Day 01 Arrive in Beijing
Activities: Our guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and transfer you to the hotel. Relax during the remainder of the afternoon and evening to recover from the jet lag.
Accommodation:Holiday Inn Central Plaza Beijing
Meals: No Meals
Day 02 Beijing
Activities: Morning time visit Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City. After lunch visit Temple of Heaven. Peking Roasted Duck is recommended for you, which is exclusive in our quotation. Feel free to contact our travel advisor about the details and cost.
Accommodation:Holiday Inn Central Plaza Beijing
Meals: B/L
Day 03 Beijing
Activities: Morning time you guide pick you from hotel to Badaling Great Wall. And then you will walk along the Great Wall about 2 hours. After lunch you will go to Ming Tombs.
Accommodation:Holiday Inn Central Plaza Beijing
Meals: B/L
Day 04 Beijing - 
- Lhasa
Activities: In the morning you will take flight from Beijing to Lhasa. The local Tibetan guide will pick you from Lhasa Gongga Airport then drop off to Hotel. On the way you will see the fabulous Yalutsangpu River.
Accommodation:Lhasa Hotel in Lhasa
Meals: B/L
Day 05 Lhasa
Activities: In the morning you will go sightseeing at Potala Palace, and then visit Jokhang Temple. In the afternoon you will walk around Barkhour Market.
Accommodation:Lhasa Hotel in Lhasa
Meals: B/L
Day 06 Lhasa
Activities: In the morning you will go to Drepung Monastery, then afternoon to Sera Monastery.
Accommodation:Lhasa Hotel in Lhasa
Meals: B/L
Day 07 Lhasa - 
- Gyangtse - - Shigatse
Activities: Morning time depart from Lhasa to Yamdrotso Lake which is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet (another 2 is Namtso Lake and Manasarova). On the way you will see Mt. Gangbala which is over than 5000m. And then drive from Gyangtse to Shigatse.
Accommodation:Shigatse Hotel
Meals: B/L
Day 08 Shigatse - - Lhasa
Activities: In the morning you will go to visit Tashilumpo Monastery in Shigatse, which was Built in 1447, spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas. Have a rest in Shigatse, then drive back to Lhasa.
Accommodation:Lhasa Hotel in Lhasa
Meals: B/L
Day 09 Lhasa - - Xian
Activities: Take morning flight from Lhasa to Xian. After arriving at Xian, guide will pick you from airport visit the oldest, largest and best preserved ancient city defense system in China-City Wall.
Accommodation:Tianyu Gloria Palza Hotel
Meals: B/L
Day 10 Xian
Activities: Morning time visit majestic The Qin Terracotta Army Museum. Afternoon you will visit the Huaqing Hot Spring. Evening Show at Tang Yuegong is recommended for you, which is exclusive in our quotation. Feel free to contact our travel advisor about the details and cost.
Accommodation:Tianyu Gloria Palza Hotel
Meals: B/L
Day 11 Xian - - Guilin
Activities: Xian city tours will be wrapped up after the visit to the Hanyangling Museum - the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi on the way to the airport. After lunch, you will leave for Guilin by flight and transfer to the well selected hotel.
Accommodation:Guilin Bravo Hotel
Meals: B/L
Day 12 Guilin - 
- Yangshuo
Activities: Cruising along the meandering Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo, you could feast your eye on the succession of lovely charming scenes of nature, which makes one feel like in a gallery of landscape paintings. After a short rest, you can either take a bicycle or electric car trip to the countryside in Yangshuo. On the way, you would make a stop at a local villager's home, where the hosts would also show you their traditional daily necessities.
Accommodation:Paradesa Yangshuo Resort
Meals: B/L
Day 13 Yangshuo
Activities: You can find a tiny and enigmatic world with the breathtaking scenery and have a pot of tea in a sidewalk cafe feeling totally relaxed. Visit the Moon Hill and the Big Banyan Tree. The Impression of Liusanjie is optional for your night show, which is exclusive in our quotation. Feel free to contact our travel advisor about the details and cost.
