China with Luxury & Style (12 Days): Sample Itinerary Outline ID #: DT-C-12-11-1-10-RAIJ DAYS 1 – 3: Beijing, CHINA On arrival you will be met at the airport and taken to your luxury accommodations. On the morning of Day 2 visit Tiananmen Square, said to be the largest square in the world, and the Forbidden City, a beautifully preserved imperial palace complex. The afternoon is highlighted with a visit to the Summer Palace, noted for its beautiful royal garden. On Day 3, you are driven to the Great Wall, one of the world’s great wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will experience the thrill of walking along the top of the wall as you reflect on its legendary past. ►Some suggested Beijing hotels (in alphabetical order): Aman at Summer Palace   (V) China World Summit Wing   (V) Opposite House  (V) Park Hyatt Beijing  (V) Peninsula, Beijing   (V) Raffles Beijing Hotel   (V) Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street   (V) St. Regis Beijing   (V) ►Together, we will find the best choice for you! DAYS 4 & 5: Xi’an, CHINA On the morning of Day 4, enjoy a rickshaw ride through the Hutong of Beijing, providing an enlightening and intimate glimpse into life during the city’s past. Then fly to the city of Xi’an with an afternoon visit to the landmark Small Goose Pagoda and Xi’an Museum. A modern building located just behind the pagoda, the museum presents a fascinating history of early Chinese settlements and has displays of jade, calligraphy and ancient seals. On Day 5, visit a vast hall to gaze in amazement at 1,000 life-sized Terra Cotta Warriors, cavalry and chariots created by imperial edict around 220 B.C. In the afternoon, visit the Shaanxi Historical Museum. Opened to the public in 1991, it is one of the most important museums in China and houses cultural relics dating back over a million years. ►Suggested hotel: Shangri-La, Xi’an   (V) DAY 6: Chengdu, CHINA The city of Chengdu is home to the Panda Breeding and Research Center. There are fewer than 1,000 pandas in the world and they are considered a Chinese national treasure. A natural habitat has been created for the pandas at the Center, and you can watch as they eat and play. ►Suggested hotel: Shangri-La ,Chengdu   (V) DAYS 7 – 9: Yangtze River Cruise From Chengdu fly to Chongqing, where you board the luxurious mv Victoria Jenna. One of the newest cruise ships on the Yangtze, the mv Victoria Jenna provides large staterooms, private balconies, exceptional amenities and à la carte dining. From your stateroom you will watch the landscapes of the river pass by your panoramic windows. Highlights of your 3-day cruise will be the immense gorges along the river, a fascinating excursion into a tributary of the river and the massive Three Gorges Dam. M/V Victoria Jenna DAYS 10 & 11: Shanghai, CHINA On the morning of Day 10 fly to Shanghai, one of the most vibrant cities in the world. A tour of the city describes the eclectic history of Shanghai and includes visits to the Shanghai Museum and the Children’s Palace, a school for gifted children who will delight you with a performance of music and dance. You will have free time to explore the city, take advantage of its shopping and stroll along the Bund as you watch the boats sailing on the river. ►Some suggested Shanghai hotels (in alphabetical order): Grand Hyatt Shanghai   (V) The Hongta Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel  (V) Park Hyatt Shanghai  (V) Peninsula Shanghai   (V) Portman Ritz-Carlton   (V) Puli Hotel & Spa   (V) Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong   (V) ►Together, we will find the best choice for you! DAY 12: Shanghai, CHINA Depart for home with images in your mind of a civilization that reaches deep into ancient times and, at the same time, is thoroughly modern.