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Yangtze River China Favorite
Yangtze River Autumn Special
China Highlights
Golden China

China

China 's long and colorful history dates back not just centuries but thousands of years. As the third largest and most populated nation in the world, China offers not only some of the world's most spectacular scenery, but a diverse and interesting cross section of cultures .

First time visitors will focus on well known cities such as Beijing for the Great Wall and Forbidden City, Xian for the Terra cotta Warriors & Horses, the Yangtze River for the awe-inspiring scenery of the Three Gorges Area, and the vibrant metropolis of Shanghai for shopping. Returning visitors may venture further and explore minority cultures in Yunnan Province, pristine national parks in Sichuan Province, fascinating history along the Ancient Silk Road, or the misty mountain landscapes of Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), to name a few.

No matter where you travel in China you will be welcomed by friendly people who are eager to share their history and culture with you. Be prepared for the experience of a lifetime!

Yangtze River China Favorite 13 Days/ 11 Nights from $2740*

Departure Dates: March 10, 24; April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26; June 8, 23; July 7, 21; August 11, 25; September 8, 15,22, 29; October 6, 13, 20, 27; Nov. 10, 24, 2006

Day 1 Depart San Francisco
Depart San Francisco this afternoon aboard Air China .

Day 2 Arrive Beijing
Arrival Beijing this evening, meet your local guide and transfer to the Capital Hotel (4-star) or similar.

Day 3 Beijing (AB/L/SD)
After breakfast, visit Tiananmen Square , largest public square in the world. Then enter The Forbidden City – home to Chinese Emperors for more than 500 years, and now converted into a huge museum. After lunch, visit the Temple of Heaven , one of the best examples of Ming Dynasty architecture in Beijing . Attend a welcome banquet featuring Beijing Roast Duck in the evening.

Day 4 Beijing (AB/L/D)
Your highlight today is an excursion to the Great Wall. Enjoy the dramatic vistas and marvel at the Wall as it climbs and descends steep ridges and narrow valleys. After lunch visit the Summer Palace , where the Empress Dowager Ci Xi would go to escape the heat of the city.

Day 5 Beijing / Xi'an (AB/L/D)
After breakfast, enjoy a pedicab tour of the Hutongs, the “old city” neighbourhood of narrow alleyways and courtyard gardens hidden behind Beijing 's modern façade. Visit Prince Gong's Palace, the Drum Tower , and old-style courtyard houses still inhabited by Beijing residents. Transfer to the airport for your midday flight to Xi'an , and transfer to the Hyatt Hotel (5-star) or similar. In the afternoon you'll visit the Ancient City Walls.

Day 6 Xi'an (AB/L/SD)
Today's highlight is a visit to the Archaeological Museum, home to more than 6,000 life-size terra-cotta warriors and horses excavated from the tomb of the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty.
After lunch, visit Xian's Big Wild Goose Pagoda. In the evening, attend a Tang Dynasty dinner show, which recreates the music, costume and dance from one of China 's most culturally rich eras.

Day 7 Xian / Chongqing (AB/L/D)
After breakfast visit the Grand Mosque and explore the quaint neighbourhood surrounding it. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Chongqing . Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour including Erling Park , then board China Regal Cruises ( 4-star) after dinner.

Day 8-9-10 Yangtze River (AB/L/D)
Spend these next few days cruising downstream through the magnificent scenery of the famous Three Gorges area, including shore excursions to Fengdu, Shennong Stream and the Three Gorges Dam Project.

Day 11 Wuhan / Shanghai (AB/L)
Disembark in Wuhan at noon . Transfer to the airport for your flight to Shanghai . Upon arrival, transfer to the Central Hotel (4 star) or similar. Enroute you'll explore The Bund, famous promenade along the Huangpu River . Tonight's dinner is on your own to explore some of Shanghai 's many dining options.

Day 12 Shanghai (AB/L/SD)
Full day tour of Shanghai including the fabulous Shanghai Museum , with galleries devoted to all the Chinese traditional arts. Continue to Yu Garden, renowned classical Chinese garden, and Old Shanghai Bazaar for shopping. After tonight's Farewell Dinner enjoy a Chinese Acrobatic Performance. You'll be amazed by the displays of balance and agility.

Day 13 Shanghai / San Francisco (AB)
Morning at leisure. Midday transfer to the airport for your flight back to San Francisco , arriving same day.

China VISA required

Yangtze River Summer and Autumn Special 12 Days/10 Nights from $1999*

Summer Special Departs San Francisco August 22 – Sept. 3, 2006 from $1999*

Autumn Special Departs San Francisco Nov. 10 – 21, 2006 from $2299*

Day 1 Depart San Francisco
Depart San Francisco this afternoon aboard Air China (or similar).

Day 2 Arrive Beijing
Arrival Beijing this evening, meet your local guide and transfer to the Capital Hotel (4-star) or similar.

Day 3 Beijing (AB/L/SD)
After breakfast, visit Tiananmen Square , largest public square in the world. Then enter The Forbidden City – home to Chinese Emperors for more than 500 years, and now converted into a huge museum. After lunch, visit the Temple of Heaven , one of the best examples of Ming Dynasty architecture in Beijing . Attend a welcome banquet featuring Beijing Roast Duck in the evening.

