• A. China Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Sat    Arrive Beijing
Arrive in Beijing, China's capital and political center, the host city of 2008 Olympic Games. Our guide and driver will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the 5 star deluxe hotel.(If you live in the US or Canada, we can help you with international air tickets)

Day 2  Sun    Beijing  (B, L, D)
Full day city tour to Tian Anmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven.

Day 3  Mon   Beijing   (B, L, D)
Full day excursion to the Great Wall at Badaling, and Changling of Ming Tombs.

Day 4  Tue    Beijing   (B)
Toda is Free on your own for shopping or optional tours

Day 5  Wed   Beijing/Xian  (B, L, D)
Morning flight to Xi'an. Transfer to your 4 star hotel. Lunch on plane. City Wall & Big Wild Goose Pagoda with dinner.

Day 6  Thu    Xian  (B, L, D)
Full day Terra-cotta Army museum with lunch. At night, Tang Dynasty Dinner & Show.

Day 7  Fri     Xian/Chongqing    (B, L, D)
Morning flight to Chongqing. Visit 2nd World War & Stillwell Museum. Embark M. V. Sissi before 8 p.m. and overnight on board (must be on Friday)

Day 8  Sat    Yangtze River Cruise    (B, L, D)
Set sailing at 08:30 a.m. Off-shore visit the "City of Ghost" - Fengdu.

Day 9  Sun    Yangtze River Cruise    (B, L, D)
Cruise & off-shore excursion to Shennong Steam by Sampan

Day 10  Mon   Yangtze River Cruise    (B, L, D)
Cruise & off-shore visit the Three Gorges Dam site. Lunch. Disembark at Yichang at 13:30. Take an afternoon flight to Shanghai. Check into your 4 star hotel.

Day 11  Tue   Shanghai   (B, L, D)
Full day city tour: The Bund, Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, Carpet Factory. Evening Acrobatic Show. 

Day 12  Wed   Shanghai   (B, L, D)
Half day excursion to Zhujiajiao, a river-town near Shanghai with lunch. Afternoon visit Shanghai Museum with dinner.

Day 13  Thu    Shanghai / Guilin    (B, L, D)
Transfer to the airport and fly to Guilin. Visit the Trunk Hill and Diecai Hill.

Day 14  Fri     Guilin  (B, L, D)
Full day excursions to the Li River to Yangshuo. Lunch on board. Late bus back to Guilin.

Day 15  Sat    Guilin/ Guangzhou/Hong Kong (B, L)
Fly to Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province, for a rich luncheon. Take a brief city tour to the Dr. Sun Yat-sun's Memorial Hall, Chen Family Temple, etc, before taking a boat trip to Hong Kong. Check into Royal Pacific Hotel for rest.

Day 16  Sun    Hong Kong 
Today is at leisure for your own exploration. You can book a Hong Kong Island tour through the front desk of your hotel, or shopping, or wonder around by yourselves.

Day 17  Mon    Hong Kong /Exit  
Departure transfer to the airport for homeward flight. Extended stay in Hong Kong is available upon request and additional charge (see form below).

B.  2005 Yangtze River Downstream Cruise Tour Dates and Special Rates

Arrive Beijing Saturday	Dept Hong Kong Monday	Package Rate Per Person	Single Supplement	Extra Night Per Room in Beijing	Extra Night Per Room in Hong Kong
2005. 4. 09	4. 25	USD 2,129	USD 770	USD 90	USD 105
4. 16	5. 02	USD 2,129	USD 770	USD 90	USD 105
4. 23	5. 09	USD 2,149	USD 790	USD 90	USD 105
5. 07	5. 23	USD 2,149	USD 790	USD 90	USD 105
5. 14	5. 30	USD 2,149	USD 790	USD 90	USD 105
7. 09	7. 25	USD 2,099	USD 760	USD 90	USD 99
7. 23	8. 08	USD 2,099	USD 760	USD 90	USD 99
8. 13	8. 29	USD 2,099	USD 760	USD 90	USD 99
8. 20	9. 05	USD 2,099	USD 760	USD 90	USD 99
9. 10	9. 26	USD 2,199	USD 830	USD 105	USD 105
9. 24	10. 10	USD 2,199	USD 830	USD 105	USD 105
10. 08	10. 24	USD 2,199	USD 830	USD 105	USD 105
10. 15	10. 31	USD 2,199	USD 830	USD 105	USD 105
10. 22	11. 07	USD 2,199	USD 830	USD 105	USD 105
10. 29	11. 14	USD 2,149	USD 790	USD 105	USD 99
11. 05	11. 21	USD 2,099	USD 740	USD 88	USD 99

 

• C. Tour Cost Includes

• 4 or 5 star deluxe accommodations:
  • 5 star hotel in Beijing: Chang An Grand Hotel or similar;
  • 4 star hotel in Shanghai: Ocean Hotel or similar;
  • 4 star hotel in Xian: Garden Hotel or similar; 
  • 4 star hotel in Guilin: Park Hotel or similar;
  • 4 star hotel in Hong Kong: Royal Pacific Hotel or similar;
• 4 star famed cruise ship on the Yangtze River - MV Princess Sissi – one of President series, or same class;
• Yangtze Three Gorges shore excursions;
• Daily American breakfast;
• Chinese style lunch and dinner as specified in the tour itinerary;
• Tours as specified in the tour itinerary with professional English speaking guide;
• China air domestic transportation between cities.
• Transfers between hotels, airporst and ship piers.
  
  

• D. Tour Costs Excludes
  
  
  • Round trip international flight US/Beijing, Shanghai/US, or from other countris (air fare upon request)
  • City taxes, airport taxes and Internatioal Departure Taxes
  • Gratuities to tour guides, drivers, porters, room attendents and cruise staff
  • China visa (we help apply China visa for $75 per person)
  • Meals in Hong Kong
  • Travel insurance

• E. Optional Tours and Specialities (upon request)

• Beijing Hutong Tour and Lama Temple with lunch: 58 USD per person
• Peking Duck Dinner and Peking Opera show: 68 USD per person
  

• F. Tour Booking Code
  
     YZSDN-GH
  

• G. International Air

  Above tour cost excludes international airfare due to the airfare seasonal fluctuation. People who want to use mileage plan should contact the Airline directly. However, we will provide international air booking service upon your request. Transpacific flights are among choices of United Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines, Northwest, All Nippon Airlines or Air China. Air fare can be paid by credit card. Credit card form is available upon request.
  

• H. China Visa

  Chinese Consulate no longer accepts mail in application. The single entry China tourist visa fee is $75 per person. To apply for it please fill out the China visa form, submit with your original valid passport and 1 recent picture. Using FedEx to mail your visa application is strongly suggested. We will mail you back the China visa and your passport via FedEx. Regular process takes 7- 10 working days. Express service is available upon request and additional fee.
  

• I. Tour Booking Payment Information
  

• J. Tour Booking Request Form

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