Highlights of China and The Yangtze
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Highlights
- City tour of Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai
- VisitTiananmen Square,Forbidden Cityand theGreat Wall inBeijing and the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an
- Cruise along the Yangtze through the Three Gorges
- View the ancientCity Wallin Xi'an
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- Luxury air-conditioned coach or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Hand-picked 4 or 5 star accommodation
- Hand-picked Insider Experiences
- Optional Experiences and free time
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
- Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
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Welcome to Beijing. Upon arrival your Travel Director will escort you to your luxurious hotel and will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the exciting days ahead. Hotel Ritz-Carlton Beijing
Begin your exploration of Beijing with a Local Specialist at Tiananmen Square, the gateway to the Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through the square and enter the Forbidden City, an 180 acre precinct of China's historic emperors. Built in the 15th...
Walk along a section of the legendary Great Wall with a Local Specialist. The UNESCO-designated site was originally built in the 6th century to keep out invaders from the north. It is now regarded as one of the most outstanding man-made wonders of the world. Back in B...
Start the day touring the Temple of Heaven with a Local Specialist, a UNESCO-designated site completed in the 15th century. A masterpiece of architectural and landscape design, it has influenced architecture throughout China for centuries. Visit the giant pandas at the Beijing Zoo. After lunch, fly to the ancient city of Xi'an, and settle into your hotel. Hotel The Hilton Xi'an
Venture out with a Local Specialist during a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of the legendary army of Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Twenty-four centuries ago, China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, was entombed with a vast army of warriors and horses made of ...
Visit the seven-story Big Wild Goose Pagoda with a Local Specialist. The site has been sacred to Buddhists since the 7th century; tradition says that throwing coins from the pagoda's windows will bring good luck. Enjoy a sumptuous dumpling Regional Meal before flying to Chongqing to board your luxurious ship and begin your Yangtze River cruise. Regional Meal Hotel M/V Century Paragon
Though the Yangtze is over 6300 kilometres long, the 120 kilometres known as the Three Gorges is famous for its unrivalled scenery. Every view is a picture straight out of China's iconic water-colour illustrations. The ship will stop at Shibao Pagoda, a colourful temp...
Board a small boat with a Local Specialist for a cruise down the Shennong Stream, a pristine tributary of the Yangtze, to explore the beautiful landscape of the Wu Gorge. Later in the day, your ship will navigate the enormous locks of the Three Gorges Dam. In the evening, a Farewell with wine will be served. Farewell
Before disembarking in Yichang, visit the world's largest hydroelectric project, the Three Gorges Dam, with a Local Specialist. Then catch a flight to Shanghai, settle into your hotel on the 'Bund' and relax over a delicious dinner. Hotel Waldorf Astoria Shanghai
Stroll along the 'Bund' with a Local Specialist. Admire the view of the Pudong district with its spectacular skyscrapers from Shanghai's famed waterfront promenade. After savouring a tasty traditional dim sum Regional Meal, browse through the shops in the district. In the evening, be dazzled by the world-renowned Shanghai Acrobats. Regional Meal
Transfer to the airport for your flight home, or continue your holiday with an extension to Hong Kong.
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