Accommodation:Paradesa Yangshuo Resort
Meals: B/L
Day 14 Yangshuo - - Guilin - - Chongqing
Activities: Today you will be first transfer back to Guilin and visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill. Then you will take a flight to Chongqing. Our guides will pick from airport then dropping off to Chaotianmen Dock. And you will embark, check in, and sail from Chongqing. You will stay on the ship overnight.
Accommodation:Yangtze Cruise
Meals: B/L
Day 15 Yangtze River Cruises
Activities: Today you will have you shore excursion in Fengdu Ghost City. In the evening, captain's welcome party is ready for you.
Accommodation:Yangtze Cruise
Meals: B/L/D
Day 16 Yangtze River Cruises
Activities: After breakfast, you will visit Baidi City (Optional), pass through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Moreover, you will visit the Great Canyon of Shennong Stream (including drifting). In the evening, you will have a Farewell Banquet.
Accommodation:Yangtze Cruise
Meals: B/L/D
Day 17 Yangtze River - - Yichang - - Shanghai
Activities: Today you will sightsee the Three Gorges Dam around 2 hours, and then end the Yangtze River Cruises tour at Yichang New Century Dock, and take flight to Shanghai. You will be picked up at the airport and transferred to your booked hotel.
Accommodation:The Bund Hotel Shanghai
Meals: B/L
Day 18 Shanghai
Activities: Drive downtown to visit the Shanghai Museum and the Yuyuan Garden in the morning. Take a Huangpu River cruise after lunch.
Accommodation:The Bund Hotel Shanghai
Meals: B/L
Day 19 Depart from Shanghai
Activities: In the last day, after you enjoy the breakfast in Shanghai, you will be transferred to the airport. Your amazing 19 Days Beijing, Lhasa, Xian, Guilin, Yangshuo, Chongqing and Shanghai Tour is finished.
Accommodation:
Meals: B
Day 01 Arrive in Beijing
Beijing is the cultural and political capital of the People's Republic of China. This ancient city has remained a constant throughout the many incarnations of the Chinese nation, a history stretching back over 5000 years.As the host city of the 2008 Olympic Games, this oriental ancient city presented her real fascination to the world. Must-see sights in Beijing include Forbidden City, Great Wall in Beijing and the solemn and respectful Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace etc, many of which are among the World Heritage Lists.
Day 02 Beijing
Today you will explore Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven.
Tiananmen Square: Tiananmen (the Gate of Heavenly Peace), is located in the center of Beijing. It was first built in 1417 and named Chengtianmen (the Gate of Heavenly Succession). At the end of the Ming Dynasty, it was seriously damaged by war. When it was rebuilt under the Qing in 1651, it was renamed Tiananmen, and served as the main entrance to the Imperial City, the administrative and residential quarters for court officials and retainers. The southern sections of the Imperial City wall still stand on both sides of the Gate. The tower at the top of the gate is nine-room wide and five-room deep. According to the Book of Changes, the two numbers nine and five, when combined, symbolize the supreme status of a sovereign. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, Tiananmen was the place where state ceremonies took place.
Forbidden City: Forbidden City also known as Palace Museum was home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. In the ancient time, the emperor claimed to be the son of the heaven and therefore their supreme power was conferred upon them from the heaven. Their residence on the earth was built as a replica of the Purple Palace where the God lived in the Heaven. Such divine place was certain forbidden for the ordinary people and it is why the Forbidden City is so called. The museum is a real treasures house of Chinese cultural and historical relics, recognized as one of the most important five palaces in the world. The splendid architecture of the Forbidden City represents the essence and culmination of the traditional Chinese architectural accomplishment. In 1961 the Palace Museum was listed as one of the important historical monuments under the special preservation by the Chinese central government and in 1987, it was nominated as the world cultural heritage by the UNESCO.
Temple of Heaven: The Temple of Heaven is a large park and temple complex situated in more or less the south central area of Beijing. Its center piece is a large tower built, it is said, entirely of wood and not using a single nail. It's said that, the main features of the park are its trees and inhabitants. The park is filled with more than a thousand species of tree, some of which are hundreds of years old, despite their relatively small size. One thing you could notice here is that most of the architecture here. Every day, the park also attracts local residents by the thousand who come to practice singing, martial arts, Peking opera, chess, dancing, and calligraphy. Of course, this can be said of many parks in Beijing, but the Temple of Heaven attracts more than its fair share.
