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| 1 | Depart Canada Board your overnight transpacific flight. |
| 2 | Arrive Shanghai, China From the moment you step off the plane, you will be immersed in a land of stunning scenery and stanch culture. Welcome to China, one of the most fascinating countries in the world. You arrive in Shanghai, the economic capital of the People's Republic of China. (D) |
| 3 | Shanghai full-day sightseeing tour of the booming city of Shanghai includes visits to the Old Town, with its narrow streets and traditional buildings; the Yuyuan Gardens, an island of tranquility amid the hustle and bustle of the city; the Bund, the waterfront area that was the center of 19th century colonialism; and the Children's Palace, a Chinese-style fortress where local children play after school. Tonight you are sure to enjoy the amazing performers at the Acrobatic Show. (B, L, D) |
| 4 | Shanghai - Wuhan A visit to the most important temple in Shanghai, the Jade Buddha Temple, brings you to the home of two white jade statues of Buddha, given to China as a gift from Burma. Next, you fly to Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province. (B, L, D) |
| 5 | Wuhan - Maoping - Board Ship This morning you will motorcoach to Jingzhou, the ancient capital of the Chu Kingdom. After lunch, visit the famed Wall City dating back to its capital period. You will board your ship just prior to dinner. (B, L, D) |
| 6 | Cruising Yangtze River Visit the construction site of the Three Gorges Dam project. The dam site is 27 miles upstream from Yichang City proper, at Sandouping Village, inside the first of the three gorges. It is planned to be, by far, the largest hydroelectric project in the world. After this visit you begin cruising and pass through the Xiling Gorge. (B, L, D) |
| 7 | Cruising - Shennong Stream Your excursion today includes a visit to the Shennong Stream in Pea Boats. You will see the breathtaking scenery of the Parrot & Dragon Boat Gorges. (B, L, D) |
| 8 | Cruising - Wanxian Your morning includes a visit to Wanxian, which is guarded by two nine-story pagodas and is known as ^the gateway to East Sichuan.^ You may visit silk-weaving factories and the Three Gorges Museum. After lunch, enjoy an exciting acrobatic show and take a leisurely stroll through the busy local market. (B, L, D) |
| 9 | Chongqing - Disembark Ship - Beijing You arrive at the scenic mountain city of Chongqing. Disembark your ship and if time permits, visit the Stilwell Museum, Eling Park and Painter's Village. This afternoon you fly to the capital of China, Beijing. (B, L, D) |
| 10 | Beijing Enjoy a fascinating sightseeing tour of Beijing, with visits to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace. This evening, a special treat is in store - a Peking duck dinner. (B, L, D) |
| 11 | The Great Wall No visit to China would be complete without visiting the Great Wall. Travel through the Valley of the Ming Tombs, where you will visit the Chang Ling burial site. Then you continue to the Great Wall where you will have the chance to walk along a portion of this 3,700-mile marvel. Tonight, enjoy a special Peking Opera show. (B, L, D) |
| 12 | Beijing - Xian This morning you take a once-in-a-lifetime rickshaw tour through the narrow streets and alleys of the oldest part of Beijing. A visit is made to the Temple of Heaven, an impressive shrine where Chinese emperors worshiped their gods. Then you board your flight to ChinaĆ???????s interior and the city of Xian. (B, L, D) |
| 13 | Xian Your tour of this former capital of China begins with visits to its imposing city walls and the classical Wild Goose Pagoda. Later, a visit to the excavation site of the Terra-Cotta Warriors will simply astound you with its vast stone army created to guard one of China's emperors in the afterlife. After a special Xian dumpling lunch, you will visit the impressive Provincial Museum. Dinner and entertainment are included at the Tang Dynasty dinner show. (B, L, D) |
| 14 | Xian - Guilin A morning flight brings you to the beautiful and unique city of Guilin, with its mystical landscape of limestone karst pinnacles covered with lush vegetation. An introduction to the city includes views of Elephant Trunk Hill and a visit to the Reed Flute Caves with its wonderful underground scenery. (B, L, D) |
| 15 | Guilin Behold the beauty that has inspired Chinese poets for centuries with a cruise along the Li River. Later, you will have time to purchase and bargain for souvenirs at a local market. (B, L, D) |
| 16 | Guilin - Hong Kong You fly to Hong Kong, the great trading port that has only recently been returned to Chinese sovereignty after 150 years of British rule. (B, L) |
| 17 | Hong Kong Enjoy a tour of Hong Kong's business district and the fishing village of Aberdeen, where you travel by sampan for an up-close look at this ancient port. Next you have the chance to hunt for bargains at the Stanley Market before ascending to the top of Victoria Peak for spectacular views of Hong Kong and its harbour. A farewell dinner will leave you with incredible memories of your journey through China. (B, D) |
| 18 | Hong Kong - Return On your return flight, you will cross the International Dateline. (B) |
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