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GOLDEN YANGTZE EXPLORIENT   

13 days/11 nights  (CGY)

Beijing/ Xian/ Yangtze River Cruise/ Suzhou / Zhujiajiao Shanghai

Private Journey -  Wednesday Departure

Our Golden Yangtze Explorient program offers our guests one of seven ultimate journeys to China and The Yangtze, the nation's longest river and the third longest waterway in the world. This remarkable 13-day expedition showcases several of China's most requested spots, including visits to China's national treasures in two of its greatest ancient capitals -- Beijing & Xian; touching down on one of our planet's ultra-modern cities -- Shanghai and its nearby beautiful countryside; and of course, a splendid 3-night cruise along the legendary Yangtze River on board one of the Three Gorges' top-rated floating hotels.

From ancient landmarks to beautiful natural sceneries, from bustling metropolises to tranquil countrysides -- they're all here. Get ready to experience the trip of your lifetime!

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Round-trip air from the U.S. via All Nippon Airways

• All domestic flights within China

• Private Tour: Transfers and sightseeing provided by private car, driver and Professional English-speaking guides

BEIJING (3 nights)

• 3 nights at Renaissance Beijing (Superior) OR Shangri-la Beijing (Deluxe)

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• 2 Chinese lunches

• 1 Peking Duck dinner

• 2 full days of private sightseeing including Great Wall at Mutianyue (with cable car ride), Ming Tombs, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Tian'anmen Square, and Temple of Heaven.

• Evening "Legends of Kung Fu" Performance

XIAN (2 nights)

• 2 nights at Shangri-la Golden Flower (Superior) OR  Sofitel Xian (Deluxe)

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• 1 Chinese Lunch

• 1 Tang Dynasty dinner and cultural show

• Full day of private sightseeing including the Terra Cotta Army excavation site, Shaanxi Provincial Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the City Wall

YANGTZE CRUISE (3 nights)

• 3 nights aboard the President One Cruise (Deluxe/Balcony Cabin)

• 3 meals a day while on board (food only)

• Daily Shore excursions

SHANGHAI (2 nights)

• 2 nights at New World Mayfair (Main Building) (Superior) OR  Renaissance Shanghai (Deluxe)

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• 1 Chinese Lunch

• 1 Chinese Dinner

• Full day private sightseeing including the Bund, Old Town, Yu Yuan Garden, Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center

• Evening Acrobatics Performance

SUZHOU / ZHUJIAJIAO (1 night)

• 1 night at Nanlin Hotel (Superior) |  Sofitel Suzhou Hotel (Deluxe)

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• 1 Chinese dinner

• Full day private tour of the Ancient water town of Zhujiajiao and UNESCO Suzhou, known for its traditional Chinese gardens and centuries old bridges.

2008 Air and Land Price Chart

S = Superior | D = Deluxe

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Prices are per person, based on double occupancy

• When Trans-Pacific travel takes place on a weekend (Fri-Sun), add $50 per person each direction.

• 2008 Olympics:

  • Blackout dates in Beijing between Aug. 01 - 31, 2008

  • Hotel surcharges & other restrictions apply during, pre & post Olympic Period (July 15 - Sept. 15)

• U.S. & Foreign departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are not included (Approx. $450).

• For add-on fares from eligible connecting U.S. domestic cities, please refer to Connecting Cities chart.

• Price excludes personal expenses, beverages, gratuities to guides and drivers

• Passengers returning to JFK/IAD/ORD will have an overnight at Narita (Tokyo). Arrive home the next day.

• Land-only price includes China Domestic Airfares

• China visa fee not included.  Passport must be valid at least 6 months from date of trip return