Day 03 Beijing
Today you will discover Badaling Great Wall and Ming Tombs.
Badaling Great Wall: The Great Wall was initially built in the Spring and Autumn Period. During the following 2,000 years,the construction, connection and restoration of the wall had never ceased. The present Great Wall was largely built in the Ming Dynasty. The Badaling stretch, the best preserved portion of the Ming Great Wall, was widely realized as the essence of the Ming Great Wall. Standing on the top of Badaling and looking to the distance, one will be amazed at the great wonder of the Wall. In 1961 it was listed by the Chinese State Council as a key national historical heritage protection site. Later in 1988,it was nominated by the UNESCO as a world cultural heritage.
Ming Tombs: The Ming Tombs, located in Changping District, about 50 kilometers from the northwest of Beijing, are surrounded by mountains on three sides. The imperial cemetery covers an area of 120 square kilometers and there are 13 Ming Dynasty emperors buried there (along with 23 empresses and a number of concubines, princes and princesses), thus it is also called The 13 Mausoleums. These tombs are the best preserved Chinese imperial tombs and have been nominated by UNESCO as world cultural heritage.
Day 04 Beijing - - Lhasa
Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet Autonomous Region and has long been the center of politics, economy, culture and religion in Tibet. Lhasa means "holy land" in Tibetan language. The history of city dates back to the 7th century A.D., when the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo conquered many tribes, united Tibet, transferred the capital from Yarlung to Lhasa, and established Tubo Regime. In the time of the 7th Dalai Lama, a very famous palace, Norbulingkha, 2 kilometers away from the Potala Palace, was built. From then on, the ancient section of Lhasa city was formed, with Potala Palace as its center, Barkhor Street and Norbulingkha Palace on both sides.
Day 05 Lhasa
Today you will explore Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple.
Potala Palace: The Potala Palace is the most valuable storehouse in Tibet. It is a huge treasure house for materials and articles of Tibetan history, religion, culture and arts. The Palace is widely known for the precious sculptures, murals, scripture, Buddha figures, murals, antiques, and religious jewelry. The magnificent Potala Palace is made of wood and stone. The overhanging eaves, the upturned roof corners, and the gilded brass tiles and gilded pillars inscribed with Buddhist scriptures, bottles, and makara fish as well as the gold-winged birds. The stone-and-wood-structured Potala Palace consists of over 1000 rooms, seminary, chanting hal1, temples, various chambers for worshipping Buddha and chambers housing the stupas of several Dalai Lamas, which are covered with gold leaf and studded with jewels.
Jokhang Temple: The Jokhang Temple is a four-storey timber complex with a golden top. The image Palden Lhamo on the third floor is the one that visitors can't miss. As the fierce protector of both Lhasa and the Dalai Lama, she is said to have murdered her own child to bring her husband and king to his senses and put an end to his endless military campaigns. The exquisite deer and wheel motifs on the roof are early symbols of Buddhism. Both allude to Sakyamuni's first sermon, in which he "turned the wheel of the Dharma," delivered in a deer park in Benares. The deer and wheel symbols were especially prominent in early Buddhism, when followers were reluctant to depict the Buddha. Inside, the temple features ancient Newari door frames, columns, and finials dating from the 7th and 8th centuries.
Day 06 Lhasa
Today you will discover Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery.
Drepung Monastery: The ground of the monastery is organized on the caves and temples for Jamyang Qoigyi, together with two magnificent white pagodas. The buildings of the monastery are centered on these pagodas, The major buildings are Ganden Potrang, Coqen Hall, the four Zhacangs (or Tantric colleges), and Kamcuns. The Ganden Potrang, in the southwest corner of the monastery, became the residence of the second, third, fourth, and the fifth Dalai Lamas. After the fifth Dalai Lama moved to the Potala Palace, it was served as the meeting place for the local regime for both politics and religion. The Coqen Hall is located in the center of the monastery.
