the calligraphy market. Wander through the Summer Palace and admire its landscaped beauty. This evening, board your overnight soft sleeper train to Xian. (B, L, D) DAY 6: ARRIVE XIAN Arrive in Xian and visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda and the Shaanxi Provincial Museum. Walk through the lively Muslim Quarter and explore the Islamic food markets. Feast on a traditional Shui Jiao dumpling banquet while watching a performance of music and dance dating back to the Tang Dynasty. (B, L, D) DAY 7: XIAN Explore the life-sized Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Walk along the Ancient City Wall, one of the best preserved in all of China. (B, L, D) DAY 8: XIAN TO WUHAN – YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE EMBARKATION This morning you fly to Wuhan and transfer to Yichang to board your Yangtze River cruise vessel for the next four nights. (*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.) (B, L, D) Kunming 30 Grand Tour of China