Avalon created an itinerary that allows plenty of time to explore the places you want to see the most. Here\u2019s just a quick preview of the highlights:<\/p>\n
Day 1-4: Beijing<\/strong><\/p>\n Your journey includes visits to the Forbidden City, the Imperial Palace, Tian\u2019anmen Square, and The Great Wall of China. More fabulous experiences include a rickshaw ride through Hutongs, a visit with a local copper artisan, attend a Peking Opera, learn about the legend of Kung Fu, and sit down for tea with a local family in their home.<\/p>\n Day 4-6: Xi\u2019an<\/strong><\/p>\n In Xi\u2019an you\u2019ll marvel at the legion of Terracotta Warriors from a VIP viewing area, and visit the Dayan Pagoda. Plus, you\u2019ll love to see how Chinese noodles are made, learn how to write Chinese calligraphy, and watch the locals practice their Tai Chi.<\/p>\n Day 6-8: Lijiang<\/strong><\/p>\n Travel deep into China, to Lijiang, home of the minority ethnic group\u2014The Naxi. You\u2019re tour will take you to the Museum of Naxi\u00a0 Dongba Culture, and the Black Dragon Pool. You\u2019ll be awed by the Lijiang Impression Show which was created by the co-director of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, a hike to the meadow for a spectacular view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and a tour through the medieval Old Town.<\/p>\n Day 8-10: Guilin<\/strong><\/p>\n See the mystical mountains from a leisurely cruise along the Li River.<\/p>\n Photo courtesy of Avalon Waterways<\/p><\/div>\n Learn how tea is made at a local tea farm, and participate in a traditional tea ceremony.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NOTE:\u00a0<\/strong>If you want to see Tibet<\/strong>, you may want to consider the Cultural China & Tibet with Yangtze River<\/em>\u00a0itinerary which takes you to\u00a0Llasa<\/strong> at 14,000 foot elevation. Visit the Summer Palace, a Tibetian’s home, the Tibetan Monastery, the Tibetan hospital, the Jokhang Temple and the grand Potala Palace.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Day 10: Chongqing<\/strong><\/p>\n Before you board the Avalon Century Legend, you\u2019ll have time to see the giant pandas<\/a> at the local zoo, and the Stillwell Museum. You\u2019ll embark on your three-night Yangtze River cruise through the Three Gorges.<\/p>\n Day 11: Shibaozhai<\/strong><\/p>\n After your morning Tai Chi session onboard, you\u2019ll get off the boat for a visit to Shibaozha and see famous wooden pagoda.<\/p>\n Day 12: Qutang Gorge\u2014Wu Gorge\u2014Shennong Stream<\/strong><\/p>\n Relax and enjoy local cuisine onboard as you cruise through the gorges. You\u2019ll disembark for a special boat excursion along the Shennong Stream for close encounters with natural gorges and the mysterious hanging wooden coffins.<\/p>\n Photo courtesy of Avalon Waterways<\/p><\/div>\n A visit to China would not be complete without a sampan ride along the stream.<\/p>\n Day 13: Three Gorges Dam Site\u2014Xiling Gorge\u2014Yichang<\/strong><\/p>\n Your ship will make a stop in order to tour the engineering marvel Three Gorges Dam Site.<\/p>\n Your cruise ends in Yichang where you\u2019ll disembark and fly off to China\u2019s most popular destination, Shanghai.<\/p>\n Day 14-15: Shanghai<\/strong><\/p>\n You\u2019ll visit the Yu Yuan Gardens, and the Shanghai Museum. Plus, you learn how silk is made at a local factory, enjoy a dim sum feast, and an amazing acrobatic show.<\/p>\n OPTIONAL Day 15-18: Hong Kong<\/strong><\/p>\n And if you want to see Hong Kong<\/strong>, there is a three-day optional Hong Kong package available to add on to the end to make this visit to China complete.<\/p>\n To keep updated with what’s \u201chot\u201d in cruising and receive information on hot deals, sign up for our\u00a0Inner Circle\u00a0<\/a>or “like” us on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>. Call us if you have any questions, and we can help you start \u00a0planning your next cruise vacation. 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