Drive to the Temple of Heaven to see the site where Chinese emperors worshiped.

Afterwards, you will take a rickshaw tour to explore the original Hutong alleys and have a chance to visit a local family.

In the afternoon, drive you to the railway station and you will take a high speed train to Xi'an. Upon arrival, you will be met by a local professional tour guide and transferred to check in at the well selected hotel.

Next, have some free time at the nearby Grand Tang Dynasty Ever-Bright City, a cult pedestrian street for locals and tourists alike to encounter cultural phenomena, like the spectacle of passers-by dressed in traditional Chinese clothes.

You will visit the Provincial History Museum, which offers you an overview of the thousands of years of Chinese history and the splendid ancient cultures.

Your guide will escort you to the airport. You will take a flight to Chongqing and your local professional tour guide will expect you with comfortable transfer service. Then have a brief tour to see pandas and Ciqikou Village. Ciqikou, is an ancient village boasting folk houses dated from the Ming and Qing dynasties and spicy and mouth-watering local snacks. Transfer you to board the cruise ship. When the ship departs from Chongqing, your relaxing Yangtze River cruise tour begins.

This morning you will have a Safety, Orientation & River Briefing. You will learn the geography & river lore of China. After lunch, disembark for an excursion to the Shuangguishan National Forest Park. Around 18:00 Captain's Welcome Party presents Chinese folk dancing and music performance. You can also join in the fun.

Begin the passage with Qutang Gorge, the shortest and thegrandest of the Three Gorges. View the exquisite peaks and grotesquely shaped rocks. Pass the Wu Gorge with its famouslofty and misty peaks. Disembark for an excursion to the Shennv Stream. The trip features natural beauty and an exciting boat ride drifting along the crystal stream. The small motor boat allows you to experience a speedy adventure and have a close look at mossy rocks, verdant plants and precious animals. Then continue sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge.

After the excursion, the cruise company will drive you to the Three Gorges Tourist Center in Yichang. Our local guide will meet you there and escort you to the railway station for a high speed train to Shanghai and check in at the hotel.

This day will conclude at Tianzifang, a cultural street with artsy stores, bars and restaurants.

Your guide and driver will meet you in the hotel at the appointed time and see you off at the airport. If you wish to extend your China tour package to other destinations, please contact your travel consultant to further discuss.