Day 2, SHANGHAI A free day to visit some of Shanghai's historic sites. Recommend you to visit the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Oriental TV Tower and Shanghai History Museum. In the evening we have the chance to watch the world famous Shanghai acrobats.

Day 3, SHANGHAI A full day with the option to take a short bus trip to visit one of the wonderful old 'water towns', such as Zhouzhuang, with its beautiful buildings, bridges and canals.

Day 4, YICHANG (MAOPING) A morning flight to Yichang, gateway to the Three Gorges. In the afternoon we take a short hike through Xiling Gorge.

Day 5, THREE GORGES HIKE (BADONG) A local boat takes us to and from our optional half day hike through Xiling Gorge.

Day 6, THREE GORGES HIKE (HOME STAY) Hike along Wu Gorge and stay with a local family on the edge of the gorge opposite the beautiful'Goddess Peak'.

Day 7, THREE GORGES HIKE (WUSHAN) A morning hike through this breathtaking area. After lunch we return by boat to Wushan.

Day 8, CHONGQING Travel to the city of Chongqing at the upper end of the reservoir formed by the Yangtze dam project.

Day 9, CHENGDU Morning bus to Chengdu. Free afternoon to explore Chengdu's temples, parks or teahouses.

Day 10, CHENGDU - XICHANG Morning visit to the panda sanctuary and free afternoon to explore some of Chengdu's other sights. Overnight train to Xichang.

Day 11, XICHANG Morning arrival in Xichang and transfer to hotel. A full day excursion to visit some of the nearby minority villages and markets.

Day 12, LUGU LAKE A full day bus trip to the spectacularly situated Lugu Lake, where we stay in a small Musuo minority village on the lakeshore.

Day 13, LUGU LAKE - LIJIANG In the morning we cross Lugu Lake in local 'Pig Trough' boats, stopping to visit an island temple on the way. We then travel by bus to the ancient town of Lijiang.

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Day 14, LIJIANG A full day to explore the fascinating Naxi minority old town of Lijiang, with the option of a local musical performance in the evening.

Day 15, TIGER LEAPING GORGE We take a bus trip to Qiaotou for the start of our hike through this spectacular gorge. Today we hike for approximately 2 hours and stay with a local Naxi minority family inside the gorge.

Day 16, TIGER LEAPING GORGE A full day hiking through stunning scenery with some absolutely wonderful views. We spend thie night inside the gorge.

Day 17, DALI A morning bus trip to the ancient city of Dali, a pretty town set against a picturesque backdrop of mountains. Free afternoon.

Day 18, DALI A full day to explore the region and perhaps enjoy a bike ride or horse trek.

Day 19, DALI - KUNMING Another day to explore Dali, Erhai lake or some of the historic villages nearby. In the evening we catch the overnight train to Kunming.

Day 20, KUNMING Morning arrival in Kunming. A free day to relax or visit the sights of the city.

Day 21, KUNMING Tour ends.