Tour Code: CA-OAWU
Detailed Itinerary
- Day 01 : USA - Beijing
Anticipation fills the air as we board our international fight bound for China. Our destination is Beijing, China's historic capital city.
- Day 02 : Arrive Beijing
Our flight crosses the International Date Line and lands in Beijing in the evening. After touching down, we are met and transferred to our luxuriously-appointed, five-star hotel accommodations to catch up on sleep.
- Day 03 : Beijing (AB, L, DP)
A symbol of national pride, Tiananmen Square, or "Gate of Heavenly Peace", is located in the heart of Beijing. We pass through this , the world's largest public square, and continue on to the Forbidden City, where, for over 500 years, commoners were forbidden to enter. We also visit the regal Summer Palace, the summber home of the emperor and his royal court. After the traditional Peking Duck Feast, we our busy day by attending an exciting Chinese Acrobatics Show.
- Day 04 : Beijing (AB, L, DH)
Built over 2,000 years ago, the Great Wall embodies the magnificence and resilience of Chinese culture. Spanning thousands of miles across five provinces and two autonomous regions, the Great wall can even be seen from the moon. We descend the Great wall to visit the Ming Tomb Museum, home to many anclient relics of porcelain, jade carvings, silk, jewels and other precious items. In the evening, we enjoy our dinner in the hotel.
- Day 05 : Beijing (AB)
A full day is free for us to explore the city of Beijing on our own. An optional tour to the "Hutongs" of Old Town Beijing is available.
- Day 06 : Beijing - Yichang - Yangtze River Cruise (AB, L, D)
Our flight lands in Yichang, where we are met and transfered to the docks. Our Victoria Cruises ship awaits to transport us along the Yangtze River for the adventure of a lifetime.
- Day 07 : Yangtze River Cruise (B, L, D)
The day begins with a morning excursion to the enormous and controversial Three Gorges Dam. Its completion in 2009 will create new sites and sceneries while submerging others. We reboard the ship in the afternoon, sail through the shiplocks and then journey to breathtakingly beautiful Xiling Gorge.
- Day 08 : Yangtze River Cruise (B, L, D)
At Wushan, we disembark our ship and board smaller vessels to navigate either Daning River or Shennong Stream for more stunning vistas and a picturesque landscape. In the afternoon, we reboard and pass through the soaring peaks of Qutang Gorge.
- Day 09 : Yangtze River Cruise (B, L, D)
Today's shore excursion leads us to the fabled "Ghost City" of Fengdu or to Wanxian, which is now a part of the Chongqing Municipality, or to Shibaozhai.
- Day 10 : Yangtze River Cruise - Chongqing -Xian (B, L, DH)
Our Yangtze River cruise ends upon our arrival in Chongqing this morning. We head into town for a brief city tour of this "Mountaintain City" revered for its spicy Sichuan cuisine and Panda Zoo. Later, we fly to Xian, China's ancient capital and the much celebrated starting point of the famed Silk Road. (Chongqing-Xian air ticket given to you in China.)
- Day 11 : Xian (AB, L, DS)
The highlight of our sightseeing today is the world-famous, life-sized Terra Cotta Army, one of the greatest archeological discoveries, unearthed 2,200 years after being buried with Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Afterwards, we visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Tonight after the Imperial Dumpling Banquet, we enjoy a captivating Tang Dynasty Stage Opera.
- Day 12 : Xian - Shanghai (AB, L, DH)
After breakfast, we are transferred to the airport to board our flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, we tour China's largest and most vibrant city. Experience the modern sophistication and historical charm of Shanghai as we visit Yu Garden, Nanjing Road and the popular waterfront "Bund".
- Day 13 : Shanghai (AB)
A full day is free for leisure activities. Spend it resting, shopping or sightseeing. For those who wish, an optional tour to the "Garden City" of Suzhou is available.
- Day 14 : Shanghai - USA (AB)
The morning is free until we board our homebound international flight and bid a fond farewell to China.
Features
- Hotels:
- Beijing - New Century Hotel (5 stars)
- Yangtze River - Victoria Cruises
- Xian - Sheraton (5 stars)
- Shanghai - Sofitel Oriental (5 stars)
- Tour Package Includes:
- Fine Dining:
3 meals a day for the entire trip except free days
Full American or buffet breakfast daily
Chinese or western dinners in hotels or at local restaurants
- Local Specialties:
Beijing - Peking Duck Banquet
Xian - Imperial Dumpling Banquet
- Special Entertainments:
Beijing - Chinese Acrobatics Show
Xian - Tang Dynasty Stage Opera
- Round trip trans-Pacific air ticket
- China domestic air tickets
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours and shore excursions as specified
- Experienced and knowledgeable tour guides throughout your trip in China
- Travel Protection Insurance is provided at no additional cost, if final payment is received at least 45 days prior to departure date
- "USTOA" $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program
- Tax for this package is $88
Departure - Return & Pricing from New York (JFK)
- 6/26/2005 - 7/9/2005 / $ 2449.00
- 7/3/2005 - 7/16/2005 / $ 2449.00
- 7/10/2005 - 7/23/2005 / $ 2449.00
- 7/24/2005 - 8/6/2005 / $ 2449.00
- 7/31/2005 - 8/13/2005 / $ 2449.00
- 8/7/2005 - 8/20/2005 / $ 2449.00
- 8/14/2005 - 8/27/2005 / $ 2449.00
- 8/21/2005 - 9/3/2005 / $ 2449.00
- 9/4/2005 - 9/17/2005/ $ 2449.00
- 9/11/2005 - 9/24/2005/ $ 2449.00
- 9/18/2005 - 10/1/2005 / $ 2449.00
- 9/25/2005 - 10/8/2005 / $ 2449.00
- 10/2/2005 - 10/15/2005 / $ 2449.00
- 10/9/2005 - 10/22/2005 / $ 2449.00
- 10/16/2005 - 10/29/2005 / $ 2449.00
- 10/23/2005 - 11/5/2005 / $ 2349.00
- 10/30/2005 - 11/12/2005 / $ 2349.00
- 11/6/2005 - 11/19/2005 / $ 2249.00
- 11/13/2005 - 11/26/2005 / $ 2249.00
- 11/20/2005 - 12/3/2005 / $ 2249.00
Single Supplement / $900.00
International Air Taxes / $88.00
Starting September 1, 2005 China domestic airports will no longer collect airport taxes on the spot. Instead, domestic China airport taxes are to be included in the airline tickets issued prior to departure. Thus, we must charge the domestic tax amount as a seperate charge from the tour fare for all tour dates departing after September 1, as listed below:
Domestic China Airport Taxes (by Gateway) New York (JFK) / $ 35.00
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