Travel Idea:
China Classic
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Length of trip:
13 days
Approximate price of this trip per person:
from $ 1799 to $ 2199
Best travel dates to go:
Jun 05, 2008 to Jun 17, 2008; Jul 17, 2008 to Jul 29, 2008; Oct 16, 2008 to Oct 28, 2008; Sep 25, 2008 to Oct 07, 2008; Jun 19, 2008 to Jul 01, 2008; Oct 02, 2008 to Oct 14, 2008; Sep 11, 2008 to Sep 23, 2008; Nov 06, 2008 to Nov 17, 2008; Oct 30, 2008 to Nov 11, 2008;
Detailed Description of this trip:
Our popular first class itinerary, combining 3 of China’s most famous cities, Beijing, Xian and Shanghai along with a 5 day upstream deluxe cruise aboard the MS Victoria Empress on the Yangtze! First class hotels, deluxe ships, a great program at a great price.
This Trip is Recommended for:
Tags:
Cruise Vacation, River Cruise, Cruise, Cruising, Adventure Tour, Exploration, Yangtze Cruise, Sightseeing Tour, Adventure Travel, Excrusion, China Tour,
Trip Properties:
- Specialty: Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around World,
- Activity: Sailing, Food, Relaxation, Museums, Performing Arts, Sightseeing,
Trip Itinerary:
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Day 1 - On the Plane
USA-China.
Commercial Flight
Overnight flight from the USA to Beijing, China.
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Day 2 - Beijing
Arrive in China’s capital and transfer to your 4 *hotel.
Food and Dining
Due to various arrival times, meals are on your own.
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Day 3 - Beijing
Sightseeing
Enjoy a morning city tour to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.
Optional
Sightseeing
An optional Hutong Tour with lunch with a local family is offered or have a free afternoon for yourself.
Food and Dining
The evening is reserved for your special Peking Duck Welcome Dinner. (B, SD)
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Day 4 - Beijing
Sightseeing
This morning depart for a half day excursion to the Great Wall with lunch.
Sightseeing
Afterwards visit a jade factory.
Relaxation
The balance of the day is free.
Optional
Performing Arts
An optional evening China Opera performance is available from your guide. (B, L)
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Day 5 - Yichang
Beijing - Yichang.
Commercial Flight
Fly from Beijing to Yichang in the morning.
Food and Dining
Then enjoy lunch and dinner at local restaurants.
River or Barge Cruise
Embark on your luxurious vessel. (B, L, D)
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Day 6 - At Sea
Visit Three Gorges Dam.
Sightseeing
Visit the Three Gorges Dam.
River or Barge Cruise
Upon returning to the ship, pass the gigantic locks of Three Gorges Dam and sail through the Xiling Gorge.
Performing Arts
In the evening enjoy a Crew fashion show! (B, L, D)
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Day 7 - At Sea
Sampan ride.
Sightseeing
Today you travel down the Shennong Stream or Danning River in small motorized sampans.
Sightseeing
In the afternoon, pass through the Wu and Qutang Gorges.
Food and Dining
A Crew Revue is on for tonight! (B, L, D)
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Day 8 - At Sea
Yangtze River Town.
Sightseeing
Depending on sailing conditions, today you will stop and tour one of three typical Yangtze riverside towns: Shibaozhai, Fengdu, or Wanxian. Your walking tour will highlight all the local attractions.
Food and Dining
Then it’s time to prepare for your Captain’s Farewell Dinner followed by our Karaoke party where passenger participation is expected! (B, L, D)
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Day 9 - Chongqing
Chongqing - Xian.
Sightseeing
Bid your lovely ship goodbye, as you disembark and continue your China adventure with a stop at the Panda Zoo and a visit to the "Grand Hall"' featuring Chinese paintings.
Commercial Flight
In the evening fly to Xian.
Hotel
Transfer to your first class hotel.
Food and Dining
Dinner is on your own. (B, L)
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Day 10 - Xian
Museums
This exciting day will begin with a tour of the magnificent History Museum, where the 8000 Terra-Cotta Warriors of Emperor Qi have been buried for over 2000 years!
Sightseeing
You have lunch at the museum and afterwards visit a lacquer-ware factory.
Food and Dining
The day will end with a fabulous Tang Dynasty dinner and show. (B, L, SD)
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Day 11 - Shanghai
Xian - Shanghai.
Sightseeing
Time permitting, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
Commercial Flight
Transfer to the airport before flying to Shanghai.
Sightseeing
In the afternoon, your sightseeing tour will include the Bund and Yu Yuan Gardens.
Hotel
Dinner and overnight is at a first class hotel. (B, D)
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Day 12 - Shanghai
Sightseeing
Your morning tour visits the Jade Buddha Temple with a Mongolian style BBQ lunch afterwards.
Sightseeing
Next, you will visit the Children's Palace.
Performing Arts
Then you have some time on your own before dinner, which will be followed by an Acrobatic Show. (B, SL, D)
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Day 13 - Shanghai
Shanghai - Home.
As all good things must end, so does your China adventure. Transfer to the airport for your flights back home. (B)
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