Day 1 USA - Shanghai

Board an international flight bound for China. Cross the International Date Line.

Day 2 Shanghai

Arrive in Shanghai, the largest commercial and financial center of China. Our guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the luxury hotel for rest and relaxation.

Day 3 Shanghai - Mt. Huangshan

In the morning, we take high speed train to Huangshan. Upon arrival, we drive to She County, it is noted for its rich history and culture heritage. Its county seat is sometimes described as one of China's "four renowned ancient towns", along with Langzhong (Sichuan Province), Lijiang (Yunnan Province) and Pingyao (Shanxi Province).  We will visit the Memorial Area, you can truly feel the traditional customs in the relics handed down from generation to generation. Xu Guo Gate, a memorial established for Xu Guo, a Grand Secretary during the Ming Dynasty. Return to Tunxi, Huangshan, our tour of Tunxi will show us the famed Tunxi Ancient Street.

• Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Mt. Huangshan - Hongcun - Huangshan

Mt. Huangshan, with a history of thousands of years, is the collective name of a famous range of granite mountains in southern Anhui Province, and known for its four wonders of oddly-shaped pine trees, spectacular rocks, "sea of clouds" and hot springs. The reward for all that arrive at the top is a truly unforgettable experience walking into a living Chinese ink-washed landscape painting. We drive to Yixian County. Visit the old town of Hongcun, the film site of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Hongcun is an ancient traditional village with well preserved paved streets, architecture, decorations and houses with comprehensive water systems. We ascend by cable car to the top of the mountain for a sightseeing tour of the area that includes Bright Peak, Flying Rock and Cloud-dispelling Pavilion. The Cloud-dispelling Pavilion is the best place for admiring the unique rocks, hence a nick name “Unique Rock Exhibition Hall”. 

• Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Mt. Huangshan

Get up early in the morning to watch sunrise. Here, it is one of the most beautiful sunrises on earth to emerge with nature. Then we will tour the Beihai scenic area that includes Writing Brush Peak, Lion Peak, Refreshing Terrace, and Begin-to-Believe Peak. Also, enjoy the poetic and llusive atmosphere of the Black Tiger pine, Interlocking pine, and Chessboard pine. Here, it feels like heaven on earth. Afterward, we will take the cable car down. Visit the China Huizhou Culture Museum. Enjoy a local flavor dinner.

• Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 Huangshan - Wuhan

After breakfast, we take high speed train to Wuhan. Tour Yellow Crane Tower, which has an interesting story behind its inception and a visit to provincial museum, listen to the music played by chime. Tonight, enjoy a local fish flavor dinner.

• Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 Wuhan - Yichang - Three Gorges Cruise

After breakfast, we drive to Yichang. On the way to Yichang, we will visit Jingzhou old town. Afterwards, we are transferred to the docks at Maoping to board our five-star Victoria Cruise vessel and begin our exciting Yangtze River adventure. Our hearts fill with excitement and anticipation as the ship departs in the night to sail up this mighty and mysterious river.

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Day 8 Three Gorges Cruise

Victoria Cruises is the only American cruise line currently sailing China's Yangtze River. The Long River has been shaping China's geography and culture for thousands of years. It evokes a sense of timelessness. Enjoy the river's primordial wonders in the civilized comforts and amenities on board. Today we visit the Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest hydroelectric dam under construction. Dubbed the "Great Wall across the River", the dam's mandates are to control floods, improve navigation, and produce huge amounts of electricity. We sailing in the afternoon and the Xiling Gorge looms ahead. Xiling is the longest of the Three Gorges and its treacherous frothing currents demand skillful piloting.

• Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 Three Gorges Cruise

The next Gorge we pass through is the Wu Gorge. Here, the long River turns and twists at very sharp angles while towering peaks, called the "12 Holy Peaks", look down. Try to catch a glimpse of the Goddess Peak for good luck. We reach Wushan and drop anchor. We arrive at Wushan to board small motorized sampans which afford us access to the Shennong Stream via the Daning River. We return to our ship in the afternoon and sail to the last remaining Gorge.

• Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 Three Gorges Cruise

Today sail through the last remaining Gorge, the Qutang Gorge. Though the shortest of the Three Gorges, Qutang's soaring cliffs are the highest and its waters the most powerful. In the past, its churning whirlpools and swells and flying debris were feared as representations of the "river dragon". Today's travelers in modern ships safely and routinely ply these perilous rapids. Depending on the river conditions, our shore excursion takes us to either Fengdu or Shibaozhai (shore excursions are at your own expense). The “Ghost City” Fengdu is known for its statues of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill. Shibaozhai’s attraction lays with its 12-story tall wooden pagoda, amazingly built 400 years ago without use of a single nail. After returning safely to our ship we again set sail.

• Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11 Three Gorges Cruise - Chongqing - Guilin

This morning, our cruises ship's arrival in Chongqing marks the end of the memorable Three Gorges cruise. Chongqing, located in the Sichuan province, it is China’s largest municipality with a population of well over 30 million. Upon arrival, we have a city tour. Enjoy local spicy Sichuan cuisine. Take a high speed train to Guilin. 

• Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12 Guilin - Li River - Yangshuo

Cruising down the Li River, you will be entering a real life gallery. You will pass along the picturesque riverbank and see limestone hill vistas. You may even catch the fascinating sight of fishermen fishing with cormorant birds! Lunch is served aboard. The cruise ends at Yangshuo. We disembark and wander around the town with visits to the Moon Hill, Big Banyan, and the ancient West Street. Tonight you enjoy the fantastic Minority Musical Stage Performance on Li River-Impression on Third Sister Liu (Yingxiang Liusanjie). The show is directed by Chinese famous director Zhang Yimou. 

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Day 13 Yangshuo - Guilin - Guangzhou

After breakfast, we head back to Guilin by bus and tour to the Reed Flute Cave, with another beautiful name as the Art Palace of Nature, features fantastic natural stalactite and stalagmite formations, artfully illuminated by multicolored lights. Another magnificent view you will not miss is Elephant Trunk Hill. Take a high speed express train to Guangzhou.

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Day 14 Guangzhou - USA

After breakfast, you are transferred to airport for your return flight back to your home. You will be in the United States the same day. End of tour. Today you can take a train to Hong Kong and staying there at your own expense and fly back home from Hong Kong. Note: During Canton Fair (Trade Fair) Period, accommodation for Guangzhou will be changed to other hotel.

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