Featuring Beijing, Xi’an, Chongqing, Yangtze River Cruise, Yichang, Suzhou, Shanghai
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Program |
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| Sep 25 | Departure City - Bejing |
International Flight to Beijing |
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| International Flight to Beijing |
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| Sep 26 | Beijing |
Arrive in Beijing and transfer to the hotel |
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| International flight with Air Canada. After clearing Customs and Immigration, transfer to hotel to freshen up and then have dinner at a local restaurant. (Capital Hotel – 3 Nights) |
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| Sep 27 | Beijing |
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace and special dinner |
B | L | D |
| Start the day with a visit to Tiananmen Square, the largest public plaza in the world. Then to the Forbidden City, which was the Imperial Palace for the Ming and the Qing Dynasties, with 800 buildings and 9,999 rooms. In the afternoon, visit the Summer Palace and take a boat ride on the man-made lake. Special Peking Duck Dinner. |
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| Sep 28 | Beijing |
Great Wall of China, Olympic's Bird Nest Stadium and Temple of Heaven |
B | L | D |
| Morning visit to the Great Wall of China, Badaling Section, and enroute drive-by the Olympic Bird’s Nest Stadium. Afternoon visit to the delightful Temple of Heaven. |
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| Sep 29 | Beijing - Xi'an |
Hutong Area, Silk Street |
B | L | D |
| Experience the everyday life of the Hutong Area, by
Rickshaw, a delightful experience. Then enjoy lunch with a
local family and learn how to make Dumplings. Shopping trip to the famous Silk Street followed by a visit to a Tea House. Late afternoon flight to Xi’an, China’s Cultural Capital. Overnight at the Days Hotel & Suites – 2 Nights. |
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| Sep 30 | Xi-an |
Terra-Cotta Warriors, Tang Dynasty Show |
B | L | D |
| Morning tour of the Terra-Cotta Museum, where over 6,000
life sized terra-cotta warriors and horses guarded the Tomb
of China’s first Emperor, Qinshihuang. After lunch visit the Huaqing Hot Springs Park. Finish the day with a special Dumpling Dinner, followed by the Tang Dynasty Show. |
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| Oct 01 | Xi’an – Chongqing |
Ancient Wall City, Panda Bears and board 5 Star ship |
B | L | D |
| Visit the Ancient City Wall and the Wild Goose Pagoda
before flying to Chongqing. You then visit the Zoo to see
the loveable Panda Bears, and visit Ciqikou the Ancient
City, before boarding the 5 STAR Century Diamond Cruise
Ship (3 Nights). |
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| Oct 02 | Yangtze River Cruise |
Shore excursion to Shibao Pagoda, a pearl of the Yangtze, constructed along a sheer cliff on the riverside. Captain’s Welcome Dinner |
B | L | D |
| Shore excursion to Shibao Pagoda, a pearl of the Yangtze, constructed along a sheer cliff on the riverside. Captain’s
Welcome Dinner |
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| Oct 03 | Three Gorges |
Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, Shennong Stream, Xiling Gorge |
B | L | D |
| Sail through the Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge, the 1st & 2nd
Gorges going down the Yangtze River. Today’s Shore
Excursion is to Shennong Stream, a most delightful
experience. Enroute you will see ancient Hanging Coffins,
high up in the cliffs. Afterwards, you set sail for the
spectacular sights of the Xiling Gorge, the 3rd and final Gorge. Sail through the Three Gorge’s Dam Ship Locks, 5 in all. |
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| Oct 04 | Yichang - Shanghai |
Famous Three Gorges Dam site, fly to Shanghai, Night River Cruise on Huangpu River |
B | L | D |
| Morning tour of the famous Three Gorges Dam site. Then
you fly to Shanghai. After dinner, you will go on a delightful Night River Cruise, on the Huangpu River. Overnight at the Ramada Plaza Xuhui Hotel (4 Nights). |
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| Oct 05 | Suzhou |
Grand Canal Cruise, Silk Mill, Tiger Hill Pagoda, Silk Embrodery Institute |
B | L | D |
| Motorcoach to Suzhou, the “Venice of China”, which
includes a Grand Canal Cruise. You will, also, visit the Silk Mill; Tiger Hill; the Wangshi Garden; and the Embroidery Institute. |
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| Oct 06 | Shanghai |
Yu Yuan Garden, Jade Buddha temple, shopping and an evening show! |
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| Today’s highlights are a tour of the Yu Yuan Garden, the Jade Buddha Temple, the Bund Area and the shopping district of Nanjing Road. Tonight, you go to an exciting Chinese
Acrobatic Show |
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| Oct 07 | Shanghai |
Shanghai museum and shopping |
B | L | D |
| Morning visit to Shanghai Museum and after lunch, drop-off &
pick-up service at shopping area or afternoon off for leisure time. |
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| Oct 08 | Shanghai - Departure City |
Morning transfer to the airport by the incredible Maglev Train for flight home |
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| Morning transfer to the airport by the incredible Maglev Train. |
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Fares are per person, based on double occupancy and subject to availability at time of booking. Airline reserve the right to increase air taxes at their discretion
