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Golden Yangtze Discovery
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Beijing - Wuhan - Yichang - Yangtze River 5 days
Cruise - Chongqing - Xian - Shanghai
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Daily Departure "Guaranteed" All the year round
Private Tour (Except on the cruise)
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DAY 01 |
USA - Beijing |
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Anticipation fills the air as we board our
international flight bound for China. Our
destination is Beijing, China's historic capital
city. |
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DAY 02 |
Arrive Beijing |
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Our flight crosses the International Date Line and
lands in Beijing in the evening. After touching
down, we are met and transferred to our
luxuriously-appointed, five-star hotel accommodation
to catch up on sleep. |
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DAY 03 |
Beijing |
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A
symbol of national pride, Tiananmen Square, or “Gate
of Heavenly Peace”, is located in the heart of
Beijing. We pass through this, the world’s largest
public square, and continue on to the Forbidden
City, where, for over 500 years, commoners were
forbidden to enter. We also visit the regal Summer
Palace, the summer home of the emperor and his royal
court. We end our busy day by attending an exciting
Chinese Acrobatics Show. |
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DAY 04 |
Beijing |
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Built over 2,000 years ago, the Great Wall embodies
the magnificence and resilience of Chinese culture.
Spanning thousands of miles across five provinces
and two autonomous regions, the Great Wall can even
be seen from the moon. We descend the Great Wall to
visit the Ming Tomb Museum, home to many anclient
relics of porcelain, jade carvings, silk, jewels and
other precious items. In the evening, we savor a
traditionally prepared Peking Duck Feast. |
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DAY 05 |
Beijing |
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A
full day is free for us to explore the city of
Beijing on our own. An optional tour to the
“Hutongs”of Old Town Beijing is available. |
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DAY 06 |
Beijing - Yichang - Yangtze River Cruise
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Our flight lands in Yichang, where we are met and
transferred to the docks. Our Victoria Cruises ship
awaits to transport us along the Yangtze River for
the adventure of a lifetime. |
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DAY 07 |
Yangtze River Cruise |
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The day begins with a morning excursion to the
enormous and controversial Three Gorges Dam. Its
completion in 2013 will create new sites and
sceneries while submerging others. We reboard the
ship in the afternoon, sail through the shiplocks
and then journey to breathtakingly beautiful Xiling
Gorge. |
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DAY 08 |
Yangtze River Cruise |
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At Wushan, we disembark our ship and board smaller
vessels to navigate either Daning River or Shennong
Stream for more stunning vistas and a picturesque
landscape. In the afternoon, we reboard and pass
through the soaring peaks of Qutang Gorge. |
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DAY 09 |
Yangtze River Cruise |
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Today’s shore excursion leads us to the fabled
“Ghost City” of Fengdu or to Wanxian, which is now a
part of the Chongqing Municipality, or to Shibaozhai. |
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DAY 10 |
Yangtze River Cruise - Chongqing -Xian |
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Our Yangtze River cruise ends upon our arrival in
Chongqing this morning. We head into town for a
brief city tour of this “Mountaintain City” revered
for its spicy Sichuan cuisine and Panda Zoo. Later,
we fly to Xian, China’s ancient capital and the much
celebrated starting point of the famed Silk Road. (Chongqing-Xian
air ticket given to you in China.) |
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DAY 11 |
Xian |
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The highlight of our sightseeing today is the
world-famous, life-sized Terra Cotta Army, one of
the greatest archeological discoveries, unearthed
2,200 years after being buried with Emperor Qin Shi
Huang. Afterwards, we visit the Big Wild Goose
Pagoda. In the evening, enjoy a (optional) special
dinner and cultural show recreating the music,
costumes and dance of the Tang Dynasty. ($135)
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DAY 12 |
Xian - Shanghai |
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After breakfast, we are transferred to the airport
to board our flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, we
tour China’s largest and most vibrant city.
