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Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise Yichang - Shanghai

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Day 1/Thu: Departing Home City
The journey begins with your transpacific flight departing from a city of your choice. We lose a day upon crossing the International Date Line.

Day 2/Fri: Arrival in Beijing
Meet our guide on arrival in late afternoon and transfer to the hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure.

Day 3/Sat: Beijing
Beijing, capital of China, is the country's second largest city in terms of population. Following a brief orientation we visit Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City and an old hutong - alleyway flanked with traditional residential courtyards. Welcome dinner features delicious Beijing roast duck, a local delicacy. (B/L/D)

Day 4/Sun: Beijing
Morning visit to the majestic Summer Palace, a royal resort during the Qing Dynasty. After lunch we tour the National Stadium, nicknamed the "Bird nest", where the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games were held. luxury china travelThose who have no interest in the Olympic venue may want to spend the afternoon exploring Panjiayuan flea market on their own. The evening Peking Opera show is optional if available. (B/L)

Day 5/Mon: Beijing
Enjoy a full-day excursion to the legendary Great Wall, 90km northwest of the city. Zigzagging over 6,000 kilometres from east to west along the undulating mountains, the Great Wall, said to be visible from the moon, was built to hold off tribal invaders from the north. On the way back to the city in the afternoon we stop by at the Spirit Way at Ming Tombs. The Spirit Way, serving at the entrance to the Ming Tombs, is lined with statues of guardian animals and officials. (B/L)

Day 6/Tue: Beijing - Xi'andeluxe china tours best china tours
Morning sightseeing at the Temple of Heaven. Built for emperors to worship Heaven, the Temple of Heaven is China's largest existing complex of ancient sacrificial buildings occupying an area of 273 hectares and three times the area of the Forbidden City. We fly to Xi'an in late afternoon. (B/L)

Day 7/Wed: Xi’an
Eastern terminus of the fabled Silk Road and one of the ancient capitals of China, Xi'an is home to the Terracotta Army designed to follow the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC) into eternity. Visit the excavation site of the Terracotta Army located 30km east of the city. A stroll on the ancient wall before dinner is also on our schedule. Tonight we enjoy a spectacular music and dance show reminiscent of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.), a period generally considered a golden era of the Chinese civilization. (B/L/D)

Day 8/Thu: Xi'an
Today's schedule takes in the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, an ancient structure on the grounds of a Buddhist monastery. We spend the rest of the day relaxing or exploring on our own after a tour of the provincial History Museum. The modern, well-organized museum was completed in 1992 and traces the history of Xi'an from prehistory to the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). The extensive galleries and exhibitions offer the visitor an excellent introduction to the area that greatly improves understanding of the numerous historical sites in and around the city. (B/L)luxury china travel package

Day 9/Fri: Xi'an - Guilin best china tours
Morning flight to Guilin. A medium-sized city by Chinese standard, the city has long been renowned for its unique scenery. The name Guilin literally means "forest of sweet osmanthus", owing to the large number of fragrant Sweet Osmanthus trees in the city. Upon arrival we visit the scenic Fubo Hill and Reed Flute Cave. (B/L)

Day 10/Sat: Guilin
Day cruise on Li River. The 83km stretch of the river between Guilin and Yangshuo affords breathtaking scenery as the river snakes through tall karst mountains, gigantic bamboo sprays, and picturesque villages -- sights that have inspired countless poets and painters for generations. Disembark in Yangshuo and drive back to Guilin. (B/L)

Day 11/Sun: Guilin - Chongqing best china tours
small group china toursEnjoy an optional excursion (cost depending on number of participants) to the amazing terraced fields at Mount Longji (Back of Dragon). Located about 80 km (2 hours drive) from Guilin, the spectacular landscape has made Longji a popular tourist attraction. Built by the local farmers of different ethnic groups from Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) to Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the fields spread 500 meters from the foot of Mount Longji to the mountaintop covering an area of 66 square kilometres. Evening flight to Chongqing. (B/L/D)

Day 12/Mon: Chongqing
Enjoy some free time in the morning. Afternoon sightseeing takes in the zoo (giant pandas), People's Square, and General Joseph Stilwell’s former residence - location of the US Forces’ headquarters in China during World War II. After a sumptuous hot pot dinner we board the Yangtze cruise ship to start our 3-day downstream journey. (B/L/D)