Day 4 Beijing (AB/L/D)
Your highlight today is an excursion to the Great Wall. Enjoy the dramatic vistas and marvel at the Wall as it climbs and descends steep ridges and narrow valleys. After lunch visit the Summer Palace , where the Empress Dowager Ci Xi would go to escape the heat of the city.

Day 5 Beijing / Xi'an (AB/L/D)
After breakfast, enjoy a pedicab tour of the Hutongs, the “old city” neighbourhood of narrow alleyways and courtyard gardens hidden behind Beijing 's modern façade. Visit Prince Gong's Palace, the Drum Tower , and old-style courtyard houses still inhabited by Beijing residents. Transfer to the airport for your midday flight to Xi'an , and transfer to the Hyatt Hotel (5-star) or similar. In the afternoon you'll visit the Ancient City Walls.

Day 6 Xi'an (AB/L/SD)
Today's highlight is a visit to the Archaeological Museum, home to more than 6,000 life-size terra-cotta warriors and horses excavated from the tomb of the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty.
After lunch, visit Xian's Big Wild Goose Pagoda. In the evening, attend a Tang Dynasty dinner show, which recreates the music, costume and dance from one of China 's most culturally rich eras.

Day 7 Xian / Chongqing (AB/L/D)
After breakfast visit the Grand Mosque and explore the quaint neighbourhood surrounding it. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Chongqing . Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour including Erling Park , then board Orient Royal Cruises ( 5-star) after dinner.

Day 8-9 Yangtze River (AB/L/D)
Spend these next days cruising downstream through the magnificent scenery of the famous Three Gorges area, including shore excursions at Shibaozhai, Shennong Stream and the Three Gorges Dam Project.

Day 10 Yichang / Shanghai (AB/L)
Disembark in Yichang at noon . Transfer to the airport for your flight to Shanghai . Upon arrival, transfer to the Central Hotel (4 star) or similar. Enroute you'll explore The Bund, famous promenade along the Huangpu River . Tonight's dinner is on your own to explore some of Shanghai 's many dining options.

Day 11 Shanghai (AB/L)
Full day tour of Shanghai including the fabulous Shanghai Museum , with galleries devoted to all the Chinese traditional arts. Continue to Yu Garden, renowned classical Chinese garden, and Old Shanghai Bazaar for shopping. After tonight's Farewell Dinner enjoy a Chinese Acrobatic Performance. You'll be amazed by the displays of balance and agility.

Day 12 Shanghai / San Francisco (AB)
Morning at leisure. Midday transfer to the airport for your flight back to San Francisco , arriving same day.

China VISA required

China Highlights Tour 10 Days/ 8 Nights from $ 2065*

Departure Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 23, 30; June 6, 20; July 4, 18; August 1, 15; Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26; Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31; Nov. 7, 21; December 12, 26, 2006

Day 1 West Coast/Beijing

Depart the West Coast for Beijing .

Day 2 Beijing

Upon arrival in Beijing , you are met by your local guide and transferred to the Capital Hotel (or similar).

Day 3 Beijing (AB,L,SD)

After breakfast, visit Tiananmen Square, then enter the Forbidden City , home of Chinese Emperors for more than 500 years. After lunch, visit the Temple of Heaven , one of the finest examples of Ming Dynasty architecture in Beijing . Attend a welcome banquet featuring Beijing Roast Duck.

Day 4 Beijing (AB,L,D)

The highlight today is an excursion to the Great Wall at Juyongguan. Enjoy the dramatic vistas and marvel at the Wall as it climbs and descends steep ridges and narrow valleys. After lunch, visit the Summer Palace , located outside the city on Kunming Lake . Wander the gardens and covered walkways, and admire the 17-arch bridge.

Day 5 Beijing/Xiân (AB,L,D)

After breakfast, enjoy a pedicab tour of the Hutongs, the old city neighborhood of narrow lanes and courtyard gardens hidden behind Beijing 's modern facade. Visit Prince Gong's Palace, the Drum Tower , and old-style courtyard houses still inhabited by Beijing residents. Transfer to the airport for your midday flight to Xian, and transfer to the Hyatt Regency (or similar). Enjoy a brief city tour including the Ancient City Walls, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Bell Tower .

Day 6 Xiân (AB,L,SD)

Today's highlight is a visit to the Archaeological Museum, home to more than 6,000 lifesize terracotta warriors and horses excavated from the tomb of the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty. After lunch, visit the Shaanxi Provincial Museum , renowned for its collection of antiquities. In the evening, attend a special dinner and cultural show recreating the costumes, music and dance of the Tang Dynasty.

Day 7 Xiân/Shanghai (AB,L)

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Shanghai . Upon arrival transfer to the Central Hotel (or similar). Start your tour of Shanghai with a visit to Nanjing Road , bustling with shoppers, and The Bund, picturesque promenade along the Huangpu River . The Bund is a great place for people watching, and you will have the opportunity to relax and take in the sights. Continue to The Children's Palace, where gifted children go after school to study music, art, computer science and other skills. This evening you will have the chance to explore some of Shanghai 's fabulous restaurants and nightlife on your own.

