China, Tibet & the Yangtze

Details

Tour Operator

Trafalgar Tours

Duration

15 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Depart North America	Depart North America :
Day 2	Beijing	Arrive Beijing (3 nights) : Arrive in Beijing and be greeted by a Trafalgar Tour Director who will escort you to the lovely Kempinski Hotel. Hotel: Kempinski
Day 3	Beijing	Beijing : Your first full day in Beijing takes in many of the major sites, such as the Forbidden City, a 250-acre complex of palaces, pavilions, courtyards and gardens, and historic Tiananmen Square. Visit the Summer Palace, one of China's largest and best-preserved imperial gardens. In the evening, indulge in a traditional Peking Duck dinner. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Highlight Dinner)
Day 4	Beijing	Beijing : Today, you'll have the opportunity to walk along the Great Wall. From the 3rd century BC, the wall was built, rebuilt and maintained over thousands of years. After this memorable experience, visit the lavish and historic Ming Tombs. In the evening, enjoy an historic Beijing Opera performance. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 5	Xi'an	Beijing - Xi'an : Ride in a rickshaw for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Hutongs, located in the old residential area of Beijing. In the afternoon, fly to Xi'an and transfer to the Sofitel Hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Hotel: Sofitel
Day 6	Xi'an	Xi'an : Xi'an is the site of one of the most significant archaeological excavations of the 20th century - the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. After your exploration of these awe-inspiring sculptures, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a well-preserved Buddhist shrine. In the evening, be treated to a Tang Dynasty dinner and cultural show. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 7	Lhasa	Xi'an to Lhasa (3 nights) : Fly to Lhasa, the heart, soul and capital of Tibet, with a fascinating history dating back more than 1,300 years. As the former seat of the Dalai Lama, Lhasa which translates to "place of the gods" embodies the mysterious Tibetan Buddhism culture. (Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Hotel: Brahmaputra
Day 8	Lhasa	Lhasa : See the early Buddhist Da Zhao Temple, embellished with Nepalese and Indian touches and capped by a golden canopy. Visit the Tibet Museum, which houses a rich collection of prehistoric cultural relics. Catch a glimpse into the life of the local people with a visit to a Lhasa family's home. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 9	Lhasa	Lhasa : Tour Lhasa and marvel at the Potala Palace, perched atop the mountain. Gaze at the jewel collections and wander the chapels as pilgrims make offerings at the altars. Visit the Sera Monastery, with its amazing collection of perfectly-preserved murals and Maitreya, Bodhisattva and Arhat statuary. (Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10	Cruising the Yangtze River	Lhasa to Chongqing and Cruising the Yangtze River (3 nights) : Take a morning flight to Chongqing, where you'll take a tour of the city zoo for a panda visit. Then, board your Victoria Cruises ship and enjoy a special onboard dinner created just for Uniworld guests. (Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 11	Cruising the Yangtze River	Cruising the Yangtze River : Along the Yangtze, you'll encounter Shibaozai, a gem of Chinese architecture. Walk up this spectacular 12-story wooden red pavilion and enjoy the panoramic view. (Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 12	Cruising the Yangtze River	Cruising the Yangtze River : Sail through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge with its majestic 12 mountain peaks. Embark on a voyage down the Lesser Three Gorges, depending on water levels, through "Dragon Gate," "Misty Gorge" and "Emerald Gorge." (Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 13	Shanghai	Cruising the Yangtze River to Yichang to Shanghai (2 nights) : Visit the construction site of the world's largest hydroelectric plant, the Three Gorges Dam. Disembark in Yichang and fly to Shanghai. (Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Hotel: Regal
Day 14	Shanghai	Shanghai : Enjoy the many splendors of Shanghai, including Old Town, the Bund, Yu Yuan Gardens, and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Tonight prepare to be dazzled by the amazing Shanghai Acrobats. (Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Hotel: Regal International East and West Asia
Day 15	Depart Shanghai	Depart Shanghai : Transfer to the airport for your return flight home, or continue your tour with one of our popular optional extensions. (Buffet Breakfast) Note: Substitute visits to other sights along the Yangtze River may occur depending on water levels, or other factors.

Dates/Pricing

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* All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations).
** This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
*** Please note: Land + Air inclusive tour prices are based from New York. For inclusive tour prices to your home city, please contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent.
**** Please Note: Guarenteed roomshare is not available on this tour.
***** Hotels subject to change, depends on the season
****** Prices shown includes cruise in outside stateroom. To upgrade to a higher category suite, add the following to the per person price: Junior: $639/ Deluxe: $969/ Shangri-La: $1299/
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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