Arrive in Beijing, your gateway city of China tour. Be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. 

Meal(s) Included: Dinner

Depart from hotel in the morning to visit the biggest public square in the world, Tian’anmen Square conquers you with its grandeur at the first sight. Then you are leaded to Forbidden City. It is the imperial palace for 24 emperors during Ming and Qing Dynasties and the biggest ancient architecture complex in the world. You walk in the museum to see with your eyes, to touch with your hands and fell with your hearts. In the afternoon, you continue your trip to Summer Palace. Having the largest royal park and being well preserved, it was designated, in 1960 by the State Council, as a Key Cultural Relics Protection Site of China. Containing examples of the ancient arts, it also has graceful landscapes and magnificent constructions. Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast / Dinner

In the morning drive 75km to visit the Jade factory and Great Wall at Juyong pass which is the symbol of China and the wisdom of Chinese people. It is very unbelievable that Chinese succeeded in building such a great architecture with simple tools in ancient time.  You will have a short stop and take photos in Beijing Olympic Park, where you can see the outside view of the National Stadium-- Bird’s Nest and National Aquatics Center --Water Cube. Tea house will be followed after the sightseeing.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast / Dinner

In the morning, you will visit the Liulichang which is a famous district in down-town Beijing that is known for a series of traditional Chinese stone dwellings housing that sells various craftwork, artistry, and antiques. It is one of Beijing's traditional old quarters. Then visit Da Shi Lan, one of Beijing's most famous old-fashioned streets, has a history dating back 570 years. It was built in 1430, the 18th year of Emperor Yong Le's rule during the Ming Dynasty. Da Shi Lan is 375 meters long and is home to 26 shops from nine types of trade. Then you will take flight to Xian. Dinner at Indian restaurant.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast / Dinner

Ample time will be provided for the visits of those famous spots, including the Qin Terror-cotta Army Museum, one of the world's most important archaeological finds with troops, horses and carriages in battle formation and Special art lacquer work shop and Big Wild Goose Pagoda , Tang Dynasty Show is available for your optional. Dinner at Indian restaurant.

In the morning, you will visit the Shaanxi History Museum and Ancient City Wall. Then be transferred to airport for your flight to Chongqing in the afternoon. Drive to the pier to embark for your wonderful Yangtze River Cruise.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast 

Depart from Chongqing in the morning. The first shore excursion of cruise occurs either at Fengdu, Shibaozhai or Wanzhou, which depends on Indianriver conditions. 

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Today pass Three Gorges namely Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge, during which take an excursion through Daning River Lesser Three Gorges. In the evening, sail through the ship locks.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Get off the cruise to visit Three Gorges Dam in the morning. Disembark at Yichang for the flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, be transferred to the hotel to catch up on some rest. Dinner at Indian restaurant.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast / Dinner

Depart from hotel in the morning to have a whole-day trip of Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyuan Garden, the Old Street, Oriental TV Tower, the Bund and Nanjing Road Shanghai's famed waterfront promenade. Dinner at Indian restaurant.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast / Dinner

Be transferred to Pudong International Airport for your flight home. 

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast 

Extension 2 N Chengdu (New Hot)

Day 1: Chengdu 

Arrive in Chengdu, your gateway city of China tour. Be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Dinner at Indian restaurant. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast / Dinner

Day 2: Chengdu 

A day trip to the Leshan Buddha is easily made from Chengdu. This is the largest Buddha in the world, located in a beautiful park setting in Leshan, about a two-hour drive from Chengdu. The Giant Buddha, known as Dafo by the Chinese, is carved on the side of the hill, where he sits tall 71 meters high (233 feet) overlooking the river. It took more than 90 years to carve, and is now one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. In the evening, you will enjoy the famous Magical Face Change In Sichuan Opera. Dinner at Indian restaurant.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast / Dinner

Day 3: Depart Chengdu 

Depart from the hotel to begin a full day tour of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding,Probably the earliest reserves of its kind in China this 540 hectare park are a truly splendid way to see the panda in its natural state. Later, you will be transferred to Airport for your flight home.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast 

Land Package Cost:

Four star

Beijing plaza hotel or similar

Shanghai Ramada wujiaochang hotel or similar

Xian Skytel hotel or similar

Five star

Beijing hunan plaza hotel or similar

Shanghai baolong hotel or similar

Xian days suites hotel or similar

Luxury Five star

Beijing crown plaza wangfujing Hotel or similar

Radisson hongquan Shanghai or similar

Xian Sheraton Hotel or similar

Cruise:

US Victoria or similar

• Private transfers between airports/railway stations, hotels and all sightseeing spots as mentioned.  Separate airport transfer will incur extra charges.
• Hotel accommodation based on two adults sharing one standard twin-bed room
• Daily Breakfast at hotel.
• One driver and one English-speaking guide on normal sightseeing activities in each destination.
• All First-Gate entrance fees to scenic spots as shown in the itinerary. The final arrangement will be determined by Indian tour guides based on the Indian circumstances which are beyond the control of PKT Tours USA. PKT will adhere to the original itinerary as accurately as possible.
• Daily Dinner.

• International airfare and domestic airfare and Train ticket.
• Visa fee, passport application or renewal fee.
• Tips for guides, escort, drivers, bellman, etc.
• Personal expenses such as excess luggage fees, laundry, postage, communications and beverages.
• Travel insurance.
• Daily lunches and optional tours, which will be added up if the clients desire to take the activities.
• Any items not specified in the plan.