Highlights of China & the Yangtze 2010
A journey to China is an enchanting odyssey through more than 5,000 years of history recorded against a vast and stunning landscape. Discover the great diversity of this fascinating country from the rural to the exotic and from Beijing to Shanghai, two of the world's most sophisticated metropolitan cities. This program provides insight to all the major marvels of this grand country. Discover Beijing, China's second largest city and home to the 2008 Summer Olympics. Stand in the middle of Tiananmen Square, visit the Forbidden City, and walk along the Great Wall - a man-made wonder. Travel to Xi'an and visit Emperor Qin's life-sized Terracotta Soldiers and Horses, a sight to behold. Explore Shanghai, China's largest city and home to Shanghai's legendary Acrobats. Cruise the breathtaking Yangtze River with its stunning surroundings and the famous Three Gorges, each with its own unique characteristics. Experience all the highlights of China on this all-inclusive holiday specifically designed for guests who want to see the best of China in a limited timeframe.
Highlights
Whats Included
Sightseeing Highlights
Dining Highlights
First Class Travel Highlights
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- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Duration
- 12 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA : Depart from your home gateway city, bound for Beijing. |
| Day 2 | Beijing | 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: The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel |
| Day 3 | Beijing | Beijing sightseeing : Start your day in Tiananmen Square - the heart of Beijing - before visiting the Forbidden City, the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. Then continue on to the Summer Palace, the best-preserved imperial garden in China. Admire the enchanting natural elements and the graceful design of the temples, pavilions, halls, palaces and bridges. Top off your fabulous day with an authentic Peking Duck Dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Highlight dinner) |
| Day 4 | Beijing | Beijing sightseeing & The Great Wall : Visit the sites of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and then walk along China's Great Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and truly one of the man-made wonders of the world. On your way back to Beijing, walk along the tree-lined Sacred Way, flanked on both sides by giant statues of animals guarding the entrances to the Ming Tombs. End your day with a performance at the magnificent Beijing Opera. While attending the opera, be treated to a traditional Chinese tea service. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 5 | Xi'an | Beijing sightseeing - Xi'an (2 nights) : Ride in a traditional rickshaw for a behind-the-scenes tour of the hutongs, the ancient alleyways of the old residential area of Beijing, and enjoy a Chinese Home-Hosted Highlight Lunch with a local family. Then fly to Xi'an and be greeted with a Traditional Dumpling Dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight lunch / Highlight dinner) Hotel: Sheraton Xi'an Hotel |
| Day 6 | Xi'an | Xi'an sightseeing : Xi'an is the site of one of the 20th-century's greatest archaeological discoveries - the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. During your visit, you will be amazed by these masterpieces of realism, each soldier with a different figure, alongside horses, chariots and weapons. Next, you'll visit Xi'an's ancient City Wall, one of bestpreserved fortification walls in China. In the evening, indulge in a Tang Dynasty Dinner and cultural show (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Highlight dinner) |
| Day 7 | Yangtze River Cruise | Xi'an sightseeing - Chongqing sightseeing - Yangtze River cruise (3 nights) : Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, an ancient holy place for Buddhists. Then fly to Chongqing, where you'll visit the giant pandas at the zoo before boarding your Victoria Cruises ship for the spectacular journey down the Yangtze River. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 8 | Cruising the Yangtze River | Cruising the Yangtze River : Sail down the Yangtze River. Depending on river conditions, visit either the "Ghost City" of Fengdu, or Shibaozhai, home to a twelve-story wooden pagoda, or the new relocation village for families which were displaced as a result of the Three Gorges Dam. This evening, join the Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 9 | Cruising the Yangtze River | Cruising the Yangtze River : Sail through the Three Gorges, starting with Qutang Gorge, the shortest and narrowest, but also the most dramatic. Board a small riverboat and explore one of the enchanting Lesser Gorges of either the Daning River or Shennong Stream. Back on board the ship, continue through the splendid scenery of the Wu Gorge, framed by the Twelve Peaks of the Wushan Mountains. Later, sail through the Xiling Gorge, the longest and deepest with cliff walls rising to 4000 feet. Finally, sail through the amazing Three Gorges Dam ship locks and this evening attend the Captain's Farewell Dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Highlight dinner) |
| Day 10 | Shanghai | Yangtze - Shanghai (2 nights) : Visit the monumental work of civil engineering of the Three Gorges Dam: a 17-year, $70 billion project, involving the transportation of more than 350 billion cubic feet of rock and earth and the displacement of over 1 million people from the 150,000 acres of land which will gradually be flooded by the resulting 397-mile long reservoir. Then disembark in Yichang and fly to Shanghai. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Hotel: Regal International East Asia Hotel |
| Day 11 | Shanghai | Shanghai sightseeing : Embark on a Shanghai city tour featuring visits to Old Town, the Bund promenade, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower for superb city views and the Old Shanghai Museum. Also included as part of your tour is a delicious Traditional Dim Sum Highlight Lunch at a local restaurant. This evening, be awed by a performance of the amazing Shanghai Acrobats. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 12 | Shanghai | Depart Shanghai : You will be transfered 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
- Disclaimer
- ** Yangtze River Cruise Suite Upgrade Junior Suite Deluxe Suite Shangri-La Suite Twin Share supplement, per person: $839 $1139 $1439 Single room/stateroom supplement: $2977 $3577 $4177
** 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.
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