When you ride by rickshaw to visit Prince Gong’s Mansion, you can be sure that you’re not in Kansas anymore. Your whole itinerary for your Yangtze River cruise promises a journey that feels like a magnificent fantasy, but is actually grounded in the rich traditions and colorful history of our friends on the other side of the planet. Steeped in mystery and legend, the Yangtze reveals its splendid secrets as you cruise downstream, passing fascinating ports, stunning gorges and spectacular dams. In Suzhou, elaborate gardens of fusing rock, water, bridges and beautiful pavilions delight and rejuvenate your whole being and persuade you to spend a while in meditation. Ancient and modern wonders merge miraculously in the bustling cities. You’ll discover that history classes never offered the wealth of fascinating cultural lessons that you’ll uncover in Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. Every moment of your journey opens your eyes and your mind to new horizons and fresh perspectives.
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Depart for Beijing, China
Beijing
Beijing & The Great Wall
Xian & Chongqing
Cruise to Feng Du & Through the Gorges
Cruise to Three Gorges Dam.
Yichang & Shanghai
Shanghai & Sushou
Depart Shanghai
Day 1
Depart on your flight to Beijing
Days 2 & 3
Beijing
Meet your traveling companions in Beijing at a festive party and learn more about the exciting events and adventures ahead. Visit the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the beautiful Temple of Heaven.
St. Regis Hotel
Days 4 & 5
Beijing & The Great Wall
Venture to the extraordinary Great Wall of China and Ming Tombs. Enjoy a splendid Beijing Opera performance.
St. Regis Hotel
Days 6, 7 & 8
Xian & Chongqing
Visit the Shaanxi Provincial Museum, which houses excellent collections of artifacts from several dynasties and the tomb of Emporor Qin and his Terra Cotta warriors. Beautiful Chongqing is your gateway to the Yangtze River. Visit Redcliff Village, the Stillwell Museum and Pipa Shan Park.
Shangri-La Golden Flower Hotel & Holiday Inn Yangtze Chongqing
Days 9 & 10
Cruise to Feng Du Throught the Gorges
Board the Victoria Queen and begin your journey down Asia's longest rivers. Voyage through 120 miles of spectacular gorges as you float past ancient cities and learn about the Chinese history of this remarkable area. Arrive in Wushan and cruise through the stunningly beautiful Three Lesser Gorges.
Hotel Victoria Queen
Days 11 & 12
Cruise to Three Gorges Dam, Yichang & Shanghai
Continue your cruise to the Three Gorges Dam at Sandouping Village, the site of the largest dam in the world. Disembark in Yichang and then fly to Shanghai.
Hotel Victoria Queen & Pudong Shangri-la
Four Seasons Shanghai
Days 13 & 14
Shanghai & Suzhou
View bronze, jade, ivory and paintings representing all of China's dynasties at the Museum of Shanghai. Visit some of Suzhou's classical gardens - fusion of rock, water and architecture that invite contemplation. Enjoy a special dinner party to bid farewell to your fellow travelers.
Pudong Shangri-la Hotel/
Four Seasons Shanghai
Day 15
Depart Shanghai for home or your next destination.
