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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.

If the dam is closed for maintenance, the boat will depart at Yichang.
You will stay overnight at Wuhan & transfer to Yichang the next day to board.

ASIA HOLIDAY TRAVEL
Routine a. Wuhan -- Chongqing

OTHER COMPANIES
Routine b/c. Shashi/Yichang -- Chongqing

When you arrive Wuhan, you have enough time to take a city tour, visiting the famous Provincial Historical Museum and Yellow Crane Tower and other city importance. Then get on board after dinner. Cruise starts off in the evening. face_2.gif (1010 bytes)When you arrive Wuhan, you have to make immediate transfer to your boat station at Yichang, spending 7-8 hours on bus and get on board in the dark. The whole day of bus riding could make you very exhausted and see nothing
On the second day of cruise, the ship will pass though the famous massive 230-foot high Gezhouba Dam built in the early 50th. Then continue to the New Three Gorges Dam. face_2.gif (1010 bytes)The ship escapes the historical Gezhouba Dam, and you miss a great chance to visit the famous spot.

19 Days Yangtze River with Hong Kong Promotion

Day
1
SFO/BEIJING

Board Air China or United Airlines wide body jetliner for Beijing, Capital of China. Cross the Int'l Date Line and lose a day.

Day 2  BEIJING
Arrive Beijing, the capital of China, check into the
five-star King Wing Hotel or similar.

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 nce prayed for good harvests, the Summer Palace, a smmer resport for Emperor Dowager Ci Xi.

Day 4   BEIJING (AB, L, D)
Full day excursion to the spectacular Great Wall, a symbol of the ancient Chinese civilization and to the Ming Tombs, the burial grounds for 13 Ming Dynasty Emperors. Enjoy a Beijing Duck Banquet in the evening.

Day 5   BEIIJING/SHANGHAI (AB, L, D)
After breakfast transfer to the airport and take an afternoon flight to Shanghai. Today's sightseeing includes the Museum of Art and History, the world-renowned Bund on the city's waterfront, and int'l area developed during the colonial era. Check into the four-star Ambassador Hotel or similar.

Day 6   SHANGHAI (AB, L, D)
Visit the major attractions, such as Nanjing Road, Yuyuan Garden in the Old Quarter, and the Jade Buddha Temple. Acrobatic Show at night.

Day 7   SHANGHAI/WUHAN (AB, L, D)
Fly to Wuhan at the junction of the Han and Yangtze Rivers. Visit Yellow Crane Pavilion and the Museum before get on board the Deluxe China Regal Cruiser approved by the National Tourism Administration of China, or similar class cruiser. (Boat information can be found on the hotel and boat page.)

Day 8   YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE (B, L, D)
Sailing through beautiful countryside for the day. On board activities include all kinds of lectures presented by your river guides. Enjoy a welcome cocktail party hosted by the captain.

Day 9   YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE (B, L,D)
Cruising to upper Yangtze and pass through the massive 230-foot high Gezhouba Dam at Yichang. Here the ship will pass through one of the three massive locks. Continue to sail pass the first of the Three Gorges, Xiling Gorge, the longest of the Three Gorges. Our cruiser will then pass through the world largest, just newly completed five-stage Three Gorges Dam Lock. After then, take a short excursion to the world famous Dam site and the second of the Three Gorges -- Wu Gorge. Ship will dock for the night after arriving at town of Wushan.

Day 10  YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE (B, L, D)
This morning we will board smaller boats for a trip up the Daning River to the Three Lesser Gorges, a stunning area of dramatic hillsides, caves and lushes bamboo groves, or excursion to Shennong Stream. Our cruisers will then continue onto the last of the Three Gorges, Qutang Gorge.

Day 11  YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE (B, L, D)
Today we continue to cruise upstream to visit Wanxian on a shore excursion which is a new residential area for the three gorges immigrants and also visit local farmers market or Kindergarden classrooms, or visit the ancient city of Fengdu where we explore the local temples before returning on board for a farewell banquet.

Day 12  CHONGQING/XI'AN (AB, L, D)
Our cruise concludes as we arrive in Chongqing, then take a city tour and visit the Panda Zoo. Take late afternoon flight to the ancient city of Xi'an. Check into the
four-star Hotel Royal Garden Xi'an or similar.

Day 13  XI'AN (AB, L, D)
A full-day sightseeing features one of tour highlights, the army of Terra Cotta Warriors, created 2,200 years ago to protect Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife. Also visit the Neolithic Banpo Village, an archaeological site discovered in the 1950's, the majestic Wild Goose Pagoda and the ancient City Wall. Top off the day with Dumpling Dinne
r followed by Tang Dynasty Culture Show!

Day 14  XI'AN/GUILIN (AB, L, D)
Morning flight to the mystical of Guilin. City tour features the Reed Flute Caves and Elephant Trunk Hill. Check into the five-star Lijiang Waterfall Hotel or similar.

Day 15  GUILIN (AB, L, D)
Spend the day aboard a scenic Li River cruise, passing picturesque farms and fishing villages with its thousands of limestone outcroppings, Guilin has been the inspiration for generations of silk scroll painters.

Day 16  GUILIN/GUANGZHO/HONGKONG (AB, L)
Fly to Guangzhou in the morning. A city tour shows Chen Clan Temple and Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. Then take a train to Hong Kong. Check into four-star Park Hotel or similar.

Day 17  HONGKONG (AB)
Half-day Hong Kong Island tour begins in the morning including a cable car ride up to Victoria peak for a panoramic view of Hong Kong. You also visit Repulse Bay and Aberdeen with its floating community. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure for shopping and personal activities.

Day 18  HONGKONG (AB)
Enjoy a free day and exploring.

Day 19  HONGKONG/SFO or LAX (AB)
Fly home on board Cathay Pacific or United Airlines wide body jetliner.


Price Includes:
  1. Int'l & China domestic air tickets.
  2. Transfers & sightseeing.
  3. Hotels & meals as itinerary indicated.
  4. English speaking guide service
  5. Shanghai acrobatic show, Beijing Duck Dinner, and Xi'an Dumpling Dinner & Tang Dynasty Culture Show

Price does not include:

  1. US Int'l, China Int'l departure tax, China domestic airport tax.
  2. China Visa Fee & Petrol Surcharge (if applicable)
  3. Tips to guides & driver.
  4. Personal Expense.

Remarks:

  1. Price is based on travelers paying by check.
  2. AB---American breakfast  L---Lunch   D---Dinner
  3. Special air add-on is available, only good for Air China's Int'l air connection.
  4. Tour fares for departures are subject to change.

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