Begin in Beijing where you can see thousands of years of history from the dynasties of the Forbidden City to the more recent Chinese history of Tiananmen Square. In the evening you will experience China’s unique version of opera at the Peking Opera which goes beyond music to blend mime and acrobatics into the performance. Outside the city, you will visit the Great Wall of China, the only man-made structure visible from space, and visit a jade workshop. Short flights within the country will be made to see the Terracotta Warriors of Xian and the pandas at Chongqing Zoo. Cruise the Yangtze River, the largest and longest river in China with the opportunity to observe the Three Gorges Project, China’s most ambitious construction project. Cap off a great adventure in Shanghai where a full day sightseeing tour will capture the essence of the city with pagoda and garden visits as well as the chance to examine the varied architectural styles of the area known as the Bund, famous for its buildings. A last opportunity to buy some gifts for those back home is available at Nanjing, Shanghai’s main shopping street.

Roundtrip flights into Beijing, from Shanghai on available carrier
Private arrival and departure transfers
Professional driver/guide
Entrance Fees
Flights between cities
Accommodation at four star hotels for 7 nights
2 night Yangtze river cruise aboard the M.S Sunshine China or similar
Buffet Breakfast (B) daily except morning of arrival
Eight lunches (L) as per itinerary
Nine dinners (D) as per itinerary
Hotel service charges and taxes