Day 5 (Thu): Beijing-Chongqing (BLD)
Early morning sightseeing in the Temple of Heaven where you can see and even join in the local residents’ morning exercise. After lunch we tour Beijing Hutong by rickshaw to see traditional residential courtyards. Late afternoon fly to Chongqing. 
Accommodation: ChungKing Hotel * * * * (or similar)
Accommodation: Hilton Chongqing * * * * * (or similar)

Day 6 (Fri): Chongqing-Yangtze Cruise (BLD)
Today’s city tour includes Chongqing Zoo to see Giant Panda, the Painters' Village in Ci Qi Kou old street and Eling Park to see a bird's view of Chongqing and the Three Gorges Museum. We savor a local Hot Pot dinner before boarding for our 3-day downstream Yangtze River Cruise in the evening.
Accommodation: President #6 (Paradise Yangtze) * * * * (or similar)
Accommodation on cruise ship: Victoria Cruise Series * * * * * (or similar)

Day 7 (Sat): Yangtze Cruise (BLD)
At 6,380km the Yangtze is the longest river in China and the third longest in the world after the Nile and the Amazon. The most impressive section of the Yangtze is the Three Gorges. Today's shore excursion features Shibaozhai (Stone Treasure Fortress), an ancient wooden pagoda built against rock cliffs facing the Yangtze.

Day 8 (Sun): Yangtze Cruise (BLD)
Admire nature's grandeur while sailing through spectacular Qutang Gorge (8km) and Wu Gorge (44km) today. Later this morning we navigate Shennong Stream on a small vessel. Originating in the southern slopes of Shennongjia Nature Reserve, the crystal clear river twists and turns 60 kilometers through forested mountains before emptying into the mighty Yangtze. 

Day 9 (Mon): Yichang-Shanghai (BLD)
The ship enters the eastern section of Xiling Gorge (66km) in the morning. We tour the site of the Three Gorges Dam.
We disembark in Yichang around noon. Fly to Shanghai from Yichang or Wuhan.
Accommodation: Best Western New Century Hotel Shanghai * * * * (or similar)
Accommodation: Hilton Shanghai Hotel * * * * * (or similar) 

Day 10 (Tue): Shanghai (BLD)
Shanghai, the largest city of China, is regarded as one of the most important cultural, commercial, financial, industrial and communications centers of China.
Today we visit The Bund - a waterfront promenade famous for its landmark neoclassical buildings of European style, Yuyuan Garden, Town-God Temple bazaar and Shanghai Museum.
Evening entertainment is a dazzling acrobatic show. 

Day 11 (Wed): Shanghai-Home (B)
Bid farewell as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to Canada

(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, SD=Special Dinner)

*Prices are subject to change without notice.
*Single Supplement does not cover single cabin on Yangtze River Cruise. Share with others. Extra cost will apply if single cabin needed. Please call or e-mail for detailed quote.

• International round-trip airfare, airport taxes and fuel surcharge (apply to Full Package);
• China internal air flights, airport taxes and fuel surcharge;
• Hotel accommodation and cruise ship (if applicable) including breakfast;
• Meals daily as specified;
• Daily guided sightseeing and entrance admission fee;
• Air-conditioned vehicle and private professional English-speaking tour guide;
• Round-trip airport/hotel transfers in each city and luggage handling;
• Special dinners and cultural shows as specified;
• A bottle of water on the road each day.

• International round-trip airfare, airport taxes and fuel surcharge (apply to Land Cost Package);
• Travel insurance;
• Tips for tour guides, drivers, porters, staff on cruise and tour leader;
• China Visa fee;
• Personal natures such as laundry, alcoholic beverages and telephone call;
• Excess baggage.

• Full package may change along with the adjustment of international airfare, airport tax and fuel surcharge;
• For traveling with Air Canada, once seat availability is confirmed, clients must have their tickets issued before the deadline set by the airline;
• Child Rate (2-11 yrs): 80% of the adult fare sharing room with 2 adults, no extra bed.