Sera Monastery: With a construction area of 1,600 square meters, the main construction buildings of the Sera Monastery include the Coqen Hall, the Meba Zhangcang, the Gyi Zhangcang, the Ngaba Zhangcang, and 32 Kangcuns etc. All the 5,500 monks of the Sera Monastery study in Kamcuns and Myicuns under various Zhacangs (Buddhist colleges). The Sera Monastery holds its regular religious activities on the 8th, 10th, 15th, 25th and 30th days of each month. On these days, most of the Buddhist novices have a reading following morning fast tea and participate in sutra doctrine debates following the noon fast tea.
Day 07 Lhasa - - Gyangtse - - Shigatse
Today you will visit Yamdrotso Lake, The Friendship Highway and Gyangtse.
Yamdrotso Lake: Yamdrotso Lake is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet (another 2 is Namtso Lake and Manasarova).
Friendship Highway: The Friendship Highway is a celebrated route in the Tibetan Plateau, renowned for its scenic wonders. The highway itself starts from Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, passing the turquoise Yamdrotso Lake, before connecting to Shigatse, the home of the Panchen Lama, via Gyantse. The road forks after this, with one branch heading west to the city of Ali. The other branch continues south, past Shegar, New Shegar, and to Rongphu Monastery near Everest Base Camp. From here the road continues on to the Nepali border at Zhangmu, and Kathmandu. The scenery on the highway features inspired vistas of the snow-capped Himalayas, vast grasslands and meadows, and other unforgettable sights. The road is also important to pilgrims who make their way from all around Tibet to the spiritual center in Lhasa.
Gyangtse: Gyangtse stands at an elevation of more than 13,000 feet and is Tibet's third largest city. The Gyantse Dzong, or fortress, dominates the local skyline. This picture was taken at noon and has not been altered in any way.
Day 08 Shigatse - - Lhasa
Today you will visit Tashilumpo Monastery.
Tashilumpo Monastery: In the town of Shigatse, the second city of Tibet is the Tashilumpo monastery, the traditional seat of successive Panchen Lamas, the second highest-ranking tulku lineage in the Gelugpa Tibetan Buddhist hierarchy, after the Dalai Lama. The full name in Tibetan of the monastery means "all fortune and happiness gathered here" or "heap of glory". The 10th Panchen Lama died in 1989. The Chinese authorities chose the new Panchen Lama, among some children selected according to tibetan traditions. The candidate chosen by the Dalai Lama, living in exile in India, was arrested and is now in jail in Beijing with his family, making him the youngest political prisoner of the world. The Tashilumpo monastery remains popular among the Tibetans, as they carry on coming here on pilgrimage. It houses the tombs of Panchen Lamas, beautiful chortens decorated with gold and precious stones, as well as a Maitreya Bouddha statue 26 meters high.
Day 09 Lhasa - - Xian
After you take the flight to Xian, you will visit Ancient City Wall.
Ancient City Wall: The first landmark visitors will encounter in Xian is the ancient city wall, which stretches round the old city. The northern side runs parallel to the railway. Xian was originally a walled city, and even today the wall is considered a landmark dividing the city into the inner part and the outer part. The city wall is massive - tall, long and thick. The South Gate and North Gate are the two main entrances to the inner city. The city itself is neatly arranged along the city wall.
Day 10 Xian
Today you will discover The Qin Terracotta Army Museum, Huaqing Hot Springs and National Museum of Shaanxi History.
The Qin Terracotta Army Museum: Viewing Emperor Qin Shi Huang's terracotta army guarding his burial site and protecting his entry to the afterlife from the earthen side of a continuing archeological project is certainly one of the most memorable parts of any trip to China. Every figure differs from those around in facial features and expression, clothing, hairstyle, and gestures. The horsemen, the longbow bearers, the archers and the senior officers and generals were positioned in strict accordance with the ancient directives on the Art of War. The site was made a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1987.
Huaqing Hot Springs: Huaqing Hot Springs is located at the foot of the Lishan Mountain, a branch of the Qinling Range. Standing 1,256 meters high, it is covered with pines and cypress and looks very much like a dark green galloping horse from a long distance away. In ancient times, a black horse was called "Li", and this is how it got its name, Lishan.
