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  Yangtze River Cruise Tours  
CYTS Tours CL02 — Yangtze River Cruise Tour
Beijing, Mt. Huangshan, Jingdezhen, Nanchang, Mt. Lushan, Jiujiang, Wuhan, Three Gorges Cruise, Chongqing, Dazu and Shanghai 15 Days
  Departure Date and Price  
       
2010: Every Thursday
Tour Fare
Fuel Surcharge
Tax
Total
Single 
Supplement

Land Only

1/07,  14,  21,  28 $2499 $260 $168 $2927 $900 $2299
2/04,  11,  18,  25 $2499 $260 $168 $2927 $900 $2299
3/04,  11,  18,  25 $2599 $260 $168 $3027 $900 $2299
4/01,  08,  15,  22,  29 $2599 $260 $168 $3027 $900 $2299
5/06, 13, 20, 27, 6/03 $2699 $260 $168 $3127 $900 $2299
6/10, 17, 24, 7/01, 08, $2799 $260 $168 $3227 $900 $2299
7/15, 22, 29, 8/05, 12, 19, 26 $2699 $260 $168 $3127 $900 $2299
9/02, 09, 16, 23, 30 $2699 $260 $168 $3127 $900 $2299
10/07, 14, 21, 28 $2699 $260 $168 $3127 $900 $2299
11/04, 11, 18, 25 $2599 $260 $168 $3027 $900 $2299
12/02, 30 $2599 $260 $168 $3027 $900 $2299
12/09, 16, 23 $2799 $260 $168 $3227 $900 $2299

Remark:
1. All prices listed above are for San Francisco (SFO) or Los Angeles (LAX) departure by Air China (CA) L class. For New York (JFK) departure by Air China (CA) L class, please add $100 extra per person. If L class not available, please add $100 per class upsell (subject to availability).
2. All prices listed above are per person in U. S. dollars based on two adults sharing one room, double occupancy. If three adults need to share one room and the third person asking for extra bed, the third person's price will be the same as others. A customer who travels alone is required to pay a single room supplement. Those who want to have a single room will have to pay single supplement. 
3. Children under 12 (2-11 years of age) share room with two adults and not asking for extra bed, they will be charged 75% of a regular adult tour fare, if they need an extra bed in the same room with two adults, they will be charged 90% of a regular adult tour fare. Children 12 and older will be charged at the regular adult tour fare.
4. All taxes and fuel surcharge associated with airlines are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
5. Early depart or late return:
Early depart or late return is allowed, the ticket change fee is $50 per person each time, in addition to airlines surcharge for different air class and weekend if necessary.
6. For departure airports other than SFO, LAX, JFK, please add the appropriate USA domestic add-on fare:
Eastern Standard Time Zone $350
Central Standard Time Zone $350
Mountain Standard Time Zone $250
Pacific Standard Time Zone $100

  Itinerary  
       
Day1
 
USA - Beijing 

Board an international flight bound for China. Cross the International Date Line.

Day2
 
Beijing 

Arrive in Beijing. You are greeted and transferred to your hotel. Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Hotel Beijing (5 star).

Day3
 
Beijing-Mt. Huangshan (BLD)

In the mornimng, We tour Wangfujing District. After that, we will view the new landmarks of Beijing - the Olympics sites including "Bird's Nest"-National Stadium, "Water Cube"-Olympic Swimming Pool. Fly to Mt. Huangshan. Accommodation: Golf Hotel (5 star).

Day4
 
Mt. Huangshan (BLD)
Mt. Huangshan is extolled for its "Four Ultimate Beauties"--unusual rock formations, pin trees, sea of clouds and hot spring. Take a cable car up to the top of the mountain for a sightseeing tour of the area. Accommodation: Beihai Hotel (local best).
Day5
 
Mt. Huangshan (BLD)
Get up early to enjoy the fantastic view of sunrise amidst a sea of clouds in the summits. Descend the mountain by cable car. Visit the hot spring areas, continue our tour of Tunxi Old Town.  Accommodation: Golf Hotel (5 star).
Day6
 
Mt. Huangshan - Jingdezhen - Nanchang (BLD)
Drive to Jingdezhen in the morning. Jingdezhen is known as the "Porcelain Capital" and is located in northeastern Jiangxi. For centuries, the city has been considered to be China most important center for porcelain production. The imperial porcelain was so exquisite that it was described as being "as white as jade, as bright as a mirror, as thin as paper, with a sound as clear as a bell". Visit the museum of porcelain, there you can know about how to make a work of porcelain. Take coach to Nanchang, the capital city of Jiangxi Province. Accommodation: Gloria Grand Hotel (5 star).
Day7
 
Nanchang - Mt.Lushan - Jiujiang (BLD)
Visit Tengwangge, one of the most famous pavilion towers of China, which is located at Nanchang City. The next stop is the famous Mt. Lushan. Lushan is an area that has long been known in China for its great beauty. Poets and painters have immortalized it, although it is recent history that has again popularized the region. Visit those famous scenery. Accommodation: S&N International Hotel (5 star).
Day8
 
Jijiuang - Wuhan (BLD)

Jiujiang was once an important place of Yangtze River. Visit Gantang Lake and Zhenjiang Pavilion. We drive to Wuahn. Upon arrival, we tour Yellow Crane Tower, which has an interesting story behind its inception, the provincial Museum. Accommodation: Shangri-la Hotel (5 star).

