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2010 DATE & PRICE
　 　 　  
Departure ( Tuesday)
Tour Fare
Fuel Surcharge
 Tax
Total
Single Suppl.
3/19 $2700 257 $116 $3073 $800 
4/16 $2800 257 $116 $3173 $850 
4/30 $2900 257 $116 $3273 $900 
5/14, 28 $2900 257 $116 $3273 $950 
6/11, 25 $3000 257 $116 $3373 $850 
7/09, 23 $2800 257 $116 $3173 $850 
8/06, 20 $2800 257 $116 $3173 $850 
9/03, 17, 24 $3000 257 $116 $3373 $1050 
10/08, 22 $3000 257 $116 $3373 $1050 
11/05 $2800 257 $116 $3173 $1000 
Prices listed are for Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) departure, based on Air China (CA) L class. For New York (JFK) departure, the additional tour fare is $100; fuel surcharge, taxes and fees are same as listed
Charges for Children: For children 11 years and under, if they share room with two adults and not ask for extra bed, they will be charged at the listed child fare or 75% of a regular adult price; if they need an extra bed in the same room with two adults, the cost will be 90% of the regular adult price. Children 12 and older will be charged at the regular adult price.
For departure gateways other than Los Angeles(LAX), San Francisco
(SFO), and New York(JFK), please add appropriate USA domestic add-on fare (certain exclusion may apply):
- Eastern Standard Time Zone $350
- Central Standard Time Zone $350
- Mountain Standard Time Zone $250
- Pacific Standard Time Zone $100
FEATURES
　
　
CITY
HOTEL
STARS
Beijing
Crowne Plaza
5
Xian
Hyatt Regency
5
Guilin
Lijiang Waterfall Hotel
5
Yangshuo
Green Lotus Hotel
4
Yangtze River
Victoria Cruise Lines
5
Shanghai
JinJiang Cathay Garden
5

When the hotel listed above is not available, a similar category hotel will be substituted without prior notice.
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 北京
 天安門廣場、故宮、頤和園、長城、天壇、鳥巢、水立方、前門大街、國家大劇院
 京味小吃、 北京烤鴨
 少林功夫秀
 西安
 兵馬俑博物館、華清池、大雁塔、 途經古鐘樓和古城牆
 陝北火鍋、 德發長餃子宴
 唐樂宮歌舞
 桂林
 漓江遊船、蘆笛岩、象鼻山
 桂林米粉宴
 
 陽朔
 西街、大榕樹、月亮山
 
 張藝謀山水實景舞台劇《印象劉三姐》
 重慶
 動物園、山城夜景
 麻辣火鍋
 
 長江
 酆都或萬州、三峽、大壩、小三峽
 
 文化講座、歌舞表演
 上海
 豫園、外灘、南京路
 上海風味
 雜技表演
YANGTZE ESSENCE 15 Days (DOWNSTREAM) - Tour Code: PCD
IMPORTANT !   Prices are inclusive of tour fares, airline fuel surcharges, and taxes.
 
　
ITINERARY
 　
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DAY 1

 USA - Beijing
　 Our vacation begins as we board an international jetliner heading for Beijing, the capital of China.

DAY 2

 Arrive Beijing
　 We arrive at Beijing. After clearing customs and retrieving our baggages, we meet our guide and head to our five-star accommodations.

DAY 3

 Beijing (AB, L, DS)
　 A full-day tour of Beijing keeps us busy today. Our tour starts with Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public square and the site of many famous assemblies. Proceed to the Forbidden City. This “city-within-a-city” was the imperial court of Ming and Qing emperors. We next visit the Summer Palace, a place of rest and recreation for the emperor and his royal family. For dinner tonight, we indulge our plates with the local specialty cuisines. After dinner, we are treated to the stage performance of the “Legend of Kungfu”.

DAY 4

 Beijing (AB, L, DP)
　 The Great Wall is the destination for today’s morning excursion. After lunch, our sightseeing tour includes stops at the National Grand Theater, the “Water Cube” Aquatics Centre, and the Qianmen Street. If permitted, an inside visit to the “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium will be arranged. In the evening, we taste traditionally prepared Peking Duck Banquet.

