D1. USA/Beijing
Depart USA to China , enjoy delicious meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for our journey.
D2. Beijing
The flight arrives at Beijing , we are met by our tour guide and to be transferred to our Luxury Hotel.
D3. Beijing (AB, L, SD)
Beijing is the capital of China , and the host city for the 2008 Olympics. We embark for a full day tour, begins at Tian An Men Square, the largest public square in the world, its monuments and buildings situated around the square's perimeter. Then we visit the Forbidden City and Summer Palace, enjoy a walk along Lake Kunming. Dinner is served at a fabulous Peking Duck Banquet.
D4. Beijing (AB, L, D)
The Great Wall of China is one of the seven great man-made wonders of the world and definitely the focal point of China. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant followed by a visit to the historic Hutong and Alley of Beijing old town, take in the sights and sounds of the Beijing of olden times. Enjoy the Traditional Chinese Kung-fu Show tonight.
D5. Beijing/Chongqing/Yangtze River (AB, L, D)
Visit the Temple of Heaven, where the Emperor prayed for harvest in Ming and Qing dynasty. We board a flight to Chongqing, visit Chongqing Zoo, where we can have an intimate contact with pandas. stop at Ci Qi Kou old town. Then embark the President 2 Cruise (4 Star).
D6. Yangtze River (AB, L, D)
Excursion at Shibaozhai or ‘ Ghost City ' Fengdu, depends on the river condition. Shaibaozhai is famous for its 12-story tall, 400 year old wooden pagoda, which is balanced precariously on top of the steep cliff.
D7. Yangtze River (AB, L, D)
Sail through Qutang Gorge, the shortest and most dramatic one of the Three Gorges, and Wu Gorge, famous for its quiet beauty. Disembark at Wushan where we board small riverboat for a leisurely ride through Shennong Stream, which offers clear running waters, picturesque rock formations, and even monkeys and goat along its banks. Sail through Three Gorges ship locks after dinner.
D8. Yangtze River/Yichang/Shanghai (AB, L, D)
We disembark to visit the massive Three Gorges Dam Project in the morning, The ship sails through Xiling Gorge, the longest one of the Three Gorges. Disembark at Yichang, take a 2-hour flight to Shanghai; upon arrival, visit Shanghai Museum, see the ancient Chinese art, furniture and jade. In the evening, we attend a Chinese Acrobatic Show.
D9. Shanghai (AB, SL)
The full day city tour includes a visit to Yu Garden, a classical Ming garden built by a wealthy businessman for his parents as an act of filial piety. Enjoy a traditional Mongolian BBQ Buffet lunch. visit Shanghai Children's Palace. Take in the local scenery at bustling shopping district Nanjing Road and travel along the famous Bund, a five-block long riverfront promenade containing many of Shanghai's banks and trading houses. Hop aboard a cruise of the Huangpu River, taking in the magnificent twinkling night scenery of Shanghai. Today's dinner is on your side.
D10. Shanghai/USA (AB)
We are transferred to the airport for our flight back to the States, or begin the optional Post-Trip Extension.
Departure Date
(Thursday) |
Land Only |
Air & Land
from SFO/LAX |
Single Supp. |
March |
27 |
$1199 |
$1799 |
$499 |
April |
03, 17 |
$1399 |
$1999 |
$559 |
May |
01, 15, 29 |
$1399 |
$2099 |
$559 |
June |
12, 26 |
$1299 |
$2099 |
$499 |
July |
03, 10, 17 |
$1399 |
$2099 |
$559 |
September |
11, 18 |
$1399 |
$2099 |
$559 |
October |
09, 16, 23 |
$1399 |
$2099 |
$559 |
November |
06, 13 |
$1299 |
$1899 |
$499 |
Group Discount: $65 pp for group of 5-9, call for better rate for group of 10 or more.
Payment Discount: $100 off by making your final payment with check or money order.
The above fares are for passengers departing from San Francisco, Los Angeles in U.S.A. Domestic add-on fares are:
U.S. Eastern and Central Standard Time Zone: New York, Washington DC, Boston, Chicago and Houston: $200. Other cities: $300
U.S. Mountain Standard Time Zone: USD$200
U.S. Pacific Standard Time Zone: USD$100 |
HOTELS |
Beijing, Huandao Boya Hotel     
Three Gorges, President 2    
Shanghai, Galaxy Hotel    
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