Journey along the mysterious waterway that is the heart of China, the mighty Yangtze River. See ancient sites and remote rural villages, and get an up-close look at the world's largest hydroelectric plant, the Three Gorges Dam. Enjoy the extraordinary scenery at Huangshan, with its rocky, mist-enshrouded peaks and fancifully-shaped pines. Be awed by the spectacular Three Gorges and the Lesser Three Gorges. Watch monkeys frolicking along the verdant Emerald Gorge and see gorgeous landscapes. Bustling urban streets, an emerging fashion district, modern skyscrapers and a pulsating nightlife all give Shanghai a striking energy sure to delight. One of the most important cultural, commercial, financial, industrial and communications centers of China, Shanghai is your starting point for this incredible tour. You'll also experience another of China's grand cities, Beijing. Nowhere else can you get a more concentrated impression of old and new China than in Beijing. While ancient treasures abound, Beijing is a thriving, bustling, metropolis, offering world-class amenities. Travel with Trafalgar and experience the wonders of China and the grand Yangtze.
Highlights
Shanghai
Suzhou
Yangtze River Cruise
Xi'an
Tongli
Beijing
Whats Included
Sightseeing Highlights
Beijing: 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 Hutongs.Tongli: Stroll around picturesque ancient bridges crossing meandering rivers. Boat ride on the narrow river.Xi'an: Explore the excavations of the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses.Yangtze River Cruise: angtze River Cruise Sail along the Yangtze through the Three Gorges. Travel by riverboat down the Lesser Three Gorges. Explore the temples on Mingshan Hill. Visit the Three Gorges DamShanghai: Shanghai Stroll the famed Bund waterfront promenade. Visit the Oriental TV Tower. At night see the Shanghai Acrobats.Suzhou: Vist the Garden of the Humble Administrator and the Embroidery Institute.
Dining Highlights16 Breakfasts
First Class Travel HighlightsAll domestic flights within China.8-night Yangtze River cruise in an outside stateroom onboard Victoria Prince8 nights in deluxe hotels.Fully-escorted tours with English speaking guides.All transportation on the tour.Services of an experienced Trafalgar Tour Director.Fully-escorted tours with English-speaking guides