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Highlights of China & the Yangtze
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Highlights BeijingGreat WallXi'anYangtze River CruiseShanghaiHighlights of China & the Yangtze Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights Beijing: Visit Tiananmen Square. Tour the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. Travel the Sacred Way, home to the remnants of the Ming Tombs. Enjoy an evening at the Peking Opera. Explore the Hulong Town.Great Wall: Walk this wonder of the ancient world.Xi'an: Explore the excavations of the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. Big Wild Goose Pagoda.Shanghai: Stroll the famed Bund waterfront promenade. Enjoy the peaceful Yu Yuan Garden. Visit the Oriental TV Tower. See the Shanghai Acrobats.Yangtze River Cruise: Sail along the Yangtze through the Three Gorges. Voyage down the Lesser Three Gorges, depending on water levels. Visit the site of the Three Gorges Dam.Dining Highlights
Most meals: Buffet Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners First Class Travel Highlights All domestic flights within China.3-night Yangtze River cruise in a riverview stateroom with private balcony onboard Victoria Anna from Beijing to Shanghai, and onboard Victoria Katarina from Shanghai to Beijing7 nights in deluxe hotels.Fully-escorted tours with English speaking guides.All transportation on the tour.Services of an experienced Trafalgar Tour Director.A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information. |
| Call (907) 376-5231 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6308980 | | Trafalgar Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart North America | Depart North America
: | | Day 2 | Beijing | Arrive Beijing (3 nights)
: Arrive in Beijing and be greeted by a Trafalgar Tour Director who will escort you to your hotel.
Hotel: Sheraton | | Day 3 | Beijing | Beijing
: Beijing is home to many of the sights that make China a must-see destination. Among the fascinating places you will visit is the Forbidden City, the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world, with more than 800 buildings and 9,000 rooms. Visit Tiananmen Square, the heart of Beijing. Walk through the Tiananmen Gate, the "Gate of Heavenly Peace" and the entranceway to the Forbidden City. Admire one of China's best-preserved imperial gardens at the Summer Palace. In the evening, top off a fabulous day with an authentic Peking Duck dinner. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Highlight Dinner) | | Day 4 | Beijing | Beijing
: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Great Wall is without question one of the man-made wonders of the world. To walk this marvel of the ancient world is truly memorable. Later in the day, travel the Sacred Way, home to the remnants of the Ming Tombs, the once lavish burial chambers of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. End your day with yet another highlight, an evening at the magnificent Beijing Opera. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | | Day 5 | Xi'an | Beijing to Xi'an (2 nights)
: Ride in a rickshaw for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Hutongs (ancient lanes and alleyways), located in the old residential area of Beijing. Later in the day, you'll fly to Xi'an and check into the Sheraton Hotel with a delicious dinner waiting for you. (Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Hotel: Sheraton | | Day 6 | Xi'an | Xi'an
: Xi'an is the capital of Shaanxi Province and the site of one of the most significant archaeological excavations of the 20th century, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Visit the City Wall, one of the oldest and best preserved walls in China. In the evening, indulge in a Tang Dynasty dinner and cultural show. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | | Day 7 | Cruising the Yangtze River | Xi'an to Chongqing to Cruising the Yangtze
: Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. Fly to Chongqing, where you'll board an elegant Victoria Cruises ship for your cruise of the awe-inspiring Yangtze. But, before we cast off, visit the Chongqing Zoo for a glimpse of giant pandas, lesser pandas and Chinese tigers. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | | Day 8 | Cruising the Yangtze River | Cruising the Yangtze River (3 nights)
: Sail along the Yangtze with its vertical limestone cliffs. Your journey will take you through the Three Gorges. If water levels cooperate, we'll stop at Shibaozai, a magnificent wooden pavilion constructed without nails. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | | Day 9 | Cruising the Yangtze River | Cruising the Yangtze River
: Board a riverboat and embark on a voyage down the Lesser Three Gorges, depending on water levels. It's an enchanting and tranquil journey that will take you through "Dragon Gate," "Misty Gorge" and "Emerald Gorge." After returning to the cruise ship, you'll sail through Xiling Gorge, and in the evening, you'll pass through the Three Gorges ship locks. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | | Day 10 | Shanghai | Cruising the Yangtze River to Yichang to Shanghai (2 nights)
: On the way to Yichang, visit the site of the controversial Three Gorges Dam before disembarking your luxury ship. Fly to Shanghai and transfer to the your hotel. (Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Hotel: Regal International
| | Day 11 | Shanghai | Shanghai
: You'll visit the peaceful Yu Yuan Gardens and then you'll stroll through Old Town and along the Bund, Shanghai's famed waterfront promenade. Visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower with its distinctive artistic spheres representing "large and small pearls dropping onto a jade plate." On your final night in China, prepare to be dazzled by the amazing Shanghai Acrobats. (Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) | | Day 12 | North America | Shanghai - North America
: Transfer to the airport for your return flight home or continue your tour with one of our popular optional extensions. (Buffet Breakfast)
Note: Substitute visits to other sights along the Yangtze may occur depending on water levels, or other factors.
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| | * All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations).
** This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
*** Please note: Land + Air inclusive tour prices are based from New York. For inclusive tour prices to your home city, please contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent.
**** Please Note: Guarenteed roomshare is not available on this tour.
***** Ship and hotels are subject to change.
****** Prices shown includes cruise in outside stateroom. To upgrade to a higher category suite, add the following to the per person price: Junior: $639/ Deluxe: $969/ Shangri-La: $1299/
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
- All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
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