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Day 1 West Coast - Shanghai
Aboard your transpacific flight to Shanghai.
 Day 2 Shanghai
Upon arrival in Shanghai - "Paris of the Orient", you will be greeted and escorted to The Regent Shanghai (or similar).
Day 3 Shanghai (AB,L,D)
Today's sightseeing features the bustling shopping street Nanjing Road, and The Bund, famous promenade along the Huangpu River. Then visit the Shanghai Museum, China's most up-to-date museum showcasing the country's ancient glory. In the afternoon, pay a visit to the Jade Buddha Temple, renowned for its huge statue of the Buddha carved from a single piece of white jade; and the Children's Palace where you will enjoy musical and cultural performances by children attending classes. After dinner, you will attend a spectacular acrobatic show.
 Day 4 Shanghai - Suzhou - Shanghai (AB, L, WD)
After breakfast, a scenic ride to Suzhou, a charming city of canals filled with gardens from Ming and Qing dynasty which some of them have been designated UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Your sightseeing will include the Garden of the Humble Administrator, the Silk Embroidery Research Institute, Pan Men City Gate and the North Temple Pagoda.
Return to Shanghai and enjoy a glass of wine with your western dinner at the hotel.
Day 5 Shanghai - Yichang - Yangtze River Cruise (AB,L,D)
Your morning is free at leisure. Then transfer to the airport for your flight to Yichang. Dinner upon arrival, then board the 5-star Victoria Anna and begin your memorable journey on the Yangtze River.
Day 6 Yangtze River Cruise: Three Gorges Dam (AB,L,D)
This morning, your cruise will take you on a shore excursion at the Three Gorges Dam site, the largest hydroelectric project in the world. Then sail through the double-lane five stages of the Three Gorges ship locks. Your cruise continues and passes through the first and longest gorge, Xiling Gorge.
Day 7 Yangtze River Cruise: Danning River Small Gorges or Shennong Stream (AB,L,D)
Today's excursion will include boarding a smaller vessel up the Danning River to view the sceneries of the Small Gorges. If weather permits, a sampan ride will take you into the tranquil tributary. Subject to river condition, alternate excursion to Shennong Stream may occur, also with its spectacular views of the Small Gorges. Then continue to cruise through the first two of the famous Three Gorges. Qutang Gorge, the shortest but the most dramatic gorge and Wu Gorge, known for its sheer cliffs and twelve peaks.
Day 8 Yangtze River Cruise: Shibaozhai (AB,L,D)
Today's shore excursion is to Shibaozhai, famous for its 12-story wooden pagoda built against a sheer cliff on the river bank over some 400 years ago.
**Depending on local river conditions, alternate shore excursion to Wanzhou may occur.
Day 9 Yangtze River - Chongqing - Xian (AB,L,D)
Your cruise arrives the mountainous city of Chongqing where you disembark.Your city tour will include a visit to the Stilwell Museum where you will see a collection of World War II memorabilia, including exhibits on the Flying Tigers. If time permits, visit the People's Congress Hall and the art gallery. Then transfer to the airport for your flight to Xian. Upon arrival, check in to the Hyatt Regency Xi'an (or similar).
 Day 10 Xi'an (AB,L,SD)
Today's highlight is a visit to the Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, home to more than 6,000 life-size army excavated from the tomb of the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty. After lunch, visit the Shaanxi Provincial Museum, renowned for its collection of Han and Tang dynasty antiquities. In the evening, enjoy a special dinner show at the Tang Dynasty Theatre recreating the music, costumes and dance of that era.
Day 11 Xi'an - Beijing (AB,L,D)
Visit the Ancient City Walls, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Bell Tower before transferring to the airport for your flight to Beijing. Upon arrival, check in to The Regent Beijing (or similar).
Day 12 Beijing (AB,L,WD)
 The highlight today is an excursion to the Great Wall. Enjoy the dramatic vistas and marvel at the Wall as it climbs and descends steep ridges and narrow valleys. A scenic cable car ride enhances your visit through the steep hills. Continue on to visit a cloisonn factory on the way to lunch. After lunch, en route back to city, drive around the intriguing architecture of the main Olympic venues, the National Stadium (Bird’s Nest) where the Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be hold, and the National Aquatics with the nickname of “the Water Cube (H2O3) for its unique out looking. Continue toward the Beijing Sport University, where we can visit the Garden of Champions, as more than 50 students graduated from this university have won world championship titles, and more than 60 have won Asian championship titles; visiting indoor training gyms and outdoor sports fields and courts, museum etc. Return to hotel for a western dinner.
 Day 13 Beijing (AB,L,SD)
After breakfast, visit Tiananmen Square and the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City, home of Chinese Emperors for more than 500 years. After lunch, visit the Summer Palace, taking a leisure stroll while admiring the thousands of ancient murals along the Long Corridor and a boat ride on the Kunming Lake (weather permitting). Bid your goodbye with a glass of wine and enjoy a fabulous farewell banquet featuring the famous Beijing Duck in the evening.
Day 14 Beijing - West Coast (AB)
Farewell to Beijing. Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the USA.
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| Tour Code: YMD |
Magnificent Yangtze Discovery - Upstream 14 Days |
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Land & Air |
Land Only |
Single Supplement |
Supplement if
GRP Size under 6 |
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| April / 12 |
$3788 |
$2708 |
$1388 |
$490 |
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| May / 3,17 |
$3788 |
$2708 |
$1388 |
$490 |
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| June / 7 |
$3788 |
$2538 |
$1308 |
$490 |
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Compiling with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulation, Package Prices are adjusted to incorporate Fuel Surcharges. Airport Taxes are additional, approximately $70 and subject to change without prior notice. |
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Land only rate does not include transpacific air, arrival transfer at port of entry in China and departure transfer from last city. |
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West coast gateways are SFO & LAX. Add-on fares from other cities available., please refer to "Add On Fares From Other Cities". |
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A minimum of 6 passengers is required for guaranteed departures. Supplemental charges may apply if group is less than 6 participants. |
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Weekend surcharge of $50.00 p.p. each way applies for Fr-Sat-Sun travel on transpacific flights. |
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