Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at the wide buffet spread in the luxurious Fairmont Beijing. Depart from the hotel in the morning to visit the magnificent and colorful Temple of Heaven where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would make offerings to heaven and pray for good harvests. Continue to visit the biggest public square in the world, Tiananmen Square conquers you with its grandeur at first sight. Then visit today's highlight Forbidden City, which was served as the home of the Emperor and his household, as well as the ceremonial and political center of the Chinese government for almost five centuries. Our expert Guide will guide you to appreciate the history and beauty of Forbidden City. In the afternoon, you continue your trip to Hutong. No visit to the capital is complete without going into the warrens and lanes of Old Beijing. These back streets are called 'Hutongs’. This tour will allow you to visit by pedicab, an area still steeped in tradition. You will cross the Yinding Bridge to enter the area characterized by the typical 'Siheyuan' or quadrangle courtyard houses and by myriads of residents’ homes surrounded by grey walls. Take this opportunity to experience the relaxed and easygoing lifestyle of the Chinese people as we are going to visit one of the local Chinese families here & you will also get an opportunity to learn to cook few traditional Chinese dishes. Indian Dinner. Overnight in Beijing.

After breakfast, proceed to the Badaling end, the best-preserved section of the Great Wall. The wallrides the highest point of the mountaintops and provides stunning views of the countryside. The wall stands as a monument to both the strength and the weakness of the Chinese Ming Dynasty. You will learn, touch, and explore the history of a wall built over 300 years ago, yet which remains largely intact as it snakes endlessly across the mountain ridgelines. Afternoon, you continue your trip to the 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. Enjoy a boat ride on Kunming Lake at Palace. While returning we will have a shortstop and take photos at Beijing Olympic Park, where you can see the outside view of the National Stadium (Bird’s Nest) and National Aquatics Center (Water Cube). Enjoy an exquisite Indian dinner. Its indeed a hectic day with a lot of walking and climbing at the Great Wall. An authentic Chinese Foot Massage awaits you, to help you rejuvenate and invigorate. Overnight in Beijing.

After a delicious breakfast, check out of the hotel and be transferred in an exclusive Private vehicle to the airport and board flight to Chongqing. Arrive Chongqing & you will be met by an English speaking guide who will assist you with your transfer to board the Cruise. The Yangtze River is the largest and longest river in China. With rich resources, the river reveals itself with stunning sceneries along its banks. Cruising on this river is a remarkable experience to the 5-thousand-year's cultural history. As the cruise sets sail tonight, your fantastic Yangtze River Cruise begins… Enjoy a local dinner onboard. Overnight on board the Yangtze River Cruise. Note: Compulsory tips (RMB150 p.p) is required on the cruise and our local guide will collect the tips on the spot, if clients require pier’s porters to take their luggage at Chongqing or Yichang, pax may pay Porterage on spot - RMB20 per piece luggage, which is not compulsory.

Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast on the cruise. The river guide will give you a brief introduction on the cruise and the daily schedule of the Yangtze River tour. Relax to the gentle ebb of the mighty Yangtze as you sail past towering cliffs and rich vegetation. Today there’s a shore excursion planned for Shibaozhai in amongst your onboard activities, entertainment, and sumptuous cuisine. Depending on the river conditions, your Captain may substitute Wanzhou or Fengdu as alternate excursions. This evening you’ll have an opportunity to meet fellow passengers and the ship’s crew when you attend the Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Party. Enjoy a delicious Lunch and Dinner onboard. Overnight on board the Yangtze River Cruise.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast on the cruise. The ship will sail through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Qutang Gorge is the shortest one among the famous Three Gorges. Wu Gorge is the most beautiful one among the Three Gorges. It is especially famous for the deep valley and elegant beauty. Passing through Wu Gorge, you will get a feeling like you are entering a painting…. Then, you will disembark at Wushan Daning River for an excursion. In the afternoon, continue sailing into Xiling Gorge, the longest gorge of the Yangtze River, then you will pass through the three gorges ship lock of China Dam. Enjoy a delicious Lunch and Dinner onboard. Overnight on board the Yangtze River Cruise.

After breakfast, the ship will stop at Sandouping town. You will disembark to visit the Three Gorges Dam, the grandest hydroelectric project in the world. It has brought great benefits in flood control, power generation, navigation, and tourism. When the cruise approaches Yichang, your wonderful Yangtze River cruise tour will come to the end. Pack your luggage and follow the check-out procedures. You will be met by a local guide in Yichang and be transferred to the airport to board the flight to Shanghai. Arrive in Shanghai, the economic heartbeat of China. It is indeed, a city unlike any other cities of China, enjoys all the comforts and amenities of a fully modern metropolis. You will be transferred to the exclusive regular vehicle to the Hotel. Check in to the very Victorian and the most iconic luxury hotel in Shanghai. In the evening get an opportunity to cruise along the Huangpu River, Shanghai’s mother river. It is indeed one of the best ways to see both old and new Shanghai. From the deck of your riverboat watch the buildings of the Bund slip past and the glittering cityscapes of east and west. Enjoy a delightful Indian Dinner. Overnight in Shanghai.

After breakfast, visit Zhujiajiao also called “Pearl Stream” - an ancient water town well-known throughout the country, with a history of more than 1700 years. It covers an area of 47 square kilometers. The little fan-shaped town glimmers like a bright pearl in the landscape of lakes and mountains. In the afternoon we visit Shanghai Old town (Yu market), and the Shanghai Aquarium, the largest Marine Aquarium in Asia. We then proceed to the Oriental Pearl Tower & Shanghai Museum which is a large museum of ancient Chinese art with bronze ware, ceramics, and painting and calligraphy as its distinctive collections. The museum boasts of120,000 pieces of rare and precious cultural relics in 21 categories. Enjoy a satisfying Indian dinner. Overnight in Shanghai.

After a delicious breakfast, you will have some free time for shopping and then proceed to the train station to board the trans rapid Maglev Train and be transferred to the airport in just a few minutes at lightning speed of 431 km per hour and experience speed at its best. Board flight back to India. Return home with wonderful memories of your tour