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SPLENDID YANGTZE  EXPLORIENT 

17 days/15 nights  (CSY)

Beijing /Xian /Chongqing /Cruise /Yichang /Shanghai /Guilin/ Hong Kong

Private Journey * - Sunday, Tuesday or Wednesday Departure⁺

Our Splendid Yangtze River program offers our guests one of seven ultimate journeys to China and The Yangtze, the nation's longest river and the third longest waterway in the world. This remarkable 17-day expedition showcases several of China's most requested spots, including visits to China's national treasures in two of its greatest ancient capitals -- Beijing & Xian; a visit to Guilin to indulge in a few of China's stunning natural beauties; touching down on two of our planet's most modern and vibrant cities -- Shanghai & Hong Kong; and of course, a splendid 3-night cruise along the legendary Yangtze River on board one of the best deluxe floating hotels.

From ancient landmarks to beautiful natural sceneries, from bustling metropolises to tranquil countrysides -- they're all here. Get ready to experience the trip of your lifetime!

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Round-trip air from the U.S. via All Nippon Airways

• 15 nights hotel & cruise accommodations per itinerary

• Domestic airfares within China per itinerary

• Private Tour*: Sightseeing & Transfers by private car, driver and Professional English-speaking guides 

BEIJING (3 nights)

• 3 nights at Park Plaza Beijing (Superior) | Renaissance Capital (Deluxe)

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• 2 Chinese lunches

• 1 Peking Duck dinner

• 2 full days of private sightseeing including Great Wall at Mutianyue (with cable car ride), Ming Tombs, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Tian'anmen Square, and Temple of Heaven.

• Evening "Legends of Kung Fu" Performance

XIAN (2 nights)

• 2 nights at Shangri-la Golden Flower (Superior) OR  Shangri-la Xian (Deluxe)

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• 1 Chinese Lunch

• 1 Tang Dynasty dinner and cultural show

• Full day of private sightseeing including the Terra Cotta Army excavation site, City Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the City Wall

YANGTZE CRUISE (3 nights)

• 3 nights aboard the President One Cruise¹ (Superior) OR Century Diamond | Century Sky (Deluxe)

• All meals while on board (food only)

• Daily Shore excursions

SHANGHAI (2 nights)

• 2 nights at Renaissance Yuyuan Hotel (Superior) OR  Swissotel Grand  (Deluxe)

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• 1 Chinese Lunch

• 1 Chinese Dinner

• Full day private sightseeing including the Bund, Old Town, Yu Yuan Garden, Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center

• Evening Acrobatics Performance

GUILIN (2 nights)

• 2 nights at Shangri-la Guilin²

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• 1 Chinese lunch

• 1 Dinner

• Li River Cruise and private city sightseeing of Guilin

HONG KONG (3 nights)

• 3 nights at Royal Garden Hotel (Superior) OR InterContinental Grand Stanford³ (Deluxe)

• Hotel Breakfasts Daily

• Join half-day Hong Kong Island tour by air conditioned motor-coach

Remarks:

* Except in Hong Kong. Transfers & sightseeing on join basis by air-conditioned motorcoach

⁺Century Diamond, Century Sky and President No. 1 Cruises depart on Sunday, Tuesday & Wednesday, respectively.

¹Accommodations in on board President No. 1 Cruise based on Deluxe Cabin with Balcony

²Shangri-la Guilin scheduled to open in Q1 2010 (Sheraton will used prior to opening). Superior, Deluxe & Premium pages feature Deluxe, Deluxe River View, & Executive River View Room, respectively.

³Accommodation at InterContinental Grand Stanford (deluxe option) based on Harbor view room

Yangtze

Hong Kong Duck Xing

Li River, Guilin