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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip. Meals 17 Breakfast(s), 16 Lunch(es), 12 Dinner(s) 3 night Yangtze River Crise aboard China Regal Cruises Overnight Train Hotel Accommodations: Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service chargesBEIJINGLoong Palace Hotel & Resort XIANGrand New World Hotel LHASABrahmaputra Grand Hotel or Sheraton Four points Lhasa CHENGDUChengdu Yin He Dynasty Hotel Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling. Sightseeing Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach
Day 1
Overnight Flight Day 2 Arrive Beijing, China - Tour Begins Join us on a tour of one of the world’s most fascinating countries: The People’s Republic of China. Your adventure begins in Beijing, the vibrant capital city. Day 3 Beijing Day 4 Beijing - Chongqing - Board Ship Fly to Chongqing, a scenic mountain city and your gateway to the Yangtze River. Visit the General Stillwell Museum, his headquarters during WWII, and where the Flying Tigers were born. Continue to Eling Park, built in 1909 with grand views of both the Yangtze and Jialing rivers. En route to the ship, stop at Painter''s Village, established in 1950 to nurture artists. Day 5 Cruising - Chongqing - Fengdu This morning your memorable Yangtze River journey begins. After lunch, arrive in the city of Fengdu. The city was depicted as the "City of Ghosts" in two ancient Chinese works - "Monkey King" and "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio." The origin of the town''s extraordinary reputation can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD). Your visit to the city will include the temples and relocation village. Day 6 Cruising - Badong - Xiling Gorge Day 7 Cruising - Three Gorges Dam Project When completed, the twenty-five billion dollar Three Gorges Dam will be the largest hydroelectric dam in the world. With an installed generating capacity of 18,200 mega watts, the dam will span more than 6,560 feet across and towers 607 feet above the world''s third longest river. Your visit to this project will be memorable. Day 8 Wuhan - Disembark Ship - Xian Late morning you will disembark in Wuhan. After lunch, enjoy a visit to Huanghelou (Yellow Crane Tower), which has inspired poets and artists since the 3rd century. You will have leisure time to visit the tower and garden before boarding your flight to Xian. Day 9 Xian Begin the day with a visit to one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the world, the classical Wild Goose Pagoda. From here you will step into the courtyards of Xian''s Islamic Mosque, which reflects the city''s gateway to the Silk Road. Day 10 Xian You will travel to the countryside where you have the opportunity to visit a rural village. You will also visit the Dong Zhou Children’s Village which is supported by the Collette Foundation. This village helps children who are in difficult situations while their parents are in prison, giving the children the opportunity to live, study and grow up in a healthy environment. Day 11 Xian - Kunming The province of Yunnan awaits you. This, the most geographically varied province in China, is also home to one-third of China’s minority peoples. You will fly to Kunming; the largest city in the province and former terminus of World War II’s famed “Burma Road”. Day 12 Kunming - The Stone Forest - Kunming A ride through the Yunnan countryside brings you to the unique geological formation known as the Stone Forest. This massive collection of limestone pillars is a sight you will never forget. Some of the “trees” of the forest are over 90 feet high. Later this afternoon you will return to Kunming and visit the Yunnan Minority Museum. Day 13 Kunming - Lijiang A morning flight brings you to the remote town of Lijiang. Set in the mountains, bordering on Tibet, Lijiang is home to the Naxi minority people. Your visit begins with an excursion to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. A chairlift ride, followed by a short walk along a boardwalk through the forest, will bring you to an open pasture with beautiful views of the mountains. Day 14 Lijiang This morning you will visit Black Dragon Pond Park and Yufeng Monastery, a Tibetan lamasery famous for its “Camellia Tree of 10,000 Blossoms”. This afternoon is at leisure to stroll through the old town of Lijiang to relax or perhaps visit the markets and bargain with the local people. Tonight, local entertainment is included at the Naxi Ancient Music Performance. Day 15 Lijiang - Chengdu A morning flight brings you to Chengdu, the capital of the Sichuan Province. After lunch, enjoy a stroll through a local market before arriving at your hotel for an evening of leisure. Day 16 Chengdu Day 17 Chengdu - Beijing A morning flight brings you back to Beijing. No visit to China would be complete without seeing the Great Wall. Day 18 Beijing Explore the world-famous Temple of Heaven, an ornate sanctuary where Chinese Emperors worshipped their gods. You will enjoy seeing the locals doing their morning exercises and perhaps try your skill at Tai Chi ball. Day 19 Beijing - Tour Ends Your tour ends in Beijing but you will carry your memories of China with you as you make the journey home.
