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Yangtze
Cruise Adventures
A
5-night Yangtze River cruise with favorite Chinese cities
Included
Highlights
- All
domestic airfares included within China
- Superior
First Class accommodations throughout
- 12
breakfasts (B), 12 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D or SD-special dinner)
- Comprehensive
sightseeing
Itinerary
Day
1 Depart USA
Fly overnight aboard your choice of quality airlines to China.
Day
2 Shanghai
Landing in Shanghai, "where East meets West", you are met
and transferred to your hotel.
Day
3 Shanghai
Tour Shanghai¹s premier sights: the traditional Yuyuan Garden, waterfront
Bund, acclaimed Museum, and charming Children's Palace. (B,L)
Day
4 Shanghai/Wuhan/Yangtze River Cruise
Fly to Wuhan and begin your Yangtze adventure. Arrive aboard ship and
settle into your comfortable, air-conditioned cabin. Then enjoy a festive
dinner as we depart upriver while the city lights fade from view. (B,L,D)
Day
5 Yangtze River Cruise
We dock today amid the lush, enchanted landscapes of Yueyang and tour
the scenic Jungshan Island and Yueuang Tower. Back on ship, enjoy engaging
lectures and activities, and state-of-the-art facilities. (B,L,D)
Day
6 Yangtze River Cruise
This morning visit the colossal Three Gorges Dam construction site.
Then sail through rushing Xiling Gorge and the towering cliffs of Wu
Gorge. Dock for the night in the market town of Wushan. (B,L,D)
Day
7 Yangtze River Cruise
A day of spectacular scenery features a motorboat voyage up the Daning
River to the pristine Three Small Gorges or sail through the beautiful
Shennong Stream. Then reboard ship to sail Qutang Gorge, a stunning
narrow passage. (B,L,D)
Day
8 Yangtze River Cruise
Explore the mythical "ghost town" of Fengdu or the vibrant
Sichuan markets of Wanxian on your shore excursion today. (B,L,D)
Day
9 Chongqing/Xian
Disembark in Chongqing and fly to Xian, at the head of the Silk Road.
(B,L)
Day
10 Xian
Tour one of the great discoveries of our era, Xian's lifelike army of
ancient terra cotta soldiers. Also explore the Provincial Museum, the
landmark Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and Ming-era City Gate. This evening
enjoy a fine banquet and stage show at the Tang Dynasty Theater. (B,L,SD)
Day
11 Xian/Beijing
Fly to Beijing, a world-class capital with an incredible mix of historic
and modern landmarks. (B,L)
Day
12 Beijing
Tour the landmarks of imperial Beijing: the Forbidden City, closed to
the public for 500 years; the Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace. (B,L)
Day
13 Beijing
Today¹s tour showcases the Great Wall, built entirely by hand; and the
Ming Tombs. This evening enjoy a gourmet Peking Duck dinner in Beijing.
(B,L,SD)
Day
14 Beijing/USA
Bid farewell to China as you fly aboard your selected airline home.
(B,L)
Hotels
| City |
#Nts |
Hotel |
| Shanghai |
2 |
Hua
Ting Hotel & Towers |
| Yangtze
River |
5 |
Victoria
Cruises |
| Xian |
2 |
Sheraton |
| Beijing |
3 |
Tianlun
Dynasty |
Departures
& Pricing
For
Information & Reservations
(408) 298-2598 or Email
Us
| Departs:
Monday |
Land
Only |
Single
Supplement |
Western
LAX/SFO*
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| 2002 |
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| Jul
04, 18 |
$1930 |
$740 |
$960 |
| Aug
01, 15 |
$1930 |
$740 |
$960 |
| Sep
05, 19, 26 |
$2060 |
$850 |
$1010 |
| Oct
03, 17, 31 |
$2060 |
$850 |
$1010 |
| Nov
07, 21 |
$2060 |
$850 |
$790 |
| 2003 |
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| Mar
13, 27 |
$1920 |
$740 |
$745 |
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