20 Days Splendid China Tour with Yangtze Cruise

The Forbidden City:

This temple complex was ever a place for the emperor to worship heaven; an architectural wonder featuring the triple-roofed Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest.

Leaving the bustling city streets, stepping into the maze-like hutongs and deep courtyards, you'll get a true taste of Beijinger's life and seem to travel back in time.

As the eighth wonder of the ancient world, it has the history of more than 2200 years. Oriental mummies await you to discover its mystery.

Outstanding design in Chinese pavilion architecture history in which contains many Buddhist relics that brought by Master Xuan Zang 1000 years ago.

The sign of Xi'an. It is the largest and best-preserved bell tower in China, and used for as timer and alarm in ancient China.

It's the most complete city wall that has survived in China, as well being one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world.

The centerpiece of any trip to Guangxi; this section of the Li River, appearing like an artist's masterpiece with the eye-feasting landscape and country scenery will never disappoint you.

Named for a limestone pinnacle with a semicircular hole penetrating the hill; viewed from various angles the hole takes on different shapes of moon, forming a marvelous spectacle in Yangshuo.

Emei Mountain is one of the most renowned Buddhist and Taoist sanctuaries in China. High peaks, bubbling springs, cascading waterfalls, tall ancient trees also make Emei a wonderland.

The Research Base in Chengdu is an optimal place to see the Giant Panda up close and not behind bars at a zoo.

On the northern bank of the Yangtze River, this ancient little town demostrates the Chinese profound ghost culture with amazing temples depicting underworld demons and gods.

Lesser Three Gorges:

One of the exciting and famous stops in the Yangtze cruise, which are the three sections of wushan valleys in mid-tream of Daning River, famous for the crystal clear rapids and sky scraping cliffs.

It's the largest hydroelectric complex in the world and a marvel of human engineering. The excursion to the dam to experience its majesty is a must portion of your Yangtze cruise.

A museum of ancient Chinese art; holding many items that are superlative works of art and are unique in the entire country; cherished exhibits include bronzes, ceramics and paintings.

Regarded as the symbol of Shanghai and an epitome of Shanghai's history; famous for various styles of magnificent buildings and a marvelous view for the landmarks of the city.

The earliest and most prosperous shopping street in Shanghai dating back to the 1840s; offering all-in-one shopping centers, gorgeous restaurants and spectacular night views over this area.

The most celebrated classical Chinese garden in Shanghai, with a long history of more than four hundred years; famed as "an architectural miracle in the south of Yangtze River".

Built as a majestic temple in the 15th century; a well-known and busy market today, specializing in traditional arts and crafts and Shanghai local snacks that hard to find elsewhere.

A magic touch for your nightlife! A typical art of China with long history. Exciting and breath-taking and you will be marveled at the varieties of programs.

A major gateway to Mt. Huangshan; one of China's best antique markets dating back to centuries ago; distinguished by the local featured structures; must-buys include curios, paintings and engravings.

One of the most famous ink stone factories in China, where you can see the whole working process; secret ingredients are added to the ink to keep its wonderful smell and color for centuries.

High mountains, ancient pines, bizarre rocks, and seas of clouds form the essential elements of traditional Chinese landscape paintings-all come alive at this celebrated mountain.

The Flying Rock, a massive stone block balancing high on an outcropping, is one of the wonders of Huangshan Mountain.

The second tallest and best-known peaks of Huangshan Mountain, a wonderful height to have a bird's eye view of the mountains and the breath-taking sea of cloud.

Surpasses thousands of its kind to become one of the four most famous classic gardens in China; the magic touch is that a fascinating scene forms from every single angle of the garden.

No.1 landmark of Suzhou city; featuring the Yunyan Pagoda famously leans and even taller and leaner than the Leaning Tower of Pisa; well preserved despite of a history over 1000 years.

Suzhou is famous for its silk products. A visit to the factory would tell you how the silk is processed from silk worm to the final product, and some of the silk history of in China.