HOLISTIC CHINA

Arrive in Chengdu in the morning, and then transfer to visit Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, The Giant Panda Breeding Research Base is the place to see and learn about these gentle and endangered creatures. Over 80 pandas live at the base, including some red pandas along with the more famous giant variety, pampered by a staff whose primary goal is to get the notoriously low-libido animals to reproduce. Coerced procreation may not be enough to keep pandas alive in their wild habitat, though Sichuan's wild panda reserves have recently reported boosts in overall populations. Visit the Wenshu Monastery, The Wenshu Monastery is Chengdu's oldest and largest temple. Today's temple is a Qing Dynasty reconstruction of an earlier temple dating back to the Tang Dynasty.Cultural relics are the highlights of Wenshu Monastery.In addition, a large and popular teahouse and an excellent vegetarian restaurant are located within the monastery grounds.Then visit famous Wide and Narrow Alley, Kuan-Zhai Xiangzi are the last remnants of the Old Shaocheng part of Chengdu that housed the Imperial officials and soldiers from the Qing Dynasty.The two alleys are now home to trinket stands, upscale restaurants and teahouses, a Starbucks and a few art dealers. Although the original authentic feel of the alleys is mostly gone, the streets are now clean and beautiful, and much of the new architecture was modeled after, or built on top of, the old existing edifice. Later visit Jinli Street, Jinli Cultural Street is a winding cobblestone lane lined with replicas of Qing Dynasty mansions selling local tea, books, souvenirs, musical instruments and caricatures.There are several large restaurants here but the real charm lies in the small snack alley between Wuhou Temple and Jinli.

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to visit Luodai Ancient Town, where is 20km away from Chengdu, There are several "old towns" that ring the city of Chengdu. One of the more famous ones is Luodai, an old Hakka outpost built up over the several hundred years of Hakka migrations from the east coast to Sichuan. Most of the old towns have become tourist traps that eerily resemble each other and every other "old town" in China. That's unfortunate, but there is something worthwhile to extract from Luodai: its rich Hakka heritage. Then transfer to railway station go to Chongqing by train. Arrive Chongqing pick up, then transfer from hotel transfer to embark the Victoria Ship which will depart Chongqing at 21:00 and your memorable Yangtze River tour begins.

Disembark for an excursion to Fengdu Ghost City or Shibaozhai, or Wanxian according to the river condition.1 option program RMB20 per person: Ropeway. The elegant and exciting Captain’s Welcome Party will be held in the evening. Just enjoy the Chinese folk dancing and music performance, and bear a part in it for fun.

Sailing through the Qutang Gorge and later the Wu Gorge. Disembark at Wuhan Daning River for an excursion to the Small Gorges, or take a shore excursion to Badong and experience a small wooden boat trip to enjoy the natural beauty of Shennong Stream. In the evening, the ship will pass through the three gorges ship lock and a la carte dinner is served for you. 1 option program RMB240 per person: Baidicheng.

After breakfast, you will disembark for visit the grandest hydroelectric project in the world-Three Gorges Dam. After lunch, the ship will disembark Yinchuan at 12:00. Your wonderful Cruise tour ends here. Our guide will meet you on board and transfer you to the airport and take a flight to Beijing. Arrive Beijing pick up, then transfer to hotel an check in.

Breakfast at hotel, visit the Summer Palace, the largest and best preserved of all the imperial palace gardens, and boasts such delights as the “Marble Boat” and the ornately painted” Long Corridor”, and Pearl shop. Later visit the world famous Tian'anmen Square the biggest square in the world that lies in the center of the city. Then the Forbidden City from which the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties governed for over 500 years. proceed to see the Bird’s Nest (Olympic National Stadium outside) and the Water Cube (Outside).Cultural program: Acrobatic show. Indian Dinner at local Indian restaurant.

Breakfast at hotel, Begin today’s full tour with visit the fabled Great Wall-Juyong Pass, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a massive defensive structure built to keep off intrusion. Visit a Longdi Jade shop where we will learn about Chinese jade culture. In the afternoon Yaxiu market for shopping at leisure. Overnight train to Xian.

Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport and fly to Xian. Arrive in Xian, Visit Shaanxi Historical Museum, the Shaanxi History Museum Located in the suburbs south of Xi'an. In order to further the legend of the city's iconic status, the Shaanxi History Museum showcases the highlights of these ancient civilizations, reproducing a grand complex of buildings in the Tang architectural style. Wild goose Pagoda square. visit Shuyuanmen Ancient Culture Street, You can watch the Bell and Drum tower outside look, visit the Muslim Bazaar of Xi’an. most foreigners will come here and do shopping here. Evening watch Tang Dynasty Show-the ancient Chinese dance and musical show.

Breakfast at hotel, you will set off for one of today's highlights - the incredible 2000 year-old Terra Cotta Warriors. Each one is part of the underground tomb of the Emperor Qin. Well over 7000 figures were drawn up in full battle array in several large pits, take afternoon flight to Guilin.

Breakfast at hotel, drive to Zhujiang Pier (about 40-minute drive) to start the Li River Cruise along the tranquil Li River until you get to Yangshuo County (3.5-5 hours depending on the season). Enjoy some free time on the nice West Street in Yangshuo. And then visit Moon Hill, Big Banyan Tree, Yangshuo market and village. Transfer to Guilin. Dinner at local Chinese restaurant.

After breakfast, visit Elephant Trunk Hill, the symbol of Guilin,China's storied landscape is well populated by fantastically shaped natural features named for various mythological figures, especially animals.One of the most famous is Guilin's Elephant Trunk Hill, a striking natural arch that juts out into the Li River, bearing a clear resemblance to an elephant dipping its trunk into the water.. Then visit Fubo Hill. This fascinating karst upthrust reminds some people of a towering wave, poised to crash down into the river below; others believe the name comes from the rock formation's interruption of the flow of the Li River. Either way, it's an impressive piece of geology, surrounded by rolling green hills and more karst peaks, water, caves, picturesque rocks, and gardens. You can clamber up stairs leading to Fubo Shan's summit for an excellent view of the city.

After breakfast, then transfer to stationto Shanghai. Arrive Shanghai pick up, then transfer to hotel and check in. transfer to TV tower outside photo stop. Cultural program: Huangpu River Cruise along the bund in the evening.

Visit the Shanghai Museum which is the largest museum of ancient Chinese art in Shanghai. Later visit the People Square and Nanjing Road for shopping. Walking on the bund. then go to the silk shop, later visit the lovely old Yuyuan Garden-outside look nine zig zag bridge with golden fish pond, bridges and pavilions. Then we step onto Yu Marke Indian dinner at local Indian restaurant. Transfer back hotel.

Breakfast at hotel. Visit the Jade Buddha Temple, Tea house. Half day Qipu Road Shopping at leisure. Evening visit Xintiandi, the essential night life of Shanghai with bars, Shikumen Buildings, galleries, fashion shops, themed restaurants, coffee shops.

Breakfast at hotel, free leisure and check out, only transfer to airport to catch Int’l flight,