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| Grand China & Yangtze River Cruise |
| Tour Code: GCH |
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| 19 Day Trip |
Per person rates from:
$4349 Land Only Rate
Rate includes discounts. Some taxes, fees additional. Read More.
Terms and Conditions
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| Departures are available from March through October 2010. |
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| Trip Itinerary |
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| DAY 1 USA - Bejing |
Beijing, China
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| VIP Door-to-Door Transfer to your local airport for your overnight flight to Beijing. |
| DAY 2 Beijing |
Beijing, China
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| Arrive in Beijing and be greeted by a representative who will escort you to your hotel. |
| DAY 3 Beijing |
Beijing, China
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Beijing is home to many of the sights that make China a must-see destination—the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the Temple of Heaven—all of which you will see. Be treated to a relaxing foot massage and, in the evening, savor a succulent Peking Duck feast.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 4 Beijing |
Beijing, China
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You’ll walk along the Great Wall—a not-to-be-missed experience. Afterward, visit the lavish and historic Ming Tombs and, in the evening, enjoy a historic Beijing Opera performance.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 5 Beijing |
Beijing, China
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Your tour takes you to one of China’s best-preserved imperial gardens at the Summer Palace. Later, take a rickshaw tour of the Hutongs in the old residential area of Beijing. In the evening, enjoy a cruise tour on Shichahai Lake.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 6 Beijing, fly to ZI'an |
Beijing, China
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This morning, you’ll fly to the ancient city of Xi’an, where upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by a Royal Welcome Ceremony held just for you at the city gate. After the ceremony, transfer to the hotel, and then be treated to a spectacular dumpling dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 7 Xi'an |
Xian, China
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Visit the iconic, life-sized Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses guarding the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. In the evening, join us for a Tang Dynasty dinner and cultural show.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 8 Xi'an, fly to Shanghai, Tongli, Suxhou |
Shanghai, China
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Fly to Shanghai, and then continue on to charming Tongli with its narrow streets, elegant homes, and teahouses. Next visit Suzhou, known for its delicate gardens. You’ll check into your hotel before attending an evening performance of music and dance.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 9 Suzhou to Shanghai |
Shanghai, China
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Tour the Humble Administrator Gardens, a splendid example of Suzhou’s famous gardens and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Embroidery Institute before returning to bustling Shanghai, where you will transfer to the hotel.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 10 Shanghai |
Shanghai, China
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Enjoy the many splendors of Shanghai including Old Town, the Bund, and an evening performance by the world-famous Shanghai Acrobats.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 11 Shanghai, fly to Yichang |
Shanghai, China
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Tour the Oriental Pearl TV Tower with its distinctive artistic spheres before your flight to Yichang, where you’ll board your luxurious Victoria Cruises ship.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 12 Cruising the Yangtze River |
Yangtze (River), China
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Visit the Three Gorges Dam, and then sail the dramatic shoals and verdant cliffs of Xiling Gorge, the longest of the Three Gorges.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 13 Cruising the Yangtze River |
Yangtze (River), China
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Board a riverboat for a voyage down the enchanting Lesser Gorges of the Daning River or Shennong Stream. After returning to the cruise ship, sail through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 14 Cruising The Yangtze River |
Yangtze (River), China
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Visit the “Ghost City” of Fengdu or the port city of Wanzhou, depending on water levels.
Breakfast, Lunch and Captain's Farewell Dinner Included |
| DAY 15 Cruising the Yangtze River, Chongging, Dazu |
Chongqing, China
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Disembark in Chongqing and travel to Dazu to enjoy the Dazu Rock Carvings from the Tang, Ming, and Qing Dynasties. Marvel at the more than 50,000 Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian rock carvings.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 16 Chongging, fly to Guilin |
Guilin, China
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Enjoy a city tour and panda visit at the zoo before flying to Guilin.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 17 Guilin |
Guilin, China
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Enjoy a half-day cruise down the Li River. Visit Yangshuo, a leading economic and cultural center since the Tang Dynasty.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 18 Guilin, fly to Hong Kong |
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Marvel at the distinctly colored stalactites and stalagmites in the Reed Flute Cave, and then visit a Chinese tea farm before flying to Hong Kong for a hosted two-night visit.
Breakfast and Lunch Included |
| DAY 19 Hong Kong |
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Enjoy the best of the island—Victoria Peak, the Aberdeen Fishing Village, and Stanley Market.
Breakfast Included |
| DAY 20 Depart Hong Kong |
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Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
Breakfast Included |
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