|
|
|
Wonders of China & Tibet with Yangtze River Cruise
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of China and Tibet during this unforgettable river cruise vacation! Begin in Beijing, where you'll visit the Great Wall, the Imperial Palace, Tian'anmen Square, and the Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs. On to Xi'an to marvel at the Dayan Pagoda and the famous legion of Terracotta Warriors guarding Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi's tomb. In Chengdu, visit the fascinating Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, then journey into the Himalayas to see the religious sites in the Buddhist city of Lhasa, Tibet. Stop in Kunming to view the Stone Forest, and travel to Lijiang to see the Black Dragon Pool and the medieval town. In Chongqing, embark on your 3-night river cruise on the magical Yangtze River aboard the Victoria Empress, where you will witness beautiful landscapes and visit the Three Gorges Dam Site. Your journey ends in Shanghai amid the spectacular beauty of the Yu Yuan Gardens.
|
| Call (630) 879-2930 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6530379 | | Globus | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your transpacific flight | (Fri.) Board your transpacific flight | | Day 2 | Beijing | (Sat.) Welcome to China. Hotel rooms are available for immediate check-in. | | Day 3 | Beijing | (Sun.) Today your full-day sightseeing starts with a visit to the Forbidden City China 's IMPERIAL PALACE, once the sacred home of China's Great Emperors. Nearby is TIAN'ANMEN SQUARE, the largest public square in the world, where the People's Republic of China was proclaimed in 1949. Then proceed to the former SUMMER PALACE, a complex of pavilions, temples, and galleries situated around Kunming Lake. This evening's special Chinese WELCOME DINNER features delectable Peking Duck. (B,L,D) | | Day 4 | Beijing | (Mon.) The GREAT WALL OF CHINA once stretched 4,000 miles across China's barren northern terrain from the Bohai Sea to the Gobi Desert. Head north to a village where the Great Wall is well preserved. Walk along the wall and enjoy sweeping vistas of this mammoth fortress. Then visit a CLOISONNE WORKSHOP where you will see local artisans use the echniques of this ancient art form to turn pieces of copper into colorful decorative items. Before returning to Beijing take a eisurely walk down the SACRED WAY of the Ming Tombs and marvel at the impressive hand-carved stone statues. Tonight you may decide on the optional tour of the Peking Opera with its various forms of drama and music tracing back to the the late 13th century. (B,L) | | Day 5 | Xi'an | (Tue.) This morning is free. Time permitting, you may wish to take our optional tour to the Temple of Heaven, a masterpiece of 15th-century architecture, or you may decide to take the optional Hutong tour of the city's ancient alleys. A short flight brings you to the city of Xi'an in central China. Look forward to this evening's highlight, "The Tang Dynasty" DINNER SHOW, featuring a colorful assemblage of classical performances. (B,D) | | Day 6 | Xi'an | (Wed.) One of the largest and wealthiest cities in the world when China dominated the silk trade, Xi'an today is an archaeological treasure-trove. Sightseeing starts with a visit to the nearby DAYAN PAGODA China , built in 652 A.D. During lunch enjoy a NOODLE-MAKING DEMONSTRATION by a master chef and learn how Chinese noodles are made by hand. In 1974 the enormous tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, was accidentally discovered by local farmers. Marvel at the impressive legion of TERRACOTA WARRIORS that has been guarding the emperor's burial site for 2,000 years. Also visit the Xi'an City Wall South Gate. (B,L,D) | | Day 7 | Chengdu | (Thu.) This morning fly to Chengdu, the capital city of the province of Sichuan, best known for its flavorful food. Visit the GIANT PANDA BREEDING RESEARCH BASE and marvel at these beautiful animals. Time permitting, enjoy a brief city tour. (B,L) | | Day 8 | Lhasa | (Fri.) Early this morning fly to the holy city of Lhasa, the capital of the mystical Buddhist kingdom of Tibet, locked away in the mountains of the Himalayas. The balance of the day is free for you to rest and adjust to the 14,000-foot altitude. (B,L,D) | | Day 9 | Lhasa | (Sat.) This morning after a city tour, visit the imposing POTALA PALACE, once the center of the Tibetan government and the former winter residence of the Dalai Lama. Also visit one of Tibet's oldest shrines, JOKHANG TEMPLE, and then spend time in the local BAZAAR. This afternoon visit the SUMMER PALACE and a typical Tibetan monastery. (B,L,D) | | Day 10 | Lhasa | (Sun.) Today is free to relax, or take a special optional trip to a Tibetan's home including lunch, a visit to the Drepung Temple (the largest in Tibet) and the Tibetan Hospital to learn of traditional medicine and therapy. Dinner tonight is at your hotel. (B,D) | | Day 11 | Kunming | (Mon.) Fly to Kunming (via Chengdu), the capital of Yunnan Province and often called "The City of Eternal Spring." Enjoy a Western-style dinner tonight at your hotel. (B,L,D) | | Day 12 | Kunming | (Tue.) Today visit the Western Hills and the magnificent Dragon Gate before traveling to the remarkable STONE FOREST, an area of limestone pillars, some almost 100 feet high, dotted with small lakes and waterfalls. Returning to Kunming you have free time to walk the city's wide boulevards. (B,L,D) | | Day 