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SPLENDID YANGTZE  EXPLORIENT 

17 days/15 nights  (CSY)

Beijing /Xian /Chongqing /Cruise /Yichang /Shanghai /Guilin/ Hong Kong

Private Journey * - Departs Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday⁺

Our Splendid Yangtze River 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 17-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; a visit to Guilin to indulge in a few of China's stunning natural beauties; touching down on two of our planet's most modern and vibrant cities -- Shanghai & Hong Kong; and of course, a splendid 3-night cruise along the legendary Yangtze River on board one of the best deluxe 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

• 15 nights hotel & cruise accommodations per itinerary

• Domestic airfares within China per itinerary

• Private Tour*: Sightseeing & Transfers by private car, driver and Professional English-speaking guides 

BEIJING (3 nights)

• 3 nights at Park Plaza Beijing (Superior) | 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

• Evening tour of Night Markets at Muslim Quarters

YANGTZE CRUISE (3 nights)

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

• All meals while on board (food only)

• Daily Shore excursions

SHANGHAI (2 nights)

• 2 nights at Renaissance Yu Garden Shanghai (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 Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center

• Evening Acrobatics Performance

GUILIN (2 nights)

• 2 nights at Shangri-la Guilin¹

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• 1 Chinese lunch

• 1 Hotel Dinner

• Li River Cruise and private city sightseeing of Guilin

HONG KONG (3 nights)

• 3 nights at Hyatt Regencv Hong Kong² (Superior | Deluxe)

• Hotel Breakfasts Daily

• Join half-day Hong Kong Island tour by air conditioned motor-coach

Remarks:

* Except in Hong Kong. Transfers & sightseeing on join basis by air-conditioned motorcoach

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

¹Superior and Deluxe packages feature Deluxe and Deluxe River View rooms at Shangri-la Guilin, respectively

²Deluxe package faeatures Harbor View Room at Hyatt Regency Hong Kong

Yangtze

Hong Kong Duck Xing

Li River, Guilin