Imperial Echoes & Wild Great Wall
An Epic Exploration of Imperial Capitals, Sacred Landscapes & Cosmopolitan Centers
Section 1: Imperial Capitals & Ancient Wonders (Days 1-6)
Days 1-4: Beijing - The Imperial Heart
Day 1: Arrival in the Capital - Airport transfer to Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing - Free evening to acclimate to China's capital
Day 2: Imperial Grandeur - Tiananmen Square exploration - Forbidden City comprehensive tour - Jingshan Park panoramic views - Temple of Heaven visit - Panjiayuan Antique Market shopping - Optional Peking duck dinner
Day 3: Great Wall Adventure - Mutianyu Great Wall excursion - Cable car ascent option available - Olympic Park exterior viewing (Bird Nest & Water Cube) - Evening foot massage or bar exploration
Day 4: Beijing's Cultural Charms - Hutong tour by rickshaw - Summer Palace with Kunming Lake boat ride - Afternoon high-speed train to Xi'an - Check-in at Grand Noble Hotel Xi'an
Days 5-6: Xi'an - Ancient Capital
Day 5: Terracotta Warriors & City Walls - Terracotta Warriors Museum visit - Pottery figurine factory demonstration - Ancient City Wall exploration - Bicycle riding option on wall - Muslim Quarter shopping and dining - Optional Tang Dynasty Show with Dinner
Day 6: Journey to the Roof of the World - Morning flight to Lhasa - Acclimatization day at Lhasa Hotel - Gentle exploration of local surroundings
Section 2: Sacred Peaks & Panda Sanctuaries (Days 7-11)
Days 7-9: Lhasa - Tibetan Spiritual Center
Day 7: Potala Palace & Holy Sites - Potala Palace comprehensive tour - Jokhang Monastery visit - Barkhor Street cultural exploration - Traditional Tibetan dining experience
Day 8: Monastery Circuit - Drepung Monastery exploration - Norbulingka Park summer palace - Sera Monastery monk debates observation - Tibetan family kitchen lunch experience
Day 9: Transition to Sichuan - Morning at leisure in Lhasa - Afternoon flight to Chengdu - Evening exploration of Kuanzhai Alley - Check-in at Tianfu Sunshine Hotel
Days 10-11: Chengdu - Panda Homeland
Day 10: Giant Pandas & Tea Culture - Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding - Sightseeing shuttle through panda habitats - Renmin Park local culture immersion - Tea ceremony and mahjong lessons - Jinli Old Street shopping - Optional Face Changing show
Day 11: Chongqing & Yangtze Embarkation - High-speed train to Chongqing - Eling Park and Kansheng Tower visit - Liziba Station subway architecture viewing - Hongya Cave stilted building exploration - Evening Victoria cruise embarkation - 9:00 PM sail from Chongqing
Section 3: Yangtze Majesty & Eastern Elegance (Days 12-18)
Days 12-14: Yangtze River Cruise
Day 12: River Legends & Ghost Cities - Morning Tai Chi practice - Fengdu "Jade Emperor" shore excursion - Optional Fengdu Ghost City tour - Captain's Welcome Reception and dinner - Optional Romance of the Three Kingdoms Show
Day 13: Gorges & Goddess Stream - Optional White Emperor City excursion - Qutang Gorge scenic cruising - Wu Gorge panoramic views - Goddess Stream shore exploration - Captain's Farewell Banquet
Day 14: Engineering Marvel to Metropolis - Three Gorges Dam Site tour - Disembarkation at Maoping terminal - Flight to Shanghai - Check-in at Sunrise On The Bund Hotel
Days 15-18: Eastern China Elegance
Day 15: Shanghai - Pearl of the Orient - Jade Buddha Temple visit - Oriental Pearl TV Tower exterior - Yuyuan Garden classical exploration - Shanghai Old Street and Nanjing Road shopping - The Bund architectural promenade - Optional ERA Acrobatic Show
Day 16: Suzhou - Garden City - High-speed train to Suzhou - Lingering Garden tour - Suzhou Museum architectural masterpiece - Humble Administrator Garden exploration - Check-in at Garden Hotel Suzhou
Day 17: Water Towns & Ancient Streets - Pingjiang Ancient Street cultural walk - Tongli Water Town with canal boat ride - Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture - Afternoon high-speed train to Hangzhou - Check-in at Hangzhou Merchant Marco Edge Lake Hotel
Day 18: Hangzhou - Paradise on Earth - West Lake cruise and exploration - Lingyin Temple Buddhist sanctuary - Six Harmonies Pagoda river views - Meijiawu Tea Plantation experience - Hefang Street traditional shopping - Optional Impression Show of West Lake
Section 4: Karst Landscapes & Urban Finale (Days 19-23)
Days 19-21: Guilin & Yangshuo - Natural Masterpieces
Day 19: Guilin's Subterranean Wonders - Flight to Guilin - Reed Flute Cave stalactite exploration - Check-in at Jolie Vue Boutique Hotel Guilin
Day 20: Li River Majesty - Li River cruise with buffet lunch - Yangshuo West Street exploration - Countryside bicycle tour - Optional Impression of Liu Sanjie show - Evening return to Guilin
Day 21: Guilin's Iconic Landmarks - Elephant Trunk Hill photo session - Riyue Shuangta Cultural Park visit - Afternoon high-speed train to Hong Kong - Check-in at Eaton Hotel Hong Kong
Days 22-23: Hong Kong - Urban Finale
Day 22: Victoria Harbour & Markets - Victoria Peak tram ride and viewing - Aberdeen fishing village sampan tour - Jumbo floating restaurant dim sum lunch - Gem Factory Outlet shopping - Stanley Market bargain hunting - Optional harbor light show or Lan Kwai Fong nightlife
Day 23: Departure - Hotel check-out and airport transfer - Final shopping opportunities - Service conclusion