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17 days. Shanghai, Huangshan (Yellow Mountains), Wuhan, Chongqing, Guilin
and Hong Kong. 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: CYRJYG
A. 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 Shanghai
Take your transpacific flight from San Francisco to Shanghai. Participants departing
from other cities or countries would require arrival at Shanghai next day to meet the
group.
Day 2 Arrive Shanghai (D)
Arrive Beijing. Our guide and driver will meet you at the airport and transfer to your
5 star Sheraton Huating Hotel or same class.
Day 3 Shanghai (B, L, D)
Visit Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Garden. 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 4 Shanghai / Huangshan (Yellow Mountains) (B, L,
D)
Fly from Shanghai to Huangshan. Picked up at Huangshan airport and transferred to Taoyuan
Hotel at the foot of the mountain. Visit the Hot Springs and Cloud Valley.
Day 5 Huangshan (Yellow Mountains) (B, L, D)
Driving along the zigzagging road, you are carried to the mountains. Take a cable car
to the top of the mountain, you will marval as anyone the unique pine trees, fogs, water
falls, rocks and peaks formatted by Nature. Visit the Lotus
Peak and Jade Screen Peak. Check into your Shilin Hotel.
Day 6 Huangshan (Yellow Mountains) (B, L, D)
Watch the sunrise at early morning is a traditional item for Yellow Mountain visitors.
Continue your hiking and exporation along the man-made sightseeing plank roads on the
sheer cliffs this morning. Get off the mountain this afternoon and visit the Bamboo seas
and traditional residence as shown in the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Check into Taoyuan Hotel.
Day 7 Huangshan (Yellow Mountains) / Wuhan / Yangtze
River Cruise (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 the deluxe cruise ship and set sail in
the later afternoon.
Day 8 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 Yangtze
River Cruise / Chongqing / Guilin (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. Then take a flight to Guilin, a city famous for its green hills,
clear waters, fantastic caves and spectacular rocks. Transfer to 5 star Royal Garden Hotel
or same class.
Day 13 Guilin (B, L, D)
Full day cruise on Li River, which is limpid with crystal water. The
boat trip on the river from Guilin to Yangshuo covers a distance of 83
kilometers. This section of the river makes a unique traditional Chinese Painting with its
clear water and clusters of pinnacles. You can get some souvenirs from the open market in
Yangshuo, which is the destination of the cruise.
Day 14 Guilin/ Hong Kong (B)
Visit Trunk Hill, Diecai Hill and Reed Flute Cave. Enjoy the unique Karst formations on
the beautiful Guilin landscapes. Transfer to the airport for fight to Hong Kong. Arrive in
Hong Kong and transfer by shuttle bus to your Royal Pacific Tower by the Victoria Harbor.
Take the rest of the day as your free time.
Day 15 Hong Kong
A half-day tour includes a ride to the Victoria Peak overlooking the Hong
Kong harbor; Repulse Bay, Hong Kong's most popular beach; a
former pirate town Aberdeen and Stanley Market, world
famous shopping street. Afternoon free for shopping on you own.
Day 16 Hong Kong
Free on your own exploration: special tour, shopping, or other last minute pursuit.
Day 17 Hong Kong / Departure
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; $2,728 per person, double.
Land package only: US$2,128 per person, double.
Single hotel room and cruise cabin supplement:
US$930.
March, June, July, August and November:
all inclusive; $2,528 per person, double.
Land package only: US$1,928 pp, double.
Single hotel room and cruise cabin supplement:
US$790.
* April 10 - May 5, Oct. 10- Nov. 5 are Caton Fair period.
Prices are $180 pp extra.
D. Included
- Round trip international air between China and San Francisco (sample rates);
- Hotel accommodations (3-5 star or best in town in China and 4 star in Kong Kong), double
occupancy;
- 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 transfers between hotel, airport and ship
piers;
- . Hong Kong portion: roundtrip transfers, hotel
accommodations and half day Hong Kong Island tour.
E. Excluded
- Gratuities;
- Airport taxes, city tax and fees;
- Travel insurance;
- China visa application;
- Meals in Hong Kong.
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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