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FREE ticket to 2010 Shanghai Expo.
Effective immediately, the flight from Shanghai to Huangshan on the 3rd day of this itinerary is changed from the original 8:50pm to 2:00pm. As the result, travelers whose flight arrives Shanghai in the evening of the 2nd day won’t be able to visit the Shanghai World Expo.
2010 DATE & PRICE
　 　 　  
Departure ( Friday)
Tour Fare
Fuel Surcharge
 Tax
Total
Single Suppl.
3/19 $2900 177 $117 $3194 $1100 
4/09, 23 $2900 177 $117 $3194 $1100 
5/07, 21 $3000 177 $117 $3294 $1150 
6/04, 18 $3400 177 $117 $3694 $1100 
7/02, 16, 30 $3400 177 $117 $3694 $1100 
8/13 $3400 177 $117 $3694 $1100 
8/27 $3100 177 $117 $3394 $1100 
9/10, 24 $3100 177 $117 $3394 $1150 
10/01, 15 $3100 177 $117 $3394 $1150 
10/29 $3000 177 $117 $3294 $1100 
11/12 $2900 177 $117 $3194 $1100 
Prices listed are for Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) departure, based on Cathay Pacific Airways (CX) 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
　
Round trip transpacific air ticket
China domestic air ticket(s)
Air-conditioned tour coach with professional driver service
All five stars or local best hotel accommodations:
Shanghai --- Jinjiang Hotel Cathay Garden (5★)
Huangshan --- Beihai Hotel (4★), International Hotel (5★)
Jingdezhen --- Kaimenzi Grand Hotel (4★)
Wuhan --- Howard Johnson Hotel (5★)
Yangtze River --- Victoria Cruises (5★)
Lijiang --- Guanfang Hotel (5★)
Kunming --- Empark Grand Hotel (5★)
Hong Kong --- Harbour Plaza Metropolis
Fine meals as specified in itinerary including daily breakfast in hotels, local specialty cuisines (Breakfast only in Hong Kong)
Special entertainments:
Victoria Cruises --- Cultural Lectures, Lessons & Shows
Lijiang --- Naxi Traditional Classic Music
Kunming --- Minority Cultural Show
Knowledgeable tour guide throughout China
Travel Protection Insurance is provided at no addtional charge if full payment is received by Peony Tours at least 60 days prior to the departure date
A bottle of mineral water is provided on the bus every day
Luggage tag and badge are provided for your convenience
　
CITY
HOTEL
STARS
Shanghai
Jinjiang Hotel Cathay Garden
5
Huangshan
Xihai Hotel
International Hotel
4
Jingdezhen
Kaimenzi Grand Hotel
4
Wuhan
Howard Johnson Hotel
5
Yangtze River
Victoria Cruise Lines
5
Lijiang
Guanfang Hotel
5
Kunming
Empark Grand Hotel
5
Hong Kong
Harbour Plaza Metropolis
N/A

When the hotel listed above is not available, a similar category hotel will be substituted without prior notice.
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 上海
 豫園、南京路、外灘
 
 
 黃山
 登山纜車、山上風景區、屯溪老街、 溫泉區、花山迷窟
 徽州風味
 
 宏村
 宏村古城
 
 
 景德鎮
 陶瓷歷史博物館、古窖
 
 
 九江
 洵陽樓
 
 
 武漢
 黃鶴樓、編鐘博物館
 特色風味魚宴
 
 長江
 豐都或萬州、三峽、大壩、小三峽
 
 文化講座、 歌舞表演
 重慶
 動物園、鵝嶺公園
 麻辣火鍋
 
 麗江
 大研古城、黑龍潭、民俗街、玉龍雪山、冰川大索道、白沙村、束河古鎮
 納西王府家宴
 納西古樂
 昆明
 西山、龍門、滇池、石林
 雲南風味、 野生菌火鍋
 七彩雲南歌舞
YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE 17 DAYS (UPSTREAM) - Tour Code: PCU
IMPORTANT !   Prices are inclusive of tour fares, airline fuel surcharges, and taxes.
 
　
ITINERARY
 　
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DAY 1

 USA - Shanghai
　 Depart USA for Shanghai, China's largest City.

DAY 2

 Arrive at Shanghai
　 Arrive at Shanghai. We transfer to our five-star luxury hotel and check-in.

DAY 3

 Shanghai - Huangshan (AB, L, D)
　 Our city tour takes us all around Shanghai. We visit the famed waterfront Bund, Nanjing Road, and Yu Garden. In the afternoon we fly to Mt. Huangshan. Overnight at Tunxi, an ancient town located at the foot of Mt. Huangshan.

DAY 4

 Huangshan (AB, L, DH)
　 A cable car ride takes us up to the midway of Mt. Huangshan for a sightseeing tour of the area. Mt. Huangshan is extolled for its “Four Ultimate Beauties” - unusual rock formations, pine trees, sea of clouds and hot springs. Overnight at the top of Mr. Huangshan.

