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GOLDEN YANGTZE EXPLORIENT   

13 days /11 nights  (CGY)

Beijing/ Xian/ Yangtze River Cruise / Shanghai / Zhujiajiao

Private Journey -  Departs Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday**

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 Cathay Pacific 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 Park Plaza Beijing (Superior) OR Grand Millennium 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  Shangri-la 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, City Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the City Wall

YANGTZE CRUISE (3 nights)

• 3 nights aboard the Century Sky | Century Sky  (Superior) OR Century Diamond (Deluxe)

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

• Daily Shore excursions

SHANGHAI (3 nights)

• 3 nights at Renaissance Yu Garden (Superior) OR  Swissotel Grand 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 the unique art district of Tianzifang

• Morning excursion to the Ancient Watertown of Zhujiajiao

• Evening Acrobatics Performance

**Departures featuring Century Sky, Century Sun and Century Diamond depart on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, respectively.

Great Wall of China

Zhujiajiao

Yangtze River