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14 days. Beijing, Xian, Wuhan, Chongqing, and Shanghai. Plus Yangtze River cruise
excursions to Three Gorges Dam, Yangtze Three Gorges, Shennong Stream or Lesser Three
Gorges, Shibaozhai or Fengdu - Yangtze River cruise tour - Yangtze River Cruise. Tour
code: CYRFX
A. 2004 - 2005 Departure Dates*
Mar: 15, 23, 31
Apr: 8, 16, 24
May: 2, 10, 18, 26
Jun: 3, 11, 19, 27,
Jul: 5, 13, 21, 29
Aug: 6, 14, 22, 30
Sept: 7, 15, 23, 27
Oct: 1, 9, 17, 25
Nov: 2
*Guaranteed
departures with minimum 2 people.
B. Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Fly to Beijing
Take your transpacific flight from San Francisco to Beijing. Participants departing
from other cities or countries would require arrival in Beijing next day to meet the
group.
Day 2 Arrive Beijing (D)
Arrive Beijing. Our guide and driver will meet you at the airport and transfer to your
5 star Kunlun Hotel or same class.
Day 3 Beijing (B, L, D)
Visit the world's largest plaza -- Tiananmen Square. The magnificent royal court
Forbidden City offers endless treasures and stories. Continue to the Temple of
Heaven and Summer Palace, the symbols of the country.
Day 4 Beijing (B, L, D)
Great Wall, bordering the Gobi Desert. Walk on the Great Wall is going to be a
once-in-a-lifetime experience. Also visit the Ming Imperial Tombs. An authentic
Peking Duck farewell dinner party.
Day 5 Beijing / Wuhan (B, L, D)
Fly to Wuhan, the largest city in the center of
China and homeport of most Yangtze River cruise ships. After some excursion activities
include visits to the Yellow Crane Tower, East Lake and Guiyuan
Temple, etc.. board a deluxe cruise ship and set sail.
Day 6 Yangtze River
Cruise (B, L, D)
Participate in the cultural and entertainment
activities on board while the cruise ship is sailing through the most fertilized land of
the middle reaches of the Yangtze. Lectures on various topics would be arranged. Cruise
directors welcome any suggestions.
Day 7 Yangtze River Cruise -
Three Gorges Dam (B, L, D)
Excursion to Three Gorges Dam, the giant hydro-project
just put into operation in June 2003, in Yichang City. Stop for a closer look at the
world's largest man-made architecture comparable to the Great Wall. Atop Jar Ridge, you
could have a bird's view of the Three Gorges Dam site and 5 level ship
locks.
Day 8 Yangtze River
Cruise - Shennong Stream or Lesser Three Gorges (B, L, D)
Excursion to Shennong Stream. Entering
the first gorge, Qutang Gorge this morning, you will see the high peaks,
sheer cliffs, and the narrow "gates" of the waterway when the great river still
in the upper reaches shaping. Then we come to Wu Gorge, the most
beautiful part of the Three Gorges. Stopping at Badong, a small town by
the river, at 10 am and transferring to the local boat at Shennong Stream, you will
explore ancient plank road remains along the river, mysterious ancient suspended coffins
suspended high on the cliff, wild monkeys running under the primitive bushes. (The
excursion is subject to change to Lesser Three Gorges, with similar
scenery and activities, decided by the captain)
Day 9 Yangtze River
Cruise - Fengdu (B, L, D)
Excursion to Fengdu, the "city of
ghost". The scaring statues describing the afterlife were sculpted to terrify the
illiterate. But you will have fun here. Back to ship, the captain's farewell banquet is
waiting for you.
Day 10 Yangtze
River Cruise / Chongqing / Xian (B, L, D)
The cruiser arrives in Chongqing at 9 AM. Disembark the
ship and have a city tour in the mountainous city. A unique local "hot-pot"
lunch is included. Fly to Xian, an ancient capital for 13 dynasties and now a
modern metro city. Transfer to your 5 star ANA Grand Castle Hotel or same class.
Day 11 Xian (B, L, D)
Today, we set off to view China's first emperor's 6,000 life-size Terra-cotta
Soldiers and their horses, chariots, and weapons, "the eighth wonder of the
world". Also visit legendary Wild Goose Pagoda and the ancient City Wall. If time
permits, visit Banpo Neolithic Museum. A marvelous Tang Dynasty dumpling dinner and show.
Day 12 Xian / Shanghai (B, L, D)
Transfer to the airport for fight to Shanghai. The Asia's financial center. Meet at
the airport and transfer to your Peace Hotel or same class.
Day 13 Shanghai (B, L, D)
Stroll along the world famous Bund waterfront, where your guide will show you
the landmarks along China's Wall Street and one of the world's highest buildings in the
newly developed land across the bustling Huangpu River. In the afternoon, shop
along the Old City Town and Nanjing Road – Shanghai's past and present
center business districts.
Day 14 Shanghai / Departure (B)
It is time to say goodbye to your guide. Transfer to the airport and fly homebound.
Land package only customers will arrange your own transfer and flight for departure.
C. Tour Costs
April, May, Sept and Oct:
all inclusive; $2,268 per person, double.
Land package only: US$1,668 per person, double.
Single hotel room and cruise cabin supplement:
US$950.
March, June, July, August and November:
all inclusive; $2,068 per person, double.
Land package only: US$1,468 pp, double.
Single hotel room and cruise cabin supplement:
US$820.
D. Included
- Round trip international air between China and San Francisco (sample rates);
- Hotel accommodations (5 star or best in town), double occupancy;
- Air transportation between cities;
- Daily American buffet breakfast, Chinese lunch and dinner;
- Sightseeing with professional English speaking local tour guides;
- Yangtze River cruise on board 4 or 5 star ships (based on standard outside cabin);
- Shore excursions along the Yangtze River including Three Gorges;
- Admission fees to the sites listed in the itinerary;
- Special banquets and cultural events;
- . All trans
fers between hotels, airports
and ship piers.
E. Excluded
- Gratuities;
- Airport taxes, city tax and fees;
- Travel insurance;
- China visa application.
F. Notes
- Cruise cabin upgrade could be available. Please
inquire on booking.
- Prices are cash discounted.
- B-breakfast; L-Lunch; D-Dinner.
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