Arrive in Shanghai (Friday)
Welcome to Shanghai- the largest commercial and financial center of China. On arrival, you will be met by your friendly local tour guide and transferred to your hotel.

Shanghai
We will have a full day city tour in Shanghai. Start the exploration form The Bund, a waterfront promenade lined with a mile-long of European buildings. Later, visit the small yet exquisite Yu Yuan Garden. After lunch, we will visit the marvelous Shanghai Museum. Its galleries contain world-class collections of ancient arts and artifacts. The Bronze Gallery is a must-see section. Enjoy an exciting Acrobatic Show in the evening. [B/L/D]

Shanghai/Zhangjiajie Flight
This morning, we tour to French Concession (the area has been newly renovated). Then, we will visit Oriental Pearl TV Tower for a bird’s eye view of Shanghai. Continue our trip to Jade Buddha Temple, a venerable and famous Buddhist temple, which was built in 1882 to keep two precious jade Buddha statues. Late afternoon, we fly to Zhangjiajie, the World Natural Heritage site in China.   [B/L/SD]

Zhangjiajie
The State Level scenic area Zhangjiajie (Brief introduction of Zhangjiajie) comprises the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, the Mount TIanzi Scenic Zone and the Suoxi Gully Scenic Zone. It features the remarkably charming landscape in a landform of layers of quartzarenite and hoodoo or needle karst, which is the result of the work of nature in a period of hundres of millions of years. Zhangjiajie is acclaimed for its fantastic forms of peaks, its crystal clear waters, its spectacular karst caves and its unrivalled high percentage or forest cover. It is a place deep in contact with nature, and was inscribed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO. Enjoy yourself in the pleasant surroundings. Today, we will tour to the Forest park, Emperor Mountain Reserve and take cable car up to the Terraced Fields, trekking into Suoxi Gully Reserve and visit Golden Whip Stream. [B/L/D]

Zhangjiajie/Chengdu Flight
This morning, we continue our visit in Zhangjiajie, local ethnic villages & Tujia Ethnic Minority Family Museum and Yellow Dragon Cave. Then, we take a later afternoon flight to Chengdu. Centrally located in the western Sichuan Plain, with a history of over 2300 year, Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, is renowned for its fertile land and agricultural wealth which have earned the city the nickname “Storehouse of Heaven”. [B/L/D]

Chengdu/Jiuzhaigou Flight
Today, we take a short flight to the Fairland of Jiuzhaigou (Brief introduction of Jiuzhaigou). Jiuzhai Airport is at an elevation of 3400 meters above sea level, the 3th highest elevation airport in the world. It is specially built up for the visiting Fairyland Jiuzhaigou (Nine Tibetan Villages Valley) and Huanglong Scenic Area. After we land down at the airport, we first drive to explore the beauty of Huanglong for remain of the day. Tonight we stay at Jiuzhai Sheraton Resort Hotel, and have buffer dinner at hotel. [B/L/D]

Jiuzhaigou
Explore the fantasy of Jiuzhaigou for the whole day. Morning we take bus 18 KM deep into Jiuzaigou (Nine Tibet Villages Valleys) including visit Panda Lake, Mirror Lake, Tiger Lake, Five Flower Lake, Rhinoceros Lake, Peacock River & Lake, Nourilang Waterfall, Shuzheng Waterfall, Pearl Shoal Waterfall etc. for the whole day. [B/L/D]

Jiuzhaigou/Chongqing Flight
Today, continue explore the fantasy land of Jiuzhaigou again. Morning we enter into Jiuzhaigou again by visit Long Lake and some others beautiful lakes. Later afternoon leave for Chongqing, the boarding point of your fascinating Yangtze River cruise. Sightseeing in Chongqing, the birthplace of Ba and Yu culture with the history of 3000 years.World War II & Stillwell Museum is housed in the former VIP guest house of the Guomingdang and residence of General Stillwell. Since 1991, the Chongqing Municipal Government has turned it into a museum, housing exhibits on General Stillwell and Americans in Chongqing during World War II. Embark MV. Paradise before 8:00 pm and set sailing at mid night. [B/L/D]

Cruise
The cruiser sails downstream. Shore excursion to Shibaozhai temple, which is one of the most spectacular along the Yangtze. This 12-story wooden pagoda was build against the side of a sheer rectangular cliff. Today, this 400- year old temple has one of the best views of Yangtze River. Shibaozhai is ranked as one of the eight strangest architectural structures of the world, and is renowned as the pearl of the Yangtze River. [B/L/D]

Cruise
Today the cruiser will sail into the Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge. Although Qutang Gorge is the smallest among the Three Gorges, it is actually the most powerful one and the water here flows most rapidly at this spot. The Wu Gorge boasts the most immediately beautiful and spectacular scenery of the Three Gorges. Flanking the river is a series of green mountains with precipices and peaks where the water zigzags forward and gives way to some attractive scenery. Afternoon transfer to smaller boats to see the Shennongxi Stream or the Lessor Three Gorges along the Daning River. Then the cruiser will pass the ship-lock of the Three Gorges Dam. [B/L/D]

Yichang/Shanghai Flight
The cruiser sails downstream and arriving at Sandouping and shore excursion to visit the Three Gorges Dam. Shore excursion to visit the Three Gorges Dam, the largest project of China. One of the largest construction projects ever undertaken in the world, the Three Gorges Project will forever change the face of the Yangtze River as we know today. Possessing comprehensive utilization benefits mainly for flood control, power generation and navigation improvement. It will be vital important and backbone project in harnessing and developing of the Yangtze River.  At 12:30, disembarkation in Yichang, continue your trip to shanghai, the largest commercial and financial center of China. [B/L]

Depart Shanghai (Tuesday)
You will be transferred to airport for your flight to your sweet home. [B]

*Price per person in Canadian dollars, minimum 2 passengers traveling together

Includes:

• 11 nights accommodation based on twin sharing with buffet breakfast:
  • Shanghai Galaxy Hotel or similar (4 star)
  • Zhangjiajie Best Western Premier Hotel or similar (5 star)
  • Chengdu Crown Plaza Hotel or similar (5 star)
  • Jiuzhaigou Sheraton Resort Hotel or similar (5 star)
  • Yangtze River Cruise: MV Splendid China standard cabin (5 star)
• Sightseeing tours with lunch & dinner listed in the above itinerary, including
  • Acrobatic Show in Shanghai
  • Lunch & dinner at local restaurant with one glass of soft drink
  • Special lunch at local restaurant with soft drinks
  • Special dinner at local restaurant with soft drinks & local wine
• Professional English speaking tour guide service in each city
• Round trip airport/hotel transfers in each city
• Domestic airfare Shanghai/Zhangjiajie/Chengdu/Jiuzhaigou/Chongqing- Yichang/ Shanghai with airport tax and fuel surcharge
• Baggage handling

Excludes:

• International flights & airport taxes
• Travel insurance
• Visa fee
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities to guide, driver & porters