Day 01: USA - Beijing
Anticipation fills the air as we board our international flight bound for China. Our destination is Beijing, its capital city.

Day 02: Arrive Beijing
Our flight crosses the International Date Line and lands in Beijing in the evening. After touching down, we are met and transferred to our luxuriously-appointed accommodations where we unpack and unwind.

Day 03: Beijing (B-L)
Tiananmen Square, or "Gate of Heavenly Peace," is located in the heart of Beijing and a symbol of national pride. We pass through this, the world's largest public square, and continue on to the Forbidden City where, for over 500 years, commoners were forbidden entry. Later, we visit the Summer Palace, the summer home of the emperor and his royal court.

Day 04: Beijing (B-L)
Built over 2,000 years ago, the Great Wall embodies the magnificence and resilience of Chinese culture. Spanning thousands of miles across five provinces and two autonomous regions, the Great Wall can be seen even from the moon. We descend the Great Wall to visit the Ming Tomb Museum.

Day 05: Beijing (B)
A full day is free for you to explore the city of Beijing on your own.

Day 06: Beijing - Chongqing - Yangtze Cruise (B)
Free lesuire on your own in the moring, fly to Chongqing from Beijing by Air China CA1409 (14:35-16:55), transfer from airport, board Victoria Cruises vessel and edge out of port at 8 PM.

Day 07 - Yangtze River (B,L,D)
First stop is either Fengdu, known as the "Ghost City," or Wanxian, or Shibaozhai (depending on river conditions). Afterwards, return to the ship and sail towards the magnificent Three Gorges.

Day 08 - Yangtze Cruise - Daning River (B,L,D)
Enter the Qutang Gorge. Victoria cruise ship cautiously pilots its way through the narrow course. At Wushan, disembark the ship and board smaller vessels in order to explore either the Daning River or Shennong Stream. Reboard the ship and sail through the Wu Gorge.

Day 09 - Yichang/Shanghai (B)
Sails through the Xiling Gorge, the longest and historically the most dangerous of the Three Gorges. We proceed to the massive Dam and disembark for a tour of this engineering marvel at Sandouping Village.
Cruise Arrive in Yichang at 11:30AM
Transfer from cruise to airport, fly to Shanghai by Shanghai Airways FM366 (16:00-17:30)
Upon arrival, transfer to hotel.

Day 10 Shanghai (B)
we take a tour of China's largest and most vibrant city. Experience the modern sophistication and historical charm that define Shanghai as we visit Yu Garden, Nanjing Road and the popular waterfront "Bund."

Day 11: Shanghai (B)
A full day is free for leisure activities. Spend it resting, shopping or sightseeing.

Day 12: Shanghai - USA (AB)
The morning is free until we board our homebound international flight, bidding a fond farewell to China.

Cost	$1813USD (adult price, each person)	Hotels & Cruise
Beijing	4 nights hotel accommodation, based on half twin Full American breakfast daily Round trip airport or train station transfer One full day excursion to world famous Great Wall and the Ming Tomb Museum (lunch included) One full day Beijing city tour includes Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace. (lunch included)	Holiday Inn Downtown (4 star)
Yangtze River	Beijing-Chongqng, Yichang-Shanghai air tickets Transfer in Yichang and Chongqing The accommodation, all meals on board ship, shore excursions and port taxes. The extra costs would be tipping which is discretionary, drinks in bars, long distance telephone calls and faxes, laundry, barbershop, clinics, massage, shopping and other expenses of personal nature.	Victoria Cruises
Shanghai	3 nights hotel accommodation, based on half twin Full American breakfast each morning Round trip airport transfer One full day city tour of Shanghai which includes Yu Garden, the world famous Bund, and Nanjing Road	Shanghai Holiday Inn Downtown
Note: international airfare is extra.