China & the Yangtze River (2012)

Beijing • Shanghai • Wuhan • 4-night Yangtze River Cruise • Chongqing • Xian • Guilin • Hong Kong
  • 20 days
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  • $130 per day
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  • 21 days
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  • $3995
  • $190 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes

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  • The Great Wall of China is one of the world's most impressive structures, and while in Beijing you'll visit its Jun Du Hills section during an included tour on Day 5.
  • On Day 9, you'll enjoy an exclusive Discovery Series visit to a Shanghai market, gaining a unique insight into Chinese cuisine and culture in the process.
  • Your Yangtze River Cruise takes you through the dramatic scenery of the Wu Gorge, one of the famous Three Gorges of China's longest river.
  • You'll experience the warmth and hospitality of China's people on a series of Home-Hosted visits, including a Home-Hosted Lunch in Shanghai.
  • The remarkable Terra Cotta Army—with individual facial expressions—was sculpted 2200 years ago for the tomb of China's first emperor. You'll see this UNESCO World Heritage Site during an included tour of Xian on Day 15.
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Traveling Solo to China

At Grand Circle, we recognize the challenge solo travelers face from the additional cost of Single Supplements. That’s why we’re proud to offer FREE Single Supplements on this river cruise and on all extensions.

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South Korea: Seoul & Gyeongju: FREE
Bangkok, Thailand: FREE

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Explore China when you cruise the Yangtze River, which has been China’s main thoroughfare for commerce and culture for centuries. Before your Chinese river cruise begins, you’ll stay in Beijing and tour the magnificent Forbidden City, Imperial palaces, and the incredible Great Wall. Then, travel to the metropolis of Shanghai for a glimpse of modern life as well as a look at artifacts from ancient dynasties.

You’ll cruise through the Yangtze River valley, home to misty mountains, breathtaking gorges, canyons, bamboo groves, whirlpools, and lagoons. Along the Yangtze River’s narrow, cliff-bound passages lie some of China’s greatest cultural treasures—ancient tombs, shrines, and walls from before the time of Christ.

After your Yangtze River cruise, you’ll discover China’s World War II history in Chongqing, marvel at Xian’s terra cotta army, and cruise Guilin’s beautiful Li River. End your cruise of China with a stay in vibrant and bustling Hong Kong.

Just Announced—Prices Reduced: Save $600 per couple on 2012 departures. Prices on the website reflect savings and apply to new reservations only.

Single Supplement is FREE on all 2012 departures

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Post-Trip Option: Bangkok, Thailand 4 nights from only $995
Day Destination Arrive Depart Day Highlights
1   Depart U.S.
2   Arrive Beijing, China
3   Beijing Included: Beijing & Forbidden City, Beijing's Hidden Lanes
4   Beijing Included: Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace
Optional Tour:
Beijing Opera & Dinner
5   Beijing Included: Great Wall & Ming Tombs
6   Beijing/Fly to Shanghai
7   Shanghai Included: Shanghai
Optional Tour:
Shanghai by Night with Dinner
8   Shanghai Optional Tour:
Suzhou with Lunch
9   Shanghai
10   Wuhan/Embark ship
11   Yangtze River Cruising 11am 2pm Included: Three Gorges Dam
12   Yangtze River Cruising 9am 3pm Included: Three Gorges & Lesser Three Gorges
13   Yangtze River Cruising 8:30am 12:30pm Included: Wanxian
14   Disembark ship/Chongqing/Xian Included: Chongqing, Stilwell Museum & Flying Tigers discussion, Panda visit
15 Grand Circle Foundation visit Xian Included: Xian & Terra Cotta Army
Optional Tour:
Tang Dynasty Cultural Show & Dinner
16   Xian/Guilin Included: Xian City Wall & Small Wild Goose Pagoda
17   Guilin Optional Tour:
Yao Shan Tea Garden with Lunch
18   Fly Guilin/Hong Kong Included: Li River cruise
19   Hong Kong Included: Hong Kong
20   Hong Kong Optional Tour:
Kowloon & the New Territories with Seafood Lunch
21   Hong Kong/Return to U.S
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