Grand China & the Yangtze 2009
Day 1 - Depart North America
Day 2 - Arrive Beijing (4 nights)
Arrive in Beijing and be greeted by a Trafalgar Tour Director who will escort you to the Kempinski Hotel.
Arrive in Beijing and be greeted by a Trafalgar Tour Director who will escort you to the Kempinski Hotel.
Day 3 - Beijing
Beijing is home to many sights that make China a must-see destination, including your stops today: the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Temple of Heaven. You’ll also be treated to a relaxing foot massage, and in the evening, savor a traditional Peking Duck feast.
Beijing is home to many sights that make China a must-see destination, including your stops today: the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Temple of Heaven. You’ll also be treated to a relaxing foot massage, and in the evening, savor a traditional Peking Duck feast.
Day 4 - Beijing
You’ll walk along the Great Wall, which dates from the 3rd century BC and extends 4,000 miles – a not-to-be-missed experience. Afterwards, visit the lavish and historic Ming Tombs. In the evening, enjoy a historic Beijing Opera performance.
You’ll walk along the Great Wall, which dates from the 3rd century BC and extends 4,000 miles – a not-to-be-missed experience. Afterwards, visit the lavish and historic Ming Tombs. In the evening, enjoy a historic Beijing Opera performance.
Day 5 - Beijing
Join your tour guides for a visit to one of China’s best-preserved imperial gardens at the Summer Palace. Take a rickshaw tour of the Hutongs in the old residential area of Beijing. In the evening, enjoy a boat tour of Shichahai Lake.
Join your tour guides for a visit to one of China’s best-preserved imperial gardens at the Summer Palace. Take a rickshaw tour of the Hutongs in the old residential area of Beijing. In the evening, enjoy a boat tour of Shichahai Lake.
Day 6 - Beijing – Xi'an (2 nights)
This morning, you’ll fly to the ancient city of Xi’an, where upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by a Royal Welcome Ceremony held just for you at the city gate. After the ceremony, transfer to the Sofitel Hotel, and then be treated to a spectacular dumpling dinner.
This morning, you’ll fly to the ancient city of Xi’an, where upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by a Royal Welcome Ceremony held just for you at the city gate. After the ceremony, transfer to the Sofitel Hotel, and then be treated to a spectacular dumpling dinner.
Day 7 - Xi'an
Visit the iconic life-sized Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses guarding the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. During the evening, enjoy a Tang Dynasty dinner and cultural show.
Visit the iconic life-sized Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses guarding the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. During the evening, enjoy a Tang Dynasty dinner and cultural show.
Day 8 - Xi'an – Shanghai - Tongli - Suzhou
Fly to Shanghai, and then continue on to charming Tongli with its narrow streets, and elegant homes, teahouses and intriguing shops. Next you’ll visit Suzhou, known for its famous and delicate gardens. Before going to your evening performance of music and dance, you’ll check in to the Shangri-La Hotel.
Fly to Shanghai, and then continue on to charming Tongli with its narrow streets, and elegant homes, teahouses and intriguing shops. Next you’ll visit Suzhou, known for its famous and delicate gardens. Before going to your evening performance of music and dance, you’ll check in to the Shangri-La Hotel.
Day 9 - Suzhou - Shanghai (2 nights)
You will tour the Humble Administrator Gardens, a splendid example of Suzhou’s famous gardens and also listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Visit the Embroidery Institute before returning to bustling Shanghai where you will transfer to the Regal International
You will tour the Humble Administrator Gardens, a splendid example of Suzhou’s famous gardens and also listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Visit the Embroidery Institute before returning to bustling Shanghai where you will transfer to the Regal International
Day 10 - Shanghai
Enjoy the many splendors of Shanghai including Old Town, the Bund, and an evening performance by the world-famous Shanghai Acrobats.
Enjoy the many splendors of Shanghai including Old Town, the Bund, and an evening performance by the world-famous Shanghai Acrobats.
Day 11 - Shanghai – Yichang – Yangtze Cruise (4 nights)
Tour the Oriental Pearl TV Tower with its distinctive artistic spheres before your flight to Yichang, where you’ll board your luxurious Victoria Cruises ship.
Tour the Oriental Pearl TV Tower with its distinctive artistic spheres before your flight to Yichang, where you’ll board your luxurious Victoria Cruises ship.
Day 12 - Cruising the Yangtze River
Visit the Three Gorges Dam. Admire the dramatic shoals and verdant cliffs of Xiling Gorge, the longest of the Three Gorges.
Visit the Three Gorges Dam. Admire the dramatic shoals and verdant cliffs of Xiling Gorge, the longest of the Three Gorges.
Day 13 - Cruising the Yangtze River
Board a riverboat for a voyage down the Lesser Three Gorges, depending on water levels. After returning to the cruise ship, sail through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge.
Board a riverboat for a voyage down the Lesser Three Gorges, depending on water levels. After returning to the cruise ship, sail through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge.
Day 14 - Cruising the Yangtze River
You’ll visit Shibaozhai, Fengdu or Wanzhou, depending on water levels. These are some of the Yangtze River’s most impressive sights.
You’ll visit Shibaozhai, Fengdu or Wanzhou, depending on water levels. These are some of the Yangtze River’s most impressive sights.
Day 15 - Cruising the Yangtze River - Chongqing - Dazu - Chongqing
Disembark in Chongqing, and travel to Dazu to enjoy the Dazu Rock Carvings from the Tang, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Marvel at the more than 50,000 Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian rock carvings.
Disembark in Chongqing, and travel to Dazu to enjoy the Dazu Rock Carvings from the Tang, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Marvel at the more than 50,000 Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian rock carvings.
Day 16 - Chongqing - Guilin (2 nights)
Tour Chongqing, known for its great Sichuan cuisine. Next tour Chongqing Zoo and visit the pandas before flying to Guilin.
Tour Chongqing, known for its great Sichuan cuisine. Next tour Chongqing Zoo and visit the pandas before flying to Guilin.
Day 17 - Guilin - Yangzhou
Enjoy a half-day cruise down the Li River. Visit Yangshuo, a leading economic and cultural center since the Tang Dynasty.
Enjoy a half-day cruise down the Li River. Visit Yangshuo, a leading economic and cultural center since the Tang Dynasty.
Day 18 - Guillin – Hong Kong (2 nights)
Marvel at the distinctly-colored stalactites and stalagmites in the Reed Flute Cave. Visit a Chinese tea farm and fly to Hong Kong.
Marvel at the distinctly-colored stalactites and stalagmites in the Reed Flute Cave. Visit a Chinese tea farm and fly to Hong Kong.
Day 19 - Hong Kong
Enjoy the best of the island on a half day tour – Victoria Peak, the Aberdeen Fishing Village and Stanley Market.
Day 20 - Hong Kong – North AmericaEnjoy the best of the island on a half day tour – Victoria Peak, the Aberdeen Fishing Village and Stanley Market.
Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
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