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GREAT YANGTZE EXPLORATION (GYE) -
18 DAY TOUR
(Beijing, Xi’an, Chongqing, Wuhan, Lushan Mountain, Huangshan Mountain, Nanjing, Shanghai)
Itinerary and Departure Dates and Fares:
Day 1. 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. Beijing. (IM).
You arrive in Beijing, one of the largest cities in China, in the late afternoon. There, you will be escorted to a local four- or five-star hotel.
Day 3. Beijing. (AB, L, D).
Enjoy a full days tour of China's capital. Today you will visit the infamous Tiananmen Square (the world's largest public square), the Emperor's Summer Palace, and the Forbidden City, the revered home of past emperors. A tour to the Summer Palace on Kunming Lake is another highlight of the day.
Day 4. Beijing. (AB, L, D).
Your highlight today will be a visit to the awe-inspiring Great Wall, a formidable symbol of ancient Chinese civilization. You will also visit the solemn Ming Tombs, the burial place for 13 Ming Dynasty emperors. You will also visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors in the Ming and Qing dynasties prayed for good harvest. In the evening, you will attend a delicious Peking Duck Banquet.
Day 5. Beijing. (AB).
The full day is yours at leisure after breakfast. Enjoy shopping, visiting the zoo and seeing the pandas, or maybe a little people watching.
Day 6. Beijing/Xi’an. (AB, L, D).
Today you will take a domestic flight to Xi’an, the historic, ancient capital of China. Depending on the arrival time, you may visit a quaint farming village and mingle with the local residents. Next, you will enjoy a trip either to Xi-an’s ancient Grand City Wall or the Wild Goose Pagoda. You will check in at a local four- or five-star hotel after dinner.
Day 7. Xi’an. (AB, L, DS).
A full day’s tour will help you to recall the glories of ancient Xi’an as you visit a burial site containing an incredible army of 8,000 lifelike terra-cotta soldiers. After spending time at the site, you will tour either the City Wall or the Wild Goose Pagoda. In the evening, you will enjoy two specialties, a delectable Xi’an Dumpling Dinner and a wonderful Tang Dynasty Show at the renowned Shaanxi Grand Song and Dance Theatre.
Day 8. Xi’an/Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise. (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 after some sightseeing, you will board a comfortable Victoria Cruises river vessel for an exciting and scenery-filled Three Gorges river journey.
Day 9. Yangtze River Cruise (Fengdu). (B, L, D).
Your Yangtze exploration begins today with the morning departure of the Victoria Cruises river vessel. Your first stop is either at Fengdu, known as the “Ghost City,” or at Wanxian. After visiting one of these ancient cities, you will return to the river vessel and sail toward the awe-inspiring Three Gorges.
Day 10. Yangtze River Cruise (Wushan Lesser Three Gorges). (B, L, DS).
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 Lesser 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 11. Yangtze River Cruise (Three Gorges Dam). (B, 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 12. Yangtze River Cruise (Wuhan). (B, L, D).
Today your cruise ship arrives in Wuhan, the beautiful capital city of the Hubei Province. In Wuhan, you will visit the fascinating Yellow Crane Tower. According to legend, the tower was built in honor of a Taoist mystic who flew away upon a yellow crane.
Day 13. Yangtze River Cruise (Mt. Lushan). (B, L, D).
You will take an unforgettable trip up Mt. Lushan today. The beautiful mountain is a breathtaking scenic spot, with tall peaks, waterfalls, deep gullies, and constantly changing patterns of mist. You will enjoy a day of unending scenic beauty.
Day 14. Yangtze River Cruise (Mt. Huangshan). (B, L, D).
Today, you will have a full day’s excursion to the famous and scenic Mt. Huangshan. There are endless scenic opportunities, including fascinating rock formations, beautiful and highly scented pine trees, seas of fluffy clouds, and healing hot springs. Mt. Huangshan provides a unique scenic experience.
Day 15. Yangtze River Cruise (Nanjing). (B, L, D).
Your tour today in Nanjing will include some of the highlights of the ancient city. You will experience the awe-inspiring Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum and the ancient tomb of the first Ming emperor. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen is considered the Father of Modern China because of his role in ending Chinese imperial leadership.
Day 16. Yangtze River Cruise/Shanghai. (B, L, DH).
Your memorable Yangtze River Exploration ends today in Shanghai. You will check in at a local four- or five-star hotel upon arrival. Shanghai is China’s largest and most cosmopolitan city, displaying its international influence. You will visit the international Bund, a mile-long stretch of buildings along the Huangpu River that boasts European waterfront architecture. You will also visit Nanjing Road, a shopper’s fantasy which offers China’s greatest variety of retail stores, fashion boutiques, restaurants and nightclubs. In the afternoon, you will experience YuYuan Garden, an ancient classic garden with colorful pavilions, ponds, stone dragons, trees, and flowers.
Day 17. Shanghai. (AB).
Today you will have the full day at your leisure to do as you please. First thing in the morning, an optional tour will be available for a deluxe motor coach trip to Suzhou, known as "The Venice of the Orient” because it is built around a network of canals. The tour will include visits to the Garden of the Humble Administrator, Tiger Hill and the Grand Canal.
Day 18. Shanghai/USA. (AB).
The morning is yours to do as you please. You will then board your trans-Pacific flight back to the United States. You will take home many wonderful memories of China.
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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
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Return
Date
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Tour Fare
From
Los Angeles
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Land
Tours
Only
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Single
Supplement
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3/19
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4/5
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$2,659
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$1,979
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$1,109
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4/4,19,12,25
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4/21,26,29,5/12
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$3,099
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$2,049
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$1,189
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5/6,14,19,27
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5/23,31,6/5,13
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$3,099
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$2,049
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$1,189
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6/4
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6/21
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$2,450
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$1,800
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$1000
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6/7,20,28
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6/24,7/7,15
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$2,849
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$2,009
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$1,139
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7/1,9,14,22
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7/18,26,31,8/8
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$2,849
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$2,009
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$1,139
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8/2,15,18,23
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8/19,9/1,4,9
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$2,849
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$2,009
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$1,139
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9/8,16,19,24
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9/25,10/3,6,11
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$3,099
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$2,049
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$1,189
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10/10,13,18,21
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10/27,30,11/4,7
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$3,099
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$2,049
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$1,189
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11/3, 11
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11/20, 28
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$3,099
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$2,049
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$1,189
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2005:
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Departure
Date
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Return
Date
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Tour Fare
From
Los Angeles
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Land
Tours
Only
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Single
Supplement
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3/18
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4/4
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$2,659
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$1,979
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$1,109
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4/3,8,11,24
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4/20,25,28,5/11
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$3,099
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$2,049
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$1,189
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5/5,13,18,26
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5/22,30,6/4,12
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$3,099
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$2,049
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$1,189
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6/3
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6/20
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$2,450
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$1,800
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$1000
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6/9,19,27, 30
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6/23,7/6,14,17
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$2,849
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$2,009
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$1,139
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7/3,8,13,21
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7/17,25,30,8/7
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$2,849
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$2,009
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$1,139
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8/1,14,17,22
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8/18,31,9/3,8
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$2,849
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$2,009
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$1,139
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9/7,15,18,23
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9/24,10/2,5,10
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$3,099
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$2,049
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$1,189
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10/9,12,17,20
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10/26,29,11/3,6
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$3,099
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$2,049
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$1,189
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11/2, 10
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11/19, 27
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$3,099
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$2,049
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$1,189
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