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SPLENDID YANGTZE  EXPLORIENT 

17 days/15 nights  (CSY)

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

Private Journey * - Wednesday Departure

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 All Nippon Airways

• 15 Nights Accommodations per itinerary

• Domestic airfares within China per itinerary

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

• Travel Protection Plan by Travel Guard^TM

BEIJING (3 nights)

• 3 nights at Park Plaza Beijing (Superior) | Renaissance Capital (Deluxe)

• 3 American breakfasts

• 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) |  Sofitel Xian (Deluxe)

• Hotel 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

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

• Daily Shore excursions

SHANGHAI (2 nights)

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

• Hotel 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 Waterfall Hotel (Superior) OR Sheraton Guilin³ (Deluxe)

• Hotel Breakfasts Daily

• 1 Chinese lunch

• 1 Chinese Dinner

• Li River Cruise and private city sightseeing of Guilin

HONG KONG (3 nights)

• 3 nights at Royal Garden Hotel (Superior) OR InterContinental Grand Stanford² (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.

¹ Accommodations in Deluxe Cabin (with balcony) on board President No. 1 Cruise ship

² Accommodation at InterContinental Grand Stanford (deluxe option) based on Harbor view room

³Accommodations at Sheraton Guilin based on Deluxe Room

2009 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.

• U.S. & Foreign departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are not included (Approx. $500).

• 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

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