Day 13/Tue: Yangtze Cruise tours to china 2010
At 6,380km the Yangtze is the longest river in China and the third longest in the world after the Nile and the Amazon. The most impressive section of the Yangtze is the Three Gorges. Today’s shore excursion features Shibaozhai or Stone Treasure Fortress, an ancient wooden pagoda built against rock cliffs facing the Yangtze. (B/L/D)guided china tours

Day 14/Wed: Yangtze Cruise tours to china 2010
Admire nature’s grandeur while sailing through spectacular Wu Gorge (44km) and Qutang Gorge (8km) later today. Later this morning we navigate Shennong Stream on a small vessel. Originating in the southern slopes of Shennongjia Nature Reserve, the crystal clear river twists and turns 60 kilometres through forested mountains before emptying into the mighty Yangtze.  (B/L/D)

Day 15/Thu: Yichang - Shanghai best china tours
Morning visit to the site of the Three Gorges Dam. Construction of the dam began in 1992 and is scheduled to be completed by 2009. Estimated to cost over $24 billion, the project upon completion will become the largest hydroelectric dam in the world with a reservoir stretching hundreds of kilometres upstream. We disembark in Yichang around noon and fly to Shanghai. (B/L/D)

china travel china guideDay 16/Fri: Shanghai
Paris of China, Pearl of the Orient, city of quick riches, paradise of the adventurers - those were some of the names by which Shanghai was known before the Communists took it over from the Nationalist Government in 1949. Like of the rest of the country Shanghai is currently undergoing one of the fastest economic expansions the world has ever seen, having experienced 19% GDP growth per year for the past 16 years. Our sightseeing in Shanghai begins with a stroll on the Bund - a waterfront promenade famous for its landmark neoclassical buildings of European style, followed by Shanghai Museum and Yu Garden. Evening entertainment is a dazzling acrobatic show. (B/L/D)

Day 17/Sat: Shanghai
Today is a free day. Exploring China's most dynamic city on your own has never been easier. Our recommended list includes a visit to glitzy Pudong New District, a ride aboard the world's only commercially run Maglev train, and the popular evening cruise on Huangpu River to enjoy the city's spectacular neon-lit skyline. (B)

Day 18/Sun: Shanghai - Home City
Free morning to pack and relax. Transfer to airport to board return flight. Arrive home the same day. (B)

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Dates & Prices 2010

Depart (Thu)

Return (Sun)

Full Package
from Vancouver/San Francisco
air add-ons from other cities

Land Package
excluding int'l airfare

Single Supplement
applicable to travellers without roommate

Mar 18

Apr 04

$4400

$3800

$1700

Mar 25

Apr 11

$4450

$3800

$1700

Apr 01

Apr 18

$4450

$3800

$1700

Apr 08

Apr 25

$4450

$3800

$1700

Apr 15

May 02

$4450

$3800

$1700

Apr 22

May 09

$4450

$3800

$1700

Apr 29

May 16

$4450

$3800

$1700

May 06

May 23

$4450

$3800

$1700

May 13

May 30

$4450

$3800

$1700

May 20

Jun 06

$4450

$3800

$1700

May 27

Jun 13

$4450

$3800

$1700

Jun 03

Jun 20

$4450

$3800

$1700

Jun 10

Jun 27

$4450

$3800

$1700

Jun 17

Jul 04

$4450

$3800

$1700

Jun 24

Jul 11

$4450

$3800

$1700

Jul 01

Jul 18

$4600

$3750

$1700

Jul 08

Jul 25

$4600

$3750

$1700

Jul 15

Aug 01

$4600

$3750

$1700

Jul 22

Aug 08

$4600

$3750

$1700

Jul 29

Aug 15

$4600

$3750

$1700

Aug 05

Aug 22

$4600

$3750

$1700

Aug 12

Aug 29

$4600

$3750

$1700

Aug 19

Sep 05

$4600

$3800

$1750

Aug 26

Sep 12

$4500

$3850

$1750

Sep 02

Sep 19

$4500

$3850

$1750

Sep 09

Sep 26

$4500

$3850

$1750

Sep 16

Oct 03

$4500

$3850

$1750

Sep 23

Oct 10

$4500

$3850

$1750

Sep 30

Oct 17

$4500

$3850

$1750

Oct 07

Oct 24

$4500

$3850

$1750

Oct 14

Oct 31

$4500

$3850

$1750

Oct 21

Nov 07

$4500

$3850

$1750

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