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| Grand China and Mighty Yangtze River including the Three Gorges Experiences (Beijing, Nanjing, Yangtze Cruises, Wuhan, Xian, Shanghai and Suzhou) |
| Grand China and Mighty Yangtze River including the Three Gorges Experiences (Up Stream) |
| Splendid China Tour (Beijing, Nanjing, Xian, Guilin, and Shanghai) |
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| Tour to Beijing, Xi’an, Kunming, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Guilin, Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai |
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Nanjing China International Travel Service Co. Ltd
A/C: 802301595408093014
Bank of China, Nanjing Branch Sa Jia Wan Office
Add: 212 North Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, P. R. of China
Swift: BKCHCNBJ940 BANK OF CHINA |
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Grand China and Mighty Yangtze River including the Three Gorges Experiences (Up Stream) 15 DAY TOUR |
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| Day 1 (Wed) Depart from Seattle by HU496 (13:20-16:35) |
| Relax and enjoy award winning service, meals and in-flight entertainment from Seattle to Beijing on Hainan Airlines, the Best Airline in China according to the2008 Skytrax World Airline Awards. London-based Skytrax evaluates 25 aspects of an airlines product and service and is the only recognized global passenger survey of airline quality standards. |
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| Day 2 (Thu) Arrive Beijing |
| Welcome to China! You will be met at Beijing International Airport by your professional CITS guide who will escort you directly to the Shangri-La Kerry Center Hotel for your three night stay. Your hotel is located at the heart of the citys diplomatic, commercial and financial center and is only minutes from historical sites. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you like. After you settle into your room and explore the facilities, relax in Centro, the elegant hotel lounge voted one of the best bars in the capital. |
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| Day 3 (Fri) Beijing B,L,D |
| Today youll discover one of the most fascinating cities on earth. Well begin our tour of Beijing at the Gate of Heavenly Peace in historic Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world and the spiritual heart of China. Next well visit the Forbidden City, the grand palaces, temples, ceremonial buildings and living quarters of the Ming and Qing Imperial Courts. Well walk in the footsteps of Emperors, visit the private rooms of concubines and marvel at the priceless collections of jewelry, art and antiques. After lunch well leave the bustle of central Beijing for the northwestern outskirts of the city and the exquisite Summer Palace. More than a single building, the Summer Palace is actually an enormous park where the Emperor and his entourage retreated to escape the summer heat of the city. With its magnificent pavilions, towers and pagodas, peaceful lakes and enchanting landscape, it is not only a UNESCO World Heritage Site; it is the most splendid classical garden in China. |
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| Day 4 (Sat) Beijing B,L,D |
| Well take a full-day excursion into the countryside to visit one of the Wonders of the World - The Great Wall of China. An astounding architectural and engineering achievement, construction of the Great Wall began more than 2000 years ago. Today it snakes across approximately 4000 miles of Chinas rugged interior. We will visit the Badaling section, 45 miles north of Beijing. Built during the Ming Dynasty, Badaling is the best preserved section of the Wall. It includes several platforms and watchtowers and is wide enough to accommodate 10 men marching abreast. The views of the surrounding mountains and passes are breathtaking. On our way back to town we will stop at the Ming Dynasty Tombs, the final resting place of 13 emperors. We will walk along the Spirit Way, a sacred path guarded by stone statues of animals, mythical beasts and Imperial officials. We will also visit the Ding Tomb, the burial site of the emperor Wanli and his 2 empresses, the only tomb that has been excavated. We will return to Beijing in time for dinner. |
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| Day 5 (Sun) Beijing / Nanjing by HU7121 (14:10-15:55) B,L,D |
| After breakfast, you will visit the Temple of Heaven, one of Beijings most significant and recognizable landmarks. Each year the Emperor performed an elaborate ritual in the temple to insure a good harvest and the well-being of the Chinese people. After lunch you will take the short Hainan Airlines flight to Nanjing, Imperial capital of 11 dynasties. Your CITS guide will meet your flight and escort you to the Sofitel Galaxy Hotel (Five Star plus). This afternoon is free to shop, explore Nanjing on your own, enjoy the hotels heated indoor pool or simply relax. |
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| Day 6 (Mon) Nanjing B, L, D |
| We will spend a full day visiting Nanjings attractions. Our first stop will be the Mausoleum of Dr Sun Yat-sen, the Father of Modern China. Our next stop is the Nanjing Museum to view the outstanding calligraphy, art and bronze ware collections. After lunch well visit the Nanjing City Wall and the Zhonghua Gate, which was constructed with vertical sliding doors and vaults that could hold thousands of soldiers. Our final stop of the day will be the Confucian Temple built in 1034. The area surrounding the Temple is a popular place for social gatherings especially during the Spring, Lantern, and Mid-Autumn Festivals. There are plenty of street food vendors, the nightlife is colorful and this is a great area to shop for antiques. |
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| Day 7 (Tue) Nanjing / Xian (AB, L, D) |
| After a leisurely breakfast, you''ll board a late morning Hainan Airlines flight. Two hours later you will arrive at the terminus of the fabled Silk Road, the ancient Tang Dynasty capital of Xian. Your flight will be met by a woman widely recognized as the best guide in China, Michelle from CITS. She will escort you to the Shangri-La, Golden Flower Hotel (Five Star). The rest of day is free time. Make sure you get plenty of rest tonight. Tomorrow will be a full day. |
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| Day 8 (Wed) Xian B,L,D |