13 | Kunming""Lijiang | (Wed.) A short flight to Lijiang at an elevation of 8,530 feet. This afternoon, visit 18,464-foot Snow Mountain prior to enjoying dinner at your hotel. (B,L,D) | | Day 14 | Lijiang | (Thu.) This morning tour BLACK DRAGON POOL, followed by a late afternoon stroll through the medieval town of Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by 16,000-foot-plus mountains. Dinner tonight is a fascinating experience at a local restaurant in the medieval town. (B,L,D) | | Day 15 | Yangtze River Cruise | (Fri.) Today, fly via Kunming to Chongqing, China's capital during World War II. The city is set high up on a hill overlooking the Jialing and Yangtze Rivers. Time permitting, take a stroll through one of its many attractive parks or through the historic Old Town before you board the Victoria Empress to prepare for your 3-night cruise down the mighty Yangtze River. During the next few days, when not on deck, you can attend lectures on Chinese medicine, calligraphy, history, or the Three Gorges China's Yangtze River Dam project. (B,D) | | Day 16 | Cruising: Shibaozhai or Wanxian or Fengdu | (Sat.) Depending on river conditions, one of the following shore excursions will be offered: Wanxian, "Gateway to Eastern Szechuan Province," where you will see an acrobatic show, free market and possibly a school; Shibaozhai, with its 400-year-old, 12-story wooden pagoda high on a cliff side; or Fengdu, known as "Ghost City" where you'll visit several temples. (B,L,D) | | Day 17 | Cruising: Shennong Stream/Daning River | (Sun.) Head downstream through the first and second of the three gorges-Qutang Gorge, the shortest but most dramatic gorge, and Wu, known for its quiet beauty and forest-covered mountains. You can nearly touch the perpendicular walls rising from the riverbanks as your captain negotiates this narrow gap. After lunch disembark for your BOAT EXCURSION down the Daning River or the Shennong Stream, depending on conditions. Continue through the passage, sailing through the Three Gorges ship locks. (B,L,D) | | Day 18 | Shanghai | (Mon.) View tiny villages clinging precariously to hillsides as you proceed to Yang Jia Wang. This morning, visit the Three Gorges Dam site, the largest of its kind in the world. Upon arrival in Yichang, say farewell to your crew as you disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight to Shanghai, China's most populous city. (B,L) | | Day 19 | Shanghai | (Tue.) Full day of sightseeing. Stroll along the Bund , the city's riverfront boulevard; visit the SHANGHAI MUSEUM, and experience the YU YUAN GARDENS. Later, visit the CHILDREN'S PALACE, one of China's famous kindergartens. This evening your Tour Director hosts a lavish FAREWELL DINNER, a fitting finale to your exploration of Asia's most fascinating destinations. (B,L,D) | | Day 20 | Return Home | (Wed.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) |
| | | BEIJING Traders Hotel (F) | | XI'AN Grand Mercure on Renmin Square (F) | | CHENG DU Sheraton Chengdu Lido Hotel (SF) | | LHASA Lhasa Hotel (MF) | | KUNMING Bank Hotel Kunming (D) | | LIJIANG Grand Hotel (F) | | VICTORIA CRUISES Victoria Empress | | SHANG HAI Sofitel Hyland Shanghai (F) |
| | US$ Price Details Applicable air fare taxes and fees
Single Room Supplement:
OC $1296
Triple Rooms are not available.
Extra Nights per person in Beijing:
Mar.-Jun., Sep.-Nov. in single room $185; in twin room $104.
Aug. in single room $177; in twin room $100.
Extra Nights per person in Shanghai:
Apr.-Jun. & Sep.-Nov in single room $202; in twin room $113.
Extra Nights per person in Hong Kong:
Apr., 11 Sep.- 30 Sep., 8 Oct.-Nov. in single room $327; in twin room $184.
May-Jun., 1 Sep.-10 Sep., 1 Oct.- 7 Oct. in single room $176;
in twin room $108.
Our volume buying power saves you money!
-We may be able to provide you with flight arrangements from your gateway city.
-Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available at our low prices.
Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
Price Guarantee: All vacation prices are based on rates (including foreign exchange rates) expected to be in effect at the time of departure. Prices are subject to increase without notice if such rates change prior to departure. The current price will be confirmed at the time of reservation. However, once Globus has received your deposit for any vacation departing during the current year, that land price is guaranteed, and any subsequent land cost increases are at our expense, not including any government tax increases. Airfares included as part of air-inclusive vacation prices are guaranteed when we receive confirmation of air itinerary and full payment. Vacation prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single room supplements and triple room reductions may be applicable.
Not included in the tour price: Federal Inspection Fees for the U.S. Customs and immigration; International Air Transportation Tax; agricultural tax; any other taxes; security fee; airport taxes and fees; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your tour director; tour host; tour driver; local city guides; gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; mini bar; alcohol; beverages and food not on the regular table d'hote menu (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel or restaurant); optional excursions; porterage at airports; travel protection; excess baggage fees; all other items of a personal nature. |
|
|
|
|
