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Yangtze
Cruise Bonuses
China's
highlights and lesser-known wonders with a 5-night Yangtze River cruise
upstream
Included
Highlights
- All
domestic airfares included within China
- Superior
First Class accommodations throughout
- 15 breakfasts
(B), 12 lunches (L), 8 dinners (D or SD-special dinner)
- Comprehensive
sightseeing
Itinerary
Day
1 Depart USA
Your journey begins with a flight to Beijing aboard your chosen airline.
Day
2 Beijing, China
You are greeted on arrival and transferred to your well-appointed hotel.
Day
3 Beijing
The day is spent touring the top sights of imperial Beijing: the Forbidden
City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace. (B,L)
Day
4 Beijing
Begin the day at the wondrous Great Wall, then visit the Ming Tombs
before returning to Beijing for an authentic Peking Duck dinner. (B,L,SD)
Day
5 Beijing/Wuhan/Yangtze River Cruise
Fly to Wuhan and board your spacious, wellappointed Yangtze cruise ship.
Enjoy dinner on board as we depart upriver this evening. (B,L,D)
Day
6 Yangtze River Cruise
Go ashore in Yueyang to visit lush Junshan Island and other highlights.
(B,L,D)
Day
7 Yangtze River Cruise
Tour the massive Three Gorges Dam site, then begin sailing through the
legendary Three Gorges, including exciting Xiling Gorge and dramatic
Qutang Gorge. Dock in the lively market town of Wushan. (B,L,D)
Day
8 Yangtze River Cruise
Travel by longboats up the Daning River into the Three Small Gorges,
lined with cliffs, caves, and antiquities or sail through the beautiful
Shennong Stream. Then reboard ship and sail through Qutang Gorge, enjoying
narratives and open views on deck. (B,L,D)
Day
9 Yangtze River Cruise
Visit either the Sichuan town of Wanxian or Fengdu "ghost city"
today. (B,L,D)
Day
10 Chongqing/Xian
Disembark in Chongqing and fly to historic Xian. (B,L)
Day
11 Xian
Tour the awesome archaeological site of Xian¹s ancient terra cotta soldiers,
the Provincial Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and City Gate. Conclude
the day with a fine banquet and stage show at the Tang Dynasty Theater.
(B,L,SD)
Day
12 Xian/Guilin
Fly to the immortal scenery of Guilin, and tour the Reed Flute Cave.
(B,L)
Day
13 Guilin
Enjoy an unhurried, full-day Li River cruise with surprises at every
turn, before topping the day with dinner and a distinctive cultural
show. (B,L,SD)
Day
14 Guilin/Guangzhou/Hong Kong
Fly to Guangzhou, "Old Canton" for a visit, then jetfoil to
Hong Kong. (B,L)
Day
15 Hong Kong
A morning tour includes Victoria Peak and other classic island sights.
(B)
Day
16 Hong Kong
You have a full day on your own to explore this dynamic city. (B)
Day
17 Hong Kong/USA
Begin your journey home on your chosen airline, arriving later today.
(B)
Hotels
| City |
#Nts |
Hotel |
| Beijing |
3 |
New
Otani |
| Yangtze
River |
5 |
Victoria
Cruises |
| Xian |
2 |
Sheraton |
| Guilin |
2 |
Park |
| Hong
Kong |
3 |
Great
Eagle |
Departures
& Pricing
For
Information & Reservations
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Us
| Departs:
Monday |
Land
Only |
Single
Supplement |
Western
LAX/SFO*
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| 2002 |
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| Jul
02, 09, 16, 23, 30 |
$2570 |
$900 |
$960 |
| Aug
06, 13, 20, 27 |
$2570 |
$900 |
$960 |
| Sep
03, 10, 17, 24 |
$2880 |
$1150 |
$920 |
| Oct
01, 08, 15, 22, 29 |
$2880 |
$1150 |
$920 |
| Nov
05, 12 |
$2880 |
$1150 |
$810 |
| Nov
19 |
$2880 |
$1150 |
$750 |
| 2003 |
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| Mar
11, 18, 25 |
$2510 |
$850 |
$775 |
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