After breakfast you are invited to attend the pre-tour briefing in the hotel, where you will meet the other members of your group. Start your China tour with the visit to the world largest city square of Tian'anmen Square. Just cross the famous Chang'an Avenue to enter the Forbidden City to appreciate this majestic royal court complex. In the afternoon the visit will be focused on the Temple of Heaven, where the Emperors pray for God blessing and harvest for the whole nation. The welcome dinner of the Beijing Specialty Peking Duck Banquet valued at CNY122.00 net per person will be served at a famous restaurant. Consequently you will be entertained by a lively Acrobatic Show.

Drive to visit Badaling section of the world famous Great Wall, one of the ancient construction wonders in the history. You will be given 1.5-2 hours to have a short excursion on the wall. To reward the energy lost in the morning, you will be transferred back to a fine local Sichuan food restaurant to have a decent lunch. In the afternoon you will move to visit the Sacred Way and the Ming Tombs.

Drive to visit the remarkable significant archeological excavation of Terracotta Warriors and Horses in the morning, which is not to be missed for any visitors to China. In the afternoon go on with the city tour to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the well preserved Ancient City Wall. This evening please enjoy the local Dumpling Banquet Dinner while you are entertained by the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show.

Continue your Xian city tour by visiting the Great Mosque and the Provincial History Museum in the morning. Then take an afternoon flight to the mountain city Chongqing and be met at the airport. After enjoying your dinner in Chongqing, you will be transferred to board onto the German-made cruise ship to stay overnight.

  Day 08: Badong - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping
Today your eyes will be busy with endless breathtaking beautiful scenery as the ship sailing through the splendid Three Gorges, the Qutang Gorge famous for its natural spectacular landscape, the Wu Gorge known for its 'Twelve Peaks' and the longest Xiling Gorge. On the way, the ship will stop at Badong to have an interesting short floating along the Shennong Stream in small pea boat, rowing by the boat trackers between the well-wooden and cliffy hills. After that, continue your cruise into the western section of the Xiling Gorge and pass through the five-step ship lock where the ship will berth tonight. 

 Day 09: Sandouping
Disembark at Sandongping to Crock Hill where you can enjoy the panorama the magnificent Three Gorges Dam Construction Project, the world's largest hydroelectric project. Continue your cruise to Gezhou Dam, Yichang and through the eastern section of the Xiling Gorge with its beautiful scenery. Enjoy the dance and music performance in the evening party at 20:00.  

Visit the Shanghai Museum with large collection of rare cultural piece and the elegant Yuyuan Garden full of traditional flavor. Then some free time is left for you to stroll at the Bund along the Huangpu River. Transfer you back to the hotel to have dinner and the tour guide will bid farewell to you. Our escorted service ends here.