Page 20 of China & Japan Pacific Bestours by Asia Pacific Vision, L.L.C.

three gorges yangtze river bestour a featuring victoria cruises the consummate land/cruise odyssey with a leisurely 4-night yangtze cruises upstream 14 days 12 nights from $2,380 land only tour features all domestic airfare included within china deluxe accommodations throughout 12 breakfasts b 11 lunches l 7 dinners d or sd-special dinner 3 gala evening events including peking duck dinner shanghai acrobats and tang dynasty theater tour the astounding art of the innovative new shanghai museum be among the first to tour the yangtze s new dam and among the last to see yangtze gorges and landmarks before they re submerged tour the colossal stone carvings of little-traveled dazu visit the excavation site of 8,000 terra cotta soldiers full-day great wall and ming tombs outing comprehensive sightseeing of each city s highlights yichang ® the lovely paths and pavilions of yuyuan gardens experience the old world ambiance of the waterfront bund enchanting xintiande an urban tourist attraction imbued with the city s history and culture after dinner prepare for a thrilling evening at the shanghai acrobatics show day 4 sun shanghai/yichang/yangtze river cruise b,l,d fly into yichang here you are welcomed aboard your yangtze cruise ship and shown to your comfortable air-conditioned cabin get acquainted with the american cruise director and helpful cabin stewards enjoy the relaxing lounges and varied amenities later tonight the city lights fade as we depart upriver victoria cruises day 5 mon yangtze river cruise the three gorges and dam site b,l,d after breakfast enjoy an insightful tour of the colossal new three gorges dam site then return to ship where an incomparable stretch of river scenery unfolds as the river narrows and we begin our dramatic passage through the famed three gorges enjoy commentary up on the open decks and informal lectures in the main observation lounge while ascending through the rapids of xiling gorge and the forested limestone peaks of wu gorge docking overnight in wushan you are free to go ashore to browse the lively street market day 6 tue yangtze river cruise the three small gorges b,l,d a thrilling excursion has us motoring up the daning river to the sheer cliffs and rushing waters of the three small gorges this morning s destination return for a fresh delicious lunch on ship before sailing on to the final great gorge qutang an exceptionally tranquil and scenic passage through soaring hills blanketed by evergreen forest further ahead the ancient walled city of fengjie climbs steeply from the riverfront day 7 wed yangtze river cruise fengdu or wanxian b,l,d travel past fragrant orchards sleepy villages and small family farms to fengdu or wanxian a shore excursion will present either the fabled ghost city of fengdu with its monstrous carvings and mystical temple or the picturesque old sichuan river city of wanxian famed for its silk and woven textiles day 8 thu arrive chongqing/dazu/chongqing b,l arise in chongqing and enjoy breakfast on ship before bidding your cruise staff farewell and heading to your next destination continue by coach through rolling green sichuan countryside to dazu home of fantastic grottoes and hills packed with over 50,000 statues and reliefs portraying buddhist life during the 9th-13th centuries hotel jw marriott day 9 fri chongqing/xian b,l a city tour of chongqing if time allows before departing by air to inner china and the old silk road city of xian hotel shangri-la golden flower itinerary shanghai the amazing city 2 nights yangtze river the famed three gorges 4 nights upstream dazu the stone carvings valley 1 night xian the great terra cotta army 2 nights beijing the emperors city 3 nights day 1 thu depart hometown depart on an overnight flight to china s largest city shanghai the landing point for many international arrivals day 2 fri arrive shanghai china arrive at one of the great seaports of the world an exciting starting point for your china adventure your deluxe hotel is a comfortable place to rest or set off shopping at the arts and crafts center hotel jc mandarin day 3 sat shanghai b,l,d immerse yourself in the culture and sophistication of shanghai on a full-day tour of the city s premier attractions view all manners of chinese arts beautifully displayed in the astounding galleries of the new shanghai museum wander 20 ®

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