This tour includes Beijing, Three Gorges Dam Project, Terracotta Warriors, Potala Palace, a cooking class and more.
Your stay in Beijing is highlighted by a cooking class where you will create your own Chinese specialty. See the 25 billion dollar Three Gorges Dam which, when completed, will be the largest hydroelectric dam in the world. Board the overnight train to Tibet. The highest train in the world, you will marvel at this engineering wonder. A guided tour of the Giant Panda Breeding Sanctuary will let you see these national treasures up close. LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Sightseeing tour of Beijing: Tiananmen Square; Forbidden City; afternoon is at leisure before capping off the day with a Peking duck dinner. Visit the General Stillwell Museum, his headquarters during WWII, and where the Flying Tigers were born. Continue to Eling Park, built in 1909 with grand views of both the Yangtze and Jialing rivers. En route to the ship, stop at Painter's Village Visit Badong and take a small junk boat to enjoy the marvelous spectacles of nature in Shennong Stream and Bamboo Gorge. Continue sailing into the western section of the Xiling Gorge, navigating through the Three Gorges Ship Lock. Visit to the Three Gorges Dam Visit one of the most famous Buddhist temples, Wild Goose Pagoda. Explore the fascinating excavation site of more than 8,000 unique terracotta warriors and horses that guard the tomb of China's first emperor. Next, view the IMAX presentation on the discovery of the site and learn more about this extraordinary process. Dinner is an Imperial dumpling dinner with more than 20 courses of dumplings! Visit the Dong Zhou Children’s Village which is supported by the Collette Foundation. This village helps children who are in difficult situations while their parents are in prison, giving the children the opportunity to live, study and grow up in a healthy environment. You will meet the locals and learn first hand how they live during a tour of the local school, a visit to a cow farm, and lunch at a farmer's family home. Your visit will give you insight into the day-to-day life of the local villagers in China's interior. day aboard the "Sky Train", a true engineering wonder, as it journeys through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. You will view vistas with yaks grazing in emerald green fields against a stunning backdrop of snowcapped mountains and brilliant blue skies Tour the Norbilinka Palace, known as the summer palace of the Dalai Lama. See UNESCO World Heritage Site known as Potala Palace, which was built in 640 A.D. during the reign of Songtan Gampo Visit the Giant Panda Breeding Sanctuary where you will learn how these animals are being protected from extinction Explore the world-famous Temple of Heaven, an ornate sanctuary where Chinese Emperors worshiped their gods. You will enjoy seeing the locals doing their morning exercises and perhaps try your skill at Tai Chi ball. Interactive Chinese cooking class as the Jinshong Cooking School. Visit a local market, learn about traditional ingredients and the art of Chinese cuisine as you create a Chinese specialty with a local chef. Explore old Beijing during a rickshaw tour through the narrow streets and alleys, stopping for lunch with a local family. Afterwards, you will meet a kite master and learn the art of this favorite Chinese pastime. Please read the Additional Details tab for information on the special permit that is required to enter Tibet. Package Notes:
A special permit is required to enter Tibet. This permit is arranged for you by our ground agent in China, at no additional charge. In order to process this special permit, complete passport information must be submitted to the tour operator a minimum of 60 days prior to departure. If this information is received fewer than 60 days prior, we will be unable to process the special permit for entry. >br>Triple rooms are not available. We pride ourselves on bringing travelers the very best experiences a destination offers. It is important for you to note that this is an itinerary for travelers in good health. Many activities consist of walking on uneven terrain or significant walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. This trip also travels at very high altitudes, in excess of 16,000 feet, which may be taxing for some passengers. We regret that this itinerary is not suitable for those passengers in a wheelchair, with a walker, or with difficulty walking. If you have not purchased air through the tour company and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times. Maximum elevation: 16,640 feet Notes: Group will stay at the Sheraton Four points Lhasa |
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