| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart North America | Depart North America : |
| Day 2 | Beijing | Arrive Beijing (4 nights) : Arrive in Beijing and be greeted by a Trafalgar Tour Director who will escort you to your hotel.
Hotel: Kempinski |
| Day 3 | Beijing | Beijing : Beijing is home to many sights that make China a must-see destination, including your stops today: the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Temple of Heaven. You'll also be treated to a relaxing foot massage, and in the evening, a traditional Peking Duck feast. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Highlight Dinner) |
| Day 4 | Beijing | Beijing : You'll have a chance to walk along the Great Wall today - a truly unique experience. Afterwards, visit the lavish and historic Ming Tombs. In the evening, enjoy a historic Beijing Opera performance. (Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
| Day 5 | Beijing | Beijing : Visit the Summer Palace, one of China's best-preserved imperial gardens and the Beijing Zoo. Take a rickshaw tour of the Hutongs and then enjoy an evening boat tour of Shishahai Lake. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
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| Day 6 | Xi'an | Beijing to Xi'an (2 nights) : Fly to Xi'an, and be greeted by a Royal Welcome Ceremony at the city gate. Transfer to the Sofitel Hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Hotel: Sofitel |
| Day 7 | Xi'an | Xi'an : Visit the awe-inspiring Terracotta Warriors, and then visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. In the evening, enjoy a Tang Dynasty dinner and cultural show. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 8 | Cruising the Yangtze River | Xi'an to Chongqing to Cruising the Yangtze (3 nights) : Fly to Chongqing and board an elegant Victoria Cruises ship. Before boarding, we'll take a brief tour of the city of Chongqing. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 9 | Cruising the Yangtze River | Cruising the Yangtze River : Sail along the Yangtze where you'll journey through the Three Gorges. If water levels cooperate, you'll stop at Shibaozai, a magnificent wooden pavilion constructed without nails. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
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| Day 10 | Cruising the Yangtze River | Cruising the Yangtze River : Depending on water levels, board a riverboat for a voyage down the Lesser Three Gorges. In the evening, you'll pass through the Three Gorges 5-stage ship locks. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 11 | Shanghai | Cruising the Yangtze River to Yichang to Shanghai (2 nights) : On the way to Yichang, you'll visit the site of the world's largest hydroelectric power plant, Three Gorges Dam, before disembarking your luxury ship. Fly to Shanghai and transfer to the your hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Hotel: Regal International |
| Day 12 | Shanghai | Shanghai : Shanghai is a striking blend of cultures. European-style buildings stand alongside Chinese structures and ancient temples. Today you'll stroll through Old Town, then along the Bund, Shanghai's famed waterfront promenade. Also enjoy the peaceful Yu Yuan Gardens and visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower with its distinctive artistic spheres representing "large and small pearls dropping onto a jade plate." The highest tower in Asia, this unique site with a revolving teahouse and sightseeing platform offers a fantastic view of the Bund. During the evening, prepare to be dazzled as the amazing Shanghai Acrobats entertain you.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 13 | Guilin | Shanghai to Guilin : In the morning, fly to Guilin. Marvel at the distinctly-colored stalactites and stalagmites in the Reed Flute Cave. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Hotel: Sheraton |
| Day 14 | Hong Kong | Guilin to Hong Kong (3 nights) : Enjoy a half-day cruise down the Li River. Visit Yangzhou, a leading economic and cultural center. Later in the day, fly to Hong Kong . (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch)
Hotel: Sheraton
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| Day 15 | Hong Kong | Hong Kong : This breathtaking city offers a vibrant blend of East and West. Visit Wong Tai Sin Temple, and then take the tram to Victoria Peak. Enjoy a dim sum lunch at the Jumbo Floating Restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Aberdeen Fishing Village and Stanley Market. (Buffet Beakfast / Lunch)
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| Day 16 | Hong Kong | Hong Kong : Enjoy the day at leisure in this breathtaking city known for its great shopping. (Buffet Breakfast)
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| Day 17 | Hong Kong - North America | Hong Kong - North America : Transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)
Note: Substitute visits to other sights along the Yangtze may occur depending on water levels, or other factors. |