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FAREWELL TO THE YANGTZE RIVER (FTY)
8 DAY TOUR
(Beijing, Chongqing, Yangtze River, Wuhan, Shanghai)
Itinerary and Departure Dates and Fares:
Day 1. Friday. USA/Beijing.
Your tour departs from Los Angeles about mid-day and you will head across the Pacific Ocean to Beijing, the illustrious capital city of China. Spend the night aboard your trans-Pacific flight as you cross the International Date Line.
Day 2. Saturday. Beijing. (IM).
You arrive in Beijing, the political center of China, in the late afternoon. There, you will be escorted to a local four- or five-star hotel.
Day 3. Sunday. Beijing/Chongqing. (AB, L, D).
Today you will fly to Chongqing for a short tour of this mountainous city located at the conjunction of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers. Later in the day, you will board a comfortable Victoria Cruises river vessel for an exciting and scenery-filled Three Gorges river journey.
Day 4. Monday. Yangtze River Cruise/Fengdu. (AB, L, D).
Before noon today you will arrive at the mysterious Ghost City of Fengdu, China's "Ghost City". There you will see some of the 27 temples filled with grim statues of ghosts and devils.
Day 5. Tuesday. Yangtze River Cruise/Small Three Gorges. (AB, L, D).
This morning, you will cruise along the Yangtze River as it winds through the spectacular Qutang and Wu Gorges. At Wushan, you will board a quaint sampan for an exciting excursion up the crystal-clear Danning River to see the Small Three Gorges. Along the way, you will travel between towering rock walls, see ancient hanging coffins and (with luck) spot some wild, golden-haired monkeys.
Day 6. Wednesday. Yangtze River Cruise/Three Gorges Dam Site. (AB, L, D).
After sailing through the beautiful Xiling Gorge, you will arrive at the city of Sandouping and stop for a tour of the marvelous Three Gorges Dam site. The Three Gorges Dam site is the largest construction project in the world, and when the dam is completed, it will be the largest hydroelectric and flood-control dam in the world. The 366-mile-long reservoir that will be created by the Three Gorges Dam beginning in 2004 will submerge a vast amount of land along the Three Gorges, including breathtaking scenery, large and small cities, quaint villages and towns, and historical sites and artifacts. These incredible sights along the Yangtze will be gone forever from view, and these next few short years will be the last chance for tourists and locals alike to enjoy this fantastic area.
Day 7. Thursday. Yangtze River Cruise/Wuhan/Shanghai. (AB, L, D).
Today your cruise ship arrives in Wuhan, the beautiful capital city of the Hubei Province. Here, you will disembark and take a short, domestic flight to Shanghai, China’s financial and commercial center. In Shanghai, you will check in at a local four- or five-star hotel.
Day 8. Friday. Shanghai/USA (or extend your stay). (AB, L).
After you visit the historic Bund along Shanghai’s waterfront and experience the gorgeous Yu Garden, you will say farewell to China with beautiful memories. You may choose to stay on in Shanghai and continue your exploration of the ancient cities and sights of China. Check out our Independent Tours for valuable information about tour extensions.
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Departure Dates and Fares:
10 or more passengers that sign up as a group may be eligible for special discounts upon request.
If your preferred travel date is not listed in the departure dates, please call to set up your own tour date, at no additional charge.
2004:
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Departure
Date
(Friday)
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Return
Date
(Friday)
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Tour Fare
From
LA
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Land
Tours
Only
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Single
Supplement
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3/19, 26
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3/26, 4/2
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$1,849
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$1,149
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$549
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4/2,9,16,23,30
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4/9,16,23,30,5/7
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$2,099
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$1,289
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$649
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5/7,14,21,28
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5/14,21,28,6/4
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$2,099
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$1,289
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$649
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6/4,11,18,25
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6/11,18,25,7/2
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$2,099
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$1,289
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$649
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7/2,9,16,23,30
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7/9,16,23,30,8/6
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$2,099
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$1,289
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$649
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8/6,13,20,27
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8/13,20,27,9/3
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$2,099
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$1,289
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$649
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9/3,10,17,24
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9/10,17,24,10/1
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$2,099
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$1,289
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$649
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10/1,8,15,22,29
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10/8,15,22,29,11/5
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$2,099
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$1,289
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$649
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11/5,12,19
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11/12,19,26
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$1,849
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$1,149
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$549
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2005:
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Departure
Date
(Friday)
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Return
Date
(Friday)
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Tour Fare
From
LA
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Land
Tours
Only
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Single
Supplement
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3/18, 25
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3/25, 4/1
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$1,849
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$1,149
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$549
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4/1,8,15,22,29
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4/8,15,22,29,5/6
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$2,099
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$1,289
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$649
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5/6,13,20,27
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5/13,20,27,6/3
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$2,099
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$1,289
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$649
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6/3,10,17,24
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6/10,17,24,7/1
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$2,099
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$1,289
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$649
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7/1,8,15,22,29
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7/8,15,22,29,8/5
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$2,099
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$1,289
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$649
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8/5,12,19,26
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8/12,19,26,9/2
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$2,099
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$1,289
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$649
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9/2,9,16,23,30
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9/9,16,23,30,10/7
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$2,099
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$1,289
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$649
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10/7,14,21,28
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10/14,21,28,11/4
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$2,099
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$1,289
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$649
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11/4,11,18
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11/11,18,25
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$1,849
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$1,149
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$549
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