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Friday Departures
Day 1: Depart USA
For China
Relax on an overnight flight to Beijing.
Day 2: Beijing
Upon arrival in Beijing we are met by our tour guide and transferred to
our hotel. The remainder of the night is free to rest up for the exciting
days of sightseeing ahead of us.
Day 3: Temple Of
Heaven & The Hutong
This morning we'll visit the delicately crafted Temple of Heaven. The
temple is considered to be one of the most beautiful examples of Oriental
architecture in China. Former emperors used to pray in the temple for a
good harvest. After lunch, we'll tour the Hutong (Chinese alleyways)
aboard a pedicab through the narrow lanes of the old residential quarters.
You will have the opportunity to take a glimpse of the local residents'
daily life. You will also visit a school in Beijing. Tonight we
enjoy an emperor's dinner banquet. Overnight in Beijing.
Day 4: Great Wall
Of China
Built to defend China from the northern barbarians, the Great Wall follows
a ridge of barren hills stretching as far as the eye can see - at least
3,750 miles! The wall is the only manmade structure that can be seen from
the surface of the moon. After lunch we'll visit the Ming Tombs, the
burial site of thirteen Ming emperors. Enjoy a delectable Peking duck for
dinner at our hotel. Overnight in Beijing.
DAY 5: Summer
Palace & Forbidden City
Nestled in a hilly, wooded setting on a splendid lake is the Summer
Palace, the famous resort of Empress Dowager Ci Xi. Among its unusual
attractions is a marble replica of a Mississippi riverboat built in 1888.
Following lunch we journey to the walled, fourteenth century Forbidden
City. This imperial palace of the emperors was so named because it was off
limits to ordinary citizens. On its grounds are six palaces, 800 smaller
buildings and 9,000 rooms. This evening we'll attend an acrobatic show.
Dinner and overnight in Beijing.
Day 6: Xi'an
After breakfast we'll visit Tiananmen Square before boarding our flight to
Xi'an (pronounced SHE-on). Xi'an is home to several important treasures.
The city was the Chinese capital city for eleven dynasties. We'll visit
the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Built in 625 AD, the pagoda is one of China's
most famous and has a great view from the top. Tonight we enjoy a dumpling
dinner banquet followed by an on-stage show of Tang Dynasty dance and
music. Dinner and overnight in Xi'an.
Day 7: Terracotta
Army
This morning we'll visit the Tomb of Emperor Shi Huang. Afterwards we'll
see the 2,000 year old terracotta soldiers at the Qin Army Vault Museum.
More than 8,000 life-size ceramic soldiers, chariots and horses were
buried here to protect the tomb of the first Chinese emperor. The
"army" is widely regarded as the eighth wonder of the world.
This afternoon we pay a visit to Hua Qing Spring Pool, the favorite resort
of the famous Lady Yang - one of the four great beauties in Chinese
history. We'll also visit the Neolithic Banpo Village, a museum built on
the 6,000 year old actual site. Dinner and overnight in Xi'an.
Day 8: Yangtze
River Cruise
We begin our day with a visit to the Shaanxi Provincial Museum of History.
Afterwards we board our flight to Chongqing. Upon arrival we will be met
by a guide and transferred to the pier to embark on our Regal China
Cruise. We'll take a brief city tour of Chongqing and stop for an early
dinner on our way to the pier. Overnight is on board.
Day 9: Fengdu -
Mingsham Hill Temples
We sail from Chongqing early this morning and arrive in Fengdu, the
legendary home of the "King of Hades" and often referred to as
the "ghost city". This afternoon we go ashore to view the
Mingshan Hill's temples. We continue our cruise early this evening heading
for Badong. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 10: Cruising
The Gorges & Badong
We'll be up early this morning and on deck, passing through the
magnificent Qutang and Wu Gorges before arrival in Badong at noontime. We
then transfer to a small pea-boat for Shennong Stream Drifting to
experience the breathtaking scenery. We resume our sail through the last
gorge, the Wuhan (considered to be the most impressive of the three).
Experience the majestic cliffs rising 1,000 feet from the river. Pass
through the last gorge- Xiling Gorge to arrive
in San Dou Ping in time for dinner and overnight on board our ship.
Day 11: Three
Gorges Dam Project & Dam Ship Lock
Today we visit the Three Gorges Dam Project site and enter the eastern
part of Xiling Gorge. Around noontime, we pass through the Gezhou Dam Ship
Lock then continue sailing for Wuhan. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 12: Wuhan
& Suzhou
Upon arrival in Wuhan (around noontime), we will be met by our guide and
transferred to the airport for a flight to Shanghai. En route to the
airport, we'll stop to view the well-known Yellow Crane Pavilion. At the
Shanghai airport, we are once again met and transferred to the city of
Suzhou, noted for its beautifully landscaped gardens. Dinner and overnight
in Suzhou.
Day 13: Grand
Canal Cruise & Garden Tours
This morning we'll enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Grand Canal.
Afterwards, we'll stroll through the city's marvelous Chinese gardens
(some dating back to the eleventh century) and visit to the Embroidery
Research Institute and Tiger Hill. Dinner and overnight in Suzhou.
Day 14: Shanghai:
The "Paris" Of The East
Early this morning we'll spend a couple of hours in Zhouzhaung, a village
near Suzhou where we will experience the serene country lifestyle of the
local residents and marvel at the well preserved "old world"
architecture. We then head on to Shanghai, the country's largest and most
sophisticated city. Upon arrival, we'll visit the Shanghai Museum, often
referred to as the best historical art museum in the world. Dinner and
overnight in Shanghai.
Day 15: Children's
Palace & Yu Garden
Today's excursions take us to the Children's Palace, Yu Garden, the Bund
and the bustling Nanjing Road. We'll attend a farewell dinner of Shanghai
cuisine this evening. Overnight in Shanghai.
Day 16: Depart China
For Home
This morning you'll take a departure transfer to the airport for the
flight back home.
Price Per Person:
from $2399.00 west coast departure (based on double occupancy)
Land only prices are also available.
| Departures |
From LAX/SFO |
From NYC |
Single Supplement |
| March 22 |
$2399 |
$2619 |
$389 |
| May 3, 10,
24, 31 |
$2527 |
$2729 |
$459 |
| June
7, 21, 28 |
$2555 |
$2689 |
$459 |
| July 5,
19, 26 |
$2555 |
$2689 |
$459 |
| August
2, 16, 23 |
$2555 |
$2689 |
$459 |
| August
30 |
$2695 |
$2830 |
$560 |
| September
20, 27 |
$2695 |
$2830 |
$560 |
| October
11, 18, 25 |
$2628 |
$2830 |
$560 |
| November
8 |
$2520 |
$2723 |
$493 |
New
dates are available for 2002 & 2003
Call 800.322.0788 ext. 105 for details
Discount Air Fare Available
Nation-wide.
Price Includes: Airfare,
ground transportation in China, 10 nights hotel accommodations at
five-star deluxe hotels, deluxe five-star Regal China Cruises with shore
excursions, escorted tours and sightseeing with admissions in each city,
14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 13 dinners (including Peking duck dinner,
emperor's dinner banquet, dumpling dinner banquet and Shanghai cuisine
farewell dinner party).
Because of limited space on this tour,
please reserve early!
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