National Museum of Shaanxi History: The museum occupies an area of 65,000 square meters (16 acres). It is a grand complex of buildings imitating the architecture style of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). A primary pavilion stands in the center, and secondary pavilions of varying heights are distributed orderly around it. With black, white and grey as the predominant colors, the buildings have a solemn and rustic charm. The museum is furnished with central air-conditioning and multi-functional lighting system to ensure the protection of the culture relics. It is a comprehensive museum with more than 370,000 exhibits of different times and kinds. The two-storied primary pavilion is divided into the following three main exhibition halls: Basic Exhibition Hall, Theme Exhibition Hall and East Exhibition Hall.
Day 11 Xian - - Guilin
Today you will discover Hanyangling Museum.
Hanyangling Museum: It is the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi. 20 kilometers (12 miles) north of Xian City, It is a joint tomb of Liu Qi, a notable emperor of the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-220AD), and his empress, Empress Wang. It was built in the year 153 AD and covers an area of 20 square kilometers (4,942 acres). It is a magnificent and abundant cultural relic, comprising the emperor's tomb, empress' tomb, the south and north burial pits, ceremonial site, human sacrifice graveyard and criminals' cemetery. The mausoleum is neatly arranged, centered with the emperor's tomb, revealing the strict hierarchical social structure. The Outside Pits Exhibition Hall was opened in 2006 and is the first underground museum in China.
Day 12 Guilin - - Yangshuo
Today you will have a wonderful and romantic Li River Cruise and arrive in Yangshuo.
Li River Cruise: Originating in Cat Mountain in Xin'an county northeast of Guilin, the Li River winds its way southeast for about 437 km, passing through Guilin, Yangshuo, Pingle, Zhaoping and finally meets Xi River in Wulin. It boasts the largest and most beautiful scenic area in China and attracts thousands of visitors each year. The 83-km-long waterway from Guilin to Yangshuo is like an artist's masterpiece. The landscape is decorated with rolling hills, steep cliffs, fantastic caves, leisurely boats and is lined with bamboo. A poem says: "The river is a green silk ribbon, and the hills are jade hair-pins". Mostly the cruise starts from Zhujiang Wharf. It is about 40 minutes' drive from Guilin city, and then 4 to 5 hours' cruise will take you to a beautiful and sedate ancient city - Yangshuo.
West Street: The west street is also named Foreigners?? Street because a lot of foreigners make the street their homes. The street has a history of more than 1400 years. The bars, hotels, internet cafes, handicraft shops are all designed in a complex style of Chinese and Western. Most Chinese people living or working in the street can speak fluent English. The West Street is an international community where visitors of different skins sit together chatting and drinking coffee. There is traditional Chinese food: glutinous rice cake, rice noodles even offered together with traditional Italian coffee.
Day 13 Yangshuo
Today you will discover Moon Hill and the Big Banyan Tree in Yangshuo.
Moon Hill: One kilometer to the south of the Big Banyan Tree, 50 minutes' bike from Yangshuo, there lies the Moon Hill. Named for the crescent shaped cave running through the moon, Moon Hill is one of the highlights in Yangshuo. The journey up to the summit is an arduous one which covers 800 steep steps. The scenery overlooking the countryside through the half moon, however, is well worth the trek, which is probably the best you will get in the area. At foot of the hill lies a tiny village called Moon Hill Village. The village offers a haven for those who would like to stay off the touristy places and around Yangshuo. It is a tranquil village free from the pollution, stress and turmoil that plague most of the cities we live. The traditional life style continues as time stands still here.
Big Banian Tree: Big Banyan Tree, located 7.5km south of Yangshuo, is one of the main scenic attractions of Yangshuo country. It is said that the banyan was planted in the Jin Dynasty and is famous for its age and towering beauty. The banyan tree is now 17 meters high, 7.1 meters around the trunk, and covers an area of 1000 square meters. When we look closely we see that it has beautifully twisted roots and gnarled branches. Its crown is round with an exuberant growth of branches and leaves. There is a huge branch stretching out straight starting just 1 meter above the ground. Enduring wind and rain for thousands of years, it is surprising that this branch has not been harmed. The Tall Banyan is on the west bank of the Jinbao River. There is an ancient ferry crossing under the tree called "Rongyin Gudu". Across the river, rocks of varying sizes, fascinating mountains and wonderful caves, make this area a must see.