DAY 5

 Beijing - Xian (AB, L, DP)
　 After breakfast, we visit the Temple of Heaven, the site where emperors prayed to the heaven for a bountiful harvest. We then board a flight to Xian, the historic starting point of the famed Silk Road. Upon arrival, we are transferred to our hotel. On our way to the hotel, we drive by the Bell Tower and the massive 40-feet City Wall. A local hot pot cuisine will be served for dinner tonight.

DAY 6

 Xian (AB, L, DS)
　 Full day tour of Xian shows us the Terra-Cotta Warriors of Qinshihuang and the Hua Qin Hot Spring. In the evening, we are treated to the Imperial Dumpling Banquet and then entertained by the Stage Show of Tang Dynasty.

DAY 7

 Xian - Guilin (AB, L, DH)
　 Complete our city tour of Xian with a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda before heading to the airport. Then we fly to Guilin. Karst limestone formations imbue Guilin’s landscape with a mystical quality. Upon arrival, we explore the Reed Flute Cave where fantastic stalactite and stalagmite formations impress us as magical and otherworldly. Elephant Trunk Hill is also visited. Dinner at hotel tonight.

DAY 8

 Guilin - Yangshuo (AB, L, DS)
　 A meandering river cruise down the Li River is a delightful way to appreciate the serene, fairytale landscape of Southern China. We may even catch the fascinating sights of fisherman with cormorant birds! The cruise ends as we arrive at Yangshou. In the evening, we enjoy the fantastic Minority Musical Stage Performance on Li River - “Yingxiang Liusanjie”. The show is directed by Chinese famous director Yimou Zhang. (The admission will be fully refunded if the show is canceled due to any nature elements)

DAY 9

 Yangshuo - Guilin (AB, L, D)
　 Our city tour of Yangshuo includes visits to the terraced fields, the Big Banyan, the Moon Hill, and the ancient “West Street”. Later today we head back to Guilin by bus. Tonight, we are treated to a local specialty rice noodle cuisine dinner.

DAY 10

 Guilin - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise (AB, L, DP)
　 Take a morning flight to Chongqing, the famous “Mountain City”. After a tour of the zoo and a delicious local hot pot cuisine dinner, we board our five-star Victoria Cruises vessel and begin our exciting Yangtze River adventure.

DAY 11

 Yangtze River Cruise (Fengdu or W anzhou) (B, L, D)
　 Our first shore excursion occurs at the legendary “Ghost City” of Fengdu where we will visit the “Ghost City” with its statues of ghosts and devils, or the new relocation village. Depending on river conditions, Fengdu may be substituted with Wanzhou. Return to the ship later and continue down the river.

DAY 12

 Yangtze River Cruise ( Qutang Gorge - Wu Gorge - Daning River or Shenong Stream ) (B, L, D)
　 We enter the portion of the Yangtze that contains the Three Gorges. We navigate the narrow waterway of Qutang Gorge to arrive at Wushan, where we board smaller vessels to access the Three Lesser Gorges. As we ply through the shallow waters of either Daning River or Shennong Stream, we enjoy the spectacular scenery.

DAY 13

 Yangtze River Cruise ( Xiling Gorge - Three Gorges Dam) - Yichang - Shanghai (B, L, D)
　 We sail through Xiling Gorge and visit the Three Gorges Dam Site, the largest of its type in the world. Our cruise adventure ends as we arrive at Yichang. Upon arrival, we go to the airport and board a short flight to Shanghai, the largest city in China. Dinner at local restaurant.

DAY 14

 Shanghai (AB, L, DS)
　 We start our full day city tour at the Nanjing Road, ground zero for shoppers and entertainment seekers. Move on to the splendid Yu Garden, then continue on to the famous waterfront Bund, a mile long stretch along the Huangpu River. We are entertained by the exciting Chinese Acrobatics Show in the evening after a Shanghai cuisine dinner.

DAY 15

 Shanghai - USA (AB)
　 After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for our homebound flight.
AB=American Breakfast | B=Breakfast | L=Lunch | D=Dinner
DP=Dinner Party| DH=Dinner at Hotel | DS=Dinner and Show
Tour Code: YANGTZE ESSENCE 15 Days (DOWNSTREAM)
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