Welcome to China! Upon your arrival, your friendly tour guide holding your name sign will greet you at the arrival hall, then transfer you to the hotel and have a rest to recover from jet lag.

Visit the essence of traditional Chinese garden Yu Garden and enjoy the beautiful layout which also presents the philosophy of Chinese people's life.

Then head to the bustling Nanjing Road and the Bund which is granted World Architecture Museum.

Get on top of Shanghai World Financial Center to get a bird's view of Shanghai, which may change your impression of China.

Continue to visit Xintiandi (New World of Shanghai) to see Shanghai's traditional Shikumen constructions.

At last, visit the peaceful Jade Buddha Temple built in 1882, housing the famous Reclining Jade Buddha statue imported from Burma.

After a breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up by your friendly tour guide and transferred to Zhujiajiao Water Town. Walk through the old lanes along the bank of the watercourse and snap some photos from any angle that will turn out to be perfect. Enjoy a nice boat trip (your own expense) and catch sight of the old houses as cruising along on the watercourse.

Afterwards, you will be taken to airport for the flight to Yichang. Your local guide in Yichang will greet you with your name board at airport and then take you to check in on your luxury cruise ship.

Today you will first explore the largest hydroelectric project in the world, the Three Gorges Dam. Immerse in the stunning view of the width of the river, large amount of water and the grandeur of the Dam.

Then drive back to the port and the cruise ship will weigh anchor and sail through Xiling Gorge, the longest and historically the most dangerous one among the three gorges of the Yangtze River.

The Captain's Welcome Party will be held tonight. Enjoy the dancing, music performances and have a fun night!

As the cruise ship continues sailing upstream you will pass the picturesque view of the Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge.

Disembark for an excursion to the Lesser Three Gorges consisted of the grand Longmen Gorge, dangerous Bawu Gorge and its most charming Dicui Gorge. Or you could take an excursion to experience a small boat trip on the magnificent Shennv Stream.

Afterwards, return back to the vessel and continue sailing along the mighty river.

Go ashore for an excursion to Shibaozhai, a 500-year old wooden construction on an isolated mountain along the Yangtze River. Follow your river guide to explore its famous unique architecture and learn the Chinese mythologies.

At night, the Farewell Party will be held and you will enjoy performances of the cruise staff.

This morning, you will need to prepare for disembarkation. Your memorable cruise tour ends in Chongqing. Meet your guide and pay a visit the Ciqikou Old Town, an old town built and around 1,000 years ago.

Afterwards head to the railway station for your high speed train to Chengdu. Your Chengdu guide will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel.

Get your cameras ready as today is the day you will visit the cute Giant Pandas in Chengdu Panda Research and Breeding Center. Get close to their enclosures and see adult pandas, panda cubs eat, play or sleep no matter how many fans outside try to say hello. If you are lucky, you might be able to see some new born babies.

Then take a leisurely stroll at Jinli to enjoy the bustling atmosphere, where you could also try some local snacks.

Move to Wangjiang Park and join the locals to relax in the Chengdu way. You may enjoy a sip of tea in the outdoor tea house, try the ear-cleaning service which is unique in Chengdu or see locals play Mahjong. Wangjiang Park has lush bamboo grove with various types of bamboos which is another feast for your eyes.

Today head to Sichuan Cuisine Museum in Pixian County which takes about 1-hour drive. This is an only museum where you could see as well as eat. Follow the guidance of professional master chef, you will learn how to cut vegetables in the Chinese way, control heating, put condiments in proper sequences and proportion. Then your dishes will be accomplished and next will be the exciting moment to share and enjoy your dishes with your families or group members.

Afterwards, take high speed train to Xi'an and after 3.5 hours journey, your Xi'an guide will meet you and transfer you to hotel.

About 1-hour drive from the downtown area, you will get to Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum. 'Incredible' is the most frequently used word to describe the underground army after people see the vividly made clay figures, each owning distinctive facial expression, hair style, figure as well as uniform, protecting the emperor in his afterlife.

Then drive back to the city to visit the largest and best-preserved City Wall and have an overview of this old capital. Follow your guide to take a stroll on top and find some best angles to shoot some photos of the great architecture or cycle around a bit based on your preference.

Afterwards, drive to the famous local Muslim Quarter and the ancient Great Mosque built in traditional Chinese style and enjoy some free time in the famous bustling bazaar.

After breakfast, approach to the famous Small Wild Goose Pagoda built in 8th century and learn its architectural miracle.

Then move to Xi'an Museum and unveil the earlier history of China before 13th century from the treasures stored here.

Afterwards, take the high-speed train to Beijing and get ready to see China's capital. Upon arrival in Beijing, your guide will meet you and then take you to hotel for a good rest.

Small Wild Goose Pagoda

Visit Temple of Heaven in the morning, soak up the beautiful architectures where emperors used to hold ceremonies. Encounter the locals gathering here for morning exercise which is quite popular among locals. You are more than welcome to join these friendly local people to exercise together.

Afterwards, visit Tiananmen Square and then move to Forbidden City, the largest collection of wooden constructions preserved today. Housing over a million incomparable treasures, it is also known as Palace Museum. As imperial palace for both Ming and Qing Dynasty, Forbidden City witnessed the rise and fall of the two dynasties from the year 1420 to 1912. Walking through different halls and exquisite architectures of the Palace, travel back into the history of ancient China with your professional guide. Transfer back to your hotel.

Today, your tour will begin with Mutianyu Great Wall, the greatest defensive system built by ancient Chinese. Snaking around on the top of mountains, it successfully stopped nomadic groups and protected central Chinese states and empires. Round-trip Cable Car is included to make your exploration easier and to save more time for you to enjoy some hiking on the wall.

Afterwards, drive back to the city and have a stopover to the iconic Bird's Nest and Water Cube to take some great photos.

Then, drive to the imperial garden Summer Palace and stroll along the peaceful lake, taking in the picturesque scenery of gardens, halls, and pavilions.

The Marble boat in Summer Palace

Farewell to China! Your guide and driver will escort you to the airport for your flight home. Your memorable trip with us finishes here.