Imperial China & the Mighty Yangtze
		China has enchanted the imaginations of visitors for centuries. Ancient Kingdoms offers you this fabulous itinerary including the imperial treasures of Beijing, Xian & Shanghai, as well as an unforgettable cruise on the Yangtze River.

11 DAYS BEIJING TO SHANGHAI - Daily departures all year

Day 1    Beijing
Arrival transfer to your hotel.(D)

Day 2 & 3    Beijing
Sightseeing highlights include the Hutongs; the courtyard gardens of the Old City; Tian Anmen Square; the 'Forbidden City'; the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall.(B,L,D)

Day 4    Beijing – Xian
Fly to Xian, capital of Shaanxi.(B,L,D)

Day 5    Xian
Explore Qin Shihuangdi’s tomb complex,visit the Shaanxi Museum, the City Gate & Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Later see a show at the Tang Dynasty Theatre.(B,L,D)

Day 6    Xian – Chongqing
Fly to Chongqing and board your cruise ship.(B,L,D)

Day 7 to 9    Yangtze River Cruise  (Chongqing to Yichang)
3 unforgettable days cruising on the Yangtze.  Visit the Fengdu, Outang Gorge, the Daning river and the 'three small' Gorges.   Continue to Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge.  Pass the Gezhouba Dam and cruise to Yichang.  Fly to Shanghai. (B,L,D)

Day 10    Shanghai
Full day tour of Shanghai including th emporiums on Nanjing or Huai Hai Road, the New Museum, Jade Buddha Temple, the Bund & the Children's Palace.   Dinner followed by acrobatic show. (B,L,D)

Day 11    Shanghai
Departure transfer to the airport.(B)

TOUR INCLUSIONS Choice of Superior First, First or Tourist Class hotels with private facilities Return transfers in each city Breakfasts Chinese lunch daily, dinner as listed Professional guides Entrance fees Domestic flights & departure taxes Local city & hotel taxes Travel Notes