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Yangtze
River Cruise
| DAY .1 |
Beijing |
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Arrive in Beijing today. Met by your guide and transferred to the Hotel. |
| DAY .2 |
Beijing Sightseeing Tour |
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Today we have a full day excursion to the magnificent Great Wall, the only man-made object visible from moon by naked eyes. After a very traditional northern Chinese style lunch served at local restaurant, we return the city via the valley of Ming Tombs. |
| DAY .3 |
Beijing Sightseeing Tour |
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After breakfast, you are off for sightseeing tour of Beijing, the tour includes the vast Tian An Men Square, and Ming treasures adorning the imperial palace in the once Forbidden City. In the afternoon, more Ming extravagances are evident as you tour the exquisite architecture and vivid embellishment of the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace. |
| DAY .4 |
Beijing/Xian |
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Explore this exciting city on your own today. Transfer to the train station for your overnight train trip to Xian. |
| DAY
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Xian |
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In
1974, a group of local farmers made "the archaeological discovery
of the century" while attempting to dig a well near Xian. Our
first priority today is a stop at their find, the First Emperor of
China's tomb complex with its army of terra cotta warriors. |
| DAY
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Xian
- Chongqing |
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Later
this afternoon, we fly to Chongqing. As we settle into our comfortable
cabins, our cruise director and staff members are on hand to assist
with information about shipboard facilities. |
| DAY
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Yangtze
River
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The
appeal of the Yangtze lies not only in the river's great natural beauty,
but in the cultural and historical ties which link nearby communities
with its life-giving waters. Our cruise takes us through the legendary
Three Gorges, an inspiration for Chinese poetry and painting for centuries.
We travel through Qutang Gorge, the "Devil's Gate," renowned
for its treacherous currents, precipitous heights and narrow width;
Wu, or "Witches" Gorge, with its 12 towering peaks; and
the rapids, whirlpools and seven small gorges of Xiling Gorge, longest
and most exciting of the Three. |
| DAY
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Yangtze
River - Beijing |
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We
depart for Beijing, capital and cultural heart of both modern and
historic China. After settling in at our hotel, an afternoon of sightseeing
includes a visit to the magnificent Temple of Heaven, one of the most
beautiful architectural structures in all of China. |
| DAY
.10-11 |
Beijing
Sightseeing Tour
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Spend
two days exploring the treasures of this fabled city. Later, we visit
the heart of Beijing, Tiananmen Square, site of the mausoleum of Chairman
Mao Zedong. We pass through the Gate of Heavenly Peace as we venture
into the Forbidden City; and visit the breathtaking sight of the Great
Wall of China. Other Beijing highlights include the quaint Liu Li
Chang district. Our farewell dinner is at the exclusive China Club. |
| DAY
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Beijing/Home |
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Today
we board a homebound flight or travel on to another destinatiosn in
the Orient. |
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