Day 14 Yangshuo - - Guilin - - Chongqing
Today you will explore Guilin's Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill. Then you will take the fight to Chongqing and begin your Yangtze River Cruise.
Reed Flute Cave: The Reed Flute Cave is absolutely a must-see attraction. It is situated in the highway of the Guangming Hill, in the northwestern suburbs of the city. The cave got its name from a kind of flutes growing outside which can be made into melodious flutes. The cave is filled with a large number of stalactites, stalagmites, rocks in all strange shapes. The cave is about 240 meters long and a trip last about one hour. Along the u-shaped route, visitors can see those oddly shaped rocks, stone pillars and your guide will give you interesting story about them. Illuminated by the colored lights, the cave looks like a dazzling palace that is why the cave is otherwise known as the "Art Palace of the Nature".
Elephant Trunk Hill: Elephant Trunk Hill, also known as Elephant Hill is located at the confluence of Li River and Peach Blossom River in the southwest of Guilin city. It looks like a huge elephant stretching its trunk drinking water hence the name. Elephant Trunk Hill has been the symbol of the karst landscape in the area.
Seven Stars Park: Seven Stars Park, covering an area of more than 120 hectares (297 acres), is the largest comprehensive park with mass scenery in Guilin City. Located at the east bank of Li River, the park is 1.5 kilometers (0.9 mile) from the downtown area of Guilin. The park was so named because of the seven peaks (the four peaks of Putuo Mountain and three of Crescent Mountain) inside resemble the form of the Big Dipper constellation.
The park is endowed with elegant mountains, clear water, miraculous stone forest, deep and serene valleys, plentiful animals and plants and valued cultural relics. It has been popular since the Sui (581-618) and Tang (618-907) Dynasties. The main sights contain Flower Bridge, Putuo Mountain, Seven Stars Cave, Camel Hill, Crescent Mountain, Guihai Stele Forest and Light of China Square.
Day 15 Yangtze River Cruises
Today you will visit Fengdu Ghost City.
Fengdu Ghost City: Fengdu, which also called the "City of Ghosts" on the Ming Hill is far 170 km from the east of Chongqing, on the north bank of the river with a history of 1,900 years. Why it has been regarded as the "City of Ghosts"? It got its reputation as the "Ghost City" in the Eastern Han Dynasty. Two officials from the imperial court: Wang Fangping and Yin Changsheng, got bored with the political life in the court and came to Mt. Minshan outside Fengdu City to practice Taoist teachings. Both of them later became immortals by carrying out self-cultivation. This story widely spread and Mt. Minshan became famous. When combined together, their surnames Yin and Wang, sound very much like "King of Hell" in Chinese. Hence the people began to call Fengdu the "Ghost City". It was the legendary capital of The Ghost King sculptured statue is 138 meters high and 217 meters wide. The tongue only is 81 meters long and mouth 70 meters wide. The pictures are carved in to the mountain for a depth of 26 meters. Visitors can climb the body of the king to the top of the mountain. Guinness World Records has listed it as the biggest sculpture carved on a rock, Ghost State by Daoists.
Day 16 Yangtze River Cruises
Today you will discover Baidi City, Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and the Great Canyon of Shennong Stream (including drifting).
Baidi City: A few miles into Fenjie County, on the northern bank of the Yangtze River is Baidi City (White Emperor City), also called Baidi Temple. It is located on Baidi Mountain at the mouth of Qutang Gorge, one of the Three Gorgers of the Yangtze River. It is said that in the late Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - 24 AD), Gongsun Shu, a general, set up a separatist regime by force of arms in Sichuan. He claimed himself the King of Shu. Because he saw white fog rising from the well of the mountain which was like a white dragon, he called himself the White Emperor. And he made it the capital city and gave the city the name - White Emperor City.
Qutang Gorge: Qutang Gorge, the shortest and most majestic of the Three Gorges, winds five miles from Baidi City in Fengjie County to Daxi Town in Wushan County. The two banks of the Qutang Gorge contain numerous scenic spots. Southwest of the Qutang Gorge is the Kui Gate, also called the Qutang Pass. Two peaks, Mt. Baiyan (White Salt Mountain) in the north and Mt. Chijia soar above the horizon. The two mountains resemble a gate that might have been created by Heaven and placed here on earth.