Day 8 Shanghai (AB,L,D)

Your first stop this morning is the Shanghai Museum , known for its wonderful collection of Chinese art. Continue to beautiful Yu Yuan Garden, a classic of Chinese garden design. Stroll the lanes of the neighboring old Shanghai Bazaar, with its teashops, Chinese medicine, antiques and souvenirs. After dinner tonight you will enjoy a performance of Chinese acrobatics by Shanghai 's famous troupe.

Day 9 Shanghai (AB)

Full day at leisure for shopping or further exploration.

Day 10 Shanghai/West Coast (AB)

At leisure until you transfer to the airport for your flight home to the USA .

China VISA required

Golden China 13 Days/ 11 Nights from $3325*
Day 1 West Coast/Beijing

Depart the West Coast for Beijing .

Day 2 Beijing

Upon arrival in Beijing , meet your local guide and transfer to the Capital Hotel (or similar).

Day 3 Beijing (AB,L,D)

After breakfast, visit Tiananmen Square, then enter the Forbidden City , home of Chinese Emperors for more than 500 years. After lunch, visit the Temple of Heaven , one of the finest examples of Ming Dynasty architecture in Beijing .

Day 4 Beijing (AB,L,SD)

The highlight today is an excursion to the Great Wall at Juyongguan. Enjoy the dramatic vistas and marvel at the Wall as it climbs and descends steep ridges and narrow valleys. Afternoon at leisure. Attend a welcome banquet featuring Beijing Roast Duck in the evening.

Day 5 Beijing/Xiân (AB,L,D)

After breakfast, enjoy a pedicab tour of the Hutongs, the old city neighborhood of narrow lanes and courtyard gardens hidden behind Beijing 's modern facade. Visit Prince Gong's Palace, the Drum Tower , and old-style courtyard houses still inhabited by Beijing residents. Fly to Xiân midday and transfer to the Hyatt Regency (or similar). This afternoon you will enjoy a tour of the Ancient City Walls, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Bell Tower .

Day 6 Xiân (AB,L,D)

Today's highlight is a visit to the Archaeological Museum, home to more than 6,000 life-size terracotta warriors and horses excavated from the tomb of the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty. After lunch, visit the Shaanxi Provincial Museum , renowned for its collection of Han and Tang dynasty antiquities. In the evening, enjoy a special dinner and cultural show recreating the music, costumes and dance of the Tang Dynasty.

Day 7 Xiân/Shanghai (AB,L,SD)

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Shanghai – The Paris of the Orient Upon arrival check into the Central Hotel (or similar). Afternoon sightseeing features the bustling shopping street Nanjing Road , and The Bund, famous promenade along the Huangpu River . Enjoy a cruise on the Huangpu River with views of Shanghai 's ever-changing skyline.

Day 8 Shanghai (AB,L,D)

Pay a visit to the Jade Buddha Temple , renowned for its huge statue of the Buddha carved from a single piece of white jade. In the afternoon, visit Yu Garden, famous for its rock gardens, pavilions, halls and ponds, and Old Shanghai Bazaar, with shops filled with all manner of interesting curios.

Day 9 Shanghai/Guilin (AB,L,SD)

After breakfast, take a morning fight to Guilin . Upon arrival, transfer to the Lijiang Waterfall Hotel (or similar), then begin sightseeing with a city tour, including Reed Flute Cave , Elephant Trunk Hill and Fubo Hill. This evening enjoy a special dinner and cultural show featuring some of China 's many ethnic minorities.

Day 10 Guilin/Yangshuo (AB,L)

Today's excursion is a cruise along the beautiful Li River. Experience the magical beauty of limestone rock formations and farmland commonly seen in Chinese landscape paintings. Disembark at the charming village of Yangshuo , which has one of the best antique and craft markets in China . Browse at the market, or relax at one of the local cafes. Overnight at Yangshuo Paradise Resort (or similar).

Day 11 Yangshuo/Hong Kong (AB,L)

This morning you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of the countryside, including a visit to Crescent Moon Hill with scenic vistas of the area. In the afternoon transfer back to Guilin airport and fly to Hong Kong , where you will be met and transferred to the Marco Polo Hotel (or similar).

Day 12 Hong Kong (AB,L)

Today's half day sightseeing tour gives an introduction to Hong Kong Island , including visits to Victoria Peak , Repulse Bay , Stanley Market and Aberdeen Fishing Village . Enjoy a dim sum lunch before returning to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 13 Hong Kong/West Coast (AB)

After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight back to the USA .

China VISA required

Not Included:
• Extensions or Add-ons to other cities are available, please call for a quotation!
• Land Only price includes domestic flights within China (beginning in Beijing and ending in Shanghai ).
• Taxes shown above are as of March, 2005, and are subject to change.
• Chinese visa is $80 per person + $15 FedEx per address.
• Gratuities are not included; please allow $8-10 per person, per day.
• Children less than 12-years-old sharing a room with 2 adults will enjoy a 25% discount.
• Travel Insurance is available for an additional charge.

US Passport holders are required to obtain a China VISA.
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