Arrive in Beijing, where you’ll be greeted by your tour guide at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to rest or explore the vibrant surroundings.

After breakfast, your guide will meet you to start your exploration of Beijing. Visit Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public square, and then head to the Forbidden City, the largest and best-preserved ancient imperial palace globally. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant to savor authentic Chinese cuisine. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven, a significant site for imperial sacrificial rituals. The day ends with shopping at a local tea store before returning to your hotel, where you can plan evening activities, including a Peking duck dinner.

Enjoy breakfast before heading out to the Mutianyu Great Wall, a popular section among visitors. Choose to hike or take a cable car to explore this architectural wonder. After lunch, visit the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube, iconic structures from the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the evening, consider enjoying a foot massage or visiting the lively bars in Houhai or Sanlitun.

After breakfast, check out and take a Hutong Tour by rickshaw to experience local life in Beijing’s historic neighborhoods. Visit the Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved imperial garden, and enjoy a boat ride on Kunming Lake. Have lunch at a nearby restaurant before transferring to the train station for your high-speed train journey to Xi'an, where your guide will meet you upon arrival and assist with your hotel check-in.

After breakfast, explore the Terracotta Warriors, an extraordinary archaeological site featuring thousands of life-sized figures from the first emperor of China. Visit a pottery figurine factory nearby before enjoying lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Bell Tower, the largest and best-preserved in China, followed by a visit to GAO’s Courtyard to appreciate local culture. Conclude the day with a stroll through the Muslim Quarter, sampling local snacks and shopping. Consider attending a Tang Dynasty Show with dinner in the evening.

Spend the morning visiting the Ancient City Wall, one of the oldest and best-preserved walls in China. Enjoy cycling or a sightseeing car ride along the wall, then visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and watch the fountain show. After lunch, transfer to the airport for a flight to Chongqing, where your guide will meet you at the station and assist you in boarding the Victoria Cruise ship, departing at 9:00 p.m.

Enjoy a full day on the Yangtze River, with an optional shore excursion to Fengdu, known as the "Ghost City." Participate in activities on board, including Tai Chi and buffet meals. Attend the Captain’s Welcome Reception in the evening, followed by the Feng Yan San Guo show, showcasing the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Optional excursions in the morning to the White Emperor City for stunning views of the Qutang Gorge. Cruise through the breathtaking Three Gorges, including the Wu Gorge, famous for its deep valleys and forested mountains. After lunch, enjoy a boat excursion to Goddess Stream before continuing your river journey.

After breakfast, disembark at Maoping and visit the Three Gorges Dam Site. Transfer to the passenger center and take a high-speed train to Shanghai, where your guide will meet you and assist with your hotel check-in.

Explore Shanghai after breakfast, beginning with a visit to the Jade Buddha Temple, home to a remarkable seated Buddha statue encrusted with jewels. Stroll along the Riverside Promenade Bingjiang Da Dao and stop at the silk museum for shopping. Enjoy a local lunch at a popular restaurant before visiting Yuyuan Garden and shopping at Shanghai Old Street and Nanjing Road. Conclude your day with a leisurely walk along the Bund, famous for its historical architecture.

Enjoy your final breakfast in China and spend your last hours at leisure. You can choose to take a ride on the Maglev train to Pudong Airport or be driven directly to the airport for your departure flight.