Splendors of China & the Grand Yangtze 2010
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Watch China's history and culture unfold during this incredible adventure, which ranges from the imperial splendor of Beijing to the dynamism of Shanghai, and from the archaeological wonders of Xi'an to the majestic Yangtze's Three Gorges. Feel the presence of over 2,000 years of history as you walk along the Great Wall, one of the man-made marvels of the world. Enjoy a unique experience in Chongqing, as you visit the zoo for a glimpse of a giant panda. Discover the diversity of China - the culture, the landscape, the food, the people, and so much more as you create everlasting memories. You'll cruise through the heart of China on the grand Yangtze River where you'll see the majestic 12 mountain peaks of Wu Gorge, the dramatic shoals and verdant cliffs of Xiling Gorge, and the grandest gorge of all - the Qutang Gorge. Beautiful gardens, cuddly giant pandas, and Shanghai acrobats - China's memorable and unique delights await you on this expertly-crafted itinerary.

Highlights

  • Beijing
  • Great Wall
  • Xi'an
  • Chongqing
  • Yangtze River Cruise
  • Fengdu
  • Tongli
  • Shanghai

    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 Beijing Opera. Be treated to a traditional Chinese tea service. Explore the hutongs by rickshaw. Get a glimpse into local life during a visit with a family.
  • Great Wall - Walk this wonder of the ancient world.
  • Xi'an - Explore the excavations of the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. View Xi'an's famous City Wall. Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Attend a Tang Dynasty cultural show.
  • Chongqing - Visit the city. View the giant pandas at the zoo.
  • Yangtze River Cruise - Sail down the Yangtze River. Visit either the "Ghost City" of Fengdu or the new relocation village for displaced families. Sail through the Three Gorges. Voyage down one of the Lesser Gorges by small riverboat. Visit the site of the Three Gorges Dam. Call at Wuhan and visit the Hubei Provincial Museum. Take a full day excursion to Huangshan or Jiuhuanshan. Explore Nanjing. Visit the Sun Yat-sen's Memorial, a Qing Dynasty-style bazaar and Confucian Temple.
  • Shanghai - Stroll the famed Bund waterfront promenade. Visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the Old Shanghai Museum. Tour Old Town. Attend a performance of the Shanghai Acrobats.
  • Tongli: Visit this picturesque market town. Cruise the narrow canals on a sampan. Visit a beautiful local garden.

    Dining Highlights

  • 14 buffet breakfasts
  • 11 lunches
  • 9 dinners
  • Chinese home-hosted highlight lunch with a local family in Beijing
  • Traditional dim sum highlight lunch in Shanghai
  • 4 highlight dinners in Beijing, Xi'an and aboard ship on the Yangtze River

    First Class Travel Highlights

  • Superior to Deluxe hotel accommodation includes two-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and local taxes.
  • 6-night luxury Yangtze River cruise in a Standard Stateroom with private balcony onboard Victoria Cruises' Victoria Prince.
  • The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional Tour Directors.
  • Qualified local English-speaking guides throughout the tour.
  • All domestic fl ights within China: Beijing - Xi'an - Chongqing.
  • All transportation and airport transfers on Day 2 and 16.
    • Call (310) 590-2322 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8649746
    Tour OperatorTrafalgar Tours
    Duration
    16 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart USA Depart USA :
    Depart from your home gateway city, bound for Beijing.
    Day 2Beijing Arrive Beijing (3 nights) :
    Welcome to Beijing! On arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport, you will be met by a Trafalgar representative and escorted to your hotel.

    Hotel: Sofitel Wanda
    Day 3Beijing Beijing sightseeing :
    Tour historic Tiananmen Square, the ancient Forbidden City, and the beautiful Summer Palace, home to the best example of classical Chinese imperial garden design, graceful temples and palaces. This evening, indulge in a succulent Peking Duck Dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Highlight dinner)
    Day 4Beijing Beijing sightseeing & The Great Wall :
    Walk along the over 2,000-year old man-made wonder, the Great Wall, and then wander along the Sacred Way, home to the Ming Tombs. Back in Beijing, see the sites of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. End your day with a performance at the Beijing Opera and enjoy a traditional Chinese tea service. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 5Xi'an Beijing sightseeing - Xi'an (2 nights) :
    Ride in a rickshaw through the hutongs, the ancient alleyways of the old residential area of Beijing. Get a glimpse into local family life while enjoying a Chinese Home- Hosted Highlight Lunch. Later, fly to Xi'an and be welcomed by a delicious Traditional Dumpling Dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight lunch / Highlight dinner)

