Day 1-2 DEPART CANADA
Depart from your home gateway city, bound for Beijing.

Day 2-3 ARRIVE BEIJING (4 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Beijing! Upon arrival, you’ll be taken directly to your luxury hotel. Your Tour Director will be on hand to greet you and answer any questions you may have about the exciting days ahead.

Day 3-4 BEIJING SIGHTSEEING
Visit Tiananmen Square, home to the National Museum, the mausoleum of Mao Zedong and the soaring Monument to the Peoples’ Heroes. Then enter the magnificent Forbidden City, the imperial palace for more than 500 years. Marvel at the exquisite Temple of Heaven. Then relax with a traditional foot massage. This evening, savor a festive Welcome Dinner of Peking duck.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Welcome Dinner)

Day 4-5 BEIJING SIGHTSEEING - THE GREAT WALL
Travel outside the city and look down upon the Chinese countryside from your perch atop the Great Wall. Then walk the Sacred Way past the tombs and memorials of the emperors of the Ming Dynasty. This evening, attend a lively show of acrobatics, kung fu and dance at the Red Theater.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 5-6 BEIJING SIGHTSEEING
Take a guided tour of the splendid Summer Palace and its lovely gardens. This afternoon, embark on a unique tour by rickshaw through the old section of the city (the Hutongs) where you join a local family for a Be My Guest Dinner in their home. Then watch the stars come out during an after-dinner cruise.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Be My Guest dinner)

Day 6-7 BEIJING - XI'AN (2 NIGHTS)
Fly to the city of Xi’an where you are greeted with a special royal welcome ceremony at the old city gates. This evening, enjoy a sumptuous Highlight Dinner of traditional dumplings at a local restaurant.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Highlight Dinner)

Day 7-8 XI'AN SIGHTSEEING
Marvel at the meticulously sculpted subterranean army of Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses in the tomb of Qin Shi Huang. Then ascend the city wall for a panoramic view of Xi’an. This evening, step back in time at a Tang Dynasty Highlight Dinner feast with entertainment.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Highlight Dinner)

Day 8-9 XI'AN - SHANGHAI - TONGLI SIGHTSEEING - SUZHOU
Fly to Shanghai this morning. Then take a cruise through the 1,000-year-old city of Tongli’s system of canals. In Suzhou, thrill to an enthralling musical performance in the exquisite gardens of the Master of the Fishing Nets.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 9-10 SUZHOU SIGHTSEEING - SHANGHAI (2 NIGHTS)
Spend the morning immersed in the grandeur of Suzhou’s UNESCO World Heritage Humble Administrator Garden, and make a special visit to the Embroidery Research Institute to learn how Chinese silk is manufactured. Back in Shanghai, relish a sumptuous buffet dinner.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 10-11 SHANGHAI SIGHTSEEING
Discover the former international settlement of the Bund and immerse yourself in the history and culture of the atmospheric Old Town. Enjoy a delicious Dim Sum Highlight Lunch in a local restaurant. This evening, attend a spectacular performance by the renowned Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe.(Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Lunch / Dinner)

Day 11-12 SHANGHAI - YICHANG - YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE (4 NIGHTS)
Rise above the city for a panoramic view from the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, and then visit the Shanghai Municipal History museum. Fly to Yichang to board your luxurious ship and begin your Yangtze cruise.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 12-13 CRUISING THE YANGTZE RIVER
Take a tour of the Three Gorges Dam, one of the world’s great feats of engineering, before cruising through stunning Xiling Gorge. This evening, raise a glass at the Captain’s Welcome Reception.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 13-14 CRUISING THE YANGTZE RIVER
Board a small riverboat to take a side trip to the Lesser Gorges, where misty evergreen forest drapes the sheer cliffs. Marvel at the scenery in the world-renowned Qutang and Wu Gorges as the river winds its way through the verdant landscape.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 14-15 CRUISING THE YANGTZE RIVER
Disembark at Fengdu to see its aboveground necropolis with its elaborately carved tombs. Back on board, celebrate your journey at the Captain’s Farewell Dinner.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Farewell Dinner)

Day 15-16 CHONGQING - GUILIN (2 NIGHTS)
Bid farewell to your ship in Chongqing and take a short city tour before visiting the giant pandas at the zoo. This afternoon, fly to the lovely city of Guilin. Check in and enjoy dinner at your hotel.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 16-17 GUILIN SIGHTSEEING
Head out for a half-day cruise on the gorgeous Li River — an inspiration to poets and painters for centuries — and spend some time exploring the pretty little town of Yangshuo.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 17-18 GUILIN - HONG KONG (2 NIGHTS)
Go underground to see the fantastic formations in the renowned Reed Flute Cave before visiting a traditional Chinese tea plantation and tasting the tea. This afternoon, fly to Hong Kong.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch)

Day 18-19 HONG KONG SIGHTSEEING - FREE TIME
On a lively half-day tour, see the places that have made Hong Kong famous—Victoria Peak, bustling Stanley Market and Aberdeen fishing village. The evening is yours to explore and sample Hong Kong’s world-famous cuisine.(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 19-20 DEPART HONG KONG
Transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (CB/BB)

Duration - 19 days

Prices are updated frequently and are subject to change. Please call 1866 940 0214 for most up to date pricing.

Tour Departure Dates	Pricing
Sun May 27 2012 to Thu Jun 14 2012	$4461** per Adult
Sun May 27 2012 to Thu Jun 14 2012	$4461** per Adult
Sun May 27 2012 to Thu Jun 14 2012	$4461** per Adult
Sun May 27 2012 to Thu Jun 14 2012	$4461** per Adult
Sun Jun 17 2012 to Thu Jul 05 2012	$4301** per Adult
Sun Jun 17 2012 to Thu Jul 05 2012	$4301** per Adult
Sun Jun 17 2012 to Thu Jul 05 2012	$4301** per Adult
Sun Jun 17 2012 to Thu Jul 05 2012	$4301** per Adult
Sun Jul 08 2012 to Thu Jul 26 2012	$4251** per Adult
Sun Jul 08 2012 to Thu Jul 26 2012	$4251** per Adult
Sun Jul 08 2012 to Thu Jul 26 2012	$4251** per Adult
Sun Jul 08 2012 to Thu Jul 26 2012	$4251** per Adult
Sun Jul 22 2012 to Thu Aug 09 2012	$4251** per Adult
Sun Jul 22 2012 to Thu Aug 09 2012	$4251** per Adult
Sun Jul 22 2012 to Thu Aug 09 2012	$4251** per Adult
Sun Jul 22 2012 to Thu Aug 09 2012	$4251** per Adult
Sun Aug 12 2012 to Thu Aug 30 2012	$4251** per Adult
Sun Aug 12 2012 to Thu Aug 30 2012	$4251** per Adult
Sun Aug 12 2012 to Thu Aug 30 2012	$4251** per Adult
Sun Aug 12 2012 to Thu Aug 30 2012	$4251** per Adult

** Taxes and fees included. Airfare not included.