Watch China�s history and culture unfold during this incredible adventure, which ranges from the imperial splendor of Beijing to the dynamism of Shanghai, and from the archaeological wonders of Xi�an to the majesty of the Yangtze�s Three Gorges. Feel the presence of over 2,000 years of history as you walk along the Great Wall or stand at the entranceway to the Forbidden City. Get an up-close view of ancient Beijing while riding in a rickshaw for a behind-thescenes tour of the Hutongs, Beijing�s ancient residential lanes, and then compare this with the modern-day wonders that are the legacy of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. Watch the antics of the giant pandas while in Chongqing before embarking on your Yangtze River Cruise.