Day9
 
Wuhan - Yichang - Three Gorges (BLD)

After breakfast, we drive to Yichang. On the way to Yichang, we will visit Jingzhou old town. Afterwards, we are transferred to the docks to board our Regal Princess Cruises ship. Our hearts fill with excitement and anticipation as the ship departs in the night to sail up this mighty and mysterious river.

Day10
 
Three Gorges (BLD)
  The Long River has been shaping China's geography and culture for thousands of years.It evokes a sense of timelessness. Enjoy the river's primordial wonders in the civilized comforts and amenities on board. Today we visit the Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest hydroelectric dam under construction. Dubbed the "Great Wall across the River", the dam's mandates are to control floods, improve navigation, and produce huge amounts of electricity. We resume sailing in the afternoon and the Xiling Gorge looms ahead. Xiling is the longest of the Three Gorges and its treacherous frothing currents demand skillful piloting.
Day11
 
Three Gorges (BLD)
The next Gorge we pass through is the Wu Gorge. Here, the long River turns and twists at very sharp angles while towering peaks, called the "12 Holy Peaks", look down. Try to catch a glimpse of the Goddess Peak for good luck. We reach Wushan and drop anchor. We arrive at Wushan to board small motorized sampans which afford us access to the Shennong Stream via the Daning River. We return to our ship in the afternoon and sail to the last remaining Gorge.
Day12
 
Three Gorges (BLD)
  Today sail through the last remaining Gorge, the Qutang Gorge. Though the shortest of the Three Gorges, Qutang's soaring cliffs are the highest and its waters the most powerful. In the past, its churning whirlpools and swells and flying debris were feared as representations of the "river dragon". Today's travelers in modern ships safely and routinely ply these perilous rapids. Depending on river conditions, our shore excursion today takes us to visit either Fengdu or Wanxian. According to folklore, Fengdu is the gateway to Hell. A short cable car ride up the hill brings us to the temples that house many ghastly displays of the underworld horrors. Wanxian is known as the "City of the King" and its silk, leather, batten, bamboo and wood products are prized goods.
Day13
 
Chongqing - Dazu - Chongqing (BLD)

This morning, our Princess Cruises ship's arrival in Chongqing marks the end of the memorable Three Gorges cruise. Chongqing, located in the Sichuan province, it is China’s largest municipality with a population of well over 30 million. Upon arrival, we drive to Dazu. We tour the well-known Dazu stone carving. Drive back to Chongqing, we have a city tour. View the city at night after enjoy local spicy Sichuan cuisine.  Accommodation: Marriott Hotel (5 star).

Day14
 
Chongqing - Shanghai (BLD)

After breakfast, we fly to Shanghai. Shanghai, the largest commercial and financial center of China. Tour Yu Garden, a finely designed maze of elegant pavilions and ponds in the old part of this city. Then stroll along the Bund, China's most famous waterfront stretching about one mile along the Huangpu River. From there you may take a photo of the Tower of the East Pearl (Asia's tallest TV tower) in the newly developed Pudong District. Tonight, you will enjoy a local flavor dinner. Accommodation: Howard Johnson Business Club Hotel Shanghai (5 star).

Day15
 
Shanghai - USA (B)

After breakfast, you are transferred to airport for your return flight back to your home. You will be in the United States the same day. End of tour.

Optional Extend Tour
 
Expo 2010 Shanghai Extension 

Today you may extend your trip, have optional Expo 2010 Shanghai extension.  

  Features  
       
Tour Fare Includes

1. International air ticket between U.S. to China (economy class);
2. Transportation inside China as specified in the itinerary;
3. Sightseeing tickets as specified in the itinerary;
4. Hotel accommodations and three meals daily in China as specified in the itinerary;
5. Travel insurance in mainland China (the maximum is RMB 300000/per person);
6. English speaking tour guide services provided.

Tour Fare Does Not Include

1. Chinese Visa fee;
2. All personal expenses: Telephone bills, Laundry, beverages, postage and excess baggage charges, extended stay and etc.;
3. Tips for tour guides and drivers;
4. Cost of any programs and activities unlisted;
5. Cost of all activities after leaving the group.

Hotels

Beijing...................Crowne Plaza Hotel Beijing (5 star)
Mt. Huangshan....Golf Hotel (5 star)
Mt. Huangshan....Beihai Hotel (local best)
Nanchang.............Gloria Grand Hotel (5 star)
Jiujiang..................S&N International Hotel (5 star)
Wuhan ..................Shangri-La Hotel (5 star)
Chongqing...........Marriott (5 star)
Shanghai.............Howard Johnson Business Club Hotel Shanghai (5 star)

Meals

Three meals a day for the entire trip as specified in the itinerary.
Buffet breakfast or Chinese breakfast each morning at hotel.
Chinese lunches and dinners at local restaurants.

Local Specialty Dinners

Huangshan: Local flavor lunch
Chongqing: Local Deluxe Courses
Shanghai: Local Deluxe Courses

      

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