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Day
01: USA-CHINA
Overnight flights to China.
Day 2: ARRIVAL BEIJING
Arrive in China’s capital and transfer to your first
class hotel. Due to various flight arrival times, the day
is free of activities and meals are on your own.
Day 3: BEIJING
A morning city tour includes Tiananmen Square and the Imperial
(or Forbidden) City. Return to your hotel for lunch (on
your own) and rest time. The evening is reserved for
our welcome Peking Duck Dinner. (B, SD)
Day 4: BEIJING
This morning depart for a half day excursion to the Great
Wall. There is an optional afternoon tour of the Hutong
area, where you can ride a bicycle rickshaw, visit a
local kindergarten and the home of a Chinese family.
(B, L)
Day 5: YICHANG
EMBARKATION
Fly from Beijing to Yichang. This port town is the gateway
for upstream Yangtze Cruises. Lunch and dinner are provided
at local restaurants before boarding your deluxe “floating
hotel.” (B, L, D)
Day 6: 3 GORGES DAM
Take an excursion to the impressive Three Gorges Dam. Upon
returning to the ship, pass the gigantic locks on your
way through Xiling Gorge, the first of the three large
gorges. In the evening enjoy a Captain’s welcome
cocktail followed by a Crew Cabaret! (B, L, D)
Day 7: LESSER GORGES
Today you will pass the Qutang Gorge and the Wu Gorge.
You will also enjoy an excursion via small motorized
sampan boats to either the Daning river or Shennong Stream,
where you will see rare wildlife, the 1000 year old ancient
hanging coffins and local villages of the Chinese minority
people. (B, L, D)
Day 8: FENGDU (or SHIBAOZHAI)
Your tour of one of these classic Yangtze riverside towns
will include all the major attractions. The evening is
reserved for the farewell Captain’s Gala Dinner
followed by the Talent Show!. (B, L, D)
Day 9: CHONGQING - SHANGHAI
DISEMBARKATION
Bid your lovely ship goodbye as you disembark and continue
your China adventure with a stop at the renowned Panda
Zoo. After lunch at a local restaurant, fly to Shanghai.
On arrival, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant prior to
reaching your hotel for check-in and overnight. (B, L,
D)
Day 10: SHANGHAI
Your city tour will include the Bund, Yu Yuan Gardens,
a BBQ lunch, a visit to the famous Children’s Palace
and a local silk factory. The balance of the day is on
your own to explore or shop or take in the optional Acrobatic
Show. (B, L)
Day 11: SHANGHAI
This is a full free day to explore on your own, shop till
you drop or take one of the many optional tours (available
from your guide) as you spend your last day in this wonderful
city! (B)
Day 12: SHANGHAI - HOME
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