Fully Escorted

Day 1 - USA/Beijing
Your journey begins as you board an international flight bound for China.

Day 2 - Beijing
Arrive in Beijing, China's capital city, you are met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 3 - Beijing (B/L)
Explore the landmarks of imperial Beijing: the famous Tiananmen Square; the imposing Forbidden City, a treasure trove of art and heirlooms; the Temple of Heaven's exuberant interior and delightful park setting; and the breezy landscapes of the Summer Palace, still much as they were during the court of Empress Dowager.

Day 4 - Beijing (B/L/SD)
With its various segments stretching nearly 4,000 miles across the rugged terrain of northern China, the Great Wall is truly a world wonder. Today's visit will allow ample time to linger at the site, photograph it from dramatic perspectives, and contemplate the resilience of the ancient people who toiled under the harshest conditions to erect the wall entirely by hand. Continue to the Ming Tombs, burial site of the Ming Dynasty's royalty before returning to the city for a delicious Peking duck dinner.

Day 5 - Beijing/Xian (B/L)
Your journey continues with a short flight to the ancient city of Xian.

Day 6 - Xian (B/L/SD)
Xian was the cradle of ancient Chinese civilization dating back to 4,000 BC, and the capital city for eleven dynasties up to the 9th century. Tour the highlights of the city and outskirts today, none more spectacular than the army of Terra Cotta Soldiers buried around the tomb of Emperor Qin for 22 centuries, but hidden beneath the earth until their discovery in 1974. Also explore the Provincial Museum, the landmark Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and Ming-era City Gate. This evening, enjoy a dazzling dinner banquet and stage show at the Tang Dynasty Theater.

Day 7 - Xian/Chongqing/Yangtze Cruise (B/L/D)
A morning flight takes you to Chongqing. After a brief city tour, board the comfortable cruise ship that will carry you along one of the world's great scenic waterways, the Yangtze River. Settle into the cabin and acquaint yourself with its many modern facilities.
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Day 8 - Yangtze Cruise/Fengdu (B/L/D)
Depart this morning for an unforgettable cruise down the fabled Yangtze River. Enjoy the river scenery and an array of shipboard activities. Go ashore in Fengdu, the folkloric "Ghost City", with its eerie temples and ghostly depictions.

Day 9 - Yangtze Cruise/Two Gorges/Three Little Gorges or Shennong Stream (B/L/D)
Continue through ever-changing rural panoramas into the first of the famous Three Gorges, Qutang Gorge, the shortest, but by far the most dramatic with its gentle bluff banks lined with ancient plank pathways. Board small vessels for a breathtaking voyage on the Daning River to its Three Small Gorges, each covered with greenery and alive with the calls of birds and monkeys or sail through the beautiful Shennong Stream known for lush pine gorges and translucent water. In the late afternoon sail to Wu Gorge, second of the three main gorges and noted for its stunning "Twelve Peaks".

Day 10 - Yangtze Cruise/Xiling Gorge/Three Gorges Dam (B/L/D)
A thrilling final day of sailing through Xiling Gorge, the longest of the Three Gorges, is a rushing passage of rapids embraced by emerald terraced hills. Shore excursion will feature the new Three Gorges Dam site, the world's largest construction project, set for completion in 2009. View the diversion channel, Xiling Bridge and a small scale model and visit the highest point for viewing the site.

Day 11 - Yangtze Cruise/Wuhan/ Shanghai (B/L)
Disembark in Wuhan and fly to Shanghai, the cosmopolitan port city near where the Yangtze spills into the East China Sea.

Day 12 - Shanghai (B/L/D)
Immerse in the culture and sophistication of Shanghai on a full day tour of the city's premier sights. Wander the lovely paths and pavilions of the 500-year-old Yu Garden; stroll the riverfront Bund; and view all manners of Chinese arts displayed in the astounding galleries of the new Shanghai Museum. Return to the hotel at day's end to prepare for a thrilling show of the Shanghai Acrobats.
Day 13 - Shanghai/Guilin (B/L)
Fly to Guilin, China's most scenic city that best known for its immortal stone mountains and fantastic caves. Enjoy an afternoon outing to the city and the Reed Flute Cave, full of historic treasures.

Day 14 - Guilin (B/L/SD)
Board a riverboat for a full-day Li River cruise. The cruise meanders down streams and through lush green valleys, bamboo groves, and hundreds of fairy-like rock formations. Along the way, you are rewarded with scenes of a multitude of waterfront and farming activities, and the fascinating sight of fishermen using cormorant birds to catch fish. Conclude the day with a dinner and a show highlighting Guilin's ethnic cultures.

Day 15 - Guilin/Hong Kong (B/L)
A short flight takes you to Hong Kong, "the Pearl of the Orient". Now a special administrative zone of China, this former British colony remains as vibrant and forward-looking as ever.

Day 16 - Hong Kong (B)
This morning, explore Hong Kong's unique blend of Chinese heritage and colonial influences. The sightseeing tour starts with a drive to the Victoria Peak for a panoramic view of Hong Kong Island and its harbor. Then a scenic drive takes you past Repulse Bay to the colorful floating community of Aberdeen, and vibrant Stanley Market, a favorite bargain shopping area.

Day 17 - Hong Kong (B)
Enjoy a free day for shopping and sightseeing as you wish. Our representatives will be on hand to assist with your plans.

Day 18 - Hong Kong/USA (B)
Bid farewell to China as you fly aboard your selected airline home.

Guaranteed Departure: Monday	Air & Land		Land Only	Single Supplement
	LAX / SFO	NYC / IAD
2003
Mar 17, 24, 31	$3,450	$3,580	$2,750	$1,100
Apr 07, 21, 28	$3,650	$3,760	$2,950	$1,270
May 05, 12, 19, 26	$3,540	$3,660	$2,850	$1,170
Jun 02, 09, 16, 23, 30	$3,500	$3,610	$2,750	$1,150
Jul 07, 21	$3,500	$3,610	$2,750	$1,150
Aug 11, 18	$3,500	$3,610	$2,750	$1,150
Aug 25	$3,690	$3,820	$2,995	$1,270
Sep 01, 08, 15	$3,690	$3,820	$2,995	$1,270
Sep 22, 29,	$3,750	$3,870	$3,060	$1,270
Oct 06, 13, 20, 27	$3,750	$3,870	$3,060	$1,270
Nov 03, 10	$3,660	$3,770	$2,960	$1,200
Nov 17	$3,540	$3,650	$2,830	$1,100
Hotel Accomodations Beijing New Otani Hotel Xian Sheraton Hotel Cruise Line Victoria Cruises Shanghai Central Hotel Guilin Royal Garden Hotel Hong Kong Regal Kowloon Hotel
Above AIRFARES are based economy class for your reference only. Please call us for detail informations Asia Connect Tours reserves the right to change hotels within the same category.