Wonders of China and the Grand Yangtze
Day 1 - Depart Home Gateway City to Shanghai
Day 2 - Shanghai (2 nights) Arrive in Shanghai and be greeted by a Trafalgar Tour Director who will escort you to your hotel.
Day 3 - Shanghai Visit the famous Bund waterfront promenade and Old Town. See the tranquil Yu Yuan Gardens. After lunch, visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. At night, see the famous Shanghai acrobats. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 4 - Shanghai to Tongli to Suzhou Depart Shanghai for Tongli, a picturesque collection of ancient bridges crossing meandering rivers. After lunch, continue the tour to Suzhou where you - ll enjoy an evening performance of the Master of Fishing Nets. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 5 - Suzhou to Cruising the Yangtze River Visit the exquisite Garden of the Humble Administrator. Cruise along the city canal. Learn about silk manufacturing at the Embroidery Institute. Return to Shanghai and board your Victoria Cruises ship. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 6 - Cruising the Yangtze River to Nanjing Today, you - ll visit the Mausoleum of Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of the Republic of China. You - ll also have time to browse the Qing Dynasty-style bazaar and explore the Confucian Temple. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Highlight Dinner)
Day 7 - Cruising the Yangtze River to Huangshan Enjoy a full-day trip to Huangshan Mountain, depending on weather and/or road conditions. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 8 - Cruising the Yangtze River to Wuhan The capital of Hubei Province, Wuhan, is a fusion of three cities that span both banks of the Yangtze. While here, you - ll visit the Hubei Provincial Museum. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 9 - Cruising the Yangtze River Enjoy a full day cruising the majestic Yangtze. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 10 - Cruising the Yangtze River Visit the Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest hydroelectric power plant, and then traverse through the Yangtze 5-stage ship locks. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 11 - Cruising the Yangtze and Daning Rivers Board a riverboat and travel down the Daning River, depending on water levels. Explore the tranquil Lesser Three Gorges, Dragon Gate, Misty Gorge and Emerald Gorge. Later in the day sail through Wu Gorge.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 12 - Cruising the Yangtze River to Fengdu Tour the temples on Mingshan Hill. Depending on water levels, an alternative visit to Shibaozai or Wanzhou will be made. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Day 13 - Cruising the Yangtze River to Chongqing to Xi - an Enjoy your last day onboard the magnificent Victoria Cruises ship cruising to Chongqing. If time allows, we - ll visit the giant pandas at the zoo. Fly to Xi - an and check into your hotel, with a delicious dinner waiting for you. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 14 - Xi - an Spend an exciting day with a visit to the Terracotta Warriors and the Big Wild Goose Pogoda. Enjoy a savory dumpling lunch, but save room for your Tang Dynasty dinner with cultural show. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 15 - Xi - an to Beijing Your first day in Beijing will be spent at the Imperial Gardens and the Grand Summer Palace. (Buffet Beakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 16 - Beijing Tour the Forbidden City and visit Tiananmen Square. Ride in a rickshaw for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Hutongs. And in the evening, enjoy the Beijing Opera. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 17 - Beijing A full-day journey takes you to the Great Wall. Travel the Sacred Way, home to the remnants of the Ming Tombs. Tonight feast on Peking Duck. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 18 - Depart Beijing Transfer to the airport for your return flight home, or continue your tour with an extension to Hong Kong. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 19 - Extend your vacation with this Optional Extension Hong Kong - Recently reunited with China in 1997 after years of British rule, Hong Kong has always remained true to its Chinese roots and culture. Spend time discovering the traditions of this dynamic city offering a vibrant blend of Eastern and Western culture. Shop at Stanley Market, a mecca for bargain hunters. Explore Hong Kong Island and drive up to Victoria Peak for a panoramic view of the city and harbor.
Included in your 4-day grand city stay:
" 3 nights at the Sheraton |
