| DAY 1: |
Depart Home Gateway City to Beijing |
| DAY 2: |
Beijing |
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Arrive in Beijing and be greeted by a Uniworld representative who will escort you to the Kempinski Hotel. |
| DAY 3: |
Beijing |
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Featured Excursion: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Temple of Heaven |
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Beijing is home to many sights that make China a must-see destination, including your stops today: the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Temple of Heaven. You’ll also be treated to a relaxing foot massage, and in the evening, savor a traditional Peking Duck feast. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 4: |
Beijing |
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Featured Excursion: The Great Wall, Ming Tombs and Beijing Opera |
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You’ll walk along the Great Wall, which dates from the 3rd century BC and extends 4,000 miles—a not-to-be-missed experience. Afterwards, visit the lavish and historic Ming Tombs. In the evening, enjoy a historic Beijing Opera performance. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 5: |
Beijing |
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Featured Excursion: Summer Palace, Beijing Zoo, Hutong tour and Shishihai Lake |
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Join your tour guides for a visit to one of China’s best-preserved imperial gardens at the Summer Palace. Visit the Beijing Zoo, and take a rickshaw tour of the Hutongs in the old residential area of Beijing. In the evening, enjoy a boat tour of Shishihai Lake. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 6: |
Beijing, fly to Xi'an |
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Featured Excursion: Welcome ceremony |
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This morning, you’ll fly to the ancient city of Xi’an, where upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by a Royal Welcome Ceremony held just for you at the city gate. After the ceremony, transfer to the Sofitel Hotel. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 7: |
Xi'an |
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Featured Excursion: Terra Cotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, dumpling lunch and Tang Dynasty Performance |
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Visit the iconic life-sized Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses guarding the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. Admire the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. During the evening, enjoy a Tang Dynasty dinner and cultural show. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 8: |
Xi’an, fly to Shanghai, Tongli, Suzhou |
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Featured Excursion: Tongli tour and evening performance |
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Fly to Shanghai, and then continue on to charming Tongli with its narrow streets, and elegant homes, teahouses and intriguing shops. Next you’ll visit Suzhou, known for its famous and delicate gardens. Before going to your evening performance of music and dance, you’ll check in to the Shangri-La Hotel. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 9: |
Suzhou to Shanghai |
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Featured Excursion: Garden tour and canal boat tour |
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You will tour the Humble Administrator Gardens, a splendid example of Suzhou’s famous gardens and also listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Board a traditional boat and cruise the 1,000-year-old canals. Visit the Embroidery Institute before returning to bustling Shanghai where you will transfer to the Regal International Hotel. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 10: |
Shanghai |
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Featured Excursion: Shanghai city tour and Acrobat Performance |
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Enjoy the many splendors of Shanghai including Old Town, the Bund, Yu Yuan Gardens, and an evening performance by the world-famous Shanghai Acrobats. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 11: |
Shanghai, fly to Yichang (embark) |
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Featured Excursion: Oriental Pearl TV Tower |
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Tour the Oriental Pearl TV Tower with its distinctive artistic spheres before your flight to Yichang, where you’ll board your luxurious Victoria Cruises ship. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 12: |
Cruising the Yangtze River |
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Featured Excursion: Three Gorges Dam |
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Visit the Three Gorges Dam. Admire the dramatic shoals and verdant cliffs of Xiling Gorge, the longest of the Three Gorges. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Dinner) |
| DAY 13: |
Cruising the Yangtze River |
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Featured Excursion: Lesser Three Gorges |
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Board a riverboat for a voyage down the Lesser Three Gorges, depending on water levels. After returning to the cruise ship, sail through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 14: |
Cruising the Yangtze River |
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Featured Excursion: Shibaozai, Fengdu or Wanzhou |
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You’ll visit Shibaozai, Fengdu or Wanzhou, depending on water levels. These are some of the Yangtze River’s most impressive sights. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner) |
| DAY 15: |
Cruising the Yangtze River to Chongqing (disembark), Dazu |
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Featured Excursion: Dazu Rock Carvings |
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Disembark in Chongqing, and travel to Dazu to enjoy the Dazu Rock Carvings from the Tang, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Marvel at the more than 50,000 Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian rock carvings. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 16: |
Chongqing, fly to Guilin |
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Featured Excursion: Chongqing city tour |
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Tour Chongqing, known for its great Sichuan cuisine. Later in the day fly to Guilin. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 17: |
Guilin |
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Featured Excursion: Yangzhou tour |
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Enjoy a half-day cruise down the Li River. Visit Yangshou, a leading economic and cultural center since the Tang Dynasty. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 18: |
Guilin, fly to Hong Kong |
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Featured Excursion: Reed Flute Cave and Chinese tea farm |
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Marvel at the distinctly-colored stalactites and stalagmites in the Reed Flute Cave. Visit a Chinese tea farm and fly to Hong Kong. (BB, L) |
| DAY 19: |
Hong Kong |
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Featured Excursion: Half-day city tour |
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Enjoy the best of the island – Victoria Peak, the Aberdeen Fishing Village and Stanley Market. (BB) |
| DAY 20: |
Hong Kong (depart) |
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Transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (BB) |