Wu Gorge: The Wu Gorge is the second gorge of the Three Gorges of Yangtze River and is famous for its elegance. Winding over 25 miles, it starts from the estuary of Daning River (east of Wushan) in the west and ends at Guandukou in Badong, Hubei Province. Also called Da Xia (Large Gorge), the Wu Gorge is comprised of Golden Helmet and Silver Armor Gorge (Jinkui Yinjia Xia) and Iron Coffin Gorge. As strange peaks, grotesque rocks as well as fog and clouds surround the gorge, it is usually the most notable of the three gorges.
Shennong Stream: Shennong Stream, a tributary of the Yangtze River, rises in the southern part of Shennongjia Natural Reserve. It joins the Yangtze at Xirangkou in Hubei's Badong County. With crystal clear steam flows swiftly from north to south through deep gorges, a sampan tour will allow you to experience a speedy adventure along this newly opened unspoiled river. The section of the river earmarked for this game is twenty kilometers long and passes along the Mianzhuxia, Yingwuxia and Longchangxia. An arrow-like sampan glides past the four-kilometer-long Mianzhu Gorge and then enters the main stream of the Shennong. The boat glides over the cobble-strewn riverbed with its bottom often banging against the stones. It is not without risk yet exhilarating. It is thrilling to battle with the nature.
Day 17 Yangtze River - - Yichang - - Shanghai
Today you will visit Three Gorges Dam and take the fight to Shanghai.
Three Gorges Dam: The three huge gorges are Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge. "Three Gorges" are deemed as their general name. The Three Gorges is an area of huge cliffs and high mountains with the Yangtze winding its way though on it progress toward the sea. The gorges are usually 250 meters to 350 meters wide with the narrowest point being about 100 meters wide. The high mountains and deep gorges, form an area of about 1 million square meters' water from the upper reaches of Yangtze River, producing rapid torrents and annual average runoff of more than 450 billion cubic meters. Being one of the largest gorges in the world, the Three Gorges provides abundant water resources for China.
Day 18 Shanghai
Today you will discover Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden. And a Huangpu River cruise will give you a wonderful memory.
Shanghai Museum: As a museum of ancient Chinese art, Shanghai Museum possesses a collection of 120,000 precious works of art. The museum style and presentation surround visitors with artifacts demonstrating ancient wisdom and philosophy. The exterior design of the round dome and the square base symbolizes the ancient idea of a round heaven and a square land. Its rich and high-quality collection of ancient Chinese bronze, ceramics, painting and calligraphy is specially celebrated in the world. The museum is divided into eleven galleries and three exhibition halls. The eleven Galleries cover most of the major categories of Chinese art: Ancient Bronze, Ancient Ceramics, Paintings, Calligraphy, Ancient Sculpture, Ancient Jade, Coins, Ming and Qing Furniture, Seals, and Minority Nationalities.
Yuyuan Garden: It is a renowned traditional landscape garden in Jiangnan. It is also a historical site and tourist attraction famous at home and abroad. It was built by a man named Pan during the Ming Dynasty. It was changed and rebuilt for hundreds of years by different descendents of the original builder. The garden is a virtual maze of caves, gardens, rockeries, paths, bridges, and buildings. Even though many people have had a hand in rebuilding the garden over the centuries, it is seamlessly blended. Every corner you turn has a new surprise, and a total different view.
Huangpu River cruise: The Huangpu River is the symbol and embodiment of Shanghai, just like the Thames of London, the Seine of Paris and the Danube of Budapest. This river is synonymous with the History of Shanghai, being inextricably intertwined with the social and economic life of the city and having nurtured its prosperity and witnessed its honors and disgraces. The Huangpu River is a must for travelers to Shanghai. Huangpu River, mother river of Shanghai, is a branch of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. It is an average of 400 meters wide and 9 meters deep. The Huangpu River is not only the mother river of Shanghai, but also assembles the splendid tourist attractions of the city.
Day 19 Depart from Shanghai
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