    Hotel: Sheraton Xi'an Hotel
    Day 6Xi'an Xi'an sightseeing :
    Marvel at the life-sized statues of the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses guarding the tomb of China's first emperor. Then, visit Xi'an's ancient City Wall. This evening, enjoy a Tang Dynasty Dinner and cultural show. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Highlight dinner)
    Day 7Chongqing Xi'an sightseeing - Chongqing sightseeing :
    Tour the Big Wild Goose Pagoda before flying to Chongqing. On arrival, visit the giant pandas at the zoo. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

    Hotel: JW Marriott Hotel
    Day 8Yangtze River Cruise Chongqing - Yangtze River cruise (6 nights) :
    Board your luxurious ship for the cruise down the Yangtze River. Depending on water levels, sail either to the "Ghost City" of Fengdu, or the port cities of Wanzhou or Shibaozhai, home to a beautiful twelve-story pagoda. This evening, join your fellow travelers at the Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 9Cruising the Yangtze River Cruising the Yangtze River :
    Sail through the beautiful Qutang and Wu Gorges. Board small riverboats and explore the Lesser Gorges. View the coffins of the Ba people and the ancient plank road carved right out of the cliffside. Later, sail through the Xiling Gorge and the five-stage ship locks of the Three Gorges Dam. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 10Cruising the Yangtze River Cruising the Yangtze River :
    Visit the powerful Three Gorges Dam. Learn about this enormous hydroelectic project and its impact on the area and population. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 11Cruising the Yangtze River Cruising the Yangtze River :
    Tour Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province, and explore the impressive Hubei Provincial Museum, one of China's best-known museums, showcafesing some of the area's incredible archaeological finds. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 12Cruising the Yangtze River Cruising the Yangtze River :
    Today, experience the breathtaking and tranquil beauty of Jiuhuanshan or Huangshan, the traditional Chinese landscape of craggy mountain peaks, strange rock formations and gnarled pine trees shrouded in fog and clouds. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 13Cruising the Yangtze River Cruising the Yangtze River :
    Explore Nanjing and visit the Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum, a Qing Dynasty-style Bazaar and a Confucian Temple. This evening, enjoy the Captain's Farewell Dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Highlight dinner)
    Day 14Shanghai Shanghai sightseeing (2 nights) :
    Disembark in Shanghai and start exploring the city. Tour Old Town and the Bund, visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower offering panoramic views over the city and explore the Old Shanghai Museum. Enjoy a Traditional Dim Sum Highlight Lunch. This evening, attend a performance of the amazing Shanghai Acrobats. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight lunch / Dinner)

    Hotel: Regal International East Asia Hotel
    Day 15Excursion to Tongli Excursion to Tongli :
    Explore charming Tongli, the China of picture books. Aptly named "The Little Venice of the Orient," Tongli's canals still function much as they did centuries ago. Experience the town's irresistible charm aboard small wooden sampans, gliding under centuries-old bridges, past stores, gardens and residences. Visit a local garden and admire the expertly designed pavilions, rockeries, koi ponds and terraces. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 16Depart Shanghai Depart Shanghai :
    You will be transferred to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for your return flight home, or continue your vacation with our popular extensions to Hong Kong or Guilin and Hong Kong. (Buffet breakfast)

    Note: Substitute visits to other sites along the Yangtze River may occur depending on water levels or other uncontrollable factors.
    Dates/Pricing
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    DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
    April 05, 2010$3,299.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    April 19, 2010$3,299.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    May 03, 2010$3,299.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    May 31, 2010$3,049.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    June 14, 2010$3,049.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    July 12, 2010$2,999.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    August 09, 2010$2,999.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    September 06, 2010$3,299.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    September 20, 2010$3,299.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    October 04, 2010$3,299.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    October 18, 2010$3,299.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    Disclaimer
    ** Yangtze River Cruise Suite Upgrade Junior Suite Deluxe Suite Shangri-La Suite Twin Share supplement, per person: $1099 $1699 $2199
    ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
    *** Above prices are per person and inclusive of all intra-China airfares.
    **** Please Note: Guarenteed roomshare is not available on this tour.
    ***** Ship and hotels are subject to change.
    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.

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