DAY 5

 Huangshan (CB, L, DP)
　 If you desire, you may get up early to enjoy the fantastic view of sunrise amidst a sea of clouds in the summits. This morning our sightseeing features visits to the famed Tunxi Ancient Street, the Hot Spring Areas, the Flower Mountain and Enigma Caves. The largest group of stone caves in China, the Flower Mountain and Enigma Caves are in the east of Tunxi. Today it is still a mystery that why and how the ancient people constructed those caves in that area. A local specialty cuisine will be served for dinner.

DAY 6

 Huangshan - Hongcun - Jingdezhen (CB, L, DH)
　 Hongcun is an ancient traditional village with well preserved paved streets, architecture, decorations, and the integration of houses with comprehensive water systems. Proceed to Jingdezhen, a 1700- year-old capital of porcelain making industry. We’ll have an opportunity to visit the Porcelain Museum and the ceramic factory.

DAY 7

 Jingdezhen - Jiujiang - Wuhan (CB, L, DP)
　 Our first destination today is Jiujiang, an ancient city of rice and tea established by the emperor Qin Shi Huang, where we have a brief tour of Xunyanglou. Continue on to Wuhan. Upon arrival our city tour explores the popular Yellow Crane Tower and the famous Bells Museum. Tonight, enjoy the Fish Dinner Feast.

DAY 8

 Wuhan - Yichang - Yangtze River Cruise (AB, L, D)
　 Depart Wuhan for Yichang, the site where our ship is docked and awaiting us. Upon our arrival at Yichang, we venture into town for a brief tour. Later tonight we board our Victoria Cruise ship.

DAY 9

 Yangtze River Cruise (Xiling Gorge - Ship Lock - Three Gorges Dam) (B, L, D)
　 We sail through the Xiling Gorge. We spend the morning viewing the construction of the Three Gorges Dam. We edge into Wushan and stay on board the ship for the evening.

DAY 10

 Yangtze River Cruise (Wu Gorge - Daning River or Shennong Stream - Qutang Gorge) (B, L, D)
　 Depending on the river conditions, our shore excursion is either along the Daning River or Shennong Stream. We board smaller vessels to access this tributary of the Yangtze. Return to the ship and enjoy as the vessel passes through the narrow meandering passages of the Qutang Gorge.

DAY 11

 Yangtze River Cruise (Fengdu or Wanzhou) (B, L, D)
　 Today’s shore excursion will occer either at Fengdu or Wanzhou, largely dependent on local river conditions. Fengdu is known as the “Ghost City” and is the depiction of the after-life as envisioned by the ancients. In Fendu, we will visit the “Ghost City” with its statues of ghosts and devils, or the new relocation village.

DAY 12

 Yangtze River Cruise - Chongqing - Lijiang (B, L, DP)
　 Our Yangtze River Cruise comes to an end with the arrival at Chongqing. Disembark the cruise, a brief city tour takes us to Eling Park and the Zoo for the adorable panda bears. Later, we leave for Lijiang by air. Lijiang is the cultural center of the Naxi Minority, has been designated an UN World Cultural Heritage Site. For dinner the famous Wang’s Family Banquet is served.

DAY 13

 Lijiang (AB, L, DS)
　 The highlight of the day is Jade Dragon Mountain. We board chair lifts to access higher regions for a bird view of the famed Thirteen Peaks. The other stops are Baisha Village and Shuhe Ancient Town. After dinner in Old Town, enjoy the Naxi Traditional Classic Music.

DAY 14

 Lijiang - Kunming (AB, L, DP)
　 The morning city tour shows us Black Dragon Pond and Old Streets before we take a flight to Kunming. Known as the “Spring City”, Kunming holds the distinction as having the best year-round weather in all of China. Upon arrival, we are transferred to the hotel. The famous Yunnan Wild Mushroom Hot Pot will be served for dinner.

DAY 15

 Kunming (AB, L, DS)
　 We take a full day excursion to the Stone Forest, marveling at the natural stone “trees”. Created by ancient winds and water erosion over millions of years, the Stone Forest is a remarkable region of limestone cliffs and peaks. In the evening, we are in for a special treat of Yunnan Specialties followed by an exciting Minority Cultural Show.

DAY 16

 Kunming - Hong Kong (AB, L)
　 After breakfast we visit the Xishan Park and Longmen Scenic Area. If time permits, a chance to sample Yunnan Tea will be provided. Fly to Hong Kong. After we are transferred to the hotel, the rest of the day is free at leisure.

DAY 17

 Hong Kong - USA (AB)
　 We transfer to airport for our return flight.
AB=American Breakfast | B=Breakfast | L=Lunch | D=Dinner
DP=Dinner Party| DH=Dinner at Hotel | DS=Dinner and Show
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