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Summer Palace, Beijing
Shanghai, the Yangtze & Beijing
15 days from £1299
An eight-night 5 star cruise on the Yangtze including all excursions
Discover the history of vibrant Shanghai and then cruise to the magnificent Yangtze Gorges on an extended eight-night journey aboard the 5 star Victoria Prince, a vessel specially designed with balcony cabins and excellent cuisine for sailing the Long River . Our cruise visits some of Chinas most memorable sights: ancient Nanjing; the scenic Yellow Mountains; the modern wonder of the Yangtze River Dam; the beautiful and dramatic Yangtze Gorges; a boat trip discovering the local villages by the river and the Temples at Fengdu. We then fly to Beijing for three-nights and enjoy an included programme of guided visits to all the famous sights, as well as celebrating our relaxing China experience with an included Peking Duck dinner simply wonderful! TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
" 8-night 5 star cruise on Yangtze River including all excursions " Cable car ride to the top of the Great Wall " Tours of Shanghai & Beijings treasures " 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches & 11 dinners included Take an excursion along the Daning River Lesser Three Gorges. (B,L,D) DAY 11 Shore excursion to Fengdu, the Ghost City known for its gardens, temples and statues of ghosts and devils. (B,L,D) DAY 12 Arrive Chongquing for tour of the old town and the zoo to see their famous resident the giant panda. Afternoon flight to Beijing and the 4 star Grand View Garden Hotel for a three-night stay. Rest of the day free. (B,L,D) DAY 13 Full day excursion to explore the incredible Forbidden City, with its grand palaces, courtyards and gardens and a tour of Tiananmen Square. Visit the beautiful Summer Palace where one can discover gardens, palaces, pavilions, temples and halls in a tranquil, landscaped area. (B,L) DAY 14 Included morning guided visit to the awesome Mutiannyun section of the Great Wall including a one way cable car ride to the summit. Enjoy the stunning views. Afternoon free. Farewell Peking Duck dinner at the end of our journey of discovery. (B,L,D) DAY 15 Transfer to Beijing Airport for scheduled flight to London Heathrow arriving later the same day. (B) Alternatively extend your stay see page 35 for details.
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Courtesy China National Tourist Office
ITINERARY - DAY 1 Depart London Heathrow on scheduled Air China overnight flight to Shanghai via Beijing. DAY 2 Transfer to the 4 star Jianguo Hotel or Holiday Inn Downtown Hotel for a two-night stay. The rest of the day at leisure (D). DAY 3 Full day visit to Zhujiajiao water village and Yu Garden a classical Chinese garden. Time to explore before passing through the old town and taking a walk along the waterfront. Free time for shopping at the longest shopping street in China Nanjing Road. (B,L) DAY 4 Morning free. Embark the 5 star Victoria Prince for an eight-night cruise on a full board basis. (B,D) DAY 5 Full day tour of Nanjing including Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and a Qing Dynasty style bazaar surrounding a Confucian Temple. (B,L,D) DAY 6 Full day excursion to Huangshan (the Yellow Mountains) one of Chinas most famous mountain ranges. (B,L,D) DAY 7 Evening excursion to Wuhan, capital of Hubei Province. Visit the Hubei Provincial Museum (B,L,D) DAY 8 Sailing the Yangtze River. (B,L,D) DAY 9 Sail through Gezhou Dam near Yichang with afternoon visit to the impressive Three Gorges Dam site one of the worlds most incredible feats of engineering. Sail through Xiling Gorge the deepest of all three gorges. (B,L,D) DAY 10 Continue through the gorges - natures most extraordinary sculptures. Wu Gorge is known for its quiet beauty and forest-covered mountains while Qutang Gorge is the shortest and most dramatic.
DATES AND PRICES
Thursdays per person based on two people sharing a twin room 2008 Apr 17 May 29 Sep 18 Oct 16 Oct 30 Price £1499 £1499 £1649 £1529 £1399 2009 Mar 19 Apr 2, 30 May 14 Price £1299 £1529 £1549
Supplement: per person Single: £499
PRICE INCLUDES
Scheduled flights, all taxes, transfers, domestic flights, 5 nights in hotel, 8 night cruise, 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 11 dinners, all excursions as described, English speaking local tour guides, services of our local representatives (who do not accompany clients on flights). Not included: Travel insurance, visas, tips and optional excursions. For vessel details see page 35 and for more information including visa requirements please refer to pages 68-69. Booking reference: SHA
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