Yangtze Cruise Adventures

A 5-night Yangtze River cruise with
favorite Chinese cities

Included Highlights

• All domestic airfares included within China

• Accommodations throughout

• 12 breakfasts (B), 11 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D or SD-special dinner)

• Comprehensive sightseeing

Itinerary

Day 1 Depart USA
Fly overnight aboard your choice of quality airlines to China.

Day 2 Shanghai
Landing in Shanghai, "where East meets West", you are met and transferred to your hotel.

Accommodations, 2 nights:
Deluxe JC Mandarin
Superior Hua Ting Hotel

Day 3 Shanghai
Tour Shanghai’s premier sights: the traditional Yuyuan Garden, waterfront Bund, acclaimed Museum, and charming Children's Palace. (B,L)

Day 4 Shanghai/Wuhan/Yangtze River Cruise
Fly to Wuhan and begin your Yangtze adventure. Arrive aboard ship and settle into your comfortable, air-conditioned cabin. Then enjoy a festive dinner as we depart upriver while the city lights fade from view. (B,L,D) Copyright by berlin hotel All rights 1999.

Accommodations, 5 nights:
Deluxe Victoria Cruises
Superior Victoria Cruises

Day 5 Yangtze River Cruise
We dock today amid the lush, enchanted landscapes of Yueyang and tour the scenic Jungshan Island and Yueyang Tower. Back on ship, enjoy engaging lectures and activities. (B,L,D) professional essay writing services

Day 6 Yangtze River Cruise
This morning visit the colossal Three Gorges Dam construction site. Then sail through rushing Xiling Gorge and the towering cliffs of Wu Gorge. Dock for the night in the market town of Wushan. (B,L,D) www.1cigarettesonline.com

Day 7 Yangtze River Cruise
A day of spectacular scenery features a motorboat voyage up the Daning River to the pristine Three Small Gorges or sail through the beautiful Shennong Stream. Then reboard ship to sail Qutang Gorge, a stunning narrow passage. (B,L,D)

Day 8 Yangtze River Cruise
Explore the mythical "ghost town" of Fengdu or the vibrant Sichuan markets of Wanxian on your shore excursion today. (B,L,D)

Day 9 Chongqing/Xian
Disembark in Chongqing and fly to Xian, the gateway to the Silk Road. (B,L) 

Accommodations, 2 nights: 
Deluxe Hyatt Regency
Superior ANA Grand Castle

Day 10 Xian
Tour one of the great discoveries of our era, Xian's lifelike army of ancient terra cotta soldiers. Also explore the Provincial Museum, the landmark Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and Ming-era City Gate. This evening enjoy a fine banquet and stage show at the Tang Dynasty Theater. (B,L,SD)

Day 11 Xian/Beijing
Fly to Beijing, a world-class capital with an incredible mix of historic and modern landmarks. (B,L)

Accommodations, 3 nights:
Deluxe Palace
Superior Dynasty Hotel

Day 12 Beijing
Tour the landmarks of imperial Beijing: the Forbidden City, closed to the public for 500 years; the Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace. (B,L)

Day 13 Beijing
Today’s tour showcases the Great Wall, built entirely by hand; and the Ming Tombs. This evening enjoy a gourmet Peking Duck dinner in Beijing. (B,L,SD)

Day 14 Beijing/USA
Bid farewell to China as you fly aboard your selected airline home. (B)

Pricing & Departures

Add $100 to the Land Price if tour package does not include Transpacific airfare.  Land prices are inclusive of domestic airfares within China

Prices listed above are based on departures from Los Angeles, for add-on pricing from other cities within the US please see our Special Add-On Cities.