Highlights of China and the Yangtze

Beijing to Shanghai - 12 days

CRUISE HIGHLISTS INCLUDE:

• All domestic flights within China
• 3-night Yangtze River cruise in a riverview stateroom with a private balcony onboard the Victoria Anna
• 7 nights in deluxe hotels with buffet breakfast
• 10 buffet breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 dinners
• Captain’s Welcome Reception and Farewell Dinner onboard the ship
• Captivating, fully escorted tours with English-speaking local guides
• Exciting evening entertainment
• Services of an experienced Uniworld Tour Manager
• All transportation on tours
• All transfers on arrival and departure days

ITINERARY

• DAY 1: Depart home gateway city to Beijing Departing Flight
• DAY 2: Beijing Motorcoach
  Featured Excursion: Arrive in Beijing and be greeted by a Uniworld representative who will escort you to the hotel.
• DAY 3: Beijing Dining Out Motorcoach
  Featured Excursion: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, and Peking Duck feast
  Beijing is home to many of the sights that make China a must-see destination. Among the fascinating places you will visit is the Forbidden City, the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. Stand in the middle of Tiananmen Square, the heart of Beijing, and then visit the Summer Palace. In the evening, top off a fabulous day with an authentic Peking Duck dinner. (BB, L, D)
• DAY 4: Beijing
  Featured Excursion: The Great Wall, the Ming Tombs, and the Beijing Opera
  The Great Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is without question one of the man-made wonders of the world. To walk this marvel of the ancient world is truly memorable. Later in the day, travel the Sacred Way, home to the remnants of the Ming Tombs. End your day with yet another highlight, an evening at the magnificent Beijing Opera. (BB, L, D)
• DAY 5: Beijing, fly to Xi’an
  Featured Excursion: Hutongs tour and dumpling dinner
  Ride in a rickshaw for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Hutongs, ancient lanes and alleyways located in the old residential area of Beijing. Later in the day, you’ll fly to Xi’an. Check into the hotel, and then enjoy a delicious dumpling dinner. (BB, L, D)
• DAY 6: Xi’an
  Featured Excursion: Terra Cotta Warriors, City Wall, and Tang Dynasty dinner and performance
  Xi’an is the capital of Shaanxi Province and the site of one of the most significant archaeological excavations of the 20th century, the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. Visit the City Wall, one of the oldest and best- preserved walls in China. In the evening, indulge in a Tang Dynasty dinner and cultural show. (BB, L, D)
• DAY 7: Xi’an, fly to Chongqing, cruising the Yangtze River
  Featured Excursion: Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Chongqing Zoo panda viewing
  Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. Then fly to Chongqing, where you’ll board an elegant Victoria Cruises ship for your river cruise on the awe-inspiring Yangtze. But, before we set sail, we’ll stop at the Chongqing Zoo for a glimpse of the giant pandas. (BB, L, D)
• DAY 8: Cruising the Yangtze River Welcome Dinner
  Featured Excursion: Fengdu or Wanzhou
  Sail along the Yangtze with its vertical limestone cliffs. Your journey will take you through the Three Gorges. You’ll visit either Fengdu, the “Ghost City,” with its gardens, temples, and statues of ghosts, or the new relocation village for families who have moved as a result of the Yangtze’s rising waters brought about by the Three Gorges Dam. Depending on river conditions, an alternative excursion may be substituted to the port city of Wanzhou. (BB, L, D)
• DAY 9: Cruising the Yangtze River Farewell Dinner
  Featured Excursion: Lesser Gorges
  Board a riverboat and embark on a voyage through the enchanting Lesser Gorges of either the Daning River or Shennong Stream. You’ll also sail through the Xiling Gorge and then through the amazing Three Gorges Dam ship locks. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
• DAY 10: Yichang, fly to Shanghai Departing Flight
  Featured Excursion: Three Gorges Dam
  Visit the site of the Three Gorges Dam before disembarking in Yichang. Fly to Shanghai and transfer to your hotel. (BB, L, D)
• DAY 11: Shanghai
  Featured Excursion: Shanghai tour and Shanghai Acrobat performance
  Visit Old Town; the Bund, Shanghai’s famed waterfront promenade; and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. On your final night in China, prepare to be dazzled by the amazing Shanghai Acrobats. (BB, L, D)
• DAY 12: Depart Shanghai Return Flight
  Featured Excursion: Transfer to the airport for your return flight home, or continue your tour with a visit to Hong Kong. (BB)

2009 Cruises

Prices: Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a stateroom or hotel room. Cruise/tour prices are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, taxes, levies, and exchange rates as of June 15, 2008. Should the total cruise/tour price increase by more than 10%, passengers will have the right to cancel their cruise within 7 days of notification of the surcharge without penalty. No surcharges in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment for the deposit of your cruise/tour is received. This does not apply to fuel surcharges and any taxes, charges, or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. Air-inclusive pricing is provided from NYC, CHI, and LAX only. Other gateway cities are available at additional costs. Please ask your Reservations Consultant at the time of booking for details. A limited number of singles are available for an additional supplement. Reservations and Payments: A deposit of at least $200 per person is required at the time of reservation. Final payment is due at least 90 days prior to departure. Reservations will be cancelled if final payment is not received in a timely manner.