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From $3,399
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TOUR PRICE INCLUDES AIRLINE FUEL SURCHARGES,
U.S. & CHINA GOVERNMENT TAXES & FEES
LAND PORTION ONLY PRICES INCLUDE CHINA DOMESTIC FLIGHTS &
AIRLINE FUEL SURCHARGE, TAXES & FEES
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Visiting City
- Beijing
- Wuhan
- Yangtze River Cruise
- Chongqing
- Xi'an
- Dunhuang
- Turpan
- Urumqi
- Shanghai
- Suzhou
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Travel with Asia Holiday and China Changjiang Cruise Overseas Travel Co., the largest state-owned Yangtze River cruise company in China, you can make yourself absolutely different.
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Day 1 SFO / BEIJING
Board Air China or United Airline's wide body 747 jetliner to Beijing. Cross the int'l Date Line and lose one day.
Day 2 BEIJING
Arrive Beijing, the capital of China. You will be greeted at the airport and transferred to five-star Jade Palace Hotel or similar.
http://www.jadepalace.com.cn/index.htm
Day 3 BEIJING (AB, L, D)
Today we'll visit Tian-an-men Square and Forbidden City, the residence of emperors for more than 500 years, the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvests, the Summer Palace, a summer resort for Empress Dowager Ci Xi.
Day 4 BEIJING (AB, L, D)
Excursion to the spectacular Great Wall. Visit Beijing Olympic National Stadium, "Bird's Nest" if it is open to the public. Enjoy Beijing Duck Banquet in the evening.
Day 5 BEIJING / WUHAN / YICHANG (AB, L, D)
Fly to Wuhan at the junction of the Han and Yangtze Rivers. Visit the Provincial Historical Museum. Then you will be transferred to Yichang and board the five-star Yangtze No. 1 Cruiser approved by the National Tourism Administration of China, or similar class.
http://www.ccotc.com/cruise_en/ship.jsp?ship_id=2004000114
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Day 6 YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE (B, L, D)
Depart from Yichang at 7:00AM. Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site around 9:00AM, the largest water conservancy project ever undertaken by man and it has been a dream for several generations of Chinese people. Continue sailing through the Xiling Gorge, the longest section of the Three Gorges system. Enjoy a welcome cocktail party hosted by the captain.
Day 7 YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE (B, L, D)
This morning we will board smaller boats for a trip up to Lesser Three Gorges or Shennong Stream. Enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding mountains as you pass through the Wu Gorge. Continue to the last of the Three Gorges, Qutang Gorge.
Day 8 YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE (B,L,D)
Shore excursion to the mysterious Ghost City, Fengdu. Go and explore how ancient Chinese people view their death and rebirth in giant carvings and sculpture. Enjoy a farewell banquet in the evening.
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Day 9 CHONGQING / XI'AN (B, L, D)
Our cruise concludes as we arrive in Chongqing, then have a city tour and visit Panda Zoo if the boat arrives on time. Take late afternoon flight to the ancient city of Xi'an. Check into Five-star Grand New World Hotel or similar.
http://www.gdhxian.com/eng/home/main.htm
Day 10 XI'AN (AB, L, D)
A full day tour recalls the glories of ancient Xi'an, as we visit the burial site of an incredible army of 8000 lifelike Terra-Cotta Soldiers, majestic wild Goose Pagoda and the ancient City Wall. Top off the day with Dumpling Dinner followed by Tang Dynasty Culture Show!
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Day 11 XI'AN / DUNHUANG (AB, L, D)
Take a flight to Dunhuang. Dunhuang is a small town considered by many to have been the most important caravan stop along the Silk Road. Not far from town, visit the Singing Sands, giant sand dunes surrounding spring-fed lake. Check in at the first-class Dunhuang Int'l Hotel or similar.
http://www.dhih.net.cn
Day 12 DUNHUANG/TURPAN (AB, L, D)
This morning you'll tour the magnificent Mogao Caves that feature spectacular Buddhist paintings depicting the life of the upper classes. Overnight train to Turpan.
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Day 13 TURPAN (AB, L, D)
With your morning arrival in Turpan you are greeted with old world China, as many of this charming city's inhabitants retain traditional dress and customs. Turpan is one of the lowest points on earth, lying at 505 feet below sea level. Tour the ancient ruins of Gaochang city, the Suliman's Minaret, a beautiful Persian-style tower, Karez Underground Irrigation Channels and Grape Valley. Your accommodations are at the first-class Oasis Hotel or similar.
http://www.the-silk-road.com/hotel/turpanoasishotel/room.html
Day 14 TURPAN/URUMQI (AB, L, D)
Depart for Urumqi by motor coach. Visit the flaming mountains and the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves. After arriving in Urumqi, you will check in to Four-star New Times Hotel or similar.
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Day 15 URUMQI (AB, L, D)
Urumqi is the capital of Xinjiang and boasts a population of approximately 1 million. In this exotic city, you'll find many people living in a traditional way. Take a cruise on Heavenly Lake in the morning for visiting the Heavenly hill grassland.
Day 16 URUMQI / SHANGHAI (AB, L, D)
After sightseeing the city's Museum and the Bazaar, fly to Shanghai, transfer to Four-star Ambassador Hotel or similar.
http://www.ambassadorhotel.sh.cn/en/hotelinfo1.htm
Day 17 SHANGHAI (AB, L, D)
Today's sightseeing introduces the major attractions of the city, which includes Nanjing Road, Yuyuan Garden, the Museum of Art and History, and the Jade Buddha Temple. Enjoy Acrobatic show at night.
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Day 18 SHA / SUZHOU / SHA (AB,L,D)
After breakfast, early morning coach or train to Suzhou. Tour includes Master's of the Nets Garden, Silk Factory or Embroidery Institute, and cruise on the Grand Canal. Take coach or train back to Shanghai.
Day 19 SHANGHAI / SFO (AB)
Fly home on board Air China or Airlines' wide body 747 jetliner.
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Price Includes:
- Int'l & China domestic air tickets and train tickets.
- Transfers & sightseeing.
- Hotels & meals as itinerary indicated.
- English speaking guide service
- Shanghai acrobatic show, Beijing Duck Dinner, and Xi'an Dumpling Dinner & Tang Dynasty Culture Show
Price does not include:
- US Int'l, China Int'l departure tax, China domestic airport tax.
- China Visa Fee & Petrol Surcharge (if applicable)
- Tips to Guides & drivers, Porter fees.
- Personal Expenses.
Remarks:
- Price is based on travelers paying by check.
- AB---American breakfast L---Lunch D---Dinner
- Special air add-on is available, only good for Air China's Int'l air connection.
- Tour fares for departures are subject to change without notice prior to booking deposit.
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