China Yangtze River

$1798 $526 taxes

Travel Best Bets Package Includes

  • Roundtrip airfare from hometown to Beijing and return from Shanghai
  • Domestic flights from Beijing to Yichang and Chongqing to Shanghai
  • 3 nights in Beijing and 2 nights in Shanghai, 1 night in Suzhou, 1 night in Wuxi, 1 night in Nanjing and 1 night Hangzhou
  • 4 night Yangtze River cruise aboard mv Victoria Grace (Standard Balcony Cabin)
  • Meals as specified
  • Special meals at no extra cost: Beijing Peking Duck Dinner, Suzhou Local Flavoured Lunch, Wuxi Qianlong Dinner Banquet, Nanjing Local Salted Soup Duck Lunch, Hangzhou Famous Local Beggar’s Chicken and Braised Dongpo Pork, Shanghai Earthen Pot Cuisine
  • Tour with English speaking guide
  • Shopping tour highlights: Beijing Pearl Factory, Beijing Jade Factory, Shanghai Silk Rug Factory, Suzhou Silk Factory & Embroidery Institute, Wuxi Fresh Water Pearl Factory & Red Porcelain Tea Pot Factory, Nanjing Jade Museum, Shanghai Tonrentang Medicine Store

November 15-29, 2012

  Adult
Vancouver $1798 + $526 tax
Calgary $1798 + $566 tax
Edmonton $1998 + $566 tax

 

Itinerary

Nov 15 Hometown – Beijing

Nov 16 Arrive Beijing
Transfer to hotel
Hotel: Jade Palace

Nov 17 Beijing B/L/SD
- Tian’anmen Square
- Forbidden City
- Temple of Heaven
Hotel: Jade Palace

Nov 18 Beijing B/L/D
- Juyongguan section of Great Wall
- Jade Factory
- Photo stop at Bird’s Nest & Water Cube
- Kung Fu Show in the evening
Hotel: Jade Palace

Nov 19 Beijing – Yichang (by air) B
- Board on mv Victoria Grace

Nov 20 Yangtze River Cruise B/L/D
- Three Gorges Dam Site
- Optional tour: Three Gorges Tribe Scenic Spot

Nov 21 Yangtze River Cruise B/L/D
- Lesser Three Georges

Nov 22 Yangtze River Cruise B/L/D
- Fengdu Ghost City
- Optional tour: White Emperor City

Nov 23 Chongqing – Shanghai (by air) B
Transfer to airport to Shanghai
Upon arrival, transfer to hotel
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Fudan

Nov 24 Shanghai – Suzhou (by coach) B/L/D
Shanghai:
- The Bund
- Chenghuangmiao Old Town Bazaar
- Nanjing Road
Suzhou:
- Boat ride on the canals along Shantang Street
- Suzhou Singapore Industrial Park,
Suzhou Little Bird’s Nest & animated Jinji Lake Square
Hotel: Grand Metro Park

Nov 25 Suzhou – Wuxi (by coach) B/L/D
Suzhou:
- Lingering Garden
Wuxi:
- Xihui Park
Hotel: Landison

Nov 26 Wuxi – Nanjing (by coach) B/L/D
Wuxi:
- Turtle’s Head Park & Taihu Lake
Nanjing:
- Stroll along Fuzimiao Walking Street
Hotel: Jinling Riverside

Nov 27 Nanjing – Hangzhou (by coach) B/L/D
Nanjing:
- Xuanwu Lake
Hangzhou:
- Long Bridge Park at West Lake
- West Lake Impression Show
Hotel: Braim Canal

Nov 28 Hangzhou – Shanghai (by coach) B/L/D
Hangzhou:
- Boat ride on West Lake
- Green Tea Plantation
Shanghai:
- Huangpu River Boat Night Cruise
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Fudan

Nov 29 Shanghai – Hometown B
Transfer to airport & fly back to hometown

 


 

Sample Flight Times (subject to change):
MU 582 15NOV Vancouver 1220 Shanghai 1635  16NOV
MU5197 16NOV Shanghai 1935 Beijing 2200  16NOV
CA1823 19NOV Beijing 1320 Yichang 1545  19NOV
MU5424 23NOV Chongqing 1240 Shanghai 1450  23NOV
MU 581 29NOV Shanghai 1330 0810 Vancouver  29NOV

 


 

Package Price Excludes:
-Other taxes/fees imposed by the government at time of ticketing
-China Visa fee
-Gratuities
-Travel insurance
-Personal expenses

 


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