Hometown - Shanghai

Today, board your flight to Shanghai.

Day 2

Shanghai

Upon arrival in Shanghai, Our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel.
Hotel: New World Mayfair Hotel or similar

Day 3

Shanghai (B/L/D)

Today, your sightseeing features the Yu Garden; the bustling shopping street, Nanjing Road, and the Bund, the famous promenade along the Huangpu River.
Hotel: New World Mayfair Hotel or similar

Day 4

Shanghai – Zhouzhuang - Shanghai (B/L/D)

After breakfast, go on a full day excursion to Zhouzhuang, the No. 1 Water Town of China. Visit the Hall of Shen's residence, the Milou Tower and the Chengxu Taoist Temple. Then drive back to Shanghai.
Hotel: New World Mayfair Hotel or similar

Day 5

Shanghai - Yichang - Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)

Your morning is free at leisure. Later, transfer to the airport for your flight to Yichang. Dinner upon arrival, then board a 5-star New Century Cruises’ ship and begin your memorable journey on the Yangtze River.
Hotel: Cruise Cabin

Day 6

Yangtze River Cruise: Three Gorges Dam (B/L/D)

This morning, your cruise takes you on a shore excursion at the Three Gorges Dam site. Then sail through the five stages of the Three Gorges’ double-lane ship lock. Your cruise continues and passes through the first and longest gorge, Xiling Gorge. Tonight, join the Captain’s Welcome party.
Hotel: Cruise Cabin

Day 7

Yangtze River Cruise: Danning River, Wu Gorge, Qutang Gorge (AB,L,D)

Today’s excursion will include boarding a smaller vessel to sail up the Danning River to view the scenery of the Small Gorges. Then continue to cruise through the first two of the famous Three Gorges: Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge.
Hotel: Cruise Cabin

Day 8

Yangtze River Cruise: Fengdu or Jade Snow Cave (B/L/D)

Today’s shore excursion is to Shibaozhai, famous for its 12-story wooden pagoda built against a sheer cliff on the river bank over some 400 years ago. **Depending on local river conditions, an alternate shore excursion to Wanzhou may occur.
Hotel: Cruise Cabin

Day 9

Chongqing-Kunming (B/L/D)

This morning, your cruise arrives in the mountainous city of Chongqing, where you disembark. You will travel to Eling Park to visit the giant pandas. After lunch, transfer to airport for a flight to Kunmin. Tonight, enjoy an opportunity to experience the nightlife and culture at Kunming.
Hotel: Kai Wah Plaza Hotel or similar

Day 10

Kunming - Jiuxiang - Stone Forest - Kunming (B/L/D)

Take an excursion to the remarkable Jiuxiang, and visit the Stone Forest in the afternoon. Known primarily for its limestone caves, Jiuxiang also boasts an underground waterfall and an awesome gorge. Tonight, the famous Yunnan specialties including Across Bridge Rice Noodle and chicken broth are served for dinner.
Hotel: Kai Wah Plaza Hotel or similar

Day 11

Kunming - Dali (B/L/D)

Take the morning flight to Dali and enjoy a cruise on the beautiful Erhai Lake with visit to a fishing village on one of the islands, taste of famous “Three Courses Tea” and the entertainment of Bai Minority Folklore Dance. In the afternoon, visit the Three Pagodas, known as the symbol of Dali. Spend some time strolling the stone streets of Dali’s Old Town.
Hotel: Manwan Hotel or similar

Day 12

Dali - lijiang (B/L/D)

In the morning, a three hours coach ride will bring you to Lijiang. Upon arrival, explore the cobblestone street, Mu Wag Palace and Black Dragon Pool, renowned for its flowers and pavilions, and the dongba Cultural Institute. Tonight you will enjoy the performance by the ancient Naxi Music after the “Wang’s Family Banquet” dinner.
Hotel: Guang Fang Hotel or similar

lijiang (B/L/D)

Go on an excursion to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain where you'll take a chairlift to Yak Meadow. This famous mountain ascends 18,000 ft. and is made up of 13 peaks resembling jade pillars. En route, you'll visit the White Water River, Yufeng Lama Temple and Baisha Village with its Ming-dynasty frescoes.
Hotel: Guang Fang Hotel or similar

lijiang - Kunming (B/L/D)

Board a flight bound back to Kunming. Upon arrival, visit to the Dianchi Lake located in Western Hills of Kunming city. Take a cable car ride to the Dragon Gate and marvel at this magnificent stone-carved edifice. With an elevation of 2,050 meters above sea level, the Dragon Gate is the highest temple on the hill. We continue to visit Hua Ting Temple, the largest Buddhist complex in Kunming.
Hotel: Kai Wah Plaza Hotel or similar

Kunming - Hong Kong / Hometown (or Free Stop at Hong Kong) (B)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Hong Kong where you will connect your return flight back to hometown.