| We will set out early to see the Terracotta Warriors, the most significant archeological find of the 20th century. Discovered in 1974 by a local farmer digging a well, the 6,000 plus life size warriors and horses Individually sculpted from real-life models and arranged in battle formation - have been protecting the mausoleum of Chinas first Emperor for more than 2,200 years. You will have plenty of time to view the warriors and to visit the excellent museum at the site. After lunch well visit Xians City Walls. The walls, which were built during the 14th century on much older Tang dynasty foundations, constitute the largest and best-preserved ancient fortress in the world. Our last stop will be at the Bell Tower. Standing in the center of the city since 1582, the Bell Tower is a three-story traditional Chinese structure with an iron bell that was rung hourly to keep everyone within the city walls synchronized to the correct time. |
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| Day 9 (Thu) Xian / Yichang / Yangtze River Cruise B, L, D |
| After breakfast, we will start our day at the Shaanxi Provincial Museum, a grand complex of pavilions built in the architectural style of the Tang Dynasty. The museum collections include a fantastic array of historical relics, ancient artifacts and stone carvings with a special emphasis on the history of The Silk Road. We will also visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the symbol of Xian, built in 652 A.D to house priceless Buddhist sutras from India. After lunch, well board our Hainan Airlines flight and in a little less than 1.5 hours we''''''''ll arrive Yichang and board the luxury Cruiser - MS Century Diamond. MS Century Diamond is the latest and most luxurious ships and one will be our home for the four nights. As the sun sets, the ship picks up anchor and prepares to sail up the majestic Yangtze. |
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| Day 10 (Fri) Yangtze River Cruise B, L, D |
| The day is still young and our first shore excursion is a fascinating one – a visit to the enormous Three Gorges Dam construction site at Sandouping. The Dam is the largest, most ambitious hydroelectric project in history. Up to 30,000 people are working at the site at any given time. When completed, the Dam will control the annual floodwaters that devastate the Yangtze Valley. After our tour, we will rejoin the MS Yangtze 1, pass through the amazing five-level ship locks and sail through the first of the magnificent Three Gorges, Xiling Gorge, the longest and deepest of the three. |
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| Day 11 (Sat) Yangtze River Cruise / Chongqing / Xian AB, L, D |
| Today we will sail to Wushan where we will disembark and board smaller vessels to visit the Lesser Gorges via either the Daning River or Shennong Stream. The scenery is beautiful with picturesque rock formations and clear running water. If we are lucky, we may catch a glimpse of monkeys or wild goats grazing on the stream banks. Once we are back aboard, our cruise ship will gingerly navigate the remaining two gorges - Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge. |
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| Day 12 (Sun) Yangtze River Cruise B, L, D |
| Depending largely on river conditions, the shore excursion today will be at one of three destinations: Shibaozhai, Fengdu, or Wanzhou. There is a fabulous 12-story wooden pagoda at Shibaozhai built 400 years ago without using a single nail. Fengdu is known as the "Ghost City" because it contains hundreds of statues of devils, ghosts and demons. Wanzhou is part of the greater Chongqing Municipality, even though it is almost 150 miles from the city center. When the Three Gorges Dam is completed, almost half of Wanzhou''''s old urban area will be submerged. |
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| Day 13 (Mon) Yangtze River Cruise / Chongqing / Shanghai B, L, D |
| Our Yangtze River adventure ends as the ship pulls into the docks at Chongqing. We will head into town for a lunch of the local spicy Sichuan fare and then later this afternoon we will board a flight to Shanghai,the largest and most metropolitan city in China. Your CITS guide will meet your flight and escort you to the luxurious Sofitel Hotel. You are only steps away from Shanghais world famous shopping and nightlife and the rest of day and evening are yours to enjoy this exciting city in whatever way you please. |
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| Day 14 (Tue) Shanghai B, L, D |
| After breakfast you will visit the famous Shanghai Museum of Art & History, a fantastic facility that ranks among the great museums of the world. Later we will visit Yu Yuan Garden. More than 400 years old, Yu Yuan contains pavilions, rockeries and several ponds. Its traditional charm is a welcome contrast to the bustle of the ultra modern city that surrounds it. Yu Yuan Garden is a favorite spot for residents of Shanghai to relax and get away from it all. |
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| Day 15 Day 15 (Wed) Shanghai /Beijing by HU7606 (11:50-14:15) / Seattle by HU 495 (16:20-1140) |
| After breakfast well take you to the airport for your Hainan Airlines flight to Beijing with connecting service to Seattle and home. You cross the International Date Line and arrive in the US the same day you leave China. |
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| Price of this tour |
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The price above includes: |
| . Deluxe hotel accommodations . 4 nights Yangtze River Cruise on Yangtze River Cruises (MS Century Sky) 5*. International and Domestic flights and train tickets . All meals listed on the itinerary . All transfers by air-conditioned motor coach |
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The price above excludes: |
| . All personal expenses. Gratuities to guides and drivers. Visa application fee. If you have your own international flight ticket you have add 150 USD over the land only price for your domestic flights within China. |
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Hotel Information: |
| . Beijing: Shangri-La China World Hotel 5*. Nanjing: Sofitel Galaxy Hotel 5* plus. Xian: Shangri-la, Golden Flower Hotel 5*. Shanghai: Crown Plaza Fudan Hotel 5* |
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