Experience the modern sophistication and historical
charm of Shanghai as we visit Yu Garden, Nanjing
Road and the popular waterfront “Bund”. |
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DAY 13 |
Shanghai |
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A
full day is free for leisure activities. Spend it
resting, shopping or sightseeing. For those who
wish, an optional tour to the “Garden City” of
Suzhou is available. |
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DAY 14 |
Shanghai - USA |
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The morning is free until we board our homebound
international flight and bid a fond farewell to
China. |
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TOUR FEATURES |
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 Accommodation
at Deluxe 5*Hotels |
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Accommodation
at Victoria Yangtze River cruise 5* |
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Tour Package Includes: · Fine Dining:
3 meals a day for the entire trip except free
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Full American or buffet breakfast daily
Chinese or western dinners in hotels or at local
restaurants
Local Specialties such as Beijing - Peking Duck
Banquet |
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Special Entertainments:
Beijing - Chinese Acrobatics Show |
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Round trip trans-Pacific air ticket  (Land and
Air) |
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China domestic air tickets (Land
and Air) |
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Comprehensive sightseeing tours and shore
excursions as specified |
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Experienced and knowledgeable tour guides
throughout your trip in China |
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NOT INCLUDED |
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Airport taxes and September 11th security fees
Tips and optional tour |
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Golden Yangtze Discovery 14 Days "Daily
Guaranteed departure"
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Price per
person -all the year round- 3455 $
(Land only) from LAX ($195
per person supplement for
july , august and December apply)
Price per person -all the year round- 4875
$ (Air &Land) from LAX ($195
per person supplement
for july , august and December
apply) |
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Starting September 1, 2005 China domestic
airports will no longer collect airport taxes
on the spot. Instead, domestic China airport
taxes are to be included in the airline
tickets issued prior to departure. Thus, we
must charge the domestic tax amount as a
seperate charge from the tour fare for all
tour dates departing after September 1, as
listed below: |
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Domestic China Airport Taxes (by Gateway) |
Domestic China Airport Taxes (by Gateway) |
Domestic China Airport Taxes (by Gateway) |
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New York (JFK) |
San Francisco (SFO) |
Los Angeles (LAX) |
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$ 195.00 |
$ 168.00 |
$ 138.00 |
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Hotels: |
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• Yangtze
River - Victoria Cruise |
• Beijing -
New Century Hotel (5 ) |
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• Shanghai -
Sofitel Oriental (5 ) |
• Xian - Bell
Tower (5 ) |
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China's long
and colorful history dates back not just centuries but several
millennia. As the third largest and most populace nation in the
world, China offers not only some of the world's most spectacular
scenery, but a diverse and interesting cross section of cultures.
First time
visitors may wish to focus on well known cities such as Beijing
for the Great Wall and Forbidden City, Xian for the Terra cotta
Warriors & Horses, the Yangtze River for the awe-inspiring scenery
of the Three Gorges Area, and the vibrant metropolis of Shanghai
for shopping. Returning visitors may wish to venture further and
explore minority cultures in Yunnan Province, pristine national
parks in Sichuan Province, fascinating history along the Ancient
Silk Road, or the misty mountain landscapes of Huangshan (Yellow
Mountain), to name a few. No matter where you travel in China you
are certain to be welcomed by friendly people who are eager to
share their history and culture with you. Be prepared for the
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Beijing,
located in the North, has been China's political and cultural
center for the last 800 years. Reigning as both an ancient capital
of Imperial China and the modern capital of a thriving nation,
Beijing retains plenty of evidence of its royal past, with
aristocratic parks, temples, and palaces (all open to the public).
Beijing is home to an incredible cultural display of art and
historical artifacts in more than 50 museums, folk traditions that
flourish in theaters, delicious dining in exotic settings, and
cultural centers with fascinating demonstrations of centuries-old
arts and crafts. Nowhere else can you get a more concentrated
impression of the old and new China. Beijing is the treasure trove
of Chinese culture, where many of the sights that make China a
world-class destination are located.
Shanghai, whose
name literally means "on the sea", is one of the world's largest
seaports and one of China’s major industrial and commercial
centers. It is located on the east coast of China near where the
Yangtze River empties into the East China Sea. Shanghai is also
China’s most populous urban area with 11 million inhabitants.
Xi'an is the
cradle of ancient Chinese civilization, with a history dating back
to 4000 BC. Known as Chang’an in early times, it was the capital
of China for eleven dynasties, up to the 9th century. It is from
here that caravans started on the Silk Road to Europe, changing
the Western world forever. The extraordinary life-size warrior
figures of the 6,000 strong terra cotta army were created to
protect the first Qin emperor in the afterlife. Exploring Xi’an is
akin to traveling back thousands of years in time. Now the capital
of Shaanxi Province, Xi’an is also the political, economic and
cultural center of the Northwest, with